Roswell M. Austin
Roswell M. Austin | |
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Austin as a member of the Board of Contract Appeals, circa 1945 | |
| 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 | September 23, 1887 Highgate, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 1966 (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 |
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.