John Archer (American politician)

John Archer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1807
Preceded byGabriel Christie
Succeeded byJohn Montgomery
Personal details
BornMay 5, 1741
near Churchville, Province of Maryland, British America
DiedSeptember 28, 1810(1810-09-28) (aged 69)
near Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeChurchville Presbyterian Church
Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse
Catherine Harris
(m. 1766)
ChildrenStevenson Archer
Thomas Archer
Relatives
EducationWest Nottingham Academy
Alma materPrinceton College (AB, AM)
College of Philadelphia
Occupation
  • Physician
  • politician
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John Archer (May 5, 1741 – September 28, 1810) was a 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.