California State Officials Biographies 1911

S. C. GRAHAM

Submitted by Nancy Pratt Melton

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STATE WATER COMMISSION
S. C. GRAHAM (Republican) was born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in 1862. 
Common school education. Worked in the eastern oil fields (Pennsylvania, New 
York, Ohio, and Kentucky). Came to California in 1888. Lived in Ventura County, 
California from 1888 to 1898, and has lived in Los Angeles from 1898 to the 
present time. Engaged in the production of oil, or in work connected with the 
production of oil, in California for twenty-three years. Actively identified 
with the non-partisan movement and the good government organization in the city 
and county of Los Angeles for several years. Served one short term as member of 
the Board of Police Commissioners in Los Angeles City. Appointed member of the 
State Board of Control (Water Power) by Governor Johnson, April 24, 1911.
 
Source: California Blue Book, or State Roster, 1911
Compiled by Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State
Friend W. Richardson, Superintendent of State Printing, Sacramento, CA, 1913