Multnomah County OR Archives Biographies.....Rowe, T. J. 
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Source: History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. III, Published 1928, Page 758
Author: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company

     T. J. ROWE, engaged in the plumbing business in Portland for three 
decades, his liberal patronage being an indication of his capability and his 
reliability, was born in England, a son of John and Ellen Elizabeth (Hicks) 
Rowe. Having attended school in his native land, he afterward served a six 
years' apprenticeship to the plumber's trade, gaining a thorough knowledge of 
the business in all of its details. He was still a young man when in 1890 he 
came to Portland and here entered the employ of E. J. Floyd, for whom he 
worked until 1898, when he purchased the interest of his employer and took 
over the business, which at that time was being conducted on Grand avenue. 
Later a removal was made to East Alder street and subsequently to the present 
site of the Citizens Bank, after which a fourth removal was made to the 
present location in 1926. This building was erected by Mr. Rowe, who is now 
conducting an extensive business, largely confining his attention to plumbing 
installations in homes and apartment houses, giving employment to three or 
four men.

     Mr. Rowe was married in Portland to Miss Iva Sunderland, a native of this 
city and a daughter of Milton and Nancy Elizabeth (Stansberry) Sunderland. Her 
father came to this city in 1852, casting in his lot with the pioneer business 
men here. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe have become parents of two children: John M., who 
is married and is in business with his father; and Ellen, at home.

     While Mr. Rowe has long occupied a position among the leading plumbers of 
the city, he is also well known in other connections in that he is president 
of the Motor Investment Company and president of the Citizens Investment 
Company. Mr. Rowe votes with the republican party and keeps well informed on 
the questions and issues of the day but does not seek nor desire office. He 
has become well known in trade circles through his connection with the 
Portland Master Plumbers Association, of which he was secretary for a number 
of years, and with the Oregon State Master Plumbers Association, of which he 
is now the treasurer. His interest in community welfare is indicated in his 
membership in the East Side Commercial Club, of which he was secretary at an 
early day. He belongs to Multnomah Camp No. 77 of the Woodmen of the World. 
Never has he regretted his determination to try his fortune on this side of 
the Atlantic, for here he has found the opportunities which he sought and in 
their utilization has made steady advancement until success in gratifying 
measure has rewarded his labors.

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