George Mason Graham
American academic administrator (1807–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Mason Graham (21 August 1807 – 31 January 1891), known as Mason Graham, was a Virginia-born lawyer, planter and educator.[1] Sometimes called the “Father of LSU,” Graham became the first chairman of the board of trustees of the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning, the forerunner of Louisiana State University.[2]
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George Mason Graham | |
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Born | August 21, 1807 (1807-08-21) Lexington plantation, Fairfax County, Virginia |
Died | January 31, 1891(1891-01-31) (aged 83) Bayou Rapides, Louisiana |
Spouse(s) | Esther Smit Mrs. Stith |
Children | Duncan J. Graham, Fergus R. Graham, Mrs Amy B. Stafford, Caroline R. Graham |
Education | United States Military Academy(no degree) University of Virginia (no degree) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Louisiana Militia |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Company E, Third Louisiana Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican American War(Battle of Monterrey) |
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