Jonathan L. Austin
Jonathan Loring Austin | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | |
| In office 1806–1808 | |
| Governor | Caleb Strong |
| Preceded by | John Avery, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William Tudor |
| 10th Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1811–1812 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Harris |
| Succeeded by | John T. Apthorp |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1748 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 10, 1826 (aged 78) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Ivers, (March 20, 1756 −1818) m. Boston April 4, 1782. |
| Children | James Treacothie Austin |
| Alma mater | Harvard College; 1766. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Revolution |
Jonathan Loring Austin (January 2, 1748 – May 10, 1826) was an American revolutionary, diplomat and politician who served as the second Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth and the tenth Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts. He was the father of Massachusetts Attorney General James Treacothie Austin.