Harris Rowe

Frederick Harris Rowe (November 10, 1923 – September 8, 2013) was an American politician, businessman, and lawyer.

Born in Jacksonville, Illinois, Rowe graduated from Jacksonville High School and then served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Illinois College and his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He then practices law in Jacksonville, Illinois and also worked in his family's insurance business. Rowe also was in the banking business. Rowe served on the Jacksonville City Council and was a Republican. Then, Rowe served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1961 to 1967. His father was Richard Yates Rowe who served as Illinois State Treasurer and Illinois Secretary of State. He died in Jacksonville, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Harris Rowe-obituary
  2. ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1965-1966,' Biographical Sketch of Harris Rowe, pg. 280-281


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