Jonathan L. Austin
| Jonathan Loring Austin | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth[1] | |
| In office 1806–1808 | |
| Preceded by | John Avery, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William Tudor |
| 10th Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts[2][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] 8 Boston, Massachusetts[1][2] |
| Died | May 10, 1826[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] |
| Service/branch | Continental Army |
| Rank | Major[1][2] |
| Battles/wars | American Revolution[1][2] |
Jonathan Loring Austin (January 2, 1748 – May 10, 1826) was a Massachusetts revolutionary, diplomat and politician who served as the second Secretary of the Commonwealth and the tenth Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts. Austin was the father of Massachusetts Attorney General James Treacothie Austin.[1]
Early life
Austin was born on January 2, 1748 in Boston, Massachusetts.[2] Austin graduated from Harvard College in 1766.[1] After he graduated from Harvard, Austin moved to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and became a merchant there.[1]
American Revolutionary War
When the war started Austin became a Major in Langdon's Regiment, and later an aid to General John Sullivan.[1]
Massachusetts Board of War
Austin was the secretary to the Massachusetts Board of War until October 1777.[1]
Capture and release
In January 1780 Austin was captured by the British while on a mission to Europe to secure a loan for Massachusetts.[1] Austin was later released. He failed to secure the loan and he returned in the autumn of 1781.[1]
Marriage
Austin married Hannah Ivers,[4] the daughter of James[4] & Hannah (Trecothick) Ivers,[4] in Boston, on April 4, 1782.[5]
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
Austin served as Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth for two years, from 1806 to 1808.
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
Austin served as Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1811 to 1812.
References
- Julie Helen Ott, “Lydia and Her Daughters: A Boston Matrilineal Case Study,” NEHGS Nexus, Vol. IX, No. 1, pg. 25 (1992).
- Cutter, William Richard, ed., Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, Volume IV (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1908), 1717.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Wilson, James Grant (1888), "Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Vol. I., Aaron-Crandall", D. APPLETON AND COMPANY (New York, N.Y.): 120.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Wharton, Francis (1889), The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States, Volume I, Washington, DC: United States. Dept. of State: GPO, p. 620.
- ↑ Wharton, Francis (1889), "The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States, Volume I", United States. Dept. of State: GPO (Washington, DC): 621.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Cutter, William Richard (1908), "Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, Volume IV", Lewis Historical Publishing Company (New York City): 1717.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Otto, Julie Helen (February–March 1992), Julie Helen Ott, "Lydia and Her Daughters: A Boston Matrilineal Case Study," NEHGS Nexus, Vol. IX, No. 1, Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, p. 25.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Avery, Jr. |
2nd Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth 1806–1808 |
Succeeded by William Tudor |
| Preceded by Thomas Harris |
10th Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts 1811–1812 |
Succeeded by John T. Apthorp |
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