John Graham | |
Birth Date: | December 3, 1911 |
Death Date: | December 3, 1979 (aged 68) |
Birth Place: | Irving, Illinois, U.S. |
Death Place: | Barrington, Illinois, U.S. |
Battles: | World War II |
Office: | Member of the Illinois Senate |
Term Start: | 1958 |
Term End: | 1979 |
John A. Graham (December 3, 1911 - December 3, 1979) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Illinois Senate from 1958 to 1979.
Graham was born on a farm near Irving, Illinois and attended local public schools. He graduated from Fillmore High School in 1928. He later attended business and technical schools.
Graham began his career as an accountant. He served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was commissioned a sergeant. Graham, his wife, and family lived in Barrington, Illinois where he owned an appliance business. Graham served in the Illinois Senate from 1958 until his death in 1979 and was a Republican.
Graham died in Barrington, Illinois at his home.[1] [2]