| Show THE UTAH NEWSPAPER HALL OF FAME settle where they desire so long as they conform to the laws of the community and having been in the past years opposed to the policy of the Mormon church there is no man irrespective of religious or political belief who stands as high in the popularity of the state as does Judge Goodwin JOHN GRAHAM Provo Daily Enquirer Born July 23 1839 Died March 18 1906 Installed in Hall of Fame at Salt Lake City 1964 If John Crossthwaite Graham had an interest which equalled that of journalism it was the footlights of almost any theatrical stage While he was earning deserved plaudits for his journalistic achievements he was simultaneously receiving no small amount of applause for his portrayals in both individual roles and asmember of the cast of numerous performances in Utah theatres His interesting and varied life began in Liverpool England where he was born July 23 1839 -one of three sons of William and Elizabeth Leyland Graham His parents and brothers William and Joseph came to Salt Lake City in 1861 as converts to the Latter-day Saints Church among the earliest families to do so They located originally in Salt Lake City then moved to Provo John remained in Liverpool to assist with the immigration of Church converts This work occupied considerable time both day and night as the new church members upon arriving in Liverpool had to be housed and cared for until time for their ship to sail when they were taken aboard and arrangements made for their departure Aside from this work he earned money to finance both the journey and the establishment in Utah of his parents and 545 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
