Roswell M. Austin
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Roswell Mears Austin (September 23, 1887 – February 1, 1966) was a Vermont politician and attorney who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
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Roswell M. Austin | |
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Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1925–1927 | |
Preceded by | Orlando L. Martin |
Succeeded by | Loren R. Pierce |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1925–1927 | |
Preceded by | George N. Bliss |
Succeeded by | Patrick E. Sullivan |
Constituency | St. Albans City |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-09-23)September 23, 1887 Highgate, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | February 1, 1966(1966-02-01) (aged 78) New Bern, North Carolina |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katherine Mussey Sewall (m. 1911) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Warren R. Austin (brother) |
Education | Yale College |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals |
Wars | World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit |
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