Legislator Details
Charles W. Austin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/16/1869
City: Salem Township, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/11/1941
City: Waterford Township, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/13/1941
City: Salem, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Salem-Walker Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Phebe E. Murray (Van Atta), dau. of William and Libbie Murray, 10/31/1904, iin Bay City, MI
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, conductor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Perry and Sarah Austin. He farmed until 1901. Member of the Masons and Odd Fellows
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Roads and Bridges , State House of Correction , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Game Laws , Upper Peninsula Hospital for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Agriculture