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From: "S. L. Doran" <>
Subject: Re: [MAMiddle] ALGER surname (Horatio ALGER, Jr.)
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:35:07 -0400
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Betty,

I'm doing some research for a good friend of mine, who is a descendant of
Cyrus Alger, the famous Bostonian and industrialist. Would you happen to
know how he is related to Horatio?

Thanks,

Sam, Lexington Mass.



On 9/3/08, Betty <> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I went to find out if there were any photos being sold on-line about ALGER
> men, and I was reminded of an author from the 1800's: Horatio ALGER,
> Jr.
>
> I just read this on-line, short biography of this author, and it is quite a
> story. One reminder is that he was the son of a Minister, and he became a
> Minister for a short time.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Alger,_Jr.
>
> Here is another site which offers slightly different information on the
> author's life:
>
> http://www.usdreams.com/Alger12.html
>
> and slightly different information:
>
> http://www.online-literature.com/horatio-alger/
>
> Just an FYI for you.
>
> Betty (near Lowell, MA)
>
>
>
>
>
> Remember to check the archives of all the Lists and Boards for your
> surnames
> and place-names.
> And, please remember to check the on-line auctions for for your surnames
> and
> place-names.
>
>
>
>
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