Absalom P. Rowe | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fredericksburg district | |
In office 1879–1880 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Absalom Peyton Rowe November 17, 1817 Spotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 1, 1900 Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 82)
Resting place | Fredericksburg City Cemetery |
Spouse |
Almedia Frances Gayle
(m. 1845) |
Children | 8, including Maurice |
Relatives | Maurice B. Rowe III (great-grandson) |
Occupation | Politician |
Nickname | Marse Ab |
Absalom Peyton Rowe (November 17, 1817 – June 1, 1900) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as mayor of Fredericksburg, Virginia, from 1888 to 1896 and from 1898 to his death. He also served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1879 to 1880.