I am actually a descendent of the Dever family. But I am very interested in all their descendents which includes the Gapens.
I live in IL and have gathered quiet a bit on this line, as indicated they settled Marshall County, IL. What is interesting, the Dever line while one of the first to arrive in Mashall County, John's Jr. ( husband to Hannah) brother, William's line helped to settle Pulaski County, in Southern IL. Another line moved to Macon County IL, in mid IL.
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blueabyss@sbcglobal.netSue Masten