Orville James Nave was an American Methodist theologian and chaplain in the United States Army. He is best known for compiling Naves Topical Bible, an index of topics addressed in the Christian Bible.
Orville Nave was born in Galion, Ohio on April 30, 1841. He was the son of Solomon P. and Jane Ann Nave. On August 14, 1862, he enlisted as a private in the 111th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment for service in the Civil War. He continued his service until June 6, 1865.
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