Nathan Albert Graves Jr. was born September 12, 1908, to N. A. and Myra Graves in Carrington. N. A. (Bud) grew up and received his schooling in Carrington. He worked for International Harvester Machine Company both in Carrington and Fargo. He was in the certified seed potato business and was part owner and manager of Graves‑Noraker International Agency for 23 years, until he retired. He served in the army for 4 years during World War II.
Mr. Graves married Clara Prestbo in 1942. Clara was employed at the Foster County Bank for many years. She served as Financial secretary for the Federated Church for 11 years. She died in 1966 as the result of a car mishap. Mr. Graves built and donated to the city the "Clara Graves Memorial" building located on the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street block.
On November 15, 1972, Mr. Graves married Elva Prestbo. He died May 1, 1981, in Phoenix, Arizona and is buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 24B