Alpheus Felch
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Alpheus Felch (September 28, 1804 – June 13, 1896) was the fifth governor of Michigan and U.S. Senator from Michigan.
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Alpheus Felch | |
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United States Senator from Michigan | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | William Woodbridge |
Succeeded by | Charles E. Stuart |
5th Governor of Michigan | |
In office January 5, 1846 – March 3, 1847 | |
Lieutenant | William L. Greenly |
Preceded by | John S. Barry |
Succeeded by | William L. Greenly |
Michigan Auditor General | |
In office 1842 | |
Governor | John S. Barry |
Preceded by | Eurotus P. Hastings |
Succeeded by | Henry L. Whipple |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office 1835–1837 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1804-09-28)September 28, 1804 Limerick, Massachusetts (now Limerick, Maine, US) |
Died | June 13, 1896(1896-06-13) (aged 91) Ann Arbor, Michigan, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lucretia W. Lawrence (4 children) |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
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