William E. Owen

For others of the same name, see William Owen.

William E. Owen
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 29th district
In office January 1, 1951 – January 3, 1955
Preceded by	John E. Olson
Succeeded by	Hugh M. Jones
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dunn County district
In office January 2, 1961 – January 4, 1965
Preceded by	Einer P. Lund
Succeeded by	Francis L. Peterson
In office January 7, 1957 – January 5, 1959
Preceded by	G. H. Bakke
Succeeded by	Einer P. Lund
Personal details
Born	(1888-11-28)November 28, 1888 New Haven, Dunn County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	July 16, 1976(1976-07-16) (aged 87) Menomonie, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Saint Pauls Cemetery, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Freda G. Owen ​ ​ (m. 1911; died 1974)​

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.