Thomas Archer (American politician)

Thomas Archer (c.1808 – February 17, 1870) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1864.

Thomas Archer
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1864–1864
Personal details
Bornc.1808
Died (aged 62)
near Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyUnconditional Union
Republican
ChildrenR. Harris Archer
OccupationPolitician

Career

Archer served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1864. He was elected on a Unconditional Union Party ticket.[1][2] Archer ran as a Republican in 1865 for the Maryland Senate, but lost.[3]

Personal life

Archer had children, including R. Harris and J. Glasgow. R. Harris Archer also served as a state delegate. J. Glasgow worked as a pastor in a Presbyterian Church in western Pennsylvania.[4][5]

Archer died on February 17, 1870, at the age of 62, at his home near Churchville, Maryland.[6][7]

References

  1. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  2. "Maryland Election". Civilian and Telegraph. November 19, 1863. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Harford County Election Results". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 11, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Mr. R. Harris Archer Dies Suddenly". The Aegis. March 3, 1922. p. 3. Retrieved March 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "A Sad Casualty". The Baltimore Sun. January 21, 1869. p. 4. Retrieved March 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Thomas Archer". The Aegis and Intelligencer. February 18, 1870. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Thomas Archer..." The Baltimore Sun. February 19, 1870. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
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