Charles H. Graves (Ohio politician) explained

Charles H. Graves
Order:31st
Office:Ohio Secretary of State
Term Start:January 9, 1911
Term End:January 11, 1915
Governor:Judson Harmon
James M. Cox
Preceded:Carmi Thompson
Succeeded:Charles Quinn Hildebrant
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Michigan Law School
Birth Name:Charles Henry Graves[1]
Birth Date:24 June 1872
Birth Place:Clay Township, Ottawa County, Ohio
Death Place:Toledo, Ohio
Resting Place:Oak Harbor Cemetery
Spouse:Emma B. Mylander
Children:two

Charles Henry Graves (June 24, 1872  - August 15, 1940) was a Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Ohio who was Ohio Secretary of State 1911 - 1915.

Biography

Charles H. Graves was born in Ottawa County, Ohio. His father was born in Germany.[2] Graves attended the public schools of Oak Harbor, Ohio, and the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated in 1893. He had previously studied law in Oak Harbor. He was admitted to the bar in 1893 at Columbus, Ohio.[2]

Graves married Emma B. Mylander of Oak Harbor on September 2, 1896, and had two sons. He served as city solicitor of Oak Harbor, and as Prosecuting Attorney of Ottawa County, Ohio, elected to three year terms in 1900 and 1903. In 1909 he was chairman of the Ottawa County Democratic Central and Executive Committees.[2]

Graves was elected on the Democratic ticket as Secretary of State in 1910, and re-elected in 1912.[2]

Graves died following surgery in August 1940.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FamilySearch: Sign In. 18 June 2023.
  2. Book: Mercer, James K . Ohio Legislative History: 1909-1913 . 1913 . Edward T Miller . Columbus . 173–174 .
  3. Web site: Ohio Memory, a product of the Ohio Historical Society and the State Library of Ohio : View Image.
  4. Web site: Ohio Memory, a product of the Ohio Historical Society and the State Library of Ohio : View Image.