John Fowler Trow


John Fowler Trow was a printer and publisher in New York City.

Life

Born in Andover, Massachusetts, he moved to New York in 1833. He began publishing city directories in 1848. His business eventually became "John F. Trow & Son," the son being John Fowler Trow, Jr.. The publisher then became "John F. Trow & Co." Employees included Peter C. Baker. After Trow's death in 1886, Trow's Directory continued annually for some years.

''Trow's Directory''

John F. Trow was the grandfather of organist Ernest Trow Carter. He was a great-great grandfather of American essayist, novelist, playwright, and media critic George William Swift Trow, Jr..