Alvin S. Trow

Alvin S. Trow (15 September 1838 – 9 September 1909) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for a term.

Biography

Trow was born on September 15, 1838 in what would become Walworth, Wisconsin.[1] Pursuits he followed include steamboat, lumber and flour mercantile businesses, along with dairy and cranberry farming. On January 22, 1865, Trow married Sarah J. Knapp. He died on September 9, 1909 in Battle Creek, Michigan.[1] Trow, Wisconsin was named after him.[2]

Political career

Trow lived in Merrillan and was elected to the Assembly from the 7th District of Jackson County, Wisconsin in 1880.[1][3] Additionally, he chaired the county board of Winnebago County, Wisconsin.

References
  1. "Aged Banker at Merrillan Dies". Leader-Telegram. September 15, 1909. p. 2. Retrieved September 20, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Merrillan History". Village of Merrillan. Archived from the original on 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  3. "Bio; Trow, Alvin S. (1838 - 1909)". Clark County History Buffs. Retrieved 2016-01-21.


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