BIO: John A. GRAHAM, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, page 681.
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  JOHN A. GRAHAM,* a prominent citizen of Girard township, who owns a valuable 
farm of 170 acres and also operates a general store, being located fourteen 
miles east of Clearfield, was born in Girard township, in 1875, and is a son of 
Parley and Jane (Livingston) Graham.  Parley Graham was also born in Girard 
township, where he spent his life and for a number of years served in the 
office of township supervisor.
  John A. Graham was educated in the public schools of Girard township and his 
business interests have always been centered here.  He carries on general 
farming and stockraising, his land being well adapted to both industries.  He 
keeps a well assorted stock of seasonable goods and his patronage comes from 
quite a wide surrounding territory.
  Mr. Graham married Miss Gertrude Farabaugh, who was born, reared and educated 
in Cambria county, Pa., where her parents yet reside.  Three children have been 
born to Mr. and Mrs. Graham:  John P., Sarah J. and Bertha Irene.  Mr. Graham 
is an Odd Fellow and is identified with Clearfield Lodge, No. 1027, of which he 
is secretary.  He is a wide awake business man and a public spirited citizen.