Henry A. Austin Explained

Henry Albert Austin (February 11, 1833 – June 6, 1911[1]) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Saint John County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1875 to 1878.[2]

He was born in Scotchtown, Queens County, New Brunswick, a descendant of United Empire Loyalists, and was educated in Sackville. In 1876, he married Minnie R. Eaton. He was a director of the St. John Industrial School and also served as a member of the Portland town council.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://archives.gnb.ca/APPS/GovRecs/VISSE/141C4.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=FFA98A6F-8F78-4BDB-B2EE-62E1667CF4E4 Provincial Archives of New Brunswick
  2. Book: The Canadian Parliamentary Companion and Annual Register . Ottawa . Citizen Print. and Pub. Company . 1877 . Charles H. Mackintosh . CH Mackintosh . 347 .