Mentor Graham
Teacher best known for tutoring Abraham Lincoln
About Mentor Graham
Lived 1800 – 1886. Mentor Graham was an American.
William Mentor Graham (1800–1886) was an American teacher best known for tutoring Abraham Lincoln and giving him his higher education during the future President's time in New Salem, Illinois.
Graham was born near Greensburg, Kentucky. He died in 1886 in Blunt, Dakota Territory.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mentor Graham?
Teacher best known for tutoring Abraham Lincoln
When was Mentor Graham born?
Mentor Graham was born in 1800 in Greensburg.
When did Mentor Graham die?
Mentor Graham died in 1886 in Blunt.
What nationality was Mentor Graham?
Mentor Graham was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mentor Graham. https://biography.guide/mentor-graham/
MLA: "Mentor Graham." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mentor-graham/.
Chicago: "Mentor Graham." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mentor-graham/.
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