James Graham (speaker)

James Graham (1650 – January 27, 1701) was a Scottish born colonial American politician who served as the Speaker of the New York General Assembly.

For other people named James Graham, see James Graham (disambiguation).

James Graham
Recorder of New York City
In office
1693 – January 21, 1701
Preceded byWilliam Pinhorne
Succeeded byAbraham Gouverneur
In office
1683–c. 1689
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded byWilliam Pinhorne
Speaker of the New York General Assembly
In office
March 2, 1699 – May 15, 1699
Preceded byPhillip French
Succeeded byAbraham Gouverneur
In office
June 20, 1695 – April 2, 1698
Preceded byHenry Pierson
Succeeded byPhillip French
In office
April 9, 1691 – November 16, 1693
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded byHenry Pierson
Personal details
Born1650
Midlothian, Scotland
DiedJanuary 27, 1701(1701-01-27) (aged 50–51)
Morrisania, Province of New York, British America
RelationsMarquess of Montrose (grandfather)
Robert Hunter Morris (grandson)
Children6
Parent(s)John Graham
Isabella Affick Graham
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