About James Allen Graham
Lived 1921 – 2003 (aged 82). James Allen Graham was an American politician.
Early life Graham was born on April 7, 1921, to James Turner and Laura Blanche Allen Graham in Cleveland, North Carolina.
Education Graham graduated from Cleveland High School in 1938, where he played on the High School football team. from North Carolina State College
Family life Jim Graham married Helen Ida Kirk, on October 30, 1942, they had two daughters, Alice Kirk Graham, and Laura Constance Graham.
Commissioner of Agriculture On July 19, 1964, Graham was appointed North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, by Governor Terry Sanford, to fill the unexpired term of the late Lynton Y. Ballentine. Graham was elected Commissioner of Agriculture in November 1964 and reelected eight times.
Writings Graham, James A.: The Sodfather: A Friend of Agriculture, (1998).
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Who was James Allen Graham?
American politician (1921–2003)
When was James Allen Graham born?
James Allen Graham was born on 27 April 1921 in Cleveland.
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James Allen Graham died on 20 November 2003.
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James Allen Graham was a politician.
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James Allen Graham was American.
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