John Archer (American politician)

John Archer (May 5, 1741 โ€“ September 28, 1810) was a prominent physician, slaveowner, and U.S. Congressman from Maryland, representing the sixth district for three terms from 1801 to 1807. His son, Stevenson Archer and grandson Stevenson Archer II were also Congressmen from Maryland.

John Archer
Born(1741-05-05)5 May 1741
near Churchville, Province of Maryland
DiedMay 5, 1810(1810-05-05) (aged 68)
near Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeChurchville Presbyterian Church
Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
EducationWest Nottingham Academy
Alma materPrinceton College (AB,AM)
College of Philadelphia
Occupations
  • Physician
  • politician
Spouse
Catherine Harris
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(m. 1766)โ€‹
ChildrenStevenson Archer
Thomas Archer
Relatives
  • Stevenson Archer II (grandson)
  • Stevenson A. Williams (great-grandson)
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