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- Book: Bobo Family History , Draft Manuscript, Revised June 1990, by Charles Henry Bobo, states that James Graham was a Captain in the Revolutionary War and served under General Wayne. He was also said to be a Presbyterian. The dates given here for James Graham and his wives are extracted fom the book, The Bobo Family History, Draft Manuscript, Revised June 1990 by Charles Henry Bobo. The dates are from several different sources, people who have communicated with Mr.Bobo, and seem to conflict with one another. I have included them because they may provide clues for further research. The copy of James Graham's will is also extracted from this book. Meigs County, Ohio Will Book 1, pages 89-91. Will and Testament of James Graham dec'd. In the name of God Amen, I, James Graham of Rutland Township, in Meigs County & State of Ohio considering the uncertainty of thismortal life, and being of sound mind but weak in body, do make & publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, viz. First, I do give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Graham all the monies, Rights, Property, Goods of any kind whatsoever now due to me from John Black by his note bond or other instrument whatsoever. Also all the rents profits use or income of whatsoevername or nature arising from the lot or farm which I now live on in said Rutland & which I lately conveyed by deed to my son Henry Lasley Graham a minor during the natural life of her the said Elizabeth Graham. I also give and bequeath to her the said Elizabeth all my personal property, to wit: all the cows, Horses, sheep, swine or othercattle and also all household furniture of every name, nature, or description belonging to me together with all monies, dues, debts, ordemands of whatsoever name or nature. She the said Elizabeth is to pay and discharge all Just debts & demands that may be against me at my decease. I do also will and bequeath to each of my children, namely, Margaret Bobo, William Graham, John Graham, Sarah Carpenter, David Graham, Gabrel Graham, Susannah Caster, James R. Graham, Samuel Graham the sum of One dollar each to be Paid by my Executor out of mypersonal Property. I do also will & bequeath to my Daughter MaryGraham, twenty five dollars to be Paid by my said minor Son Henry L.Graham when he becomes of lawful age & comes into full possession of the premises before described. And I do hereby nominate & appoint Jonathan Lasley my sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In witness thereof, I have here unto set my hand and seal this eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. James L.Graham L.S. Seal Signed, Sealed, Published & declared by the above named James Graham to be his last Will and Testament in the presenceof us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in presenceof the Testator. Samuel Downing George Downing Harrison Downing TheState of Ohio, Meigs County SS I do hereby certify the foregoing tobe a true copy of the last Will & Testament of James Graham dec'd aspresented in open Court & the execution thereof proven by the oaths ofGeorge Downing and Harrison Downing two of the subscribing witnesses thereto & the Court being satisfied from the testimony adduced that the Testator was at the time of executing the same of sound mind &memory & not under restraint Order that the same be recorded M.Bosworth Clerk
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1756 - 1834 (77 years)