Henry W. Austin Explained

Henry W. Austin
Birth Name:Henry Warren Austin
Birth Date:22 January 1864
Birth Place:Oak Park, Illinois
Death Place:Oak Park, Illinois
Occupation:Businessman, politician
Education:Williams College
Party:Republican
Office1:Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Term Start1:1902
Term End1:1910
Office2:Member of the Illinois Senate
Term Start2:1914
Term End2:1922

Henry Warren Austin (January 22, 1864  - June 25, 1947) was an American politician and businessman.

Biography

Austin was born in Oak Park, Illinois. He went to the Oak Park and Chicago public schools. Austin also went to Williams College. He served as the president of the Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank. Austin also served as president of the Cicero, Illinois School Board and as treasurer of the village of Oak Park. Austin served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1903 to 1909 and in the Illinois Senate from 1915 to 1923. He was a Republican. His father Henry W. Austin Sr. also served in the Illinois General Assembly. Austin died at his home in Oak Park, Illinois from heart problems.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1921-1922, Biographical Sketch of Henry W. Austin, pg. 156-157
  2. News: Author Of Illinois Auto Law Dies . . Chicago . 10 . 1947-06-26 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.