Henry Taylor Blow

Biography

Henry Taylor Blow rose from a Missouri upbringing to study law and serve his adopted state with a steady sense of justice. As a United States representative and later senator, he lent his voice to the hard work of keeping the Union whole and promoting measures that would benefit the people of Missouri and the wider nation.

After his congressional service he represented the United States as minister to Brazil, where he strengthened ties with South America while remaining deeply engaged with the civic life of his home. His long career in public service reflected a deep respect for democratic institutions and left a legacy of thoughtful diplomacy and leadership in St. Louis.