Fanny Alger
1817–1889 (72 years)
Husbands (2)
Fanny Alger was a polygamist with 2 husbands. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.
2 husbands · Lifespan: 1817–1889
Solomon Franklin Custer
1836–1889 (53 yrs)
1817 (born)
1835
1853
1871
1889 (died)
Husband
5 children from 1 husbands · Lifespan: 1817–1889
Solomon Franklin Custer
5 children
1817 (born)
1835
1853
1871
1889 (died)
Husband
Child born
| # | Name | Spouse Born | Spouse Died | Married | His Age | Her Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Solomon Franklin Custer | Jan 1, 1818 | ● | Nov 16, 1836 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 5 |
| 1 | Dec 23, 1805 | Jun 27, 1844 | c. Feb 4, 2026 | c. 220 | 208 | 12 | 0 |
Children (5)
With Solomon Franklin Custer (5 children)
- Mary Clarissa Custer (b. Jan 1, 1840)
- Lewis Alger Custer (b. Jan 1, 1843)
- Saphronia Alice Custer (b. Jan 1, 1848)
- Benjamin Franklin Custer (b. Jan 1, 1849)
- Lafayette Paul Custer (b. Jan 1, 1854)
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