Benjamin M. Dever

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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.
Spouse
Susan E. Carty
(m. 1897)
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Benjamin M. Dever
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 placeBaker's Cemetery
Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Susan E. Carty
(m. 1897)
Children2
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer
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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

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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