Edward O. Graves
Edward O. Graves (3 August 1843 – 1909) was a United States banker who was Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1885 to 1889.
Biography[edit]
Edward O. Graves was born in Gravesville, New York on August 3, 1843.[1] He attended Hobart College, graduating in 1863.[1]
After college, Graves joined the Office of Treasurer of the United States Francis E. Spinner as a clerk.[1] In 1868, he became chief clerk in the Treasurer's office.[1] He later became chief examiner.[1] On July 1, 1874, he became superintendent of the redemption agency for the redemption of national bank notes.[1] In 1883, President of the United States Chester A. Arthur named Graves Assistant Treasurer of the United States.[1]
In July 1885, Graves became Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.[1] He held this office until 1889.[1]
Graves moved to Seattle in spring 1889 to organize the Washington National Bank, becoming the Washington National Bank's president.[1] He was the bank's president until March 1900. He died in Seattle in 1909 at the age of 65.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j A Volume of Memoirs and Genealogy of Representative Citizens of the City of Seattle and County of King, Washington (New York and Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1903)
- ^ "Profile from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing". Archived from the original on 2011-10-15. Retrieved 2011-03-29.