Peter Rowe (politician)

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

Peter Rowe (March 10, 1807 – April 17, 1876) was a United States Representative from New York.

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.

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

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

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Peter Rowe (politician) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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

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Date of birth	March 10, 1807
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