Matthew Hay

Thelbert married Emily Barbara Graves [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Wallace Billingsley Graves, 89, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at hospice, Thursday, August 18, 2011.

He was a beloved and generous husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a community leader. Dr. Graves touched countless lives as a soldier, educator, university president and tireless volunteer.

Wallace Graves was born February 10, 1922 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Oklahoma and married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara, in 1943. He served in the United States Army during World War II in Europe and spent several months as a prisoner of war. After returning to the United States, he started a family and continued his education at the University of Texas, Austin. After teaching Political Science at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, Graves returned to his native Ft. Worth in 1958 to become a vice president at Texas Wesleyan University. He then moved to Stockton, California as academic vice president at the University of the Pacific in 1965.

Dr. Graves served as the twentieth president of the University of Evansville from 1967-1987. Under his leadership, the university thrived and grew into an international community. In 1971, he lead the foundation of what is known today as the British Campus for the University of Evansville at Harlaxton College in Lincolnshire, England. The University celebrated its fortieth anniversary at Harlaxton this year, and Dr. Graves was honored for his contribution as part of the celebration.

During his career at UE and in his retirement, Dr. Graves was active on many community organizational boards including the Rotary Club International, the American Red Cross, the Evansville Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Evansville Art Council, the Evansville Philharmonic, and the St. Mary's Foundation. Dr. Graves was the recipient of many awards during his life. He and his wife, Barbara, were honored by Leadership Evansville in 2003 for their many contributions to the city of Evansville.

Wallace Graves was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Barbara Jeanne Abey in 2009. He is survived his children David Graves of Charlotte, NC; Emily MacDonald (David) of Bury St. Edmund, England; John Graves of Ft. Worth, Texas; Julia Williams of Evansville, IN; grandchildren Andrew Graves (Carrie) of Columbia SC; Alison Graves of Charlotte, NC; Melissa Niedringhaus (Chris) of Wenona, NJ; Matthew Hay of Towson, MD; and Olivia Williams of Evansville, IN; great-grandchildren Henry and Joseph Graves of Columbia, SC.

A memorial service will be held at Neu Chapel on the campus of the University of Evansville on Monday, August, 22nd at 10:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Evansville, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society , the St. Mary's Foundation or the Charlier Hospice.

Wallace married Barbara Jean Abey. Barbara was born on 20 Sep 1921 in Tarrant, Texas, USA; died on 18 Apr 2009 in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Barbara A. Graves wife of former UE president Wallace Graves died at their Evansville home on aturday April 18, 2009. Her memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church Evansville. Barbara Graves was very involved in the Evansville community and University affairs during her husband's 20 years tenure as president. She was a loyal supporter of Harlaxton college and worked with both the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.

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1910 census USA
Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York
SELF William S Graves M 62y New York
WIFE Victoria Graves F 58y New York
DAU Luverne Graves F 24y New York
SON Ellery G Graves M 20y New York


Died:
name: Ellery George Graves
death date: 06 Jul 1940
death place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 50 years 7 months 21 days
birth date: 09 Nov 1890
birthplace: Rochester, New York
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Edith Graves
father's name: William Graves
father's birthplace: New York
mother's name: Victoria Rose
mother's birthplace: London, England
occupation: Sec., Retail Association
place of residence: Fort Worth, Texas
burial place: Ft. Worth, Texas
burial date: 06 Jul 1940

Ellery married Edith Olivia Billingsley on 17 Jul 1920 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA. Edith (daughter of Andrew Archibald Billingsley and Olivia Jane Kirby) was born on 16 Oct 1894 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA; died on 25 May 1986 in Tarrant, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
first name: Edith
last name: Graves
birth date: 16 October 1894
social security number: 462-56-4300
place of issuance: Texas
last residence: Tarrant, Texas
zip code of last residence: 76109
death date: May 1986
estimated age at death: 92

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Married:
1930 census USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Head Ellery G Graves M 40 New York
Wife Edith O Graves F 35 Illinois
Son Wallace B Graves M 8 Texas
Son George M Graves M 5 Texas
Father-in-law Andrew A Billingsley M 75 Canada widowed
Head Gavin Fell M 28 England
Wife Elsie Fell F 25 Texas