Pvt. Robert M. Graham

Pvt. Robert M. Graham

       From the Kane Co. Honor Roll

Co. M       3rd Ill.

Died – Nov. 20, 1920
Interred at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin
Location – Lot 12, Block 9, Soldiers Reserve

       From the Ill. Adj't. Gen's. Report

Co. M       3rd Ill. Nat. Guard

Home of Record listed DeKalb, Ill.
Enlisted – June 18, 1898
Mustered In – June 18, 1898 at Chickamauga Park, Ga.
     Arrived  at Newport News July 24, 1898.   Sailed on board the 'St. Louis' for Puerto Rico.   Duty in the area of Guayama, Puerto Rico until Nov. 2, 1898.   Embarked on board the 'Roumiai' for New York arriving Nov. 9, 1898.   Ordered to home station vis railroad arriving Nov. 11, 1898.
Mustered Out – Jan. 17, 1899 at Joliet, Ill.
       Known Actions;
Aug. 2, 1898 – Under Fire while landing at Arroyo, Puerto Rico
Aug. 5, 1898 – Battle at Guayama, Puerto Rico
Aug. 8, 1898 – Engagemen north of Guayama, Puerto Rico
Aug. 13, 1898 – Engagement north of Guayama, Puerto Rico

       From the Bluff City Cemetery files;
Lot – 12 * Section – GAR * Grave – 9 * Interment No. - 5576 * Date – Nov. 23, 1920 * Head of Grave from – North line 12', East line 10'

       Obit Nov. 22, 1920

HAS STIFF NECK; DIES AS RESULT FROM PARALYSIS

Peculiar Ailment Proves Fatal to Former Chicago Worker

       What was first believed to be an ordinary every day stiff neck but which later resulted in the complete paralysis of the limbs, caused the death Saturday night, of Robert Graham, at his home 426 Villa street.   He was 53 years old anbd was employed in Chicago until six weeks ago when he was forced to give up his work on account of a stiff neck.   Attending physicians were unable to diagnose the case, which continualy grow worse, finally resulting in death.
       The deceased was born in Minnota near Newton Stewart, Scotland, September 30, 1867, coming to America when 20 years of age.   He settled in DeKalb 25 years ago, moving to Elgin in January, 1916.
       He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Jennie Graham and three daughters, Jean, Marie, and Jessie of 426 Villa street.   Out of town relatives who are in Elgin to attend the funeral are Alfred Stark and family of Berdyn.   Mrs Tillie Barkus and Miss Muriel Stark of DeKalb, and three nephews.   Ed Graham of Meden, Wis., Joe Graham of Detroit and Peate Graham of Besmer, MIch.
       Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p. in front Norris chapel, in charge of Spanish War veterans.   Allyn Drake will officiate. Reverend *****   Burial in the soldier plot of Bluff City Cemetery