Thomas Graves

Who is Thomas Graves?

Thomas Ryder Graves was a clergyman in the Church of Ireland during the 18th century.

He was the elder brother of Richard Graves, Dean of Ardagh; the grandfather of Charles Graves, Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe; and, the ancestor of the playwright Clotilde Graves. He was educated at Kilkenny College before entering Trinity College, Dublin. He was Dean of Ardfert from 1785 to 1802 when he became Dean of Connor, which office he held until 1811. His eldest son, Major-General James William Graves, served at the Battle of Waterloo.