Background
Graham, James Duncan was born on April 4, 1799 in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor William and Mary (Campbell) Graham.
Graham, James Duncan was born on April 4, 1799 in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor William and Mary (Campbell) Graham.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1817.
1 son, William M. First assistant on Major Stephen H. Long’s expedition to Rocky Mountains, 1819-1821. Served topographical duty, 1819-1838. Commissioned major Topographical Engineer Corps, 1838.
Astronomer in surveying party that fixed boundary between United States and Republic of Texas, 1839.
Astronomer, head scientific corps in joint demarcation of Maine-Canadian boundary, 1840-1843. Brevetted lieutenant colonel, circa 1847.
Directed resurvey of.
Married Charlotte Meade, July 6, 1828. Married second, Frances Wickham.