William J. Austin

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]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1881,' Biographical Sketch of William J. Austin, pg. 518
  2. ↑ 'History of Monroe County, Wisconsin Past and Present,' Randolph A. Richards-editor, C. F. Cooper & Company, Chicago, Illinois: 1912, Biographical Sketch of William J. Austin, pg. 594-597
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