Charles K. Graham

Charles Kinnaird Graham (June 3, 1824 – April 15, 1889) was a sailor in the antebellum United States Navy, attorney, and later a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As a civil engineer, he helped plan and lay out Central Park in New York City.

Early years and education Charles Kinnaird Graham was born on June 3, 1824, in the ninth ward of New York City, to John A. Graham. His father was a lawyer. and assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, III Corps. At the Battle of Chancellorsville he commanded the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, III Corps. Upon the mortal wounding of Amiel W. Whipple, Graham assumed command of the 3rd Division, III Corps on the last day of the battle, May 4, 1863, through June 20, 1863.

Postbellum career After the war, Graham returned to New York and resumed the practice of civil engineering. From 1873 to 1875, he was chief engineer of the dock department. From 1878 to 1883, he was surveyor of the port of New York.

Personal life Graham married Mary. His wife died in 1888.

He died of pneumonia at the Laurel House in Lakewood, New Jersey, on April 15, 1889.