William E. Owen

For others of the same name, see William Owen.

William E. Owen was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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

  1. ↑ "Owen, William E. 1888". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  2. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book 1958,' Biographical Sketch of William E. Owen, pg. 40
  3. ↑ 'William E. Owen,' Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 19, 1976, pg. 5A
  4. ↑ "William E. Owen". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
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