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The Honorable
Walter C. Owen
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In office
January 7, 1918 – April 15, 1934
Preceded by Roujet D. Marshall
Succeeded by Theodore G. Lewis
21st Attorney General of Wisconsin
In office
January 6, 1913 – January 7, 1918
Governor Francis E. McGovern
Emanuel L. Philipp
Preceded by Levi H. Bancroft
Succeeded by Spencer Haven
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 10th district
In office
January 7, 1907 – January 6, 1913
Preceded by James A. Frear
Succeeded by George B. Skogmo
Personal details
Born
Walter Cecil Owen

(1868-09-26)September 26, 1868
Trenton, Pierce County, Wisconsin
DiedApril 15, 1934(1934-04-15) (aged 65)
St. Petersburg, Florida
Resting place Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Political party Republican
SpouseAlta Louella Otis
Education University of Wisconsin
OccupationJudge, politician

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]

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. ^ Index to Politicians: Owen. The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on January 22, 2016.
  2. ^ Walter C. Owen (1868–1934). wicourts.gov
  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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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Attorney General of Wisconsin
1912, 1914, 1916
Succeeded by
Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 10th district
January 7, 1907 – January 6, 1913
Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by Attorney General of Wisconsin
January 6, 1913 – January 7, 1918
Succeeded by
Preceded by Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
January 7, 1918 – April 15, 1934
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