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JAMES C. AUSTIN
A deservedly popular and prominent citizen, James C. Austin is numbered among the representative men of Gustine.
Since arriving at this place in 1920, he has labored zealously for its upbuilding and the development of its resources.
A native of Scotland, he was born in Edinburgh, October 2, 1882, a son of James C. and Mary I. (Jenkins) Austin,
both natives of Scotland. The father, James C. Austin, was a wholesale tea and wine merchant during most of his
active career; he passed away in 1920, never having left his native shores.
James C. Austin received his education at the George Watson's College in his native city. In 1900 he joined a volunteer
contingent and served during the Boer War in South Africa for two years. After a visit to his boyhood home in Edinburgh
he went to Canada and for the next ten years was identified with two of the leading banks of that country. Later
he removed to Montana and opened a bank at Coburg, and when he came to California he established a bank at Lemon
Cove. Then he took a trip to Honolulu and was connected with the Bank of Bishop & Company, Ltd., as accountant.
In February, 1920 he located in Gustine, where he has since remained as the capable and efficient cashier of the
Bank of Gustine.
At San Francisco, on August 14, 1922, Mr. Austin was united in marriage with Miss Mabel Hansen, born at Gustine,
a daughter of Hans Hansen, an early settler of Merced County and an extensive land owner. Mr. Austin supports all
public matters and measures that will advance the interest of the people and county.
From:
History of Merced County, California
With a Biographical Review
History by John Outcalt
Historic Record Company
Los Angeles, California 1925
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