Austin Families Association of America
Archive Document Series
Tennessee Records & Correspondence
of Janet Austin Curtis
Book B
Transcribed by Linda Austin Adams, 2015
Tennessee Counties Included: Anderson, Bedford, Bledsoe, Dickson, Giles, Grainger, Hardin, Haywood,
Henderson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Maury, McMinn, McNairy, Montgomery,
Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Summer, Van Buren, Warren.
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Tennessee Austin Marriages
Tennessee Tax Lists, 1830, 1831, 1832.
Settlers: Benjamin Austin of Tennessee b. 1791, m. 1911
John Austin of Tennessee, b. abt 1817, m. 1845
ANDERSON CO. TN
Court Records, 1802-1809
Correspondence re “Album of Anderson Co., TN”
Identity Research for William Austin, d. 1802
BEDFORD CO. TN
Willis Austin, 1830 Census Bedford Co. TN
Elizabeth Austin, desc. of Stephen F. Austin?
DAVIDSON CO. TN
George W. Austin, m. 1831 Nancy Boaz
DICKSON CO. TN
Excerpt from Brief History of burns, Tennessee from Early Pioneer Days to June 1975.
Cemetery Map
William Green Austin, father of Samuel Green Austin
GILES CO. TN
Correspondence from Barbara Jo Crawford: has wills of James Austin. James Austin and Sarah H. Austin.
GRAINGER CO. TN
Robert Austin, r. 1803 Grainger Co. TN
William Austin Jr. Grainger Co. Tax List 1799
HARDIN CO. TN
Archibald Austin d. 1914
Benjamin Austin, 1830 Census Hardin Co. TN
Dr. Charles W. Austin, b. 1861 Hardin Co. TN
Dolly Ann Austin, b. 1834, m. JC Milligan
Harlin Austin, son of Comer Austin, b. 1910
Elizabeth Austin Shipman, d 1848 Hardin Co. TN
James Theophilus (Offie) Austin, m 1890 Hardin Co. TN
Henry Lamb Austin, b. 1835 Hardin Co. TN
Juday Austin, 1870 Census, Hardin Co. TN
Margaret J. Austin McDaniel, m. 1877 Hardin Co. TN
Martha Austin Cossey Qualls, Hardin Co. TN Census 1850
Noah Alexander Austin r. Hardin Co. TN 1895
Rachel Austin Qualls, d. 1923 Hardin Co. TN
Samuel Alvis Austin, bur. Hardin Co. TN 1893
Sanders Austin, Desc. Of: Sheets prepared by JAC
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Stephen Alfred Austin, b. 1855 Hardin Co. TN
Stephen Austin, b. 1809 TN – and descendants.
Stephen Conrad Austin, b. 1855 Hardin Co. TN
Stephen Austin, b 1755, d. 1836 Hardin Co. TN.
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HARDIN CO. TN (continued)
Thomas W. Austin, r. Hardin co. TN 1890
Lamb Family History Sheet
Reference to Indian ancestor – Corr: Oliver B. Quarles ‘67
Highlands Creek Church Cemetery
Hazel Stewart Corr. ‘72
Misc. Hardin Co. TN Corr: Mrs. Sylvia Green ‘67
Ltr. To Miss Dorothy Austin: Hardin Co. records
3-pg Chart, Ancestry of Hardin Co. Austins
Qualls Surname sheet
Tennessee Co. Chart of Austin Migrations
Corr. from Mary Nelle Hardeman Powers (Mrs. Worth B.)
Corr. from Floyd E. Austin
Pedigree Charts for: Winnie Austin b. 1898 Hardin Co.
Shirley Qualls Benson b. 1953
Henry Austin, m. 1973
HENDERSON CO. TN
Census Analysis, Henderson Co. Austins
Early Settlers:
Alfred C. Austin m. 1846 Henderson Co. TN
Atlas Austin, r. abt. 1837 Henderson Co. TN
Benjamin Franklin Austin b. 1838 TN
Charles Austin, d. 1878 Henderson Co. TN
Elijah Austin, b. 1837 Henderson Co. TN
Elisha Austin, b. 1839 Henderson Co. TN
Ephriam H. Austin, r. Henderson Co. TN abt. 1845
George W. Austin, b. 1830 Henderson Co. TN
James Austin, 1850 Census Henderson Co. TN
Jeremiah Austin, 1840 Census Henderson Co. TN
Pleasant Austin, 1830, 40, 50 Census Henderson Co. TN
Dr. Pleasant W. Austin b. 1824, r. Henderson Co.
