Stephen V. R. Trowbridge (Michigan legislator)

Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge (July 4, 1794 – March 1, 1859) was a Michigan 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	July 4, 1794 Albany, New York
Died	March 1, 1859 (aged 64) Troy, Michigan
Political party	Whig
Spouse(s)	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][2]

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.[3] 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] Trowbridge was the brother of former Detroit mayor, Charles Christopher Trowbridge.[2]

Death

Trowbridge died in Troy, Michigan on March 1, 1859. Trowbridge was interred at Beach Cemetery in Troy.[2]

References

1. "Legislator Details - Stephen V. R. [Van Rensselaer] Trowbridge". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
2. "Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
3. "Trippe to Trumbower". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 9, 2020.