William Rounseville Alger

William Rounseville Alger
William Alger
Alger in 1876
Born(1822-12-28)December 28, 1822
DiedFebruary 7, 1905(1905-02-07) (aged 82)
Occupation(s)Minister and author
Children7, incl. Philip Rounseville Alger,
Abby Langdon Alger
RelativesHoratio Alger (cousin)

William Rounseville Alger (December 28, 1822 – February 7, 1905) was an American Unitarian minister, author, poet, hymnist, editor, and abolitionist. He also served as Chaplain of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.