Walter_C._Owen

Walter C. Owen

Walter C. Owen

American judge

Walter Cecil Owen (September 26, 1868 – April 15, 1934) was an American jurist and Republican politician. He served the last 16 years of his life on the Wisconsin Supreme Court (1918–1934) and was the 21st Attorney General of Wisconsin (1913–1918). Earlier, he served six years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Pierce and St. Croix counties.[1]

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Biography

Born in Trenton, Pierce County, 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

  1. [1]
    Index to Politicians: Owen. The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on January 22, 2016.
  2. [2]
    Walter C. Owen (1868–1934). wicourts.gov
  3. [3]
    "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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