Elisha Dyer

Elisha Dyer (July 20, 1811 – May 17, 1890) was an American politician and the 25th Governor of Rhode Island.

This article is about the father. For the son, see Elisha Dyer, Jr.
Elisha Dyer
Official Rhode Island State House portrait by James Sullivan Lincoln
25th Governor of Rhode Island
In office
May 26, 1857 – May 31, 1859
Lieutenant GovernorThomas G. Turner
Preceded byWilliam W. Hoppin
Succeeded byThomas G. Turner
Personal details
Born(1811-07-20)July 20, 1811
Newport, Rhode Island
DiedMay 17, 1890(1890-05-17) (aged 78)
Resting placeSwan Point Cemetery
Political partyWhig
Republican
SpouseAnna Jones Hoppin
ChildrenElisha Dyer, Jr.
ResidenceProvidence, Rhode Island
Alma materBrown University
ProfessionMerchant
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