Walter C. Owen

The Honorable Walter C. Owen
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 (1868-09-26)September 26, 1868 Trenton, Pierce County, Wisconsin
Died	April 15, 1934(1934-04-15) (aged 65) St. Petersburg, Florida
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]

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]

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