Burns Archer, for many years one of the foremost citizens of Marshall and Clark County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gus Markal, in Danville, last Wednesday night. He had been ailing for three or four years and during the past few months failed very rapidly. The body was brought to Marshall on Friday and was taken to the Congregational church, where services were held, Rev. Murray in charge. The Masonic order had charge of the services at the grave.
Burns Archer was born in York township, this county, three miles south of Darwin, on July 25, 1829. He was a son of Stephen and Nancy (Shaw) Archer, who came to the county in 1817. The years of his early manhood were spent as clerk for Booth and Greenough and afterward for Lynn and Reed, whom he bought out. He ran the business but one year, then closed it out. This was in 1862. Between the intervals of clerking he taught in the public schools. Soon after closing out his business he became cashier for Quartermaster Uri Manly in the service of the Union armies and when his chief died, late in '64, he settled up his official affairs in a manner highly commended by his superiors. In January, 1873, at a special election, he was elected county treasurer and served continuously for nine years in that position. Later he was employed as deputy treasurer and his work was always performed with the most scrupulous fidelity. In 1895 Mr. Archer moved to Danville to be with his only daughter, and the remainder of his days were spent in that city.
Mr. Archer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Maria Drake. He married her in Marshall on Nov. 6, 1851, and she died on July 27, 1855. Three children were born to them--Edgar and Emma, twins, and Cora. Edgar and Cora died in infancy. Emma grew to womanhood, married Gus Markal and is still living, in Danville. In 1859 Mr. Archer married Mrs. Eleonor Emmerson of Ohio. She died in Danville about 12 or 15 years ago.
Burns Archer was one of nature's noblemen. Of a deeply religious nature, he was always foremost in good works and his life was a shining example of the reality of the religion of Jesus Christ. For 20 years he was the superintendent of the Congregational Sunday School and it was largely through his efforts that the school prospered and did noble work for the Master during those years. He was of a quiet disposition, never making the least display of his many good deeds. The church and Sunday School were always first in his thoughts and ever received his loyal support. Burns Archer was that noblest work of God, an honest Christian man.
Source: From the Clark County Herald - 20 Jul 1904
Burns, son of Stephen and Mary Shaw Archer, was born near Darwin in this county July 25, 1829 and died at Danville, Ill., July 13, 1904, lacking but twelve days of being 75 years old. He was married September 6, 1851, to Maria Drake who died July 27, 1855. Of this union there were born three children two of whom died in infancy. He was married the second time Nov. 1, 1859 to Mrs. Elnora Emerson who also preceded him to the spirit land.
Mr. Archer served several months as Cashier for U. S. Quartermaster Uri Manly. He was also Revenue assessor in 1879. In politics Mr. Archer was a republican. At a special election held in January, 1873, he was elected county treasurer, an office which he filled with fidelity for nine years.
Mr. Archer was a devoted member of the Congregational church and an ardent Sunday school worker. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity which Order had charge of the funeral. The remains arrived here at 10:40 Friday and the funeral was held that afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Congregational church, Rev. E. W. Murray officiating. Burial took place at the Marshall Cemetery.
Burns Archer was born in York township, this county, three miles south of Darwin, on July 25, 1829. He was a son of Stephen and Nancy (Shaw) Archer, who came to the county in 1817. The years of his early manhood were spent as clerk for Booth and Greenough and afterward for Lynn and Reed, whom he bought out. He ran the business but one year, then closed it out. This was in 1862. Between the intervals of clerking he taught in the public schools. Soon after closing out his business he became cashier for Quartermaster Uri Manly in the service of the Union armies and when his chief died, late in '64, he settled up his official affairs in a manner highly commended by his superiors. In January, 1873, at a special election, he was elected county treasurer and served continuously for nine years in that position. Later he was employed as deputy treasurer and his work was always performed with the most scrupulous fidelity. In 1895 Mr. Archer moved to Danville to be with his only daughter, and the remainder of his days were spent in that city.
