Roland G. Usher
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| Roland Greene Usher[1] | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 5th Council District |
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| 11th Mayor[2] 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[3] |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1823[1] Medford, Massachusetts[1][2] |
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| Political party | Republican[4] |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn M. Mudge, June 5, 1844[5] |
| Children | Caroline A. Usher; Abbott L. Usher; Edward P. Usher; Caroline M. Usher[5] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union[2] |
| 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 11th[2] Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Early life
Usher was born on January 6, 1823[1] to Eleazer[2] and Fanny (Bucknan) Usher[5] in Medford, Massachusetts[1][2]
Family life
Usher married Carolyn M. Mudge on June 5, 1844,[5] they had four children, Caroline A. Usher; Abbott L. Usher; Edward P. Usher; Caroline M. Usher.[5]
Civil War service
During the American Civil War, Usher was Paymaster-in-Chief of the Department of the Gulf.[2]
Warden of the Massachusetts State Prison
In 1883 Usher was appointed warden of the Massachusetts state prison by Governor Butler, Usher served as warden until 1886.[6]
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| Preceded by | 11th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts January 1, 1866 to January 4, 1869 |
Succeeded by James N. Buffum |
