Peter Rowe (March 10, 1807 – April 17, 1876) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a United States Representative from New York from 1853 to 1855.

Born in Crescent, New York, Rowe completed preparatory studies and graduated from Schenectady Academy in Schenectady, New York.

He engaged in mercantile pursuits and became the chief auditor of the New York Central Railroad.

He died in Schenectady on April 17, 1876, and was interred there in Vale Cemetery.

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