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 Serving with Robert R. Lawder, Charles A. McGaw, Mary E. W. Risteau
Personal details
Died	April 20, 1942 (aged 72) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Baker's Cemetery Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Susan E. Carty ​ (m. 1897)​
Children	2
Occupation	Politician farmer

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]