Background
Graham was the son of Fergus Graham, or Grahme, of Plomp, Cumberland, and his wife Sibill Bell, daughter of William Bell, of Godsbrigg, in Scotland.
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Career
He fought in the Royalist army in the English Civil War. He was re-elected Member of Parliament for Carlisle in 1628 and sat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years. He was created baronet of Eske, Cumberland on 29 March 1629.
Graham was a faithful supporter of the Royal cause in the Civil War.
He was severely wounded at the Battle of Marston Moor on 2 July 1644. He purchased the estate of Netherby and the Barony of Liddell in Cumberland.
Graham died in 1654 and was buried at Wath, Yorkshire on 11 February 1654. She died on 23 March 1649 and was buried at Wath, at the age of 47.
Membership
2nd Parliament of King Charles I]
He was Gentleman of the Horse to James I. In 1626, Graham was elected Member of Parliament for Carlisle.
