John Bever Obituary in The Wooster Republican 1875
John Bever Spelling and Pronunciation Debate
The obituary traces Bever’s interesting family history as he emigrated to the United States from Ireland after leaving Germany for unspecified religious reasons. The article also details the origin of the confusion about his family name, which still causes some debate within the town today.
The Wooster Republican
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The Wooster Republican
1875-04-15
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Bever Street Signs 2013
John Bever Pronunciation and Spelling Historical Debate
Although Bever’s family name may still be up for debate, the town uses the common Irish pronunciation and the common German spelling for the street named in his honor: a seamless combination of his cultural background.
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