Elisha Dyer
Elisha Dyer | |
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Official Rhode Island State House portrait by James Sullivan Lincoln | |
| 24th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 26, 1857 – May 31, 1859 | |
| Lieutenant Governor | Thomas G. Turner |
| Preceded by | William W. Hoppin |
| Succeeded by | Thomas G. Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1811 Newport, Rhode Island |
| Died | May 17, 1890 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse | Anna Jones Hoppin |
| Children | Elisha Dyer, Jr. |
| Residence | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Profession | Merchant |
Elisha Dyer (July 20, 1811 – May 17, 1890) was an American politician and the 25th Governor of Rhode Island.