Stephen V. R. Trowbridge (Michigan legislator)
Stephen V. R. Trowbridge | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate from the 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1842 – 1842 | |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 7, 1839 – 1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Albany, New York | July 4, 1794
Died | March 1, 1859 Troy, Michigan | (aged 64)
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Conkling |
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Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge (July 4, 1794 – March 1, 1859) was a Michigander politician.
Early life[]
Trowbridge was born on July 4, 1794 in Albany, New York. Trowbridge moved to Oakland County, Michigan in 1821.[1][2]
Career[]
In 1827, Trowbridge became the first supervisor of Troy, Michigan.[1] Trowbridge was a member of the Michigan Territorial Council from Oakland County from 1828 to 1829.[3] On November 5, 1838, Trowbridge was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 3rd district from January 7, 1839 to 1841. On November 1, 1841, Trowbridge was again elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 6th district from January 3, 1842 until the end of 1842.[1]
Personal life[]
Trowbridge married Elizabeth Conkling in Horseheads, New York in 1815. Together they had at least nine children, including United States Representative Rowland E. Trowbridge. Trowbridge was Presbyterian.[1] Trowbridge was the brother of former Detroit mayor, Charles Christopher Trowbridge.[2]
Death[]
Trowbridge died in Troy, Michigan on March 1, 1859. Trowbridge was interred at Beach Cemetery in Troy.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Stephen V. R. [Van Rensselaer] Trowbridge". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Trippe to Trumbower". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- 1794 births
- 1859 deaths
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- People from Oakland County, Michigan
- Presbyterians from Michigan
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