PORTAGE COUNTY OHIO
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File contributed to the Ohio Biographies Project by:
Betty Ralph
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Copyright © 1999 by  Betty Ralph. This copy contributed for use in
the OH Biographies Project.  bralph@hiwaay.net


from "History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., 
Chicago, 1885

HIRAM AUSTIN, retired farmer, P.O. Randolph, was born in Oneida County,
N.Y., February 2, 1818; son of Cyrenius and Clarissa (Stanly) Austin,
natives of Connecticut, whence they moved to New York, thence to Portage
County, Ohio, February 21, 1821, and here remained until their death.  The
mother died June 17, 1840, the father who had been a farmer all his life,
July 13, 1852.  One June 1, 1841, our subject was married to Elizaette A.
Sears, born in Randolph Township, this county, February 21, 1820, daughter
of Elias and Ruth (Culter) Sears, both deceased, and to this union have been
born four children, two now living:  Duane S. and Montgomery O.; also one
grand-daughter, Cora E. Hatcher, living with her grandparents.  The deceased
are Emma E., died April 18, 1864, and Ann Eliza C., died February 7, 1875.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin are members of the Methodist Church, in which connection
he has held the offices of Class-leader, Steward and Trustee.  He has filled
the office of Trustee in his town several times.  He was elected President
of the Building Board of the High School building in Randolph.  He owns land
in the village of Randolph on which he and his family reside, and property
in different parts of the county.  He acquired a common school education and
taught early in life.