Russell Alger | |
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United States Senator from Michigan | |
In office September 27, 1902 – January 24, 1907 | |
Preceded by | James McMillan |
Succeeded by | William Smith |
40th United States Secretary of War | |
In office March 5, 1897 – August 1, 1899 | |
President | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Daniel S. Lamont |
Succeeded by | Elihu Root |
20th Governor of Michigan | |
In office January 1, 1885 – January 1, 1887 | |
Lieutenant | Archibald Buttars |
Preceded by | Josiah Begole |
Succeeded by | Cyrus G. Luce |
Personal details | |
Born | Russell Alexander Alger February 27, 1836 Lafayette Township, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | January 24, 1907 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 70)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Annette Huldana Squire Henry
(m. 1861) |
Children | 6 |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() • Union |
Branch/service | ![]() • Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
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Commands | 5th Michigan Cavalry Regiment |
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Russell Alexander Alger (February 27, 1836 – January 24, 1907) was an American politician and businessman. He served as the 20th Governor of Michigan, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of War. He was also a army officer, financier, lumber baron and railroad owner.[1]