Graves, Ireland, 1885-1969

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Ireland Graves, a long-time Austin attorney and former University of Texas School of Law student and lecturer, was born in 1885 in Seguin, Texas. He was the grandson of former Texas governor (1883-1887) and associate justice for the Supreme Court of Texas, John Ireland. In 1905, Graves enrolled at the University of Texas School of Law. After graduating from UT in 1908, Graves was admitted to the Texas bar and practiced law in Austin. In addition to his legal work, he became director of the Austin Savings and Loan Association and Austin National Bank. He served as district judge of Travis and Williamson counties and was a lecturer in the Law School in the late 1910s-20s. Soon he founded his own law firm, Graves, Dougherty, Gee, Hearon, Moody &Garwood. Throughout his life Graves was involved with local, state, and national professional and civic organizations. He married into a legal family, as did his only child. He married the former Mary Willis Steadman, granddaughter of a former Texas Attorney General and daughter of Nathan A. Steadman, a prominent lawyer who served as Railroad Commissioner of Texas. Graves' daughter, Mary Ireland, married J. Chrys Dougherty, another well-known Austin attorney. Graves died in 1969 in Austin.

From the guide to the Ireland Graves Papers, 1883-1945, bulk 1905-1927, (Rare Books & Special Collections, Tarlton Law Library, The University of Texas at Austin)

Ireland Graves, a long-time Austin attorney and former University of Texas School of Law student and lecturer, was born in 1885 in Seguin, Texas. He was the grandson of former Texas governor (1883-1887) and associate justice for the Supreme Court of Texas, John Ireland. In 1905, Graves enrolled at the University of Texas School of Law. After graduating from UT in 1908, Graves became director of the Austin Savings and Loan Association and Austin National Bank, served as district judge of Travis and Williamson counties, and was lecturer in the Law School in the late 1910's-20's. Soon he founded his own law firm, Graves, Dougherty. Throughout his life Graves was involved with local, state, and national professional and civic organizations. He married the former Mary Willis Steadman, granddaughter of former Texas Attorney General and daughter of Nathan A Steadman, a prominent lawyer who served as Railroad Commissioner of Texas. Graves died in 1969 in Austin.

From the description of Ireland Graves papers, ca. 1883-1945 1905-1927. (University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library). WorldCat record id: 83512271

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referencedIn Stedman, Nathan Alexander, Family Papers 89-215; 90-016; 2002-112., 1841-[ca. 1970s] (bulk 1881-1921) Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
creatorOf Graves, Ireland, 1885-1969. Ireland Graves papers, ca. 1883-1945 1905-1927. University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research
referencedIn Stedman, Nathan Alexander, 1854-1927. Stedman, Nathan Alexander, Family Papers, 1841-[ca. 1970s] (bulk 1881-1921) University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Ireland Graves Papers, 1883-1945, bulk 1905-1927 Rare Books & Special Collections, Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research, The University of Texas at Austin
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