Background
Austen, Benjamin was born on November 18, 1752 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Waldo) Austen.
Austen, Benjamin was born on November 18, 1752 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Waldo) Austen.
Engaged in rope-making business
Member Massachusetts Senate from Boston, 1787, 89-94, 96. Club (encouraged popular riots and aroused bitter opposition of Federalists), 1794.
Married Jane Ivers, 1785, 1 son, Charles.