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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ARTICLE ON DR. ALGER

Isaac P. Alger, the first representative of this family in this country settled in New England in the 17th century.  He married Miss Elizabeth Packard, who was the dau. of Samuel Packard, of England, who, with his wife and child, crossed the Atlantic in 1638, and settled finally in Bridgwater, Conn., where he spent his last days. 

Our subject's grandfather, Abraham, was born in Easton, Conn., married Susie Bennett and settled in Richmond, Vt., in 1794.  They had three sons, Noah, Abraham & Squire.  The latter married Dorcus Putney, lived for a time in New York state, thence removed to Michigan and died at Quincy, this county, in 1863 at age 73.  Abraham died while in the Union Army at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., leaving a wife and three children.

Our subject was the third son of Squire and Dorcus Alger, and was born at Lisbon, N.Y., Aug. 28, 1820.  He lived in Richmond, Vt., until 1833 when they removed to Genessee, N.Y., and three years later moved to Michigan, settling in Quincy Township, this county.

Young Alger assisted in the establishment of the pioneer home, remaining with his parents until 1840....... Upon his return to Michigan Mr. Alger, determining to become a physician, entered the office of Dr. Hanchett, of Coldwater..............

Dr. Alger was united in marriage to Miss Kate M. Kelly, Aug. 7, 1850.  She was born in Orleans County, N.Y., Aug. 21, 1826, and was orphaned at an early age; she died suddenly at her home in Coldwater, June 14, 1879.