William H. Rowe
William H. Rowe | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1912–1924 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fayette County, Illinois | February 25, 1860
Died | May 6, 1947 Bloomington, Illinois | (aged 87)
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Businessman, farmer, politician |
William H. Rowe (February 25, 1860 – May 6, 1947) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.
Biography[]
Rowe was born in Fayette County, Illinois. He moved with his parents in 1864 and settled near Saybrook, Illinois. Rowe was a farmer and livestock dealer. He was involved with the banking business. Rowe served on the McLean County Board of Supervisors and was chairman of the county board. He also served on the school board and the Cheney's Grove town board. Rowe served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1913 to 1923 and was a Republican. In 1923, Rowe moved to Bloomington, Illinois. Rowe died at Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois.[1][2][3]
References[]
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1913-1914, Biographical Sketch of William H. Rowe, pg. 290-292
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1921-1922, Biographical Sketch of William H. Roew, pg. 162-163
- ^ "William Rowe, Stock Dealer, Banker, Dies". The Pantagraph. May 7, 1947. p. 11. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
Categories:
- 1860 births
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- People from Fayette County, Illinois
- People from McLean County, Illinois
- Businesspeople from Illinois
- Farmers from Illinois
- Illinois Republicans
- Illinois city council members
- School board members in Illinois
- County board members in Illinois
- Members of the Illinois House of Representatives
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