Joseph Graham (North Carolina soldier)

Joseph Graham (October 15, 1759 November 12, 1836) was a Revolutionary War militia officer, politician, and wealthy ironmonger from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Joseph Graham
General Joseph Graham (1759-1836)
Born(1759-10-13)October 13, 1759
Berks County, Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 12, 1836(1836-11-12) (aged 77)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchNorth Carolina militia
Years of service1781-1783, 1812
RankMajor (American Revolution), Brigadier General (War of 1812)
UnitNorth Carolina State Legion, Lincoln County Regiment
Commands heldNorth and South Carolina Militia
Battles/warsRaft Swamp, Moore's Plantation, Brick House, Seven Creeks, Evacuation of Wilmington
Spouse(s)Isabella Davidson Graham (1762-1808)
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