Harry W. Archer Jr.

Henry W. Archer Jr. (c. 1856 – June 15, 1910), better known as Harry W. Archer Jr., was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1888 to 1890.

Harry W. Archer Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1888–1890
Personal details
Born
Henry W. Archer Jr.

c. 1856
Died (aged 54)
Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeGreen Mount Cemetery
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMiss Lee
Parent
RelativesJames J. Archer (brother)
Alma materPrinceton University
University of Maryland School of Law
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Early life

Henry W. Archer Jr. was born to Mary E. (née Walker) and Henry W. Archer. His father was a lawyer and state delegate.[1][2] His brother was James J. Archer.[3] He graduated from Princeton University in 1875. He read law with his father and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1878.[1]

Career

Archer worked as a lawyer from 1878 to 1909.[1]

Archer was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1888 to 1890.[1][4]

Personal life

Archer married Miss Lee, daughter of Otho S. Lee.[1] Archer was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Bel Air.[1]

Archer died of heart failure on June 15, 1910, at the age of 54, at his Shamrock home in Bel Air. He was buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.[1][5]

References
  1. "Death of Mr. Henry W. Archer Jr". The Aegis. June 17, 1910. p. 3. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Henry W. Archer". The Union. July 16, 1887. p. 2. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Death of Hon. Henry W. Archer". The Aegis and Intelligencer. July 15, 1887. p. 2. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. "Henry W. Archer, Jr". The Cecil Whig. June 18, 1910. p. 1. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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