Frank B. Archer

Frank B. Archer (20 May, 1858 11 December, 1914) was a politician from Bellaire, Ohio, United States. He was president pro tem of the Ohio State Senate 1902-1904.

Frank B. Archer
President of the Ohio Senate
In office
January 6, 1902  January 3, 1904
Preceded byOscar Sheppard
Succeeded byGeorge Henry Chamberlain
Personal details
Born(1858-05-20)May 20, 1858
Bellaire, Ohio
DiedDecember 11, 1914(1914-12-11) (aged 56)
Bellaire, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Lucy F. Horn
Childrenfive

Early life

Frank B. Archer was born in Bellaire, Ohio on May 5, 1858. His father died that autumn, and his mother, with six children, was thrown into poverty.[1][2] He began working in a glass factory at age 12, and by age 17 he had finished his apprenticeship and was a master tradesman.[2]

Political career

In 1884, Archer left the factory to pursue the stationary and insurance business.[3] Two years before that, he had begun his political career by being elected treasurer of Pultney Township.[2] He served two terms on the city council of Bellaire, and was president of that body for two years.[4] He was elected treasurer of Belmont County in 1889 and was re-elected. He was twice Chairman of the Belmont County Republican Executive Committee.[3]

Archer was elected to the Ohio State Senate from the 20th and 22nd districts, and was re-elected in 1901. He was elected as president pro tem for the sessions in 1902 and 1903.[4]

Personal

Frank B. Archer married Lucy F. Horn. They had four sons and a daughter.[4] He was a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternal organizations.[4] He died December 11, 1914 at Bellaire.[5]

Notes

  1. Ohio 1900, p. 278.
  2. Taylor, p. 333.
  3. Ohio 1900, p. 279.
  4. Mercer and Rife, p. 129.
  5. "Ohio Deaths 1908-1953 - Frank B. Archer, reference fn 64446; FHL microfilm 1983286". Family Search. Retrieved 2012-12-21.

References

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