Rockdale, Tex., July 9. -- Mr. F.A. Graves Sr., a prominent and highly respected citizen of Rockdale, died at his home in the city this morning at 12:30. Mr. Graves was one of the largest land owners, most extensive farmers and stockmen of the county. He had been confined to his bed for some time with inflammatory rheumatism, which reached his heart and caused his death. He was buried this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Odd Fellows' cemetery. Galveston Daily News, July 10, 1906
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Cameron, Tex., July 9. -- The announcement this morning of the death of Fred A. Graves caused a profound sensation. Mr. Graves was one of Milam County's most prominent men, a farmer and cattle feeder whose farm was a Lilac in this county. He died this morning at his home in Rockdale, a member of the Methodist church and a man foremost in every good work. Galveston Daily News, July 10, 1906
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Milam county lost one of her best and most honored citizens in the death of Mr. Fred Graves. He died of congestion and heart failure on Sunday night and was buried in Rockdale Monday, late in the afternoon. Rev. Thomas officiating at the funeral. There was large attendance at his funeral, many going over from Cameron. The Cameron Herald, July 12, 1906
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Cameron, Tex., July 9. -- The announcement this morning of the death of Fred A. Graves caused a profound sensation. Mr. Graves was one of Milam County's most prominent men, a farmer and cattle feeder whose farm was a Lilac in this county. He died this morning at his home in Rockdale, a member of the Methodist church and a man foremost in every good work. Galveston Daily News, July 10, 1906
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Milam county lost one of her best and most honored citizens in the death of Mr. Fred Graves. He died of congestion and heart failure on Sunday night and was buried in Rockdale Monday, late in the afternoon. Rev. Thomas officiating at the funeral. There was large attendance at his funeral, many going over from Cameron. The Cameron Herald, July 12, 1906
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Rockdale, Tex., July 9. -- Mr. F.A. Graves Sr., a prominent and highly respected citizen of Rockdale, died at his home in the city this morning at 12:30. Mr. Graves was one of the largest land owners, most extensive farmers and stockmen of the county. He had been confined to his bed for some time with inflammatory rheumatism, which reached his heart and caused his death. He was buried this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Odd Fellows' cemetery. Galveston Daily News, July 10, 1906
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Cameron, Tex., July 9. -- The announcement this morning of the death of Fred A. Graves caused a profound sensation. Mr. Graves was one of Milam County's most prominent men, a farmer and cattle feeder whose farm was a Lilac in this county. He died this morning at his home in Rockdale, a member of the Methodist church and a man foremost in every good work. Galveston Daily News, July 10, 1906
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Milam county lost one of her best and most honored citizens in the death of Mr. Fred Graves. He died of congestion and heart failure on Sunday night and was buried in Rockdale Monday, late in the afternoon. Rev. Thomas officiating at the funeral. There was large attendance at his funeral, many going over from Cameron. The Cameron Herald, July 12, 1906
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Cameron, Tex., July 9. -- The announcement this morning of the death of Fred A. Graves caused a profound sensation. Mr. Graves was one of Milam County's most prominent men, a farmer and cattle feeder whose farm was a Lilac in this county. He died this morning at his home in Rockdale, a member of the Methodist church and a man foremost in every good work. Galveston Daily News, July 10, 1906
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Milam county lost one of her best and most honored citizens in the death of Mr. Fred Graves. He died of congestion and heart failure on Sunday night and was buried in Rockdale Monday, late in the afternoon. Rev. Thomas officiating at the funeral. There was large attendance at his funeral, many going over from Cameron. The Cameron Herald, July 12, 1906
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FRED A. GRAVES.
Walton Co, Ga. May 17, 1847.
Rockdale, Tex. July 9, 1906.
Although he sleeps his memory doth live.
And cheering comfort to his mourners give.
He followed virtue as his truest guide.
Lived as a Christian -- as a Christian died.
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