Walter C. Owen
Walter Cecil Owen (September 26, 1868 – April 15, 1934) was a Wisconsin jurist and politician.[1]
Walter C. Owen | |
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| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office 1918 – April 15, 1934 | |
| Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office 1913–1918 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Senate | |
| In office 1906–1910 | |
| Constituency | District 10 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Cecil Owen September 26, 1868 Trenton, Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Died | April 15, 1934 (aged 65) St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Alta Otis |
| Education | University of Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Judge, politician |
Born in Trenton, Wisconsin, Owen received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was Wisconsin Attorney General for three terms. In 1918, Owen was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, serving until his death.[2]
He died in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 15, 1934.[3]
References
- Index to Politicians: Owen. The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on January 22, 2016.
- Walter C. Owen (1868–1934). wicourts.gov
- "Death Takes Well Known State Jurist". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Madison, Wisconsin. UP. April 16, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved July 2, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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| Preceded by Levi H. Bancroft |
Attorney General of Wisconsin 1913–1918 |
Succeeded by Spencer Haven |
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