Walter C. Owen
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]
The Honorable Walter C. Owen | |
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| 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 September 26, 1868 Trenton, Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Died | April 15, 1934 (aged 65) St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Alta Louella Otis |
| Education | University of Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Judge, politician |
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
- 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.
External links
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Levi H. Bancroft |
Republican nominee for Attorney General of Wisconsin 1912, 1914, 1916 |
Succeeded by John J. Blaine |
| Wisconsin State Senate | ||
| Preceded by James A. Frear |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 10th district January 7, 1907 – January 6, 1913 |
Succeeded by George B. Skogmo |
| Legal offices | ||
| Preceded by Levi H. Bancroft |
Attorney General of Wisconsin January 6, 1913 – January 7, 1918 |
Succeeded by Spencer Haven |
| Preceded by Roujet D. Marshall |
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court January 7, 1918 – April 15, 1934 |
Succeeded by Theodore G. Lewis |
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