Roland G Usher

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Preceded by Peter M. Neal Role Politician Service/branch Union Army Name Roland Usher		Political party Republican Party Republican Party Succeeded by James N. Buffum Died March 5, 1895

Spouse(s) Carolyn M. Mudge, June 5, 1844 Children Caroline A. Usher; Abbott L. Usher; Edward P. Usher; Caroline M. Usher Allegiance United States of AmericaUnion
Battles and wars American Civil War

Roland Greene Usher (January 6, 1823 – March 5, 1895) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the 11th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.

Early life

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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