Peter Rowe (politician)

For other people named Peter Rowe, see Peter Rowe (disambiguation).

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.

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	(1807-03-10)March 10, 1807 Crescent, New York, U.S.
Died	April 17, 1876(1876-04-17) (aged 69) Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician, businessman

Biography

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

Rowe was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855).

Death and burial

He died in Schenectady on April 17, 1876, and was interred there in Vale Cemetery.

Sources

 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.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Preston King	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 18th congressional district 1853–1855	Succeeded by Thomas R. Horton