Edward O. Graves
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Edward O. Graves was a United States
banker who was Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1885 to 1889.
, graduating in 1863.
After college, Graves joined the Office of Treasurer of the United States
Francis E. Spinner
as a clerk. In 1868, he became chief clerk in the Treasurer's office. He later became chief examiner. On July 1, 1874, he became superintendent of the redemption agency for the redemption of national bank notes. In 1883, President of the United States
Chester A. Arthur
named Graves Assistant Treasurer of the United States.
In July 1885, Graves became Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He held this office until 1889.
Graves moved to Seattle in spring 1889 to organize the Washington National Bank, becoming the Washington National Bank's president. He was the bank's president until March 1900. He died in Seattle in 1909 at the age of 65.
United States
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banker who was Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1885 to 1889.
Biography
Edward O. Graves was born in Gravesville, New York on August 3, 1843. He attended Hobart CollegeHobart College
Hobart College can refer to:* A college which is part of the very-closely-associated Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, U.S.* Hobart College , a secondary school in Tasmania, Australia....
, graduating in 1863.
After college, Graves joined the Office of Treasurer of the United States
Treasurer of the United States
The Treasurer of the United States is an official in the United States Department of the Treasury that was originally charged with the receipt and custody of government funds, though many of these functions have been taken over by different bureaus of the Department of the Treasury...
Francis E. Spinner
Francis E. Spinner
Francis Elias Spinner was an American politician from New York. He was Treasurer of the United States from 1861 to 1875...
as a clerk. In 1868, he became chief clerk in the Treasurer's office. He later became chief examiner. On July 1, 1874, he became superintendent of the redemption agency for the redemption of national bank notes. In 1883, President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur was the 21st President of the United States . Becoming President after the assassination of President James A. Garfield, Arthur struggled to overcome suspicions of his beginnings as a politician from the New York City Republican machine, succeeding at that task by embracing...
named Graves Assistant Treasurer of the United States.
In July 1885, Graves became Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He held this office until 1889.
Graves moved to Seattle in spring 1889 to organize the Washington National Bank, becoming the Washington National Bank's president. He was the bank's president until March 1900. He died in Seattle in 1909 at the age of 65.