Background
Maurer, David Joseph was born on June 9, 1935 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry Joseph and Elizabeth Rose (Fehn) Maurer.
Maurer, David Joseph was born on June 9, 1935 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry Joseph and Elizabeth Rose (Fehn) Maurer.
Bachelor, Beloit College, 1957; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1962.
Professor history Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, since 1962. Visiting professor Ohio State University, Columbus, 1971.
President Congress Illinois History Society & Museums, 1989-1991. Vice president at large Midwest Museums Conference, 1990-1991. Member American Association for State and Local History (resident scholar 1985), Illinois State History Society (president 1980-1981).
Clubs: Charleston Country.
Married Ellen Joyce Swan, June 15, 1957. Children: Elizabeth, William.