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Thomas James Archer (1826 - 1902)

Private Thomas James Archer
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Died at age 76 in Van Buren, Arkansas, United Statesmap
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Biography

Thomas James Archer was an American farmer who served during the United States Civil War.

Early Life

Thomas was born in Tennessee in May of 1826. He was a son of George DanieL (aka Spike) Archer and Elizabeth (Curry) Archer.

He married Martha Jane Murphy in Tishomingo, Mississipi circa 1846. Born in Alabama, she was a daughter of Samuel Murphy and Margaret (Taylor) Murphy.

They lived in Tishomingo where they raised numerous children. Like many at this time in Mississipi, Thomas was a farmer.

Civil War Service

Thomas served in the United States Civil War on the Confederate side. He joined the 8th Arkansas Cavalry and was a member of "K" Company. The 8th saw service in the Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia campaigns.[1] The 8th was largely drawn from Randolph County, Arkansas and was commanded by Captain James P. Wright.[2]
Private Thomas Archer served in the United States Civil War.
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): 8th Arkansas Cavalry

Post-War Life, Death and Burial

After the war, Thomas returned to farming and settled with his family in Van Buren, Arkansas. He lived there for his remaining years.

Thomas Archer died on Sep. 30, 1902 in Van Buren County, Arkansas. He is buried at Dennard Cemetery, Dennard, Van Buren County, Arkansas, USA[3]

Known Children

  1. Sarah M. Archer 1846-1870
  2. Florence Ann Archer 1852-1944
  3. Samuel Thomas Archer 1854-1931
  4. Martha Jane Archer 1856-1950
  5. Felix P. Archer 1862-1954
  6. William Daniel Archer 1863 - 1938
  7. George Washington Archer 1867 - 1938
  8. Fatima Belle Archer 1870-1955
  9. Riley C. Archer 1872-1929

Census Records

1850 Census, Tishomingo, Mississippi: [4]

Thomas J. Archer age 24 TN
Martha Archer age 19, AL
Sarah M. Archer age 4, Mississippi

1870 Census: [5]

Thomas Archer Male 44 Tennessee
Martha Archer Female 38 Alabama
Alabama Archer Female 18 Mississippi
Samuel Archer Male 15 Mississippi
Martha J Archer Female 14 Mississippi
Felix Archer Male 11 Arkansas
Wm D Archer Male 9 Arkansas
George Archer Male 3 Arkansas
Fatima Archer Female 5 Arkansas
Riley Archer Male 1 Arkansas

1880 Census, Washington Township, Van Buren, Arkansas: [6]

Thomas J. Archer Self Male 55 Tennessee, United States
Martha Archer Wife Female 54 Alabama, United States
Martha J. Archer Daughter Female 21 Arkansas, United States
Felix P. Archer Son Male 18 Arkansas, United States
William D. Archer Son Male 16 Arkansas, United States
George Archer Son Male 14 Arkansas, United States
Fatima B. Archer Daughter Female 13 Arkansas, United States
Riley Archer Son Male 11 Arkansas, United States

1900 Census, Washington Township, Arkansas: [7] Thomas J. Archer is 74 years old, living in the household of son William D. Archer.

Research Notes

  • Marriage date assumed based on DOB of children as no marriage record located.

Sources

  1. ↑ NPS Soldier Database.
  2. ↑ 8th Arkansas Jnfantry Regiment, Wikipedia.
  3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #14320467, Private Thomas James Archer (1826-1902)
  4. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4LJ-88V : 22 December 2020), Martha Archer in household of Thomas J Archer, Tishomingo, Tishomingo, Mississippi, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  5. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNCF-R48 : 28 May 2021), Thomas Archer, 1870.
  6. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNWR-X44 : 13 January 2022), Thomas J. Archer, Washington Township, Van Buren, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
  7. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3X8-NR9 : 10 March 2022), Thomas J Archer in entry for William D Archer, 1900.

See also:

  • Tombstone (image posted)
  • CSA Grave Marker (image posted)




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Archer-2393 Tim Archer
Thomas Archer could easily be the son of Thomas Archer of Lawrence Co, TN (or possibly one of Thomas's brothers). The elder Thomas had three brothers; William, George and Daniel, which are the names of younger Thomas' children. The brothers entered Lincoln Co, TN around 1811 from GA with their father, George. Tom and George moved on to Lawrence Co, TN and George eventually moved to Fulton Co, AR. The elder Tom was a preacher in Lawrence Co, TN. Let me know if you'd like more info.
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