Jonathan L. Austin
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Jonathan Loring Austin (January 2, 1748 – May 10, 1826) was an American revolutionary, diplomat and politician who served as the second Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth and the tenth Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts. He was the father of Massachusetts Attorney General James Treacothie Austin.[1]
Quick Facts 2nd Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Governor ...
Jonathan Loring Austin | |
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2nd Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth[1] | |
In office 1806–1808 | |
Governor | Caleb Strong |
Preceded by | John Avery, Jr. |
Succeeded by | William Tudor |
10th Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts[2] | |
In office 1811–1812 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Harris |
Succeeded by | John T. Apthorp |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate[2] | |
Personal details | |
Born | January 2, 1748[1][2] Boston, Massachusetts[1][2] |
Died | May 10, 1826 (1826-05-11) (aged 78)[1][3] Boston, Massachusetts[1] |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
Spouse(s) | Hannah Ivers,[4] (March 20, 1756[4] −1818) m. Boston April 4, 1782.[5] |
Children | James Treacothie Austin[1] |
Alma mater | Harvard College; 1766.[2] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America [1][2] |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Rank | Major[1][2] |
Battles/wars | American Revolution[1][2] |
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