Roland Greene Usher
[1] | |
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Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 5th Council District | |
11th
Mayor
[2] 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 [3] | |
Personal details | |
Born | January 6, 1823
[1] Medford, Massachusetts [1] [2] |
Died | March 5, 1894[2] | (aged 71)
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] |
Branch/service | 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.
Usher was born on January 6, 1823 [1] to Eleazer [2] and Fanny (Bucknan) Usher [5] in Medford, Massachusetts. [1] [2]
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] Roland G. Usher, Junior (1880-1957) was his grandson, son of Edward P. Usher. [6]
During the American Civil War, Usher was Paymaster-in-Chief of the Department of the Gulf. [2]
In 1883 Usher was appointed warden of the Massachusetts state prison by Governor Butler, Usher served as warden until 1886. [7]