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The gentleman whose name appears at the head of this biographical review needs no introduction to the people
of Audubon county, since his entire life has been spent in this community. Though his life has been devoted to
fostering his own interests primarily, he has not neglected to promote the welfare of his neighbors and friends
as well. He is an honorable representative of one of the esteemed families of this section and a gentleman of high
character and worthy ambition. He has filled no small place in the public life, and is a splendid type of the intelligent,
up-to-date, self-made American. As a citizen he is progressive, abreast of the times in all that concerns the common
weal and has the unqualified respect and confidence of everyone.
William S. Owen was born in this county on September 14, 1870, the son of William and Mary (Clifton) Owen, both
of whom were natives of England. They were married in England and soon afterward came to the United States, settling
in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1865, later coming to this county, filling no small part in the early life of the people
of this part of the state.
William S. Owen received his education in the common schools of Audubon county, and after leaving school took up
farming in Leroy township, continuing to live there until 1909, when he purchased two hundred and sixty acres of
land in Viola township, where he is now living, engaged in general farming and stock breeding. Mr. Owen has a fertile
farm and has been very successful in its operation.
On March 25, 1897, William S. Owen was married to Minnie Sunberg, the daughter of Henry Sunberg, an account of
whose life is presented elsewhere in this volume, and in whose biographical sketch is found the history of Mr.
Sunberg's family. To this union four children have been born, Henry, Grace and Helen, all of whom are living at
home with their parents, and Clarence, who died at the age of three years.
William S. Owen is a Republican and has served as township trustee for two years, besides having been for many
years a school director in his home township. He has been active in educational affairs in Viola township and is
keenly interested in the educational progress of Audubon county. Mr. and Mrs. Owen and family are earnest and loyal
members of the Presbyterian church. Aside from the educational interests to which he is devoted, Mr. Owen devotes
all his time to his family and to his farm. He is a man of domestic temperament and has set a worthy example to
the young men of Audubon county.
FROM:
Biographical History of Shelby and Audubon Counties Iowa
W. S. Dunbar & Co., Publishers.
Chiago, 1889.
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