Education
He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, matriculating on 24 November 1581.
He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, matriculating on 24 November 1581.
Owen was from Maentwrog, Merioneth. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1583 and Master of Arts degree in 1589. He was awarded a Bachelor of Divinity degree by the university in 1603.
Owen was rector of Llanbrynmair, Merioneth from 1608 onwards.
In addition to his clerical duties, he had a reputation for debating, taking the name "Sic doces". His written work is now lost.
He died in 1617 and was buried in his parish on 6 April 1617.