About William Graham
Lived 1836 – 1892 (aged 55). William Graham was a Scottish politician and pastoral farming.
William Graham was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Politics William Graham was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs at a by-election on 23 March 1875. He held the seat until 26 November 1878 when he made a last-minute decision to not contest the 1878 election.
Graham was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 5 August 1880. Being a lifetime appointment, he served until his death on 7 June 1892.
Personal life Graham married Louisa Elizabeth Turner on 9 January 1864 in Brisbane.
Graham was buried in the Toowong Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Graham?
Queensland politician (1836-1892)
When was William Graham born?
William Graham was born on 11 November 1836 in Edinburgh.
When did William Graham die?
William Graham died on 12 June 1892 in Brisbane.
What was William Graham's occupation?
William Graham was a politician and pastoral farming.
What nationality was William Graham?
William Graham was Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Graham (Queensland politician)
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