JOHN L. GRAVES DIED AT MASONIC HOME IN ST. LOUIS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916
John L. Graves, a former well known and respected resident of Memphis died in the Masonic home in St. Louis on Wednesday January 19th, aged 76 years and 18 days. Mr. Graves was born in Virginia, but in his early young manhood came West and for many years a resident of Memphis and Scotland County. He held the office of Sheriff in this county for several terms and was an efficient officer.
Previous to his election as sheriff deceased held a federal appointment under President Cleveland in one on the Western States.
He was a man remarkably well informed on all matters and it was a pleasure to sit and converse with him. After the death of his wife in this city some years ago. Mr. Graves sold his residence property in town and lived with a sister near Downing, but later went to St. Louis and took up his abode in the Masonic Home where every comfort was offered him.
He was delighted with surrounding there and upon his visit to Memphis last October he remarked that "he could not possibly be better cared for." Of late years his health has been considerably impaired and it is supposed that an attack of Grippe hastened the end.
The news of his taking away was deeply regretted here where he had so many personal friends.
The remains were sent here from interment on Thursday, Morning. The body was taken to the M.E. Church South and at 2 p.m. services were conducted by Rev J. R. Finley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church who officiated in the absence of Rev. Maggart.
Services at the Cemetery were in charge of the Masonic Order of which lodge deceased was a long and honored member.
Memphis Reveille (MO)
Note: John also served as Committee Clerk, House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC during 1883-86.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916
John L. Graves, a former well known and respected resident of Memphis died in the Masonic home in St. Louis on Wednesday January 19th, aged 76 years and 18 days. Mr. Graves was born in Virginia, but in his early young manhood came West and for many years a resident of Memphis and Scotland County. He held the office of Sheriff in this county for several terms and was an efficient officer.
Previous to his election as sheriff deceased held a federal appointment under President Cleveland in one on the Western States.
He was a man remarkably well informed on all matters and it was a pleasure to sit and converse with him. After the death of his wife in this city some years ago. Mr. Graves sold his residence property in town and lived with a sister near Downing, but later went to St. Louis and took up his abode in the Masonic Home where every comfort was offered him.
He was delighted with surrounding there and upon his visit to Memphis last October he remarked that "he could not possibly be better cared for." Of late years his health has been considerably impaired and it is supposed that an attack of Grippe hastened the end.
The news of his taking away was deeply regretted here where he had so many personal friends.
The remains were sent here from interment on Thursday, Morning. The body was taken to the M.E. Church South and at 2 p.m. services were conducted by Rev J. R. Finley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church who officiated in the absence of Rev. Maggart.
Services at the Cemetery were in charge of the Masonic Order of which lodge deceased was a long and honored member.
Memphis Reveille (MO)
Note: John also served as Committee Clerk, House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC during 1883-86.
JOHN L. GRAVES DIED AT MASONIC HOME IN ST. LOUIS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916
John L. Graves, a former well known and respected resident of Memphis died in the Masonic home in St. Louis on Wednesday January 19th, aged 76 years and 18 days. Mr. Graves was born in Virginia, but in his early young manhood came West and for many years a resident of Memphis and Scotland County. He held the office of Sheriff in this county for several terms and was an efficient officer.
Previous to his election as sheriff deceased held a federal appointment under President Cleveland in one on the Western States.
He was a man remarkably well informed on all matters and it was a pleasure to sit and converse with him. After the death of his wife in this city some years ago. Mr. Graves sold his residence property in town and lived with a sister near Downing, but later went to St. Louis and took up his abode in the Masonic Home where every comfort was offered him.
He was delighted with surrounding there and upon his visit to Memphis last October he remarked that "he could not possibly be better cared for." Of late years his health has been considerably impaired and it is supposed that an attack of Grippe hastened the end.
The news of his taking away was deeply regretted here where he had so many personal friends.
The remains were sent here from interment on Thursday, Morning. The body was taken to the M.E. Church South and at 2 p.m. services were conducted by Rev J. R. Finley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church who officiated in the absence of Rev. Maggart.
Services at the Cemetery were in charge of the Masonic Order of which lodge deceased was a long and honored member.
Memphis Reveille (MO)
Note: John also served as Committee Clerk, House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC during 1883-86.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916
John L. Graves, a former well known and respected resident of Memphis died in the Masonic home in St. Louis on Wednesday January 19th, aged 76 years and 18 days. Mr. Graves was born in Virginia, but in his early young manhood came West and for many years a resident of Memphis and Scotland County. He held the office of Sheriff in this county for several terms and was an efficient officer.
Previous to his election as sheriff deceased held a federal appointment under President Cleveland in one on the Western States.
He was a man remarkably well informed on all matters and it was a pleasure to sit and converse with him. After the death of his wife in this city some years ago. Mr. Graves sold his residence property in town and lived with a sister near Downing, but later went to St. Louis and took up his abode in the Masonic Home where every comfort was offered him.
He was delighted with surrounding there and upon his visit to Memphis last October he remarked that "he could not possibly be better cared for." Of late years his health has been considerably impaired and it is supposed that an attack of Grippe hastened the end.
The news of his taking away was deeply regretted here where he had so many personal friends.
The remains were sent here from interment on Thursday, Morning. The body was taken to the M.E. Church South and at 2 p.m. services were conducted by Rev J. R. Finley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church who officiated in the absence of Rev. Maggart.
Services at the Cemetery were in charge of the Masonic Order of which lodge deceased was a long and honored member.
Memphis Reveille (MO)
Note: John also served as Committee Clerk, House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC during 1883-86.
