Lawrence Archer

Lawrence Washington Archer
Archer, c. 1890
Mayor of San Jose, California
In office
April 16, 1856 – July 21, 1856
Preceded bySherman Otis Houghton
Succeeded byJohn Marion Murphy Sr.
California State Assembly, District 7
In office
1875–1877
Mayor of San Jose, California
In office
1878–1880
Preceded byGeorge B. McKee
Succeeded byBernard D. Murphy
Personal details
Born(1820-11-11)November 11, 1820
Anderson County, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedFebruary 13, 1910(1910-02-13) (aged 89)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Resting placeOak Hill Memorial Park
PartyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Louise Martin (m. 1848–1869; her death)
Alice Bethell (m. 1870–1910; his death)
RelationsMartin Flavin (grandson)
Children6
OccupationLawyer, judge, politician
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Lawrence Washington Archer (November 11, 1820 – February 13, 1910) was an American lawyer, judge, politician, and was an early settler in San Jose, California. He served two terms as the Mayor of San Jose, California; and one term in the California State Assembly for District 7 in 1875. Archer was a Democrat.