Ketchum Graham

Robert James Ketchum Graham (December 19, 1831 – March 9, 1889)[1] was a political figure from Ontario. He represented Hastings West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.

Ketchum Graham
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1874
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byThomas Wills
ConstituencyHastings West
Personal details
Born(1831-12-19)December 19, 1831
Sidney Township, Upper Canada
DiedMarch 9, 1889(1889-03-09) (aged 57)
Sidney Township, Ontario
Political partyConservative
OccupationFarmer

He was the son of a Scottish immigrant, James Graham. He served as reeve of Sidney Township from 1865 to 1867.

Electoral history
1867 Ontario general election: Hastings West
Party Candidate Votes%
ConservativeKetchum Graham94072.92
LiberalJ.J. Farley34927.08
Total valid votes 1,28954.50
Eligible voters 2,365
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1871 Ontario general election: Hastings West
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeKetchum GrahamAcclaimed
Source: Elections Ontario[3]
1875 Ontario general election: Hastings West
Party Candidate Votes%
ConservativeThomas Wills72036.87
IndependentKetchum Graham61831.64
LiberalJ. Lewis61531.49
Turnout 1,95365.94
Eligible voters 2,962
Conservative hold Swing  
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References
  1. "Person Page 3174". TreesByDan. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  2. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  3. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  4. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.


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