Thomas Archer (American politician)
Thomas Archer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1864–1864 Serving with Charles B. Hitchcock and Richard B. McCoy | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1808 |
| Died | (aged 62) near Churchville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Unconditional Union Republican |
| Children | R. Harris Archer |
| Occupation | 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.
Career[edit]
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[edit]
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][citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ "Maryland Election". Civilian and Telegraph. November 19, 1863. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Harford County Election Results". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 11, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mr. R. Harris Archer Dies Suddenly". The Aegis. March 3, 1922. p. 3. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A Sad Casualty". The Baltimore Sun. January 21, 1869. p. 4. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thomas Archer". The Aegis and Intelligencer. February 18, 1870. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thomas Archer..." The Baltimore Sun. February 19, 1870. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
