Person:Eleazer Graves (5)

Facts and Events
Name Eleazer Graves
Gender Male
Christening[1] 28 Apr 1793 Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage 6 Sep 1818 Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United Statesto Miriam Lewis Bessom
Death? 6 Apr 1873 Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Burial? Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United StatesWaterside Cemetery

occupation = sailmaker

In 1852, bought the "Old Salt Store" with his son, Philip, and established their sail loft. In 1867, Philip Graves bought out his father's share.

in 1850 census

Eleazer, age 58, occupation = sailmaker. living with wife, Merriam, and sons, Philip 27, Joshua 21, and Eleazer 17, all who are listed as sailmakers

References
  1. Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Vital Records, 1670-1850. (Genealogical Society of Utah: Microfilm of manuscript at Marblehead Town Hall, 1971)
    219.

    GRAVES, Eleazer, s. John and Reb[ecca], bp. Apr. 28, 1793.