Graham Clan History and Graham Surname, last name meanings

Graham clan histories, surnames and last names

The Graham clan history includes in their number the infamous and the celebrated. One Graham assassinated a Scottish king while centuries later, another sacrificed everything attempting to restore the Stewarts to the throne

In the 15th century Sir Robert Graham was banished from the court of King James I. He decided to take bloody revenge and burst into the kings chambers and stabbed the king to death. Eventually he was caught, tortured and executed.

John Graham of Caverhouse, brought the family great fame when he rallied the highland clans to the cause of the exiled King James VII. He fought for the restoration of the King. He led the Jacobites to their greatest victory at Killiecrankie in 1689.

Graham surname meaning, Derived from a place called Graham, in Gaelic, surly, sullen or having a fierce or stern look, also courageous.

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