Charles H. Graves (Ohio politician)

Charles Henry Graves (June 24, 1872 – August 15, 1940) was a Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Ohio who was Ohio Secretary of State 1911–1915.

For the Minnesota politician born in 1839, see Charles H. Graves.
Charles H. Graves
31st Ohio Secretary of State
In office
January 9, 1911 – January 11, 1915
GovernorJudson Harmon
James M. Cox
Preceded byCarmi Thompson
Succeeded byCharles Quinn Hildebrant
Personal details
Born
Charles Henry Graves[1]

(1872-06-24)June 24, 1872
Clay Township, Ottawa County, Ohio
DiedAugust 15, 1940(1940-08-15) (aged 68)
Toledo, Ohio
Resting placeOak Harbor Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEmma B. Mylander
Childrentwo
Alma materUniversity of Michigan Law School

Biography

Charles H. Graves was born in Ottawa County, Ohio. His father was born in Germany.[2] Graves attended the public schools of Oak Harbor, Ohio, and the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated in 1893. He had previously studied law in Oak Harbor. He was admitted to the bar in 1893 at Columbus, Ohio.[2]

Graves married Emma B. Mylander of Oak Harbor on September 2, 1896, and had two sons. He served as city solicitor of Oak Harbor, and as Prosecuting Attorney of Ottawa County, Ohio, elected to three year terms in 1900 and 1903. In 1909 he was chairman of the Ottawa County Democratic Central and Executive Committees.[2]

Graves was elected on the Democratic ticket as Secretary of State in 1910, and re-elected in 1912.[2]

Graves died following surgery in August 1940.[3][4]

References
  1. "FamilySearch: Sign In". Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  2. Mercer, James K (1913). Ohio Legislative History: 1909-1913. Columbus: Edward T Miller. pp. 173–174.
  3. "Ohio Memory, a product of the Ohio Historical Society and the State Library of Ohio : View Image".
  4. "Ohio Memory, a product of the Ohio Historical Society and the State Library of Ohio : View Image".
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