George S. Graves Explained

George S. Graves (May 18, 1820 – March 7, 1902) was a lawyer, businessman, and politician.

Born in Richfield, New York, Graves studied law in Lewis County, New York. In 1848, Graves moved to Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, where he practiced law. While living there, Graves served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1867 to 1869. In 1870, Graves moved to Fairchild, Wisconsin and was in the lumber business. He then moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.^[1] He died in Nevada, Missouri, where he had moved because of his health.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Historical and Biographical Record of the Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, 1891–1892, Biographical Sketch of George S. Graves, p. 408.
2. Proceedings of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, vol. 5, Wisconsin State Bar Association: 1903, Biographical Sketch of George S. Graves, p. 209.
3. News: Retired Lumber Dealer . Omaha Daily Bee . March 9, 1902. 9. Newspapers.com. May 27, 2016.
4. News: Wisconsin Lumberman . Oshkosh Daily Northwestern . March 10, 1902. 7. Newspapers.com. May 27, 2016.