James W. Archer
1828–1908 (age 80)
Biography
James W. Archer of Spencer spent his years tending to the lives of his neighbors and the growth of his town, preserving a sense of dignity and honor in every endeavor. He navigated the shifting tides of a new century with a calm steadying hand, keeping Spencer’s communal ties strong even as progress brought new challenges.
Those who knew him recall a man devoted to family, faith, and civility, and the city of Spencer continues to feel the warmth of his memory alongside the quiet reflection of his burial place.