James Dever
James Dever (May 2, 1825 – May 7, 1904) was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He sat for Saint John division in the Senate of Canada from 1868 to 1904 as a Liberal.
James Dever
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Source: Library and Archives Canada
He was born in Ballyshannon, the son of James Dever and Catherine Gallagher. He came to New Brunswick with his family while still young and was educated at Saint John. In 1853, he married Margaret Morris. Dever died in office in Ottawa at the age of 79.
References
- James Dever – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1889 JA Gemmill
- Genealogies, Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick
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