Archer Allen Phlegar

Archer Allen Phlegar
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 4th district
In office January 13, 1904 – January 8, 1908
Preceded by	Edward Lyle
Succeeded by	John M. Hart
Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia
In office October 1, 1900 – February 22, 1901
Preceded by	John W. Riely
Succeeded by	Stafford G. Whittle
Personal details
Born	Archer Allen Phlegar (1846-02-22)February 22, 1846 Christiansburg, Virginia, U.S.
Died	December 22, 1912(1912-12-22) (aged 66) Bristol, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Susan Shanks
Alma mater	Washington College
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	Captain
Unit	54th Virginia Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Archer Allen Phlegar (February 22, 1846 – December 22, 1912) was born at Christiansburg, Virginia. He attended a Montgomery Male Academy in Montgomery County and later entered Washington College. Phlegar joined the Confederate Army as a private and rose to lieutenant. When the American Civil War ended, he worked on a farm while also studying law. In 1869 he was admitted to the bar. In 1870, he was appointed Commonwealth's Attorney for Montgomery County and remained there until he was elected to the Virginia State Senate in 1877. He was elected to the Supreme Court of Appeals in October 1900, and served on that court until February 22, 1901, when he was not re-elected. In 1903, he was again elected to the Virginia State Senate. Phlegar was president of the Virginia Bar Association from 1905 to 1906.

External links

• Archer Allen Phlegar at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
• Archer Allen Phlegar at Find a Grave