William S. Archer
American politician (1789–1855) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Segar Archer (March 5, 1789 – March 28, 1855) was a politician, planter and lawyer from Amelia County, Virginia who served several times in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate (1841 to 1847).[1]
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Quick Facts United States Senator from Virginia, Preceded by ...
William Segar Archer | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 4, 1847 | |
Preceded by | William H. Roane |
Succeeded by | Robert M. T. Hunter |
Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee | |
In office December 5, 1842 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | William C. Rives |
Succeeded by | William Allen |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1823 – March 4, 1835 | |
Preceded by | Jared Williams |
Succeeded by | John W. Jones |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
In office January 3, 1820 – March 4, 1823 | |
Preceded by | James Pleasants |
Succeeded by | Jared Williams |
Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee | |
In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1835 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Amelia County | |
In office 1812–1814 | |
Preceded by | James P. Cocke |
Succeeded by | John Lane |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Amelia County | |
In office 1818–1821 | |
Preceded by | John Lane |
Succeeded by | John Peyton Bolling |
Personal details | |
Born | (1789-03-05)March 5, 1789 Amelia County, Virginia, US |
Died | March 28, 1855(1855-03-28) (aged 66) Amelia County, Virginia, US |
Resting place | Amelia County, Virginia, US |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Other political affiliations | Democrat Whig |
Alma mater | The College of William & Mary |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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