Archer, John, 1777-1830

John Archer was born on 9 October 1777 in Harford Co., Md. to the prominent Maryland physician, John Archer and his wife, Catherine (Harris). Archer studied medicine under his father at his home, the "Medical Hall," and received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1798. He returned to Maryland to set up private practice. During the War of 1812 he served as a surgeon in the Maryland militia. He died in Baltimore, Md. on 21 May 1830.

From the description of [Notes from Rush's lectures on institutes and practice of medicine, 1796-1797 / taken by John Archer]. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 145406529