William S. Owen

William Sumner Owen (November 18, 1869 – March 16, 1941) was an American businessman and politician who was Maine State Treasurer from 1927 to 1932 and Maine Commissioner of Finance from 1932 to 1940.

Early life Owen was born in Milo, Maine, on November 18, 1869, to William H. and Clara M. (Johnson) Owen. On December 6, 1890, he married Hattie Scripture in Milo. They had two children.

In 1927, Owen was elected Maine State Treasurer by the Maine Legislature. He remained in this role until 1932, when he was appointed to the position of finance commissioner by Governor William Tudor Gardiner. In 1940, Owen was one of four government officials to resign after his subordinate, state controller William A. Runnells, was indicted for embezzlement.

Death Owen died from heart disease on March 16, 1941 at his home in Milo. His wife had died only eleven days eariler.