John Palmer Usher
John Palmer Usher (January 9, 1816 – April 13, 1889) was an American administrator who served in the Cabinet of President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.
John Usher | |
|---|---|
| United States Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office January 1, 1863 – May 15, 1865 | |
| President | Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson |
| Preceded by | Caleb Blood Smith |
| Succeeded by | James Harlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Palmer Usher January 9, 1816 Brookfield, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1889 (aged 73) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Margaret Usher |
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