Rudolph W. Archer
American politician (1869–1932)
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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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| 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 |
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| Born | September 20, 1869 |
| Died | January 14, 1932 (aged 62)[1] Bellaire, Ohio |
| Party | Republican |
Biography
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.