James J. Archer (Maryland politician)

American politician and lawyer (1860–1921)

James J. Archer
Archer in 1917

Member of Maryland Senate
In office 1914–1917
Preceded by	Charles W. Michael
Succeeded by	J. Royston Stifler
Constituency	Harford County

Personal details
Born	(1860-07-12)July 12, 1860 Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Died	May 24, 1921(1921-05-24) (aged 60) Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Green Mount Cemetery Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Henry W. Archer Jr. (brother) James J. Archer (uncle) John Archer (great-grandfather)
Parent	Henry W. Archer (father)
Alma mater	Princeton University University of Maryland School of Law
Occupation	Politician lawyer

James J. Archer (July 12, 1860 – May 24, 1921) was an American politician and lawyer. He served in the Maryland Senate from 1914 to 1917.

Early life

James J. Archer was born on July 12, 1860, at Shamrock, Bel Air, Maryland, to Henry W. Archer. His father was a state delegate and lawyer. His brother was Henry W. Archer Jr., who also served as state delegate. His great-grandfather was John Archer. His uncles were James J. Archer and Robert Archer, who both served with the Confederate States Army. Archer studied at Bel Air Academy. Archer studied at Princeton University and graduated from University of Maryland School of Law.

Archer practiced law for thirty years in Harford, Cecil and Baltimore counties.

Archer was a Democrat. Archer was elected in 1913, defeating Walter W. Preston in the primary and C. W. Famous in the general election for Maryland Senate. He served in the senate from 1914 to 1917.

Archer did not marry.

Archer died on May 24, 1921, at his home in Shamrock, Bel Air, Maryland. He was buried at the family lot in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.

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"James J. Archer Found Dead in Bed". The Washington Post. May 25, 1921. p. 3. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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"Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
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