Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge (July 4, 1794 – March 1, 1859) was a Michigander politician.
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, US | July 4, 1794
Died | March 1, 1859 Troy, Michigan, US | (aged 64)
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Elizabeth Conkling |
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Early life
editTrowbridge was born on July 4, 1794, in Albany, New York. Trowbridge moved to Oakland County, Michigan, in 1821.[1]
Career
editIn 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.[2] 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
editTrowbridge 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]
Death
editTrowbridge died in Troy, Michigan, on March 1, 1859. Trowbridge was interred at Beach Cemetery in Troy.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - Stephen V. R. [Van Rensselaer] Trowbridge". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Trippe to Trumbower". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 9, 2020.