Stephen V. R. Trowbridge (Michigan legislator)
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BornJuly 4, 1794
Albany, New York, US
DiedMarch 1, 1859 (aged 64)
Troy, Michigan, US
SpouseElizabeth Conkling
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 | July 4, 1794 Albany, New York, US |
| Died | March 1, 1859 (aged 64) Troy, Michigan, US |
| Party | Whig |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Conkling |
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Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge (July 4, 1794 – March 1, 1859) was a Michigander politician.
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]
