Benjamin M. Dever
American politician (died 1942)
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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.
Died (aged 72)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBaker's Cemetery
Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse
Susan E. Carty
(m. 1897)Benjamin M. Dever | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1924–1926 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (aged 72) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Baker's Cemetery Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Susan E. Carty (m. 1897) |
| Children | 2 |
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Early life
Career
Dever was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926.[4]
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] 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]