Grace Toof (1860-1928)

Grace Toof, for whom the iconic "Graceland" is named, died unmarried

She inherited her father's farm outside Memphis that she used for parties and family outings. On her death, she left the property to her niece, Ruth, who built a mansion there and named it Graceland in her memory. Ruth and her husband were divorced in 1952 and five years later their daughter, Ruth, sold the iconic mansion to Elvis Presley.

Parents (2)

Stephen Cummings Toof Jr.

S.C. Toof, of 254 Lauderdale Street, Memphis, Tennessee

1834-1910

Mary Bates

Mrs Mary (Bates) Toof

1835-1908

Associated Houses (1)

Graceland

3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee

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