Background
Graham, William Johnson was born on February 7, 1872 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Johnson and Caroline (Mundwiler) Graham.
Graham, William Johnson was born on February 7, 1872 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Johnson and Caroline (Mundwiler) Graham.
B.L., University of Illinois, 1893. Studied law in office of James M. Brock, Aledo, Illinois.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1895, and practiced at Aledo. Republican campaign speaker, since 1892. State’s attorney, Mercer County, Illinois, 1901-1909.
Member Illinois House of Representatives, 1915, 16. Member 65th to 68th Congresses (1917-1925), 14th Illinois District. Nominated 69th Congress, and resigned June 7, 1924.
Presiding judge, United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1924.
Member of Mason; Knight Templar.
Married Olive Whan, November 8, 1899 (died 1911). Married second, Edna Robey, November 9, 1912.