List of United States Political Families (A) - The Algers

The Algers

  • Russell A. Alger (1836–1907), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1884, Governor of Michigan 1885–1886, U.S. Secretary of War 1897–1899, U.S. Senator from Michigan 1902–1907. Father of Frederick M. Alger.
    • Frederick M. Alger (1876–1933), Michigan Republican Committeeman 1915 1917. Son of Russell A. Alger.
      • Frederick M. Alger, Jr. (1907–1967), candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 1936, Michigan Secretary of States 1947–1952, candidate for Republican nomination for Governor of Michigan 1950, candidate for Governor of Michigan 1952, U.S. Ambassador to Belgium 1953–1957. Son of Frederick M. Alger.

NOTE: Frederick M. Alger, Jr. was also son-in-law of U.S. Representative Charles S. Dewey.

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