Maurice B. Rowe

Maurice Broaddus Rowe
Born	Template:Birth date Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S.
Died	March 25, 1925(1925-03-25) (aged 75) Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Businessman, politician
Known for	Member of the Virginia House of Delegates; president of Planters' National Bank; vice president of Farmers' Creamery Company

Maurice Broaddus Rowe (February 27, 1850 – March 25, 1925) was a Virginia-based businessman and political figure in the United States. He held a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates during his career.

Early life

Rowe was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia to parents Almeda F. and Absalom P. Rowe. He attended local public schools until 1865 and, in the final year of the Civil War, served alongside his father within the quartermaster's division of the Confederate States Army.

Career

Following the war, Rowe collaborated with his father in livestock farming at their Brompton estate. He assumed executive positions such as president of Planters' National Bank and vice president of the Farmers' Creamery Company. His ventures encompassed breeding Jersey cattle, overseeing large agricultural properties, and running a general merchandise store located in Fredericksburg.

A member of the Democratic Party, Rowe also held the rank of captain in Company K of the 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment during the Spanish-American War. His public service included representing Spotsylvania County in the Virginia House of Delegates and serving on Fredericksburg’s City Council for a period of twelve years.

Personal life

On June 15, 1876, Rowe wed Cora Motley, daughter of John L. Motley, in Caroline County. The couple had fourteen children, among them Peyton, Lena, Mary D., Leland, Cora, and Maurice. Notably, his grandson Maurice B. Rowe III later held the position of Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Resources.

Rowe passed away at his Brompton residence in Fredericksburg on March 25, 1925, and was interred at Fredericksburg City Cemetery.

Legacy

In recognition of his service, the M. B. Rowe Camp for Spanish-American War veterans was named after him.