Background
Crothers, Austin L. was born on May 20, 1860 in near Conowingo, Cecil Company, Maryland, United States. Son of Alpheus and Margaret Aurelia (Porter) Crothers.
Crothers, Austin L. was born on May 20, 1860 in near Conowingo, Cecil Company, Maryland, United States. Son of Alpheus and Margaret Aurelia (Porter) Crothers.
Public schools and W. Nottingham Academy. Bachelor of Laws, University Maryland, 1880. Unmarried.
Admitted to bar, 1880, and practiced at Elkton, Maryland. Director First National Bank. State’s attorney, Cecil Company, 1891-1895.
Member Maryland. Senate, 1897-1901. Defeated for senate, 1902, 06. Judge 2d Judicial Circuit, 1906.
Governor Maryland, 1908-1912.
Member Maryland.