Cravath, James R. (1952)

CRAVATH

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes (email)
Date: 1/31/2012 at 08:34:42

Grinnell (IA) Herald-Register; Sept. 17, 1952

FORMER GRINNELL MAN SLAIN RECENTLY AT CALIFORNIA HOME

James R. Cravath, 90, a former Grinnell resident, was shot and killed recently by his son at his home in Berkeley, Calif.

The son, Dr. Austin M. (Chick) Cravath, 62, then shot himself and also died. He reportedly had been despondent over ill health and the possible fate of his father.

The elder Cravath was a pioneer illuminating engineer and a graduate of Grinnell college.