Mr. Archer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Maria Drake. He married her in Marshall on Nov. 6, 1851, and she died on July 27, 1855. Three children were born to them--Edgar and Emma, twins, and Cora. Edgar and Cora died in infancy. Emma grew to womanhood, married Gus Markal and is still living, in Danville. In 1859 Mr. Archer married Mrs. Eleonor Emmerson of Ohio. She died in Danville about 12 or 15 years ago.
Burns Archer was one of nature's noblemen. Of a deeply religious nature, he was always foremost in good works and his life was a shining example of the reality of the religion of Jesus Christ. For 20 years he was the superintendent of the Congregational Sunday School and it was largely through his efforts that the school prospered and did noble work for the Master during those years. He was of a quiet disposition, never making the least display of his many good deeds. The church and Sunday School were always first in his thoughts and ever received his loyal support. Burns Archer was that noblest work of God, an honest Christian man.
Source: From the Clark County Herald - 20 Jul 1904
Burns, son of Stephen and Mary Shaw Archer, was born near Darwin in this county July 25, 1829 and died at Danville, Ill., July 13, 1904, lacking but twelve days of being 75 years old. He was married September 6, 1851, to Maria Drake who died July 27, 1855. Of this union there were born three children two of whom died in infancy. He was married the second time Nov. 1, 1859 to Mrs. Elnora Emerson who also preceded him to the spirit land.
Mr. Archer served several months as Cashier for U. S. Quartermaster Uri Manly. He was also Revenue assessor in 1879. In politics Mr. Archer was a republican. At a special election held in January, 1873, he was elected county treasurer, an office which he filled with fidelity for nine years.
Mr. Archer was a devoted member of the Congregational church and an ardent Sunday school worker. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity which Order had charge of the funeral. The remains arrived here at 10:40 Friday and the funeral was held that afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Congregational church, Rev. E. W. Murray officiating. Burial took place at the Marshall Cemetery.
Burns Archer, for many years one of the foremost citizens of Marshall and Clark County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gus Markal, in Danville, last Wednesday night. He had been ailing for three or four years and during the past few months failed very rapidly. The body was brought to Marshall on Friday and was taken to the Congregational church, where services were held, Rev. Murray in charge. The Masonic order had charge of the services at the grave.
Burns Archer was born in York township, this county, three miles south of Darwin, on July 25, 1829. He was a son of Stephen and Nancy (Shaw) Archer, who came to the county in 1817. The years of his early manhood were spent as clerk for Booth and Greenough and afterward for Lynn and Reed, whom he bought out. He ran the business but one year, then closed it out. This was in 1862. Between the intervals of clerking he taught in the public schools. Soon after closing out his business he became cashier for Quartermaster Uri Manly in the service of the Union armies and when his chief died, late in '64, he settled up his official affairs in a manner highly commended by his superiors. In January, 1873, at a special election, he was elected county treasurer and served continuously for nine years in that position. Later he was employed as deputy treasurer and his work was always performed with the most scrupulous fidelity. In 1895 Mr. Archer moved to Danville to be with his only daughter, and the remainder of his days were spent in that city.
Mr. Archer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Maria Drake. He married her in Marshall on Nov. 6, 1851, and she died on July 27, 1855. Three children were born to them--Edgar and Emma, twins, and Cora. Edgar and Cora died in infancy. Emma grew to womanhood, married Gus Markal and is still living, in Danville. In 1859 Mr. Archer married Mrs. Eleonor Emmerson of Ohio. She died in Danville about 12 or 15 years ago.
Burns Archer was one of nature's noblemen. Of a deeply religious nature, he was always foremost in good works and his life was a shining example of the reality of the religion of Jesus Christ. For 20 years he was the superintendent of the Congregational Sunday School and it was largely through his efforts that the school prospered and did noble work for the Master during those years. He was of a quiet disposition, never making the least display of his many good deeds. The church and Sunday School were always first in his thoughts and ever received his loyal support. Burns Archer was that noblest work of God, an honest Christian man.
