Edward O. Graves (3 August 1843 – 1909) was a United States banker who was Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1885 to 1889.
Edward O. Graves was born in Gravesville, New York on August 3, 1843. [1] He attended Hobart College, graduating in 1863. [1]
After college, Graves joined the Office of Treasurer of the United States Francis E. Spinner as a clerk. [1] In 1868, he became chief clerk in the Treasurer's office. [1] He later became chief examiner. [1] On July 1, 1874, he became superintendent of the redemption agency for the redemption of national bank notes. [1] In 1883, President of the United States Chester A. Arthur named Graves Assistant Treasurer of the United States. [1]
In July 1885, Graves became Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. [1] He held this office until 1889. [1]
Graves moved to Seattle in spring 1889 to organize the Washington National Bank, becoming the Washington National Bank's president. [1] He was the bank's president until March 1900. He died in Seattle in 1909 at the age of 65. [2]