About Henry W. Austin Sr.
Lived 1828 – 1889 (aged 61). Henry W. Austin Sr. was an American businessperson and politician.
Henry Warren Austin Sr. (August 1, 1828 – December 24, 1889) was an American politician and businessman.
Biography
Austin was born in Onondaga County, New York. He moved to Illinois and settled in Oak Park, Illinois. He helped found the community of Austin. Austin was involved in the mercantile business.
He served in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1871 and 1872 and was a Republican. In 1884, he ran for the office of Illinois Treasurer on the Prohibition Party ticket and lost the election.
He died of heart failure at his home in Oak Park, Illinois. His son Henry W. Austin also served in the Illinois General Assembly. Both are buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park.
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Who was Henry W. Austin Sr.?
American politician and businessman (1828-1889)
When was Henry W. Austin Sr. born?
Henry W. Austin Sr. was born on 1 August 1828.
When did Henry W. Austin Sr. die?
Henry W. Austin Sr. died on 24 December 1889.
What was Henry W. Austin Sr.'s occupation?
Henry W. Austin Sr. was a businessperson and politician.
What nationality was Henry W. Austin Sr.?
Henry W. Austin Sr. was American.
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