William H. Rowlen

William H. Rowlen (October 24, 1852 – January 1, 1901) was an American politician, educator and lawyer from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1892 to 1894.

Early life William H. Rowlen was born on October 24, 1852, in Pickaway County, Ohio, to T. A. Rowlen. He grew up on a farm and attended school in the winter. At the age of 14, he received a teacher's certificate. He started teaching at the age of 15. Rowlen graduated from the Lebanon Normal School. He took a postgraduate course at Wooster University. In 1880, he received his teaching license.

Career Rowlen became the superintendent of schools of Martinsburg, Doylestown, Cuyahoga Falls and Carrolton. He moved to Akron and later Canton. He then worked in the insurance business. He was then elected in 1893 for a second term, defeating Weybrecht. He then read law and was admitted to the bar.