Henry A. Graver was born in Lehighton, Carbon county, September 17, 1858. He was reared and educated in his native town, and during his early life he assisted his father with the agricultural pursuits on the homestead, and also began his connection with the brick making business. His services were mostly in demand at the brickyard, where he delighted to work in the clay, and in this manner he gained a thorough knowledge of the details of the business. This proved most useful to him in the management of the works when he succeeded his father in I884, and since that date he has continued to make brick of the finest building material. He has always taken an active interest in local affairs, especially in all pertaining to educational matters, and has served as school director in the first ward of the borough of Lehighton. He is a member of the Knights of Malta.
On July 30, 1888, Mr. Graver was married to Catherine Hoats, born September 7, 1868, a daughter of George and Mary Hoats. Their children are: Ralph H., born in 1891; Stanley H., born in 1894; and Bertha, born in 1898.
