Thomas Archer (American politician) explained

Thomas Archer
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1864
Term End:1864
Death Place:near Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation:Politician

Thomas Archer (– 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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-15.
  2. News: Maryland Election . 1863-11-19 . Civilian and Telegraph . 2 . . 2023-03-15.
  3. News: Harford County Election Results . 1864-11-11 . . 2 . . 2023-03-15.
  4. News: Mr. R. Harris Archer Dies Suddenly . 1922-03-03 . . 3 . . 2023-03-15.
  5. News: A Sad Casualty . 1869-01-21 . . 4 . . 2023-03-15.
  6. News: Thomas Archer . 1870-02-18 . . 2 . . 2023-03-15.
  7. News: Thomas Archer... . 1870-02-19 . . 2 . . 2023-03-15.