Alleger, M'1890 (January 13, 1860 – September 30, 1926) was professor of bacteriology at Howard University, professor of bacteriology and microscopy at the U.S. College of Veterinary Surgeons, and medical examiner at the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.1
He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. After enrolling in evening classes at Howard University, he earned a degree in pharmacy in 1883. He also attended evening medical classes at Howard and earned a M.D. in 1885. After graduating from Georgetown University's Medical School in 1890, he continued his studies at Georgetown, taking postgraduate classes in bacteriology. In 1902, he was made a Fellow by the U.S. College of Veterinary Surgeons for his contributions to the advancement of veterinary science.
- 1Georgetown University in the District of Columbia, 1789-1907, its founders, benefactors, officers, instructors and alumni. James Stanislaus Easby-Smith. New York: Lewis, 1907; Hoya, vol. 8, no. 10 (December 16, 1926), 4
