Background
Austin, John Turnell was born on May 16, 1869 in Poddington, England. Son of Jonathan and Charlotte (Turnell) Austin.
Austin, John Turnell was born on May 16, 1869 in Poddington, England. Son of Jonathan and Charlotte (Turnell) Austin.
Educated St. Michael’s and All Angels’ schools, London.
Came to the United States, 1889. In employ Farrand & Votey Organ Company, Detroit, Michigan, 1889-1893. With Clough & Warren Company, manufacturing organs under his patents, 1893-1898.
President and general manager Austin Organ Company, Hartford, Connecticut, since 1898.
Married Jane M. Rogers, October 5, 1892.