John Osborne Austin

John Osborne Austin
Born(1849-12-28)December 28, 1849
DiedOctober 27, 1918(1918-10-27) (aged 68)
Providence, Rhode Island, US
Resting placeSwan Point Cemetery, Providence
Occupation(s)Genealogical author and publisher

John Osborne Austin (December 28, 1849 – October 27, 1918) was a genealogist who wrote and published several books, primarily on the families of Rhode Island. The work for which he is best known is the Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, published in 1887.