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Archer Family History
Archer Genealogy & Family TreeArcher is an English name from Wiltshire, England, where the family owned lands. Roots for this name can also be found in France. It comes from the Old French L'Archer which means "bowman." The earliest known ancestor--Robert Larchier--was recorded in 1166. The family motto is Sola bona quae honesta which means "Those things only are good which are honest."
Other spellings include "Archar," "Archere," "Arsher," and "Arshire." Notable people with the surname include American actress Anne Archer (Patriot Games, Fatal Attraction, Clear and Present Danger), English archer Frederick James Archer, and American football player David Archer (Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers). The first Archer to come to America was Gabriel Archer in New England in 1602.
Archer Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Archer -- --, 1843 May 11, 1923
- Thelma Ellafae Archer -- --, 1912 January 20, 1983 Texas
- Leone A. Archer -- --, 1928 December 21, 1980
- Harry Archer -- --, 1877 January 16, 1919
- John Archer -- --, 1811 March 24, 1836 Antrim
Archer Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Margaret Archer -- --, 1845 February 23, 1914 Missouri
- Arthur James (Jack) Archer -- --, 1891 December 8, 1928
- Samuel Archer -- --, 1852 August 17, 1874
- John Archer -- --, 1621 February 8, 1681 Middlesex
- Andrew Archer -- --, 1558 April 23, 1629
