Major General George Graham

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Major General George Graham

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Chester County, PA, United States
Death: March 29, 1826 (68)
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC, United States
Place of Burial: Old Settlers Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USAAdd to Map
Immediate Family:

Son of James Neilson Graham and Mary Barber - Graham
Husband of (No Name); Fannie Frances Graham and Lydia Graham
Father of John Graham and Jane McRee
Brother of Dr. John Graham; Maj. Joseph Graham; Sarah Allison and Ann Barnett
Half brother of Esther Barber; Mary Ann Dickey; Henry Graham; William Alexander "Hog" Graham, Sr.; Elizabeth Hennery and 3 others

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About Major General George Graham

A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA with the rank of LIEUTENANT. DAR Ancestor #: A046656


Revolutionary War North Carolina Militia Major General. He served throughout the Revolutionary War. He was among the Mecklenburg Patriots, who, along with those from Rowan County, were some of the War's most hostile forces. In 1780, he was among the 12 (or 14) Patriots who fought back a force of 400 British soldiers at McIntyre's Farm. The incident became known as the "Battle of The Hornets." Charlotte then took the nickname "The Hornet’s Nest," a name it still uses to this day. Graham achieved the rank of Major General.

1820; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Page: 176; NARA Roll: M33_84
Name Genl George Graham

  • Enumeration Date 7 Aug 1820
  • Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 2, b.(Bef. 1775)
  • Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 1
  • Slaves - Males - Under 14 5
  • Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25 3
  • Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44 3
  • Slaves - Males - 45 and over 3
  • Slaves - Females - Under 14 5
  • Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44 3
  • Slaves - Females - 45 and over 1
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Major General George Graham's Timeline

1757
December 5, 1757
Chester County, PA, United States
1785
1785
1794
January 19, 1794
1826
March 29, 1826
Age 68
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC, United States
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Old Settlers Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USAAdd to Map