Thomas Austin (Ohio politician)

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

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.
2. "Representative Austin Resigns". The Akron Beacon and Republican. August 21, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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.