Alpheus Felch
1804–1896 (age 92)
Politician
Biography
Alpheus Felch served Michigan with distinction as governor and United States senator, guiding the young state through pivotal years with a steady regard for justice and progress.
His commitment to public education, good government, and the rule of law endeared him to constituents far beyond his homeland, and his memory rests at Forest Hill Cemetery among those who revere a life of thoughtful leadership.