James Owen (American statesman)

James Owen (December 7, 1784 – September 4, 1865) was an American politician and slave owner from North Carolina. Born in North Carolina, Owen was a member of the North Carolina state legislature and was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina 5th District from 1817 to 1819. He died in 1865 and was interred at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, North Carolina He also was the second owner of Omar ibn Said.

References

James Owen at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
James Owen at Find a Grave

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Charles Hooks	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 5th congressional district 1817–1819	Succeeded by Charles Hooks

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 36854622 LCCN: nr2002022152 US Congress: O000151

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