Ryland Fletcher

Ryland Fletcher
From Volume 2 of 1911's "History of Norwich University, 1819-1911".
24th Governor of Vermont
In office
October 10, 1856 – October 10, 1858
LieutenantJames M. Slade
Preceded byStephen Royce
Succeeded byHiland Hall
20th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
In office
October 13, 1854 – October 10, 1856
GovernorStephen Royce
Preceded byJefferson P. Kidder
Succeeded byJames M. Slade
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Cavendish
In office
1861–1863
Preceded byG. F. David
Succeeded byJohn F. Deane
Personal details
Born(1799-02-18)February 18, 1799
Cavendish, Vermont, US
DiedDecember 19, 1885(1885-12-19) (aged 86)
Proctorsville, Vermont, US
Resting placeCavendish Village Cemetery,
Cavendish, Vermont
Political partyNational Republican
Whig
Liberty Party
Know Nothing
Free Soil
Republican
SpouseMary Ann May m. 1829-1876, her death)
Children3, including Henry A. Fletcher
EducationNorwich University
ProfessionFarmer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Vermont
Branch/serviceVermont Militia
Years of service1817–1836
RankBrigadier General
Commands3rd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division
2nd Brigade, 1st Division

Ryland Fletcher (February 18, 1799 – December 19, 1885) was an American farmer, politician, the 20th lieutenant governor of Vermont from 1854 to 1856, and then was the 24th governor of Vermont from October 10, 1856, to October 10, 1858.[1]

  1. ^ "Ryland Fletcher". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.