John Newton Dever

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John Newton Dever was born in Madison Township in 1858. His parents were Geroge Dever and Mary White. He married Clara Gertrude Rigley, daughter of John Rigley and Jane Titus. Their children were: John Harrison, Blaine, Gertie Mahala, Amy Ethel, Ida Ione, Walter McKinley, Samuel Hobart, and Roy Homer. Mr. Dever earned his living by farming and teaching school. He was reported to be a finely handsome man "who was as good as his looks."