William J. Austin (May 27, 1822April 30, 1904) was an American miller, farmer, and politician. He served one term in the
Wisconsin State Assembly, representing
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Biography
Born in the township of
Johnston,
Trumbull County, Ohio
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, Austin moved with his parents to
Medina County, Ohio in 1825. Austin went to school in
Poland, Ohio
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History
In 1796, Poland To ...
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.
['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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1822 births
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19th-century American legislators
19th-century American educators
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