John Downes Owens (1809 – 26 November 1866) was a medical doctor, miner's representative and politician in colonial Victoria (Australia), a member of the Victorian Legislative Council and later, the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
In 1850 he sailed for Sydney, then in 1852 went to Melbourne and then Bendigo where he established a medical practice.
[2] Owens was a nominated member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 5 November 1855[3] until the original Council was abolished in March 1856.
[1] Owens was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Loddon from November 1856 – August 1859; and for Mandurang from August 1861 to July 1863.
[1] Owens died on 26 November 1866 in Windsor, Victoria and was buried in St Kilda Cemetery.