Rutland

DERVEN, John J.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 170

John J. DERVEN, physician and surgeon, Poultney [Rutland County, Vermont], 
was born 20 April 1882, son of John C. and Bridget (CONNIFF) DERVEN. 
Educated at West Rutland graded schools; graduated from Rutland High School 
1902, and from the University of Vermont College of Medicine 1906. Has 
practiced medicine in Poultney since his graduation. Democrat. Member of 
the Roman Catholic Church. Was a member of Phi Chi fraternity, and the first 
president of the Catholic Club, University of Vermont; member of Ancient 
Order of Hibernians; county secretary of Rutland County; member of Rutland 
County and Vermont State Medical Societies, American Medical Association; the 
Grange; secretary of the Poultney Improvement Association. In 1911 Dr. [John 
J.] DERVEN married [Miss?] Gertrude M. MURPHY of West Rutland.

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