Stephen V. R. Trowbridge (Michigan legislator)

This article is about the former Michigan legislator. For the former Michigan Attorney General, see Stephen V. R. Trowbridge (Michigan Attorney General).

Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge (July 4, 1794 – March 1, 1859) was a Michigander politician.

Stephen V. R. Trowbridge
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	(1794-07-04)July 4, 1794 Albany, New York, US
Died	March 1, 1859(1859-03-01) (aged 64) Troy, Michigan, US
Political party	Whig
Spouse	Elizabeth Conkling
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Early life

Trowbridge was born on July 4, 1794, in Albany, New York. Trowbridge moved to Oakland County, Michigan, in 1821.^[1]

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.^[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

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]

Death

Trowbridge died in Troy, Michigan, on March 1, 1859. Trowbridge was interred at Beach Cemetery in Troy.^[1]