Benjamin M. Dever

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Benjamin M. Dever
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1924–1926
Personal details
Died (aged 72)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBaker's Cemetery
Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse
Susan E. Carty
​
(m. 1897)​
Children2
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Benjamin M. Dever (died April 20, 1942) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926.

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Early life

Benjamin M. Dever was born to Mary (née Arnold) and George V. Dever. [1] [2] [3]

Career

Dever was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926. [4]

Dever worked as a farmer and cattle dealer in Perryman. [5]

Personal life

Grave of Dever at Baker Cemetery Grave of Benjamin M. Dever (1870-1942) and Susie C. Dever (1875-1956).jpg
Grave of Dever at Baker Cemetery

Dever married Susan "Susie" E. Carty, granddaughter of George W. Baker and niece of William Benjamin Baker, on December 22, 1897. [1] [3] They had two children, Mrs. Joseph Ball and George. [5] [6]

Dever died on April 20, 1942, aged 72, in Baltimore. He was buried at Baker's Cemetery in Aberdeen, Maryland. [6] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Dever-Carty". The Aegis and Intelligencer . December 24, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ "Mr. George V. Dever". The Aegis . March 29, 1901. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 193, 363–365. Retrieved October 14, 2023– via Archive.org. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 "Benjamin M. Dever". The Aegis . April 24, 1942. p. 2. Retrieved October 14, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. 1 2 "Dever". The Evening Sun. April 21, 1942. p. 27. Retrieved January 14, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg


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