American politician
William E. Owen
In office January 1, 1951 โ January 3, 1955Preceded by John E. Olson Succeeded by Hugh M. Jones In office January 2, 1961 โ January 4, 1965Preceded by Einer P. Lund Succeeded by Francis L. Peterson In office January 7, 1957 โ January 5, 1959Preceded by G. H. Bakke Succeeded by Einer P. Lund
Born (1888-11-28 ) November 28, 1888New Haven, Dunn County, Wisconsin , U.S.Died July 16, 1976(1976-07-16) (aged 87)Menomonie, Wisconsin , U.S. Resting place Saint Pauls Cemetery, Menomonie, Wisconsin Political party Republican Spouse
Freda G. Owen
(
m. 1911; died 1974)
William Esthon Owen (November 28, 1888 – July 16, 1976) was an American farmer and Republican politician from Dunn County, Wisconsin . He served six years in the Wisconsin State Assembly and four years in the Wisconsin Senate .
Biography
Owen was born on November 28, 1888, in New Haven, Dunn County, Wisconsin . Owen graduated from Connorsville, Wisconsin High School and went to the Dunn County Agriculture School. He was a farmer and was involved with the rural electric cooperative. Owen also served as president of the school board. Owen died on July 16, 1976, in Menomonie, Wisconsin .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Career
Owen was a member of the Senate from 1951 to 1954 and of the Assembly from 1957 to 1958. In 1954, he ran for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th congressional district , losing to Lester Johnson . He was a Republican .[ 4]
References
^ "Owen, William E. 1888" . Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-10-19 .
^ Wisconsin Blue Book 1958,' Biographical Sketch of William E. Owen, pg. 40
^ 'William E. Owen,' Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 19, 1976, pg. 5A
^ "William E. Owen" . Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-19 .