Elisha Dyer (1772-1854)

Commission Merchant & Textiles Manufacturer, of Providence, Rhode Island

He was born at Gloucester, Massachusetts. He briefly went into partnership with Charles Potter in the importing business. He owned two mills in Providence and became very successful with an extensive real estate empire in Rhode Island.

Spouse

Frances Dunn Jones

1782-1873

Children

Elisha Dyer II

Elisha Dyer II, 25th Governor of Rhode Island

1811-1890

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