Archer Allen Phlegar

Archer Allen Phlegar (February 22, 1846 – December 22, 1912) was born at Christiansburg, Virginia. He attended a Montgomery Male Academy in Montgomery County and later entered Washington College. Phlegar joined the Confederate Army as a private and rose to lieutenant. When the American Civil War ended, he worked on a farm while also studying law. In 1869 he was admitted to the bar. In 1870, he was appointed Commonwealth's Attorney for Montgomery County and remained there until he was elected to the Virginia State Senate in 1877. He was elected to the Supreme Court of Appeals in October 1900, and served on that court until February 22, 1901, when he was not re-elected. In 1903, he was again elected to the Virginia State Senate.[1] Phlegar was president of the Virginia Bar Association from 1905 to 1906.

Archer Allen Phlegar
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 13, 1904 – January 8, 1908
Preceded byEdward Lyle
Succeeded byJohn M. Hart
Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia
In office
October 1, 1900 – February 22, 1901
Preceded byJohn W. Riely
Succeeded byStafford G. Whittle
Personal details
Born
Archer Allen Phlegar

(1846-02-22)February 22, 1846
Christiansburg, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 1912(1912-12-22) (aged 66)
Bristol, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Susan Shanks
Alma materWashington College
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankCaptain
Unit54th Virginia Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

References
  1. Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved April 21, 2014.


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