Herbert Charles Owen, 1881 - 1882

Owen was educated in Wolverhampton and later at Brewood Grammar School. After leaving school he was apprenticed at the solicitors Neve & Rutter, situated in Darlington Street. He eventually became a member of the legal profession and went into partnership with former mayor, John Hawksford. Owen entered Wolverhampton Council during 1879, representing St Matthew's ward and became mayor in 1881. He was the youngest member in the Council to be elected as Chief Magistrate of the Borough. He served St Peter's ward as alderman.

J Jones The Mayors of Wolverhampton Vol 2 (Whitehead Brothers, Wolverhampton)
Photograph Index - Y1/OWE, Y1/MAY/1 and OV/ 54, 55
There are also announcements of his father's death in Wolverhampton Chronicle 2nd January 1895 and 9th January 1895