William Claiborne Owens (October 17, 1849 – November 18, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

He was admitted to the bar in the same year and commenced practice in Georgetown, Kentucky.

He served as prosecuting attorney for Scott County, Kentucky from 1874 to 1877, when he resigned.

He moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1900 and resumed the practice of law.

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