The John Bargrave Collection
Maria Elizabeth Graham ( - 1801)
She inherited the arm and sword of the Marquis Montrose from her father, and in turn, bequeathed them "together with the bulk of. her property, including her estate of Woodhall, to one John Reeves, son of Charles Reeves, her steward" (Morkill, 65).According to Burton, "Miss Graham was the Lady Bountiful of the parish in her day, and not only improved her estate, but was charitable and generous to all. By her will, dated 6th March, 1798, and proved October, 1801, 9 she left her estates to the son of a favourite domestic, Charles Reeves, whom she had brought up and educated that he might be fit for the position which she intended him to assume. The estates were entailed on John Reeves, the heir, and, failing him and his issue, on the eldest son of John Graham of Carlisle,
attorney-at-law, and kinsman of her father" (207). Relevant locations: Residence at Woodhall
People linked to person: Maria Elizabeth Graham was a daughter of John Graham (-c. 14 Jan 1773)
Charles Reeves (-) was a employed by Maria Elizabeth Graham
John Reeves (c.1775-1811) was a recipient of object(s) from Maria Elizabeth Graham