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View Tree for Matthew ArcherMatthew Archer (b. June 1716, d. December 15, 1793)

Matthew Archer (son of John Archer and Maria) was born June 1716 in Ivinghoe, Bucks?, and died December 15, 1793 in Chesham, Bucks. He married Elizabeth Russell on December 05, 1748 in St. Mary's, Chesham, Bucks.

 Includes NotesNotes for Matthew Archer:
Described as "an extremely literate shoemaker". His obituary indicates
that he was "universally lamented".

Inscription on his picture (dated July, 1810) reads that he "served the office
of Parish Clerk & Sexton of Chesham, Bucks for upwards of 30 years with the
utmost punctuality & decorum". The same wording is used for his epitaph.

Gravestone still visible at St. Mary's Churchyard, Chesham, thanks to the
tireless efforts of his great-great-great-great grandson, Robert Noel Archer.

The marraige registration indicates that at the time of the marriage,
both were residents of Chesham and the marriage was performed by banns.

More About Matthew Archer:
Christening: June 12, 1716
Occupation: Parish Clerk & Sexton.

More About Matthew Archer and Elizabeth Russell:
Marriage: December 05, 1748, St. Mary's, Chesham, Bucks.

Children of Matthew Archer and Elizabeth Russell are:
  1. Mary Archer, b. June 24, 1749, d. date unknown.
  2. +John Archer, b. May 21, 1751, d. date unknown.
  3. Rebecca Archer, b. February 25, 1754, d. date unknown.
  4. Elizabeth Archer, b. October 18, 1758, d. date unknown.
  5. Susannah Archer, b. April 02, 1761, d. date unknown.
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