R. Harris Archer

Robert Harris Archer (died February 28, 1922) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1884 to 1888.

Early life Robert Harris Archer was born to Thomas Archer and grew up in Churchville, Maryland.

Career Archer worked in the coal and lumber business in Lapidum, Maryland. He later worked as a farmer in Priestford. Archer was general assessor in 1896. He was appointed by Judge VanBibber in 1907 as court crier. He served in that role until his death. His brother was architect George Archer.

As of 1901, Archer lived at a church in Priestford. He was a member of Churchville Presbyterian Church.

Archer died on February 28, 1922, at the age of 77, at the home of his son in Bel Air, Maryland. He was buried at Churchville Presbyterian Church cemetery.