John Archer (American politician)

John Archer
Born(1741-05-05)5 May 1741
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
(m. 1766)
ChildrenStevenson Archer
Thomas Archer
Relatives

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.