James W. Owens (congressman) facts for kids
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James W. Owens
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district |
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| In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | Beriah Wilkins |
| Succeeded by | John G. Warwick |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district |
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| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Preston Wickham |
| Succeeded by | Michael D. Harter |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 16th district |
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| In office January 3, 1876 – January 4, 1880 |
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| Preceded by | William P. Reid |
| Succeeded by | F. M. Marriott |
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| Born | October 24, 1837 Franklin County, Indiana |
| Died | March 30, 1900 (aged 62) Newark, Ohio |
| Resting place | Cedar Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Kumler |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
James W. Owens (born October 24, 1837 – died March 30, 1900) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio for two terms. These terms were not one right after the other.
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Early Life and Education
James W. Owens was born in Franklin County, Indiana. He loved to learn and studied hard. In 1862, he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Serving in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, James Owens joined the Union Army. He started as a private soldier in the 20th Ohio Infantry. Later, he became a first lieutenant in the 86th Ohio Infantry. When that group was reorganized, he became a captain.
Becoming a Lawyer
After the war, James Owens went to law school. He studied at the University of Michigan in 1864 and 1865. In 1865, he became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Newark, Ohio. In 1867, he married Martha Kumler.
Early Political Career
James Owens quickly became involved in politics. In 1867, he was elected as the prosecuting attorney for Licking County. This job meant he was the main lawyer for the government in that area. He was reelected to this role in 1869.
He was also elected to the Ohio State Senate in 1875. The State Senate is part of the state's government that makes laws. He was reelected in 1877 and even served as the president of that group. From 1878 to 1896, he was a member of the board of trustees for Miami University.
Time in Congress
James Owens was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is a part of the U.S. government that makes laws for the whole country. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served two terms, from March 4, 1889, to March 3, 1893.
During his time in Congress, he led a group called the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Interior. This committee looked at how money was spent in a part of the government that manages public lands and natural resources. He decided not to run for reelection in 1892.
Later Years and Legacy
After leaving Congress, James Owens went back to being a lawyer. He continued to practice law until he passed away. He died in Newark, Ohio, on March 30, 1900. He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
