William J. Austin
William J. Austin | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 86th district | |
In office 1881–1883[citation needed] | |
Incumbent | John Spiros |
Personal details | |
Born | Johnston Township, OH | May 27, 1822
Died | April 30, 1904 Leon, WI | (aged 81)
Nationality | ![]() |
William J. Austin (May 27, 1822 – April 30, 1904) was an American miller, farmer, and politician.
Born in the township of Johnston, Trumbull County, Ohio, Austin moved with his parents to Medina County, Ohio in 1825. Austin went to school in Poland, Ohio and was a farmer and teacher. In 1847, Austin moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin Territory. He also lived in Rock County, Wisconsin. Then, in 1851, Austin moved to the town of Leon, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Austin owned a mill and merchandise store in Leon, Wisconsin. He was a farmer. He served as Leon Town Treasurer and as superintendent of schools. In 1881, Austin served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Austin died in Leon, Wisconsin.[1][2]
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- 1822 births
- 1904 deaths
- People from Trumbull County, Ohio
- People from Monroe County, Wisconsin
- Millers
- Educators from Ohio
- Farmers from Ohio
- Farmers from Wisconsin
- Businesspeople from Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Republicans
- Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- 19th-century American politicians
- 19th-century American educators
- Republican party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,1820s births stubs