Carroll Graham

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Carroll Adrian Graham (14 December 1913 - 16 January 1991) was an American politician who served in the Montana Senate.

Early life and career

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Graham was born in Hardin on 14 December 1913. From the age of two until twelve, he grew up on a homestead in Jordan. From the age of twelve, he grew up on a ranch and went to school in the Lodge Grass area. He graduated from school in 1932 and later attended a polytechnic.[1] He was a member of various boards including the Montana Livestock Association and Farmers Union Oil Company.[2][3]

Political career

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In 1960, Graham ran as a Democratic Party candidate for the Montana Senate.[4] He was successfully elected and represented Big Horn County in the state senate for 24 years.[5][1]

In 1975, he became President Pro Tempore of the senate.[6]

Personal life

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Graham was married to his wife for over 51 years and had children. He died of natural causes on 16 January 1991, aged 77.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Carroll Adrian Graham". Billings Gazette. 1991-05-10.
  2. ^ "Thu, 22 Oct 1964 ·Page 7". Hardin Herald. 22 October 1964. Retrieved 2025-08-09 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Farmers Union Oil Stockholders Meet". Billings Gazette. 11 January 1960. Retrieved 2025-08-09 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Veteran solons are opposed (page 8)". Billings Gazette. 5 May 1960. Retrieved 2025-08-09 – via newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Thu, 29 Oct 1964 ·Page 4". Hardin Herald. 29 October 1964. Retrieved 2025-08-09 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Leadership". Montana Legislature. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2025.