Benjamin M. Dever
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.
Benjamin M. Dever | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1924–1926 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Baker's Cemetery Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Susan E. Carty (m. 1897) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
Benjamin M. Dever was born to George Dever.[1]
Career
Dever was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926.[2]
Personal life
Dever married Susan "Susie" E. Carty, granddaughter of George W. Baker and niece of William Benjamin Baker, on December 22, 1897.[1][3] His daughter was Mrs. Joseph Ball.[4]
Dever died on April 20, 1942, at the age of 72. He was buried at Baker's Cemetery in Aberdeen, Maryland.[4]
References
- "Dever-Carty". The Aegis and Intelligencer. December 24, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. New York, Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co. 1897. pp. 363–365. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- "Dever". The Evening Sun. April 21, 1942. p. 27. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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