Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889

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Birth 1816-01-09
Death 1889-04-13

Biographical notes:

John P. Usher lived in Lawrence, Kan.; was an attorney, Railroad official, entrepreneur, and the chief counsel for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1865 to 1889.

From the description of John P. Usher papers [microform], 18uu. (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 61660762

Lawyer and U.S. secretary of the interior.

From the description of John Palmer Usher correspondence, 1865 April 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981246

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Subjects:

  • Congress
  • District of columbia
  • Medicine
  • Pacific railroads
  • Smithsonian Publications

Occupations:

  • Cabinet officers
  • Lawyers

Places:

  • Kansas (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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