Anson Rogers Graves
1842–1931 (age 89)
Biography
Anson Rogers Graves was a man of substance whose life extended across nearly nine decades of American history. Born in 1842, he experienced the transformations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, maintaining his presence and influence throughout a long and purposeful life.
Graves's contributions to his community and family were considerable, and his memory was preserved through the respect and affection of those who knew him. He was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery in 1931, where his legacy continues to be remembered.