Simeon Austin b. 1831 Henderson Co. TN
Corr: Gordon H. Turner, 1964, Charles Austin line.
JEFFERSON CO. TN
Pruit/Austin Family Records
Correction and Addition to article: southside Virginia Austins Vol. 5 #4, Virginia Genealogist, p 152.
JOHNSON CO. TN
Corr: Robert T. Nave, Edward Austin line.
Robert Austin, b. May 24, 1892 Mountain City, TN
LAWRENCE CO. TN
Early Lawrence Co. Settlers:
Charles H. Austin, b. 1848 Lawrence Co. TN
James A. Austin, b. 1842 Lawrence Co. TN
John W. Austin, m. 1851 Lawrence Co. TN
Mary Jane Austin Bowden, b. 1844 Lawrence Co. TN
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Phillip G. Austin, b. 1818 Lawrence Co. TN
William Young Austin, m. 1840 Lawrence Co. TN
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LAWRENCE CO. TN
Corr: Mrs. J.J. Prentice (Ada Bowden) Chas. Austin line
LEWIS CO. TN
Corr: Barbara Crawford (1971) – Lewis County Austins
LINCOLN CO. TN
Austin Family Tradition: Lincoln county Facts
MAURY CO. TN
Corr: Clarence Austin, William Austin line
McMINN CO. TN
Corr: Bess on Isaiah Austin line
Joseph Austin, b. 1770-80 McMinn Co. Grank Book
McNAIRY CO. TN
John Ashley Austin, m 1866 McNairy Co. TN
MONTGOMERY CO. TN
Index to Marriage Registers
SHELBY CO. TN
Corr: Harry O. Alvis, George Austin line
SMITH CO. TN
Ephraim P. Austin, r. Smith Co. TN abt. 1838
John Austin, b. 1780, Smith co. Will Bk.
Levi Austin, d. abt. 1840 Smith Co. TN
SUMNER CO. TN
Historic Can Ridge and It’s Families
Sumner Co. Will Bk. 1789-1822
Identity Research, John Austin r. Sumner Co. TN 1818
WARREN CO. TN
Elisha Austin r. 1816 Warren Co. TN
Quarles-Qualls Sheet
1850 Warren Co. Census, TN
Notice of Warren County Historical Journal
Corr: Mrs. Carl Shelton (1967), Elisha Austin line
WASHINGTON CO. TN
Austin Family of Tennessee
Jesse Austin, m. Wash. Co. TN 1824
WEAKLEY CO. TN
Weakley Co. Austin Family
Austin Family History in US
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Corr: to Jesse F. West from JAC (1969) – utter confusion
Thomas J. Austin, b. 1825 Weakley Co. TN
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WHITE CO. TN
Bible Records
John Austin, Sr., b. 1779
Nathaniel Austin, Tennessee Records
Chas. Austin line submitted by Mrs. J.L. Lancaster
John Austin, Jr., b. 1802, TN
William Austin, b. 1805, TN
Austin Family Association of Lost Creek Newsletters Sept 1980 – Sept 1990
History of White County
Corr: Bess A. Machtley (1964) TN Nathaniel Austin line
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AUSTIN MARRIAGES
COUNTY: AS IND. STATE: TN PERIOD COVERED AS IND. TO ______
DATE SUVEYED 1977, 78, 79 SOURCE CTY REC. WHERE CHATT, HAM, BIC, LIBRARY
Groom
Austin, Nathaniel
Austin, William
Austin, Zachariah
Kersey, Thomas
Smith, Simon
Cox, Isaac
Austen, Joseph
Cox, Alexander
Gossett M.
Austin, Joseph
Gann, John
White, Robert
Austin, Robert
Austin, William
Austin, Archibald
Bride
Gains, Polly
Moses, Rebecca
Thompson, Patsey
Austin, Milley
Austin, Sarah
Austin, W.
Curry, Ailsey
Austin, Catherine
Austin, Rebecca
Perry, Sarah
Austin, Jane
Austin, Ann
Merrick, Mary E.
Haynes, Anna
Doggett, Mary
Marriage Date
24 Aug 1823
22 Mar 1798
26 Aug 1807
27 Jun 1804
26 Feb 1793
19 Aug 1809
12 Jan 1818
26 Aug 1853
15 Feb 1853
4 Mar 1845
4 Jun 1825
27 Dec 1808
28 Sep 1837
21 Mar 1821
20 Nov 1825
County
Blount
Grainger
Grainger
Knox
Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson
Knox
Knox
Knox
Rhea
Roane
Roane
Jefferson
Jefferson
To substantiate some of my ideas one must have more info than I am enclosing, however, there are a lot of
things that I don’t copy, and some things I do copy I can’t put my hands on when I need them. Even though, I think
you will find the enclosed fairly interesting, and hopefully, informing.
