San Joaquin County
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ROBERT LEVI GRAHAM
R. L. GRAHAM was born in San
Joaquin County, California, December 16, 1855, son of Robert Linville Graham,
whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. Robert Levi remained with his
father up to 1882, during which time he labored on his father’s ranch, and two
years he worked in a drug store kept by B. D. Beckwith, of whom he partially
learned the trade. In 1882 he bought out the store and engaged in business for
himself, where he has continued ever since. He keeps drugs, books and
stationery, on the corner of Sacramento and Elm streets. He is a member of K.
of P., Lodi Lodge, No. 41. He first joined the lodge in 1879. He was appointed
Notary Public by Governor Bartlett in 1887, and reappointed by General Waterman
in 1889. He was appointed Postmaster by Postmaster-General Thomas L. James,
January 1, 1882, and served for four and a half years, up to July, 1886.
He was married June 22, 1886, to Miss
Sarah J. Schu, of San Joaquin County, daughter of John A. Schu. They have two
children: Larelda Roe and Gladys Frances.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Page 490. Lewis Pub. Co.
Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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