John Palmer Usher
American politician (1816–1889) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
Quick Facts United States Secretary of the Interior, President ...
John Usher | |
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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 (1816-01-09)January 9, 1816 Brookfield, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 13, 1889(1889-04-13) (aged 73) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Margaret Usher |
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