About Richard Yates Rowe
Lived 1888 – 1973 (aged 84). Richard Yates Rowe was an American politician.
Richard Yates Rowe (December 12, 1888 – March 19, 1973) was an American politician and businessman.
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.
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Who was Richard Yates Rowe?
American politician (1888-1973)
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Richard Yates Rowe was born on 12 December 1888 in Jacksonville.
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Richard Yates Rowe died on 19 March 1973 in Jacksonville.
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Richard Yates Rowe was a politician.
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