Elisha Dyer Jr.
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This article is about the son. For the father, see Elisha Dyer.
Elisha Dyer Jr. (November 29, 1839 – November 29, 1906) was a Rhode Island politician who was 45th Governor of Rhode Island from 1897 to 1900. He was the son of Elisha Dyer, Governor of Rhode Island from 1857 to 1859.
Quick Facts 45th Governor of Rhode Island, Lieutenant ...
Elisha Dyer Jr. | |
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45th Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office May 25, 1897 – May 29, 1900 | |
Lieutenant | Aram J. Pothier William Gregory |
Preceded by | Charles W. Lippitt |
Succeeded by | William Gregory |
23rd Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
In office January 1906 – November 29, 1906 | |
Preceded by | Augustus S. Miller |
Succeeded by | Patrick J. McCarthy |
Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1877–1904 | |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1882 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1839-11-29)November 29, 1839 Providence, Rhode Island, US |
Died | November 29, 1906(1906-11-29) (aged 67) Providence, Rhode Island, US |
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Nancy A. Viall |
Parent(s) | Elisha Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin |
Alma mater | Brown University |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Unit | Rhode Island Militia 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery |
Commands | Providence Marine Corps of Artillery |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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