Stephen V. R. Trowbridge (Michigan legislator)

Stephen Van Rensselaer Trowbridge (July 4, 1794 – March 1, 1859) was a Michigander politician.

Early life
Trowbridge was born on July 4, 1794, in Albany, New York. Trowbridge moved to Oakland County, Michigan, in 1821.

Career
In 1827, Trowbridge became the first supervisor of Troy, Michigan. Trowbridge was a member of the Michigan Territorial Council from Oakland County from 1828 to 1829. On November 5, 1838, Trowbridge was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 3rd district from January 7, 1839, to 1841. On November 1, 1841, Trowbridge was again elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 6th district from January 3, 1842, until the end of 1842.

Personal life
Trowbridge married Elizabeth Conkling in Horseheads, New York, in 1815. Together they had at least nine children, including United States Representative Rowland E. Trowbridge. Trowbridge was Presbyterian.

Death
Trowbridge died in Troy, Michigan, on March 1, 1859. Trowbridge was interred at Beach Cemetery in Troy.