Samuel Owens Explained

Samuel Owens (April 23, 1856  - January 15, 1921) was an American architect, builder, and politician.

Born in Cambria, Wisconsin, Owens was an architect and builder in Green Lake, Wisconsin. He served as Green Lake County, Wisconsin clerk and register of deeds. From 1919 until his death in 1921, Owens served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.^[1] Owens died of heart disease at his home in Green Lake, Wisconsin after a long illness.^{[2] [3]} Ira W. Parker was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly to fill the vacancy cause by Owens's death.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1919, Biographical Sketch of Samuel Owens, p. 484.
2. Young Not Ready to Announce Committee Assignments, Janesville Gazette, January 17, 1921, p. 1.
3. News: Death Claims Samuel Owens. The Capital Times. January 17, 1921. 2. Newspapers.com. March 27, 2018.
4. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1921, Biographical Sketch of Ira W. Parker, p. 271.
5. News: Parker Succeeds Owen. Iron County Miner. February 11, 1921. 6. Newspapers.com. March 27, 2018.