Who's Who in the Far East/GRAVES, Dr. R. H.
GRAVES, Dr. R. H. (CANTON), M.D., D.D.; Missionary of Southern Baptist Connection; b. May 29, 1833, at Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.; m. three tames, present wife nee Mrs. J. L. Sanford, d. of General Lowry, of Confederate Army. Educ.: St. Mary's College, Baltimore; studied theology with celebrated preacher, Dr. Richard Fuller; studied medicine and took full diploma. Arrived in Canton, Aug. 14, 1856, so is now rounding out a half century of missionary work in South China; only two missionaries have been longer in China; is a missionary, a preacher, trainer of converts and a teacher of theology; for many years has been teaching students for the ministry and this work led to the opening of the Baptist Theological School of Canton; the new building for this school is to be called the " Graves Theological School"; was a colleague of late Bishop Burdon iu compilation of the Union version of New Testament recently published. Publications: "Forty-Years in South China"; numerous books in Chinese, many contributions to religious publications. Address: Canton, China.