William H. Rowe (February 25, 1860 – May 6, 1947) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.

Biography

Rowe was born in Fayette County, Illinois. He moved with his parents in 1864 and settled near Saybrook, Illinois. Rowe was a farmer and livestock dealer. He was involved with the banking business. Rowe served on the McLean County Board of Supervisors and was chairman of the county board. He also served on the school board and the Cheney's Grove town board. Rowe served in the

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from 1913 to 1923 and was a Republican. In 1923, Rowe moved to

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. Rowe died at Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois.

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1860 births 1947 deaths People from Fayette County, Illinois People from McLean County, Illinois Businesspeople from Illinois Farmers from Illinois Illinois city council members School board members in Illinois County board members in Illinois Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives {{Illinois-Ilrepresentative-stub