About William E. Owen
Lived 1888 – 1976 (aged 87). William E. Owen was an American politician, farmer and businessperson.
William Esthon Owen (November 28, 1888 – July 16, 1976) was an American farmer and Republican politician from Dunn County, Wisconsin. He served six years in the Wisconsin State Assembly and four years in the Wisconsin Senate.
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.
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.
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Who was William E. Owen?
American politician (1888–1976)
When was William E. Owen born?
William E. Owen was born on 28 November 1888 in New Haven.
When did William E. Owen die?
William E. Owen died on 16 July 1976 in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
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William E. Owen was a politician, farmer and businessperson.
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William E. Owen was American.
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