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m. 17 Feb 1848
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From the "Valley of the Upper Maumee," pg 333. "In 1852, John Dever established a wagon shop, and afterward a store at Hamilton, and managed the first regular boat line on the St. Joseph." From "The Pictorial History of Fort Wayne, Indiana," B. J. Griswold, 1917, pg 663 "John Dever, manager of the first regular boat line plying up and down the St. Joseph River, established a wagon shop at Leo in 1852 and soon after opened a store, and being a capable an successful man, aided the village in attracting population. He was one of its most striking and popular figures and even captured the township vote on one occasion, though he was a Republican while the township was Democratic. The Leo Flouring Mill was the industry which received the attention of his latest years." 1860 Federal Census - Cedar Creek Twp, Allen County John Dever36OhioWagon maker Ellen35 Sarah12 Nancy10 Martha 8 Clara 3
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