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Roland G. Usher

Roland Greene Usher
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Member of the
Massachusetts Executive Council
5th Council District
11th Mayor
of Lynn, Massachusetts
In office
January 1, 1866 – January 4, 1869
Preceded by Peter M. Neal
Succeeded by James N. Buffum
Member of the
Lynn, Massachusetts
Board of Aldermen
Personal details
Born January 6, 1823
Medford, Massachusetts
Died March 5, 1894(1894-03-05) (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
Military service
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.


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