If you have access to any early Tennessee tax lists you will find:
NAME
John Austin
Nathaniel Austin
Nathaniel Austin,
Gen
Thomas Austin
Robert Austin
Landers Austin
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YEAR
1803
1803
1803
COUNTY
Clairborne
Clairborne
Clairborne
REMARKS
Jr. or III?
William’s witness?
??
1803
1821
1803
Clairborne
Granger
Granger
John, Jr.’s son?
Unknown
Son of Stephen II
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NAME
(Sanders)
Robert Austin
Stephen Austin II*
Nathaniel Austin
Joseph Austin
Archibald Austin
Joseph Austin
YEAR
1821
1803
1812
1822
1822
1822
COUNTY
REMARKS
Granger
Granger
Greene
Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson
Unknown
Unknown
???
John Sr.’s son?
Son of Joseph, son of John, Jr.
Archie’s father died 1811 per
JAC
William Austin (II?)
1822
Jefferson
Joseph or William’s son
John Austin
1787
Washington
Grandaddy?
*(How about those apples? A few miles from our people, maybe a few feet, see map. I KNOW this is William’s
brother – his known son is there, Sanders.)[Comment by contributor Sanders]
(Washington County was most of East Tenn. (actually N.C. or Franklin then)
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TENNESSEE TAX LIST OF 1830
(Photocopy of list in Charles E. Austin, Sr. file)
SAMUEL F. AUSTIN
MOSES AUSTIN, SR.
VINCENT AUSTIN
MOSES AUSTIN, Jr.
(Included highlighted names for Williams, Abernathy, Aene, and Workman)
TENNESSEE TAX LIST OF 1831
(Photocopy of list in Charles E. Austin, Sr. file)
VINCENT AUSTIN
MOSES AUSTIN, JR.
MOSES AUSTIN, SR.
SAMUEL AUSTIN
(Includes highlighted names for Williams, Aene, and Workman)
TENNESSEE TAX LIST OF 1832
(Photocopy of list in Charles E. Austin, Sr. file)
VINCENT AUSTIN
MOSES AUSTIN, JR.
MOSES AUSTIN, SR.
(Includes highlighted names for Williams, Aene, and Workman)
Contributed by Charles E. Austin, Sr.
Page 7 Family Group Sheet* for Benjamin Austin + Elizabeth Watson
Page 8 Family Group Sheet* for Benjamin Austin + Elizabeth Watson
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Fort Morgan, Colorado
January 14, 1961
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and data entered into the appropriate AFAOA
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Janet Austin Curtis
P.O. Box 567
Williamsburg, Virginia
Dear Janet Curtis
Am enclosing all the information I have on the Austin side of my family genealogy. Am hoping maybe that it will tie
in with yours, and that you can furnish additional information. I am of course, most anxious to find out what locale
and county in Tennessee these Austins and Watsons came from, so as to extend my area of research.
My father was Denmer Austin Wells, son of Robert Letcher and Helen Harriet (Austin) Wells. She is the daughter of
Nathan and Harriet Green (Walker)*Austin and Nathan the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Watson) Austin of
Tennessee.
Would surely appreciate hearing from you if any of this information is familiar to you.
Thanking you.
Sincerely
Dorthea Wells Mittelstadt
(Mrs. O.L. Mittelstadt)
711 East 7th Avenue
Fort Morgan, Colorado
* Harriet’s maiden name was Green or Greene – she was the widow of John Walker.
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Information and ancestry wanted re: Benjamin Austin, b. 14 April, 1791 – d. 30 Nov., 1860 and his wife Elizabeth
Watson, b. 16 Sept., 1795 – d. 9 October, 1836. They lived in Tennessee at one time so their oldest child, Nathan, my
great grandfather was born Dec. 10, 1812 in Tennessee – d. 5 July, 1871 in cyclone near Fremont, Neb. Nathan was
listed on the Federal Census of 1850 as living in Coles County, Illinois and was a Captain in the 50th Regiment, Illinois
Militia in 1846.
