Roland Greene Usher | |
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Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 5th Council District |
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11th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts |
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In office January 1, 1866 – January 4, 1869 |
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Preceded by | Peter M. Neal |
Succeeded by | James N. Buffum |
Member of the Lynn, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen |
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Personal details | |
Born | January 6, 1823 Medford, Massachusetts |
Died | March 5, 1894 | (aged 71)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn M. Mudge, June 5, 1844 |
Children | Caroline A. Usher; Abbott L. Usher; Edward P. Usher; Caroline M. Usher |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/branch | Union Army |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Roland Greene Usher (January 6, 1823 – March 5, 1895) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the 11thMayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.
Usher was born on January 6, 1823 to Eleazer and Fanny (Bucknan) Usher in Medford, Massachusetts
Usher married Carolyn M. Mudge on June 5, 1844, they had four children, Caroline A. Usher; Abbott L. Usher; Edward P. Usher; Caroline M. Usher.
During the American Civil War, Usher was Paymaster-in-Chief of the Department of the Gulf.
In 1883 Usher was appointed warden of the Massachusetts state prison by Governor Butler, Usher served as warden until 1886.