Maxwell - Archer

U. S. Population Census for Alabama

1830 Jefferson County, Alabama page 7, June

Philip Archer listed as head of household

1 male under 5 [Willis H.]

1 male 5-10 [John C.]

1 male 20-30 [unknown possibly one of Philips brothers, James or Denis Archer or possibly one of Artemesia's

brothers Thomas or James C. Maxwell]

1 male 30-40 [Philip]

1 female 20-30 [Artemesia]

Total for household 5

Philip is listed in the U. S. Population Census for Alabama as follows: 1830 Jefferson County; 1840 Talladega

County; 1850 Benton County; 1860 Calhoun County

U. S. Federal Census

1830: See Artemesia

1840 Talledega County, Alabama page 19 June

Philip Archer is listed as head of household

1 male 5-10 [Benjamin Lafayette]

1male 10-15 [Willis H.]

1 male 15-20 [John C.]

1 male 40-50 [Rev. Benjamin Philip]

2 females under 5 [Elizabeth L. and Epsey Eusebia]

1 female 5-10 [Mary Ann]

1 female 10-15 [Salema]

1 female 30-40 [Clara Artemesia ]

Slaves

3 males under 10

1 male 24-36

2 females under 10

1 female 10-24

1 female 24-36

Total in household 17, 3 persons employed in agriculture.

1850 Benton County, Alabama

1860 Calhoun County, Post Office-Peaks Hill, Ranges 5-6 & 7, Dwelling #198, Family # 199, June 12, Page 28:

Philip Archer is listed as head of household, white male age 64, farmer, value of real estate owned $3000, value of

personal estate owned $3000, born Kentucky. Listed in household are daughters Mary, Elisabeth, and Eusibie; sons

Philip and Thomas; and hireling Columbus Davis age 24 white male, born Georgia; and Reachel Davis age 24,

white female born South Carolina.

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"Philip Archer was born in Tennessee about 1797. His wife, Winnie [second wife] was born in South Carolina in

the same year. In 1850 this family was living in Benton County, Alabama [renamed Calhoun in 1858]. Their

children at this time were: John C., 1826; Willis, 1828; Salina, 1831; Benjamin L., 1833; Mary, 1835; Elizabeth L.,

1837; Epsey, 1840; Philip M., 1842; and Thomas J., 1846. Philip Archer's occupation is listed, in the census

record, as Baptist Clergyman. The record also indicates that John C. and Willis Archer were engaged in the

teaching profession at the time..."

Marriages Performed by Philip Archer

Marriages, Death and Legal Notices from Early Alabama Newspapers 1819-1893; Page 438

February 20, 1824

Married on the 28th instant by Rev. Mr. Archer, Dr. John A. Herring of Petersburg, Georgia to Miss Sarah E.

Weedon, daughter of Dr. F. Weedon of Blount County, Alabama.

Marriage Index: Alabama, 1800-1900

Maxwell, Artemecia Spouse : Archer, Philip

Marriage date : Sep 23, 1823

County : Blount

Gender : Female

Source : County Court Records

Microfilm Number : 1034796 - 1034802

Artemesia died when Philip was Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, now the First Baptist Church, Oxford,

Alabama. Artemecia's burial place has not been located. Her death was recorded in the minutes of Friendship

Church, but no mention was made of her burial place. The church was using Snow Cemetery, near the present

church, at the time as one of their main burial places. It may be that this is where she was places. Several graves

have no markers.

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Deed for tract of land redeemed by Friendship, Mount Zion, Salem, and Bethlehem Churches in 1846:

"The State of Alabama, Talledega County

Filed the 14th and recorded the 15th of July 1846

This __ made and on the 11th day of July AD David H. Ramsom and Caroline N. Remsom of the first part and

Artemesia Archer wife of Philip Archer the second part. Witneseth that the said Ransom and wife of the payment to

them by diverse members of the Baptist Church called Friendship, Mt. Zion, Salem and Bethlehem___in Talladega

Counties and at the special instance and request of said members, of the sum of Six Hundred Dollars have and by

these presents do hereby give grant and convey unto the said Artemesie Archer to her sole and separate use and

be___forever all the Rights, Title and Claim which the parties of the first part have in and to the following tract of

and all that part of the West half of section Two Township Seventeen in Range Seven which lies South of the

Chockolocka Creek. Said Ramson having purchased said land at Sheriff Sale. To have and to hold the said land to

the sole and separate use of said Artemesia her heir and assigns free from all interference on the part of said

husband or his creditors. In testimony whereof the said party of the first part have had hereto set their hands and

seals.

Witnesses: Jordan Williams & Allen Elston

Signed: David H. Remson

Caroline N. Remson

The State of Alabama, Talladega County. This day personally appeared before me the undersigned and acting

Justice of the Peace in and for the County, David Ramson and his wife who severaly acknowledged that they signed

sealed and delivered the foregoing deed of conveyance to Artemesia Archer on the day the same bears date and for

the purposes therein contained. All which I hereby certify for Registration. Given under my hand and seal the 11th

day of July 1846.

Signed: Allen Elston"

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Power of Attorney for Atemesia Maxwell Archer

Deed Book F.519

"Power of Attorney: Artemecia Archer, wife of Philip Archer, Appoint Wiley W. Mattison agent to sell a tract of

land for use of her children: Now whereas the churches of Friendship, Salem, Mt. Zion and Bethleham did give

unto me, my heirs and assigns a certain tract of land whereon we now possess and it being evident that I am about

to dight (sic), it is my wish that my husband should move to Missouri where my mother is moved so that she, my

mother, may help to raise and instruct them that is my children. Said land to be sold and proceeds set out for lands

in Missouri. This done the 26th Nov., 1847. W 1/2 Sec. 11 Twp 17 Rg 2 E.; also W 1/2 Sec. 2 two (2) or that part

that lies south of Chocolocco Creek.

Signed: Artemesia Archer

Witnesses:

Benj. Mattison

Hance Hendrick

Joseph Wright

Signature Artemecia Archer, Attested by Benjamin Mattison before J. M. Starnes, J. P. 30 June 1848

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1847 Artimecia Archer died November 27, 1847. Rev. Archer lost his beloved wife Artemesia, and was left with

nine children ranging from an infant to 23 years of age. [Ibid]