Sixth Generation

1470. Rufus L. GRAVES was born on 29 January 1859. He died on 9 October 1938.

Rufus L. GRAVES and Ellen Maria HAM were married on 5 March 1882. Ellen Maria HAM was born (date unknown).

Rufus L. GRAVES and Ellen Maria HAM had the following children:

+3292	i.	Fred GRAVES.
+3293	ii.	Glenn GRAVES.
3294	iii.	Marcus GRAVES805 was born on 2 July 1891 in Guilford, Nodaway Co., MO.805 He died on 17 July 1965.805 At the age of 14 he moved to Kirk, CO with his family. He served in World War I from June 16, 1916 until April 29, 1918, and during that time was offered a candidacy for Officers Training School. He was in the 157th Inf., 40th Sunshine Div. He served on the Mexican border, then was transferred to France where he spent 8 months. He was proud of his association with Black Jack Pershing, and was extremely patriotic, having a great love for flag and country. Following his discharge from the army, he followed his brother, Fred, to Wyoming and filed on his homestead. He soon 'proved up, being allowed time toward his proving up time for his time in service. He had an unusual team, mules, Jack and Jerry, of which he was very proud, as they were good steady workers. Much to his distress and the subject of much speculation, was the fact that they disappeared, no trace of them to be found. Whether they were stolen or were inadvertently included in a wild horse roundup never was known. He spent the rest of his life in the area, where he worked on ranches in the local vicinity, as well as working with his brother Fred as a plasterer's helper. He belonged to the Methodist church, Odd Fellows, American Legion and V.F.W., of which he served two years as Commander. Marcus was always interested in young people, and was actively involved with the local Boy Scout troop for many years. He was somewhat of a "character", and is remembered for his jocular manner and for his willingness to help his fellow man. He never married, but was greatly loved by nieces and nephews.
3295	iv.	Bessie GRAVES was born (date unknown).