Roland G. Usher
# Roland G. Usher

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.

## Family life

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. Roland G. Usher, Junior (1880-1957) was his grandson, son of Edward P. Usher.

## Civil War service

During the American Civil War, Usher was Paymaster-in-Chief of the Department of the Gulf.

## 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.

