Samuel Evans Rowe

The Reverend Samuel Evans Rowe (1 September 1834 – 4 July 1897) was a minister who reached high rank in the Methodist church before a distinguished period as a missionary in South Africa, holding senior posts in the church, and founding an educational institution for girls.

Early life He was born in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, on 1 September 1834. He was one of six children. His father was a Methodist minister, the Reverend Samuel Rowe, and his mother was Mary Ann Evans.

Career In 1857, he was accepted as a Candidate for the Ministry, and entered Didsbury College, but had to leave almost immediately to take his first appointment. He spent three years in Cornwall and then moved to Exeter. He founded the educational Institution for Native Girls and was also Chairman of the Maritzburg Girls' Collegiate School.