Background
Archer, William Segar was born on March 5, 1789 in Amelia County, Virginia, United States. Son of Major John and Elizabeth (Eggleston) Archer.
Archer, William Segar was born on March 5, 1789 in Amelia County, Virginia, United States. Son of Major John and Elizabeth (Eggleston) Archer.
Graduated from College William and Mary, 1806.
Member Virginia House of Delegates, 1812-1819. Member United States House of Representatives (Whig) from Virginia, 16th-23d congresses, January 1820-March 1835. Member United States Senate (Whig) from Virginia, 1841-1847, Chairman of Commission foreign affairs.