Background
GRAHAM, John James was born on February 21, 1847 in Wynberg. Son of Robert Graham of Fintry.
GRAHAM, John James was born on February 21, 1847 in Wynberg. Son of Robert Graham of Fintry.
Studied at Saint Andrew’s College, Grahamstown. Clerk to Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate, Albany, 1864. To Registrar Eastern Districts Court, 1865.
Assistant Registrar Supreme Court, 1872. Registrar and Master Eastern Districts Court, 1875. Chief Clerk to Attorney-General and Clerk of Peace for Cape Town, 1878.
Secretary to Law Department, 18S2.
High Sheriff and Taxing Officer Supreme Court, 1884. Control of convict stations and prisons, 1889. Secretary to Law Department, Cape of Good Hope, 1889 - 190S.
Spouse 1873, Annie Julia,daughter of Honourable J. Murison, Member of Legislative Council