Russell A. Alger Politician

Russell Alexander Alger (February 27, 1836 – January 24, 1907) was the 20th Governor and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan and also U.S. Secretary of War during the Presidential administration of William McKinley. He was supposedly a distant relation of Horatio Alger; although Russell Alger lived his own "rags-to-riches" success tale, eventually becoming a financier, lumber baron, railroad owner, and government official in several high offices.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 27, 1836
Birth place	Medina County Ohio , United States
Date of death	January 24, 1907
Place of death	Washington D.C. , United States
Profession	Politician , General officer

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Office holder

military operations	American Civil War
military branch	Union Army
military command	5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
military rank	Brevet (military) Colonel
office	United States Senator from Michigan
party	Republican Party (United States)
president	William McKinley
service end	1864
service start	1861
successor	Elihu Root Cyrus G. Luce William Alden Smith