Source: From the Clark County Herald - 20 Jul 1904
Burns, son of Stephen and Mary Shaw Archer, was born near Darwin in this county July 25, 1829 and died at Danville, Ill., July 13, 1904, lacking but twelve days of being 75 years old. He was married September 6, 1851, to Maria Drake who died July 27, 1855. Of this union there were born three children two of whom died in infancy. He was married the second time Nov. 1, 1859 to Mrs. Elnora Emerson who also preceded him to the spirit land.
Mr. Archer served several months as Cashier for U. S. Quartermaster Uri Manly. He was also Revenue assessor in 1879. In politics Mr. Archer was a republican. At a special election held in January, 1873, he was elected county treasurer, an office which he filled with fidelity for nine years.
Mr. Archer was a devoted member of the Congregational church and an ardent Sunday school worker. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity which Order had charge of the funeral. The remains arrived here at 10:40 Friday and the funeral was held that afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Congregational church, Rev. E. W. Murray officiating. Burial took place at the Marshall Cemetery.
Burns Archer was born in York township, this county, three miles south of Darwin, on July 25, 1829. He was a son of Stephen and Nancy (Shaw) Archer, who came to the county in 1817. The years of his early manhood were spent as clerk for Booth and Greenough and afterward for Lynn and Reed, whom he bought out. He ran the business but one year, then closed it out. This was in 1862. Between the intervals of clerking he taught in the public schools. Soon after closing out his business he became cashier for Quartermaster Uri Manly in the service of the Union armies and when his chief died, late in '64, he settled up his official affairs in a manner highly commended by his superiors. In January, 1873, at a special election, he was elected county treasurer and served continuously for nine years in that position. Later he was employed as deputy treasurer and his work was always performed with the most scrupulous fidelity. In 1895 Mr. Archer moved to Danville to be with his only daughter, and the remainder of his days were spent in that city.
Mr. Archer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Maria Drake. He married her in Marshall on Nov. 6, 1851, and she died on July 27, 1855. Three children were born to them--Edgar and Emma, twins, and Cora. Edgar and Cora died in infancy. Emma grew to womanhood, married Gus Markal and is still living, in Danville. In 1859 Mr. Archer married Mrs. Eleonor Emmerson of Ohio. She died in Danville about 12 or 15 years ago.
Burns Archer was one of nature's noblemen. Of a deeply religious nature, he was always foremost in good works and his life was a shining example of the reality of the religion of Jesus Christ. For 20 years he was the superintendent of the Congregational Sunday School and it was largely through his efforts that the school prospered and did noble work for the Master during those years. He was of a quiet disposition, never making the least display of his many good deeds. The church and Sunday School were always first in his thoughts and ever received his loyal support. Burns Archer was that noblest work of God, an honest Christian man.
Source: From the Clark County Herald - 20 Jul 1904
Burns, son of Stephen and Mary Shaw Archer, was born near Darwin in this county July 25, 1829 and died at Danville, Ill., July 13, 1904, lacking but twelve days of being 75 years old. He was married September 6, 1851, to Maria Drake who died July 27, 1855. Of this union there were born three children two of whom died in infancy. He was married the second time Nov. 1, 1859 to Mrs. Elnora Emerson who also preceded him to the spirit land.
Mr. Archer served several months as Cashier for U. S. Quartermaster Uri Manly. He was also Revenue assessor in 1879. In politics Mr. Archer was a republican. At a special election held in January, 1873, he was elected county treasurer, an office which he filled with fidelity for nine years.
Mr. Archer was a devoted member of the Congregational church and an ardent Sunday school worker. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity which Order had charge of the funeral. The remains arrived here at 10:40 Friday and the funeral was held that afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Congregational church, Rev. E. W. Murray officiating. Burial took place at the Marshall Cemetery.
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