Rudolph W. Archer (September 20, 1869 – January 14, 1932) was a Republican politician in the U.S. state of Ohio who was Ohio State Treasurer 1915-1917 and 1919–1923.
Rudolph W. Archer | |
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| 28th & 30th Ohio State Treasurer | |
| In office January 11, 1915 – January 8, 1917 | |
| Governor | Frank B. Willis |
| Preceded by | John P. Brennan |
| Succeeded by | Chester E. Bryan |
| In office January 13, 1919 – January 8, 1923 | |
| Governor | James M. Cox |
| Preceded by | Chester E. Bryan |
| Succeeded by | Harry S. Day |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1869 Bellaire, Ohio |
| Died | January 14, 1932 (aged 62)[1] Bellaire, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography edit
Rudolph W. Archer was born in Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio in 1869. He dropped out of school at age ten to help support the family. He worked in a glass factory, and learned business. He was nominated for county treasurer twice by the Republican Party, and twice elected.[2]
Archer was first elected State Treasurer of Ohio in 1914, and served a two-year term. In 1916, he was defeated by Democrat Chester E. Bryan.[3] In 1918 and 1920, he was elected twice more for State Treasurer.
References edit
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ Halley, W E; Maynard, John P. (1920). Manual of Legislative Practice in the General Assembly 1919-1920. Columbus: State Bindery. p. 51.
- ^ Journal of the Senate of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Ohio. Vol. 107. Columbus: State Bindery. 1917.