OBIT: Cambridge GRAHAM, 1885, Blair County, PA

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TYRONE TOPICS.

Rev. C. Graham, a superannuated preacher of the M. E. church, whose
serious illness has been noted by your correspodent on two or three
occasions heretofore,died at his residence in this place at 8 20
o'clock last evening.  Further notice of his death will be made in my
next letter.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, December 29, 1885, page 2

TYRONE TOPICS.

The remains of the late Rev. C. Graham, after being taken to the M. E.
church yesterday morning, where interesting services were held, were
committed to the cemetery in this place and consigned to the tomb, the
grave being surrounded by sorrowing relatives and friends.  To him
"death was a relief," and we have every reason to believe that he
sleeps well.  Rest in peace.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Friday, January 1, 1886, page 2

A GOOD MAN GONE.
Sketch of the Life and Services of the Late Rev. Cambridge Grahamn

Special to the TRIBUNE.

TYRONE, December 29. - Among the unusually large thinning out from the
ranks of the ministry it becomes our sad and melancholy duty to record
the death of Rev. Cambridge Graham, of the Methodist Episcopal church,
who passed peacefully into the land of rest on last Monday evening at
8.20 o'clock, aged 69 years and 9 days.  The subject of this notice
was born December 19, 1816, in the vicinity of Bellefonte, from which
place he removed to Karthaus when in the eighth year of his age.  He
was the son of pious and devoted parents, who by both precept and
example impressed upon his mind the duty of an early consecration to
the service of God.  Their labors were rewarded in seeing him
converted at an early age at a camp meeting held in that neighborhood
under the supervision of the Rev. Elisha Butler (now in the promised
land).  It was there he united himself with the mother who had given
him spiritual birth.  Always faithful, energetic and full of zeal for
the Master's cause, his brethren thought he was fitted for a higher
calling in the vineyard of the Lord.  He was accorded license to
exhort on November 7, 1840.  In this capacity his usefulness became
more and more manifest, and his labors were crowned with success.

On June 10, 1842, he secured license to preach and on November 14,
1847, was admitted to deacons orders in the annual conference by
Bishop L. L. Hamline, and on March 11, 1849, was ordained to the
office of elder by the laying on of hands by Bishop Morris.  He filled
the following fields of labor with success and satisfaction to his
parishioners:  Karthaus, Bloomingdale, Lewistown, Shirleysburg, Trough
Creek, East Bedford, Frostburg, Allegheny, Concord, Carlisle, New
Bloomfield, Woodbury, Cassville, Tuscarora, Duncannon, Mount Holly,
Newville, Rehoboth, Stockton and Beaver Meadow.  Some of the above he
was appointed to a second time.

Some three years ago he superannuated, locating in this place, where,
although much afflicted, he made himself useful and beloved by all who
knew him, and in his demise we lose a good and holy man whose example
will shine for years to come, thought his eyes are closed in death.

Father Graham was married to Miss Mary M. Creutzburg, of Bedford, on
September 12, 1850, by Rev. Michael M. Pew.  Their family numbers
four, two daughters and two sons, who with their mother all live to
mourn the loss of one of the best fathers and husband.  Mary is
married to Rev. A. P. Wharton, Maggie to Mr. F. S. Beckel, Samuel to
Miss Martyn and William is single and resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

On the 16th of this month Mr. Graham married a couple, held up while
performing the ceremony by Samuel and his mother, the last work done
in this vale of tears.  It affords us pleasure to reflect upon the
life and death of a good man.  Such was Father Graham, one of the most
affectionate, kind-hearted and beloved of men, both to his family and
to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.  His every breath was
prayer or praise.  About the 17th of October he bought a lot in the
Tyrone cemetery, and on the following Sunday, with his companions and
a few friends, dedicated it with prayer, at which time he shouted with
joy.  To him had no terror, but was a welcome visitor.  Reader, let us
emulate his virtues, follow in his footsteps and hope for his reward.
Servant of God, well done; rest in peace with the Master whom you so
faithfully followed.

The funeral will take place from his late residence this (Thursday)
morning at 10 o'clock.  A large number of ministers will be present to
take part in the exercises.

Mr. Curtin M. Graham, brother of the deceased, died at Frostburg, Md.,
only about four weeks ago.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, December 31, 1885, page 2