Legislator Details


Benjamin F. Graves
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 71

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/19/1839
City: Charlotte Township, NY
County: Chautauqua County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/8/1917
City: Adrian, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/10/1917
City: Adrian, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Miss Elizabeth Bailey, June 1864, she died March 1876; children: 5, Clinton B., Benton F. and Florence (Clements) and 2 others; married Hannah Elizabeth Kirney [or Kinney], 6/6/1877, in Seneca, MI

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
public and select schools of Chautauqua County, NY

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Russ? or Zuer? and Alvira (Fisher) Graves. On April 23, 1860, he enlisted in company G, 19th Ohio volunteer infantry , and served 5 months. He reenlisted in company L, 2nd Ohio cavalry and served 2 and one-half years. In 1888 he was appointed by Governor Luce upon the board of managers of the Soldiers ' Home at Grand Rapids. In March , 1893 , he resigned to become Commandant of the Soldiers ' Home.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-Sixth Legislature, 1911-1912
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Military Affairs , Rules and Joint Rules , Soldiers' Home
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Adrian
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Soldiers' Home

Bibliography:

Manual 1911 p.780; USCen 1880, 1900, 1910; Michganology; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Find-a-Grave.com; USPassPrtAppl 1795-1925
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