YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edward Rufus Graves 1822–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Mar 1822

Birth Location: Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 22 Sep 1902

Death Location: Lockport, Niagara County, New York, United States of America

Father: Col Graves

Mother: Experience Graves

Spouse(s): Mary Campbell

Children(s): Edward Graves, Emma Graves

The story of Edward Rufus Graves began in 1822 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Edward Rufus Graves resided in Lockport, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA. In 1863, Edward Rufus Graves resided in Lockport, New York, USA. Edward Rufus Graves married Mary Sophia Campbell, and had children including Edward Cushing Graves, Emma Wells Graves. Edward Rufus Graves passed away in 1902 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, United States of America.

Find more search results for Edward Graves
EG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Edward Rufus Graves began in 1822 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Edward Rufus Graves resided in Lockport, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA.
  • In 1863, Edward Rufus Graves resided in Lockport, New York, USA.
  • Edward Rufus Graves married Mary Sophia Campbell, and had children including Edward Cushing Graves, Emma Wells Graves.
  • Edward Rufus Graves passed away in 1902 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Graves's Ancestors

Self
Edward Graves
1822–1902
Birth Place: Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Col Rufus Graves
1758–1845
Sunderland, Massachusetts, USA
Experience Graves
1776–1854
Leverett, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Moses Graves
1736–1803
Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Experience Oaks
1742–1824
Leverett, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Graves
1689–1756
Mary Warner
1695–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Graves
1664–1737
Sarah Graves
1665–1721

Edward Graves's Descendants

1.
EG
Edward (Rufus) Graves (4 Mar 1822–22 Sep 1902) m. Mary (Sophia) Campbell (24 Aug 1814–21 February 1897)
  1. 1. Edward (Cushing) Graves 1847–1919 m. Nettie (Cecelia) Pratt 1853–
    1. 1. Ethel (H) Graves 1882–
  2. 2. Emma (Wells) Graves 1848–1899 m. Lyman (Arthur) Dietrick 1843–
    1. 1. William (Arthur) Detrict 1874–1928

Edward Graves's Timeline

9 Records

1822
4 Mar 1822
Birth of Edward Rufus Graves in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Edward Rufus Graves resided here in Lockport, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
Lockport, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 41
Edward Rufus Graves resided here in Lockport, New York, USA
Lockport, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 43
Edward Rufus Graves resided here in Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Edward Rufus Graves resided here in Lockport Ward 4, Niagara, New York, USA
Lockport Ward 4, Niagara, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Edward Rufus Graves resided here in Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
1892
1892
Age 70
Edward Rufus Graves resided here in Lockport City, Niagara, New York
Lockport City, Niagara, New York
1900
1900
Age 78
Edward Rufus Graves resided here in Lockport Ward 5, Niagara, New York, USA
Lockport Ward 5, Niagara, New York, USA
1902
22 Sep 1902
Age 80
Death of Edward Rufus Graves in Lockport, New York, USA
Lockport, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1822
    Event Place: Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lockport, Niagara, New York; Roll: 901; Page: 585b; Enumeration District: 203
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lockport Ward 4, Niagara, New York; Roll: M593_1054; Page: 281B
    [5] New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockport Ward 5, Niagara, New York; Roll: 1128; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0059
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lockport, Niagara, New York; Roll: M653_823; Page: 826; Family History Library Fi
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Graves family in America : three volumes : volume 1 : sketch of the family in Engl
    [10] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lockport, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lockport, Niagara, New York; Roll: M653_823; Page: 826; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Lockport, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lockport Ward 4, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lockport Ward 4, Niagara, New York; Roll: M593_1054; Page: 281B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lockport, Niagara, New York; Roll: 901; Page: 585b; Enumeration District: 203

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Lockport City, Niagara, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1892

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lockport Ward 5, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockport Ward 5, Niagara, New York; Roll: 1128; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0059

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Hearnes' Brooklyn City Directory for 1850-1851; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York; Publisher: Henry R. & William J. Hearne; Publication Year: 1850; Page Number: 155

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Lockport, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lockport, Niagara County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE