Thelmer George Graves (1904 - 1937)

Born 1904 in Arkansas, United States

Husband of Eula Bell (Black) Moriarty — married 30 Jan 1927 in Maud, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States

Died 19 Aug 1937 at about age 33 in Stanislaus, California, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Graves Name Study.

Thelmer George Graves was born in 1904 in Arkansas, United States, son of Balam Graves (1863–1916) and Tennessee Frances Melvini Taylor (1863– ).

In 1910, Thelmer (5), was a single son, in the household of Balam Graves (47) in Forest, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States. ^[1]

In 1920, Thelmer (15), single stepson, was in the household of Ramsey M Myers (45) in Earlsboro, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States. ^[2]

Thelmer (22) married Eula Bell Black (19) (born on 29 March 1907 in Texas, United States) on 30 January 1927 in Maud, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States.^[3] Their children were:

1. Roland Lee Graves (9 November 1929 – 3 August 1930)
2. Phillips Lawrence Graves (1 February 1931 – 1 December 2013)

Thelmer married Ida Lou Frederick (born on 22 August 1906 in Maud City, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States; daughter of Samuel W. Fredrick and Sidney Cordel (Aday) Fredrick). Their son was Wyman Louis Graves (4 July 1937 – 21 August 1986).

Thelmer died on 19 August 1937 in Stanislaus, California, United States, aged 32.^[4] He was buried in Modesto Citizens Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, USA (plot: Ave 6 GR 34).^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973332; FHL microfilm: 1375284; Image number: 683; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03504-2
   FamilySearch Record: ML7Q-NYL (accessed 20 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJP-9WG6
   Thelmer Graves (5), single son, in household of Balam Graves (47) in Forest, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Arkansas.
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 38; Digital film/folder number: 004967597; FHL microfilm: 1821485; Image number: 379; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03091-2
   FamilySearch Record: MN19-PB2 (accessed 20 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RXF-HZP
   Thelmer Graves (15), single stepson, in household of Ramsey M Myers (45) in Earlsboro, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Arkansas.
3. ↑ "Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995." Database with images. FamilySearch. "Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPX-JPJ8 : 23 February 2021), Thelmer Graves and Eula Black, 30 Jan 1927; citing Oklahoma, various county courthouses, Oklahoma; FHL microfilm.
4. ↑ Death: "California Death Index, 1905-1939"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005240842; FHL microfilm: 001686048; Image number: 772
   FamilySearch Record: QKS9-9LW9 (accessed 20 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81S5-WNH
   Thelmar G Graves death 19 Aug 1937 (age 33) in , Stanislaus, California, United States.
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #57529444 (accessed 20 January 2024)
   Memorial page for Thelmer G Graves (1904-19 Aug 1937), citing Modesto Citizens Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, USA (plot: Ave 6 GR 34); Maintained by Ed Smith (contributor 47100545).

See also:

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 26 May 2021, 05:41), entry for Thelmer George Graves (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:L1HT-MBT ); contributed by various users.