Richard Yates Rowe
American politician and businessman
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Richard Yates Rowe (December 12, 1888 – March 19, 1973) was an American politician and businessman.
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Richard Yates Rowe | |
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Official portrait, circa 1947 | |
| 54th Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office January 13, 1947 – January 10, 1949 | |
| Governor | Dwight H. Green |
| Preceded by | Conrad F. Becker |
| Succeeded by | Ora Smith |
| 27th Secretary of State of Illinois | |
| In office June 8, 1944 – January 1945 | |
| Governor | Dwight H. Green |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Barrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1888 Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1973 (aged 84) Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | Harris Rowe (son) |
Biography
Born in Jacksonville, Illinois, Rowe served in the United States Navy during World War I. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He worked in the insurance and newspaper businesses. Rowe was a Republican. In 1944, Rowe was appointed Illinois Secretary of State to fill a vacancy and then in 1946 was elected Illinois State Treasurer. His son was Harris Rowe who served in the Illinois House of Representatives. Rowe died in Jacksonville, Illinois on March 19, 1973.[1][2][3]
