Thomas Austin (Ohio politician)

Thomas Austin was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing Stark County in 1896.

Thomas Austin
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the Stark County district
In office
1896–1896
Serving with George W. Wilhelm
Preceded byWilliam H. Rowlen and John Thomas
Succeeded byJohn P. Jones and Jacob B. Snyder
Personal details
OccupationPolitician

Biography

Austin served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing Stark County in 1896. He resigned from the role in August 1896 following his appointment as a trustee of the Cleveland State Hospital,[1][2][3] a psychiatric long-term care facility that operated from 1852 to 1975.[4]

References

  1. "Thomas Austin the Man". The Daily News. August 18, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Representative Austin Resigns". The Akron Beacon and Republican. August 21, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. Legislative Manual of the State of Ohio, 1919–1920. 1920. p. 231,236.
  4. "Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: Cleveland State Hospital". Case Western Reserve University. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
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