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GRAVES, R. E.
GRAVES, R. E. (Keene, NH, Aug. 8, 1835--Tucson, AZ, Mar. 19, 1918). Graves' early boyhood was spent on a farm, and he received his early education at the common school and academy of his native town. At the age of 16 with $13, his own savings, he left home to begin life for himself. He found work in a bank and at the age of 19 he was elected cashier of the Brighton Market Bank. (1)
Graves came West to Iowa and settled in Dubuque where he established the Dubuque branch of the STATE BANK OF IOWA and was elected its cashier. He continued until 1863 when he accepted the position of cashier of one of the leading banks of Chicago. He was offered the position of United States Tax Commissioner at Charleston, S.C. which he declined. (2)
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Source:
1. Oldt, Franklin T., The History of Dubuque County, Iowa, Chicago: Western Historical Company 1880, p. 796
2. Ibid.