John A. Graham (December 3, 1911 – December 3, 1979) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the

Illinois Senate The Illinois Senate is the Upper house, upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state, State of Illinois in the United States. The body was created by the first state constitution adop ...

from 1958 to 1979.

Early life and education

Graham was born on a farm near Irving, Illinois and attended local public schools. He graduated from Fillmore High School in 1928. He later attended business and technical schools.

Career

Graham began his career as an accountant. He served in the

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during

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and was commissioned a sergeant. Graham, his wife, and family lived in

Barrington, Illinois Barrington is a village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,722 at the 2020 census. A northwest suburb of Chicago, the area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks, and horse trails in a country-s ...

where he owned an appliance business. Graham served in the

from 1958 until his death in 1979 and was a

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Personal life

Graham died in

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