Alexander Archer (banker)
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Alexander Archer | |
|---|---|
 Alexander 'Sandy' Archer, circa 1885 | |
| Born | 10 April 1828 |
| Died | 28 February 1890 (aged 61) |
Alexander Archer (10 April 1828 – 28 February 1890) was an Australian banker and one of the Archer brothers.
Alexander Archer was born on 10 April 1828 in Larvik, Norway.[1] He was a younger brother of Archibald Archer (1820–1902) and Thomas Archer (1923–1905).[2]
He was educated at Perth, Scotland.[3]
Bank of New South Wales
He left for Victoria in 1852, where he was appointed agent for the Bank of New South Wales at the goldfield "Ovens" (now Beechworth).[3] He joined the bank on 21 June 1853.[1]
He became manager at Kyneton, Victoria, in 1854, at Brisbane, Queensland, in 1864, and Inspector in 1867.[3]
In 1857, Alexander purchased 100 acres of land in Victoria which included Hanging Rock.[4]
In 1871, he married Mary Louisa (Minnie), the eldest daughter of Sir Robert Ramsay Mackenzie.[3][5]
