Graham family

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The Rev. William Graham was a Presbyterian minister and one of the founders of Liberty Hall Academy (later Washington and Lee University); He performed many scientific experiments, one of which led him to the patent on the modern fire extinguisher.

From the guide to the Graham family papers, Bulk, 1800-1880, 1773-1885, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

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