Bill Owens (Massachusetts politician)
American politician (1937–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Owens (July 6, 1937 – January 22, 2022) was an American politician and businessman. He was the first Black state senator in the Massachusetts State Senate.[1][2]
Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 10th Suffolk district, Preceded by ...
Bill Owens | |
---|---|
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 10th Suffolk district | |
In office 1973–1975 | |
Preceded by | I. Edward Serlin |
Succeeded by | Mary H. Goode |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Second Suffolk district | |
In office 1975–1983 | |
Preceded by | Michael LoPresti Jr. |
Succeeded by | Royal L. Bolling |
In office 1989–1993 | |
Preceded by | Royal L. Bolling |
Succeeded by | Dianne Wilkerson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1937-07-06)July 6, 1937 Demopolis, Alabama |
Died | January 22, 2022(2022-01-22) (aged 84) Boston, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 7 |
Alma mater | Boston University UMass Amherst |
Close