Thomas Lafayette Graves was born in Ohio, on June 20, 1862, and died at Carthage, South Dakota, on August 25, 1933, aged 71 years 2 months, and 5 days.
When about two years old he moved with his father to Peoria County, Illinois, near Princeville. He remained here till March 1906, when he came to Esmond, South Dakota where he lived until 1912. Later, he came to Carthage where he remained till his death. He was a farmer till he came to Carthage but has been a carpenter since coming here.
On April 5, 1883, he was united in marriage to Nettie Bell Lair at Princeville, Illinois and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary just a few months ago.
To this union were born six children. Two boys died in infancy and Delbert Dee Graves, the other son, died in France, on December 12, 1918, as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces.
The surviving children are Elvirta Mae (Mrs. W. F.) Knutz of Huron, South Dakota, Mrs. Maude Roe of Sioux City, Iowa, Lulu of Huron, South Dakota, besides five grandchildren. There are two brothers, Oscar E. of Princeville, Illinois, and Eugene Austin of Dodge Center, Minnesota, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Cox of Wyoming, Illinois.
Mr. Graves was a past noble grand member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge. He was a quiet and unassuming man.
His home life was beautiful. He was devoted to his family and this spirit was reflected in the attitude of his companion and his children during his last illness. His many friends will miss his cordial friendliness. The community has lost a loyal citizen. The members of his family will always cherish the memory of a loving husband and a kind father.
The funeral in charge of Rev. S. E. Cooper was held from the Congregational church, and a brief service having held at the home.
A quartet composed of Bernice Mack, Lois Lee, A. B. Lee, and Robert Cooper sang three beautiful songs. They were accompanied at the piano by Cecelia Stone. The pallbearers were M. B. Harmon, Will Massey, Matt Kramer, C. C. Sutton, C. F. Mundy, and Fred Bradberry.
The interment was at the Pleasant View cemetery.
When about two years old he moved with his father to Peoria County, Illinois, near Princeville. He remained here till March 1906, when he came to Esmond, South Dakota where he lived until 1912. Later, he came to Carthage where he remained till his death. He was a farmer till he came to Carthage but has been a carpenter since coming here.
On April 5, 1883, he was united in marriage to Nettie Bell Lair at Princeville, Illinois and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary just a few months ago.
To this union were born six children. Two boys died in infancy and Delbert Dee Graves, the other son, died in France, on December 12, 1918, as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces.
The surviving children are Elvirta Mae (Mrs. W. F.) Knutz of Huron, South Dakota, Mrs. Maude Roe of Sioux City, Iowa, Lulu of Huron, South Dakota, besides five grandchildren. There are two brothers, Oscar E. of Princeville, Illinois, and Eugene Austin of Dodge Center, Minnesota, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Cox of Wyoming, Illinois.
Mr. Graves was a past noble grand member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge. He was a quiet and unassuming man.
His home life was beautiful. He was devoted to his family and this spirit was reflected in the attitude of his companion and his children during his last illness. His many friends will miss his cordial friendliness. The community has lost a loyal citizen. The members of his family will always cherish the memory of a loving husband and a kind father.
The funeral in charge of Rev. S. E. Cooper was held from the Congregational church, and a brief service having held at the home.
A quartet composed of Bernice Mack, Lois Lee, A. B. Lee, and Robert Cooper sang three beautiful songs. They were accompanied at the piano by Cecelia Stone. The pallbearers were M. B. Harmon, Will Massey, Matt Kramer, C. C. Sutton, C. F. Mundy, and Fred Bradberry.
The interment was at the Pleasant View cemetery.
Thomas Lafayette Graves was born in Ohio, on June 20, 1862, and died at Carthage, South Dakota, on August 25, 1933, aged 71 years 2 months, and 5 days.
When about two years old he moved with his father to Peoria County, Illinois, near Princeville. He remained here till March 1906, when he came to Esmond, South Dakota where he lived until 1912. Later, he came to Carthage where he remained till his death. He was a farmer till he came to Carthage but has been a carpenter since coming here.
On April 5, 1883, he was united in marriage to Nettie Bell Lair at Princeville, Illinois and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary just a few months ago.
To this union were born six children. Two boys died in infancy and Delbert Dee Graves, the other son, died in France, on December 12, 1918, as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces.
The surviving children are Elvirta Mae (Mrs. W. F.) Knutz of Huron, South Dakota, Mrs. Maude Roe of Sioux City, Iowa, Lulu of Huron, South Dakota, besides five grandchildren. There are two brothers, Oscar E. of Princeville, Illinois, and Eugene Austin of Dodge Center, Minnesota, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Cox of Wyoming, Illinois.
Mr. Graves was a past noble grand member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge. He was a quiet and unassuming man.
His home life was beautiful. He was devoted to his family and this spirit was reflected in the attitude of his companion and his children during his last illness. His many friends will miss his cordial friendliness. The community has lost a loyal citizen. The members of his family will always cherish the memory of a loving husband and a kind father.
The funeral in charge of Rev. S. E. Cooper was held from the Congregational church, and a brief service having held at the home.
A quartet composed of Bernice Mack, Lois Lee, A. B. Lee, and Robert Cooper sang three beautiful songs. They were accompanied at the piano by Cecelia Stone. The pallbearers were M. B. Harmon, Will Massey, Matt Kramer, C. C. Sutton, C. F. Mundy, and Fred Bradberry.
The interment was at the Pleasant View cemetery.
When about two years old he moved with his father to Peoria County, Illinois, near Princeville. He remained here till March 1906, when he came to Esmond, South Dakota where he lived until 1912. Later, he came to Carthage where he remained till his death. He was a farmer till he came to Carthage but has been a carpenter since coming here.
On April 5, 1883, he was united in marriage to Nettie Bell Lair at Princeville, Illinois and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary just a few months ago.
To this union were born six children. Two boys died in infancy and Delbert Dee Graves, the other son, died in France, on December 12, 1918, as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces.
The surviving children are Elvirta Mae (Mrs. W. F.) Knutz of Huron, South Dakota, Mrs. Maude Roe of Sioux City, Iowa, Lulu of Huron, South Dakota, besides five grandchildren. There are two brothers, Oscar E. of Princeville, Illinois, and Eugene Austin of Dodge Center, Minnesota, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Cox of Wyoming, Illinois.
Mr. Graves was a past noble grand member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge. He was a quiet and unassuming man.
His home life was beautiful. He was devoted to his family and this spirit was reflected in the attitude of his companion and his children during his last illness. His many friends will miss his cordial friendliness. The community has lost a loyal citizen. The members of his family will always cherish the memory of a loving husband and a kind father.
The funeral in charge of Rev. S. E. Cooper was held from the Congregational church, and a brief service having held at the home.
A quartet composed of Bernice Mack, Lois Lee, A. B. Lee, and Robert Cooper sang three beautiful songs. They were accompanied at the piano by Cecelia Stone. The pallbearers were M. B. Harmon, Will Massey, Matt Kramer, C. C. Sutton, C. F. Mundy, and Fred Bradberry.
The interment was at the Pleasant View cemetery.
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