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July 10, 1905
The Paducah Sun
Paducah, Mccracken County, Kentucky
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Dr. Sam Graham, an 82-year-old physician and politician born in Georgia in 1823, serves as city marshal in Benton, Kentucky, noted for his strength, classical education, and role in the state's constitutional convention.
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BENTON MARSHAL
Is 82 Years Old—Dr. Sam Graham Strong and Vigorous.
Dr. Sam Graham, a prominent physician and politician of Marshall county, is now city marshal of Benton. He is perhaps the oldest city marshal ever known in Kentucky.
He was born in Chatham county, Georgia, in 1823 and is now 82 years old.
He is a fine physician, a man of classical education and well informed in medicine, politics and religion.
He represented Marshall and Lyon counties in the constitutional convention that made our present constitution.
He is yet strong and vigorous and is making citizens of Benton a brave and fearless city marshal.—Mayfield Messenger:
Is 82 Years Old—Dr. Sam Graham Strong and Vigorous.
Dr. Sam Graham, a prominent physician and politician of Marshall county, is now city marshal of Benton. He is perhaps the oldest city marshal ever known in Kentucky.
He was born in Chatham county, Georgia, in 1823 and is now 82 years old.
He is a fine physician, a man of classical education and well informed in medicine, politics and religion.
He represented Marshall and Lyon counties in the constitutional convention that made our present constitution.
He is yet strong and vigorous and is making citizens of Benton a brave and fearless city marshal.—Mayfield Messenger:
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Old Marshal
Physician Politician
Benton Kentucky
Constitutional Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Sam Graham
Where did it happen?
Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Sam Graham
Location
Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky
Event Date
Born In 1823
Story Details
Dr. Sam Graham, born in 1823 in Chatham county, Georgia, is an 82-year-old physician, politician, and classical scholar who represented Marshall and Lyon counties in Kentucky's constitutional convention and now serves as Benton's city marshal, remaining strong and vigorous.