Francis Graham Family

Francis Graham was born about 1750 in Botetourt County, Virginia to * William Graham of Ireland and his wife Priscilla. Francis left Augusta County, Virginia and arrived in Kentucky in 1786. He served as a private and eventually Captain in the Revolutionary War from Augusta County. Francis Graham married on January 28, 1768  to Elizabeth Robinson,  He came to Franklin County, Kentucky about 1796 and settled on Elkhorn and later married his second wife Nancy Partlow on September 14, 1805. Francis Graham died in Franklin County, Kentucky on December 10, 1809. His will is recorded in Franklin County will book 1, page 52.  He names his wife Nancy, son John and appoints William Montgomery and William Phillips, his sons-in-law as executors.  In a Court of Appeal deed, book Q, page 392, dated December 13, 1812, children and representatives of Francis Graham, deceased.  The heirs believe that Francis Graham intended to devise by his last will and testament, land on which he lived, in fee simple instead of a life estate to son John Graham.  They released their right, title and interest to their brother, John Graham. Signed by David Graham, Sally Graham, George W. Graham, Susan Graham, Larkin Samuel, Kitty Samuel, Lyddall Bacon, Patsey Bacon, Spencer Runyan, Elizabeth Runyan, Robinson Graham, Francis Graham, Polly B. T. Graham, William Montgomery, Percilla Montgomery, William T. Phillips, Peggy Phillips and William Graham.

* Brian Walls states William Graham of Ireland was actually born in White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Pennsylvania (now Delaware). His wife was Priscilla Robinson and parents were George Graham and Elizabeth (maiden name unknown). William had an elder brother Francis. The Graham's and Robinson's came to Virginia together.

Children of Francis and Elizabeth Robinson Graham