John H. Graham
John Hugh Graham was an American educator, businessman, Civil War veteran, and politician who served one term as a United [States House of Representatives|U.S. representative] from New York from 1893 to 1895.
Early life and education
Born in Belfast, Ireland, Graham emigrated in 1836 to the United States with his parents, who settled in Brooklyn, New York. He attended the public schools of Brooklyn.Civil War
During the Civil War, he was recruited into Company A, 5th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, and served three years as its captain.For gallant and meritorious services at Harper's Ferry and in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, he was commissioned major and brevetted lieutenant colonel.