About Fred W. Archer
Lived 1859 – 1936 (aged 77). Fred W. Archer was a Canadian politician.
Frederick William Archer (August 17, 1859 – October 19, 1936) was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He was a native of Ireland and came to Canada in 1883. He served in Boulton's Mounted Infantry in the North-West Rebellion.
Archer first ran for a seat in the Alberta Legislature in the 1913 Alberta general election. He defeated Liberal incumbent John Simpson by 10 votes to pick up the riding for the Conservatives. Archer would hold 1 full term in office as a member of the official opposition.
He would be defeated by Liberal candidate Daniel Morkberg while trying to be re-elected in the 1917 Alberta general election.
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Who was Fred W. Archer?
Canadian politician
When was Fred W. Archer born?
Fred W. Archer was born on 17 August 1859 in County Galway.
When did Fred W. Archer die?
Fred W. Archer died on 19 October 1936 in Innisfail, Alberta.
What was Fred W. Archer's occupation?
Fred W. Archer was a politician.
What nationality was Fred W. Archer?
Fred W. Archer was Canadian.
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