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 St. Petersburg, Florida | (aged 65)
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Alta Louella Otis |
Education | University of Wisconsin |
Occupation | Judge, 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]