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American politician and businessman

Henry W. Austin
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1902–1910
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1914–1922
Personal details
BornHenry Warren Austin
(1864-01-22)January 22, 1864
Oak Park, Illinois
DiedJune 25, 1947(1947-06-25) (aged 83)
Oak Park, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
EducationWilliams College
OccupationBusinessman, politician

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.

Notes

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1921-1922, Biographical Sketch of Henry W. Austin, pg. 156-157
  2. "Author Of Illinois Auto Law Dies". Jacksonville Daily Journal. Chicago. June 26, 1947. p. 10. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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