Perrin Henry McGraw (December 28, 1822 McGrawsville, Cortland County, New York – October 16, 1899) was an American merchant and politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of Assemblyman Harry McGraw (c.1797–1849) and Sally (Smith) McGraw (d. 1874). He became a merchant. On April 26, 1846, he married Louisa Pritchard (1824–1890), and they had several children. He was Postmaster of McGrawsville from 1849 to 1853.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Cortland Co.) in 1854; and a member of the New York State Senate (23rd D.) in 1860 and 1861.

He was buried at the McGraw Rural Cemetery.

Sources

New York State Assembly Preceded byAshbel Patterson New York State Assembly Cortland County 1854 Succeeded byJohn H. Knapp New York State Senate Preceded byJohn J. Foote New York State Senate 23rd District 1860–1861 Succeeded byHenry A. Clark