Elisha Dyer
American politician (1811–1890), 25th Governor of Rhode Island
About Elisha Dyer
Lived 1811 – 1890 (aged 78). Elisha Dyer was an American politician, entrepreneur, governor and captain.
Elisha Dyer (July 20, 1811 – May 17, 1890) was an American politician and the 25th governor of Rhode Island.
Early life Dyer was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on July 20, 1811, to an old New England family which traced its Dyer ancestry back to William Dyer who came to Boston in 1635 from London.
Elisha Dyer entered Brown University at age fourteen, and graduated in 1829.
Legacy
Industrialist Daniel Wanton Lyman commissioned a bronze statue "The Falconer" as a memorial to Dyer. The statue was designed by Henry Hudson Kitson and installed in Roger Williams Park in 1893.
The Elisha Dyer Camp No. 7 of the Rhode Island Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is named in his and his son's honor.
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Who was Elisha Dyer?
American politician (1811–1890), 25th Governor of Rhode Island
When was Elisha Dyer born?
Elisha Dyer was born on 20 July 1811 in Providence.
When did Elisha Dyer die?
Elisha Dyer died on 17 May 1890 in Providence.
What was Elisha Dyer's occupation?
Elisha Dyer was a politician, entrepreneur, governor and captain.
What nationality was Elisha Dyer?
Elisha Dyer was American.
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