He married Harriet (Green) Walker, widow of John Walker and their children were: William W. who lived in
Independence, Missouri at one time; Benjamin H; Candie (Candace); Isabelle; and Helen Harriet (my grandmother),
date and place of birth unknown, d. 24 Oct., 1925 in Brighton, Colorado. M. Robert Letcher Wells of Bourbon
County, Ky on 5 May, 1879 in Doles Co., Illinois.
Candace was b. in Westfield, Illinois and was married to a man surnamed “Lee”. Other children of Benjamin and
Elizabeth Austin, besides Nathan, were: William, b. 27 March 1815; Eliza, b. 9 Oct. 1817; Martha, b. 14 Nov., 1819,
d. 17 August, 1836; Elizabeth, b. 28 March 1822 – d. 2 April, 1858; Candis, b 29 April, 1824 – d. 12 July, 1860;
Emily, b. 15 Dec, 1826 – d. 22 July, 1865 m James L. Parker, 21 Feb., 1848; Mary, b. 22 April 1829 – d. 5 March,
1885 buried Johnson or Union Cemetery, Cumberland Co., Illinois, m. 1st Robert Chenoweth and 2nd John J. Outright;
Elenor Jane, b. 10 August, 1831; Rhoda Caron, b. 26 April, 1835; Purlina, b. 15 June, 1842 (Mother Elizabeth d. in
1856 so this last child must have been by second wife?
This information taken from “Bible Records of Benjamin Austin – Pioneer – Hutton Township, Coles, Co.,
Illinois”. Bible was given to James L. Parker, to his son Felix rufus Parker and then to Cena Parker, (Mrs. William
Ingram of Charleston, Ill.) One page had been cut out – evidently was records of parker Family. On separate slip of
paper in Bible was this: Syntha Watson – born 4 September, 1800 and Henry Watson – born 6 Jan., 185(-).
Dorthea Wells Mittelstadt (Mrs. OL Mittelstadt) 711 East 7th Avenue Fort Morgan Colorado.
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Nathan Austin
Son of Benjamin & Elizabeth (Watson) Austin
B. Dec 10, 1812, Summer Co., Tenn., possibly near Gallatin or Bledsoe Lick.
D. 5 July 1871 killed in cyclone, near Fremont, Nebr.
Nathan was listed in census 1850 living Coles Co Ill. He was Capt. In the 50th Regt., Ill. Militia in
1846. Nathan Austin m Lucinda Parker, Aug. 12, 1834, note book 53, p. 4 Cole Co., Ill. Marriages
M. (1) Lucinda Parker Aug. 5, 1834
M. (2) Harriet (Parker) Walker, widow of John Walker, b. 1812 Ohio
Children:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
William H. b. 1838 Ill, res. Independence, Mo. At one time.
Benjamin F. b. 1839 Ill
Candis (Candace) b. 1846 Westfield, Ill, m. Lee
Isabelle
Helen Harriet (Mrs. Mittelstadt grandmother) b. 1852 Ill, d. 24 Oct., 1923 Brighton, Colo. m. Robert
Letcher Wells of Bourbon Co., Ky 5 May 1879
Ref. Mrs. O.L. Mittelstadt, 711 E. 7 Ave., Fort Morgan, Colo. 1964
Ill. State History Library, Springfield Ill., Feb 4, 1960
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Benjamin Austin
Son Of
Residence Hutton Twp., Coles Co., Ill.
Born April 14 1791
Died Nov. 30, 1860, Hutton Twp., Good Hope Cem.
Married Elizabeth Watson dau. Of
Born Sept. 16, 1793,
Died Oct. 9, 1836
Children
b. 1812-1835
1. Nathan b. Dec. 10, 1812 Tenn.; m Harriet (Green) Walker, d. 5 July 1871 near Fremont, Neb.
2. William b. march 27, 1815; m. Ann b. 1830, Ill; ch. Julia A. b 1848, Ill.
3. Eliza Jane b. Oct. 9, 1817
4. Martha b. Nov. 14, 1819, d. Aug. 17, 1836
5. Elizabeth b. March 28, 1822, d. April 2, 1858
6. Candace b. april 29, 1824, d. 12 July 1860, m. Felix Randall Parker
7. Emily b. Dec 15, 1826, d. July 22, 1863, m. James L. Parker 21 Feb 1848
8. Mary b. April 22, 1829, d. 5 Mar. 1885, m. (1) Robert Chenoweth, (2) John J. Outright
9. Rhoda Caron b. 26 Apr 1835
10. Purlina b. June 15, 1842
Elenor Jane b. 10