Roswell M. Austin

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. He was the brother of United States Senator Warren R. Austin. Biography Roswell Mears Austin was born in Highgate, Vermont on September 23, 1887. He graduated from Yale University, studied law and began a practice in St. Albans. A Republican, Austin was Assistant Clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1915 to 1920 and Clerk from 1921 to 1925. In 1924 Austin was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives. He served one term, 1925 to 1927, and was Speaker of the House.