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John Graves ( - fl. c. 1708)

Customs collector in Nassau from around 1688 until the time of his publication of Memorial, or, A short account of the Bahama-Islands c. 1708 (Graves, 6). Petiver describes him as "Her Majesty's of those Parts," referring to Providence, by which he evidently means New Providence Island, of which the principal city was Nassau. Relevant locations: Lived at or near Nassau, New Providence
Workplace or place of business Nassau, New Providence
 Relationships: John Graves was a employed by Anne of Great Britain (1665-1714)
John Graves was a same person as? (uncertain) John Graves (-fl. c. 1705)

 Linked print sources: as Author (in assoc. with a ms or print source) - A memorial, or, A short account of the Bahama-Islands : of their situation, product, conveniency of trading with the Spaniards the benefit that ariseth by the great quantities of salt that is made by the sun and the safety all ships that are in distress near those ports do find, by having so good a harbour as Providence to bear away to for succour.
 References in Documents:
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) 11. Radiated Providence Muscle. Cat. 588. Mr. John Graves Her Majesty's Collector of those Parts, brought me this Shell from that Island.
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) 11. Carolina Freckled Crab, Cat. 540. Brought me from thence by Mr. John Graves, it's finely netted and speckled with white and red.