Mentor Graham

William Mentor Graham (1800–1886) was an American teacher best known for tutoring Abraham Lincoln and giving him his higher education during the future President's time in New Salem, Illinois. Graham was born near Greensburg, Kentucky. He died in 1886 in Blunt, Dakota Territory.^[1]

Born1800 (1800)

Greensburg, Kentucky

Died1886 (aged 85–86)

Blunt, South Dakota

OccupationTeacher

KnownforTutoring Abraham Lincoln

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Mentor Graham
William Mentor Graham photograph, date unknown
Born	1800 (1800) Greensburg, Kentucky
Died	1886 (aged 85–86) Blunt, South Dakota
Occupation	Teacher
Known for	Tutoring Abraham Lincoln

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