George A. Owens

George Asbury Owens (March 4, 1861 – June 1, 1936) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Owens was born on March 4, 1861 in New York City. He initially worked as a cooper, and later became an agent for a brewery in Brooklyn.[1]

In 1893, Owens was elected to the New York State Senate as a Republican, representing New York's 4th State Senate district. He served in the State Senate in 1894[1] and 1895.[2] He was a delegate to the 1904 Republican National Convention.[3]

Owens held a number of public positions over the years, and worked for the New York State Comptroller's office, served as a Kings County Deputy Sheriff, and was Deputy Commissioner of Records for 10 years. After he retired from the latter position in 1926, he moved to New Kingston, where he became active in local politics and served as Collector of Taxes when he died.[4]

Owens was married twice, first to Jane Morrison, and then to Jane Ballantine after the former died. His three sons were John R., Sylvester M., and James Sherman.[5]

Owens died at his New Kingston home on June 1, 1936. He was buried in the family plot in Cypress Hills Cemetery.[5]

References

1. Murlin, Edgar L. (1894). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. p. 96 – via Google Books.
2. Murlin, Edgar L. (1895). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. p. 139 – via Google Books.
3. Blumenberg, Milton W. (1904). Proceedings of the Thirteenth Republican National Convention, Held in the City of Chicago, June 21, 22, 23, 1904. Minneapolis, M.N.: Harrison & Smith Co. p. 96 – via Google Books.
4. "G. A. Owens, 75, Dies; Politician in Kings" (PDF). The New York Times. LXXXV (28620). New York, N.Y. 3 June 1936. p. 21.
5. "George A. Owens, State Ex-Senator, Succumbs at 75". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 95 (153). New York, N.Y. 2 June 1936. p. 15 – via Brooklyn Public Library: Historical Newspapers.

External links

• The Political Graveyard
• George A. Owens at Find a Grave