Trowbridge, C. C. (Charles Christopher), 1800-1883

C.C. Trowbridge was born in Albany, New York on December 29, 1800. he entered business and came to Detroit in 1819. A year later he joined Governor Lewis Cass on his exploration of Lake Superior, becoming his private secretary. Trowbridge was secretary to the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, 1821-1835. He was cashier of Bank of Michigan, 1825-1836; president of Michigan State Bank, 1844-1853; and was secretary and cashier before serving as president of the Oakland & Ottawa Railroad Company (later known as the Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad Company). Trowbridge was also alderman of Detroit in 1833 and was elected Mayor of Detroit in 1834. He died in Detroit on April 3, 1883.

From the description of Charles Christopher Trowbridge papers, 1702-1925. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 280984361

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