Person:John Graham (144)

Land Records

1781:--100 acres of land on the middle Fork of the Holston River was granted on September 1, 1781, to John Graham. As actual settlement on this tract is indicated as of 1770, it is probable that this John Graham of Washington County, Virginia, was a relative, possibly a cousin, of John Graham (1765-1835). (Lewis Preston Summers, Annals of Southwest Virginia, page 1218.) [The Filson Club History Quarterly, Vol. 13, No. 2, April 1939].

1786:--William Thompson, Executor of James Patton, deceased, sold in 1786 to John Graham for £33.18 a tract of 226 acres of land lying and being in Washington County, Virginia, on the northwest side of Holston River. (Lewis Preston Summers, Annals of Southwest Virginia: 1769-1800, page 1279.) [The Filson Club History Quarterly, Vol. 13, No. 2, April 1939].

John Graham was granted by Virginia on January 10, 1787, 276 acres of land located on the Middle Fork of the Holston River in Washington County. (Lewis Preston Summers, Annals of Southwest Virginia: 1769-1800, page 1218.) [The Filson Club History Quarterly, Vol. 13, No. 2, April 1939]. [Note: this appears to be the same 276 acre tract of land sold by three of John Graham's children in 1826, listed below].

Washington County, VA Deeds, Book 9, pg. 219.

This Indenture this twenty fifty day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six, between Samuel Graham and Nancy, his wife and Samuel Edmondson and Anny, his wife and James Graham and Jenny, his wife of the one part and William Graham of the other part all of the county of Washington and State of Virginia.

Witnesseth that the said Samuel Graham & Nancy, his wife & Samuel Edmondson & Anny, his wife & James Graham & Jenny, his wife for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and thirty, three dollars and fifty cents to Samuel Graham on his part & two hundred and seventy five dollars to Samuel Edmondson on his part & four hundred dollars to James Graham to each of them in hand paid. Do grant bargain and sell unto the said William Graham and his heirs three undivided tenth parts of a certain tract of land lying and being, in the county of Washington aforesaid on the north and south side of Middle fork of Holstein River, containing two hundred and seventy six acres for the same more or less and being the same tract of land whereon John Graham deceased lived and died and which descended to the heirs of the said John Graham deceased of whence the said Samuel & Anny & James and sons and daughter & three of said heirs, the said tract of land lies adjoining, the lands of Arthur Reed, James Orr & others, with all its appurtenances.

To Have and to Hold the said three undivided tenth parts of the said tract or parcel of land with all its appurtenances unto the said William Graham of the second part to the sole use and behoof, him the said William Graham and heirs forever, and the said Samuel Graham & Nancy, his wife, and Samuel Edmondson and Anny, his wife & James Graham & Jenny his wife for themselves and their heirs do covenant with the said William Graham of the second part and his heirs that they, the said Samuel Graham & Nancy, his wife and Samuel Edmondson and Anny, his wife & James Graham & Jenny his wife for themselves and their heirs the said undivided tenth parts of the said tract or parcel of land .... against the claims of themselves and their heirs and all persons claiming, under them or either of them shall warrant and will forever defend.[remainder of paragraph omitted]

In Witness whereof the said of the first part have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed their seals this day, and year above written.

[Signed] Saml. Graham [Seal]

[Signed] Nancy Graham [Seal]

[Signed] Samuel Edmondson [Seal]

[Signed] Anny Edmondson [Seal]

[Signed] James Graham [Seal]

[Signed] Janat Graham [Seal]

1.   United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252).

   Name John Graham
   Residence Date 6 Aug 1810
   Residence Place Washington, Virginia, USA
   Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 2
   Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 [b. 1765 or before]
   Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 1
   Number of Enslaved Persons 2
   Number of Household Members Under 16 2
   Number of Household Members Over 25 3
   Number of Household Members 10

2.   United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).

   Name John Graham
   Enumeration Date 7 Aug 1820
   Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Washington, Virginia, USA
   Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 [b. 1775 or before]
   Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 1
   Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25 2
   Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture 2
   Free White Persons - Under 16 1
   Free White Persons - Over 25 2
   Total Free White Persons 5
   Total Slaves 2
   Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other 7