About Stephen V. R. Trowbridge
Lived 1794 – 1859 (aged 64). Stephen V. R. Trowbridge was an American politician.
Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge (July 4, 1794 – March 1, 1859) was a Michigander politician.
Early life Trowbridge was born on July 4, 1794, in Albany, New York. Trowbridge moved to Oakland County, Michigan, in 1821.
Career In 1827, Trowbridge became the first supervisor of Troy, Michigan. 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.
Personal life Trowbridge married Elizabeth Conkling in Horseheads, New York, in 1815. Together they had at least nine children, including United States Representative Rowland E. Trowbridge. Trowbridge was Presbyterian.
Death Trowbridge died in Troy, Michigan, on March 1, 1859. Trowbridge was interred at Beach Cemetery in Troy.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Stephen V. R. Trowbridge's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Stephen V. R. Trowbridge's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Stephen V. R. Trowbridge?
Michigan politician
When was Stephen V. R. Trowbridge born?
Stephen V. R. Trowbridge was born on 4 July 1794 in Albany.
When did Stephen V. R. Trowbridge die?
Stephen V. R. Trowbridge died on 1 March 1859 in Troy, Michigan.
What was Stephen V. R. Trowbridge's occupation?
Stephen V. R. Trowbridge was a politician.
What nationality was Stephen V. R. Trowbridge?
Stephen V. R. Trowbridge was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Stephen V. R. Trowbridge
· DBpedia: Stephen V. R. Trowbridge (Michigan legislator)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stephen V. R. Trowbridge. https://biography.guide/stephen-v-r-trowbridge/
MLA: "Stephen V. R. Trowbridge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stephen-v-r-trowbridge/.
Chicago: "Stephen V. R. Trowbridge." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stephen-v-r-trowbridge/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC