Peter Rowe (politician)
Appearance
Peter Rowe | |
---|---|
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 18th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Preston King |
Succeeded by | Thomas R. Horton |
Mayor of Schenectady, New York | |
In office 1846–1850 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Crescent, New York, U.S. | March 10, 1807
Died | April 17, 1876 Schenectady, New York, U.S. | (aged 69)
Resting place | Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician, businessman |
Peter Rowe (March 10, 1807 – April 17, 1876) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a United States Representative from New York from 1853 to 1855.
Biography
[edit]Born in Crescent, New York, Rowe completed preparatory studies and graduated from Schenectady Academy in Schenectady, New York. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and became the chief auditor of the New York Central Railroad. He served as mayor of Schenectady from 1846 to 1850.
Congress
[edit]Rowe was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855).
Death and burial
[edit]He died in Schenectady on April 17, 1876, and was interred there in Vale Cemetery.
Sources
[edit]This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- United States Congress. "Peter Rowe (id: R000477)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.