Background
Owen, Walter Cecil was born on September 26, 1868 in near Trenton, Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bradley and Ellen (Johnston) Owen.
Associate Justice State Supreme Court
Owen, Walter Cecil was born on September 26, 1868 in near Trenton, Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bradley and Ellen (Johnston) Owen.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1891.
Practiced, Superior, Wisconsin, as member firm of Crownhart, Owen & Foley, 1891-1898. Moved to Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Elected member State Senate, November 1906, to fill vacancy.
Reelected for full term of 4 years, 1908.
Attorney general of Wisconsin, terms 1913-1915, 1815-1817. Justice Supreme Court of Wisconsin, term 1918-1928.
Reëlected without opposition for term, 1928-1938.
Member: Masons; Knights of Pythias. Elks. Clubs: Maple Bluff Golf, Madison, Tripoli Country.
Spouse Alta Otis, October 28, 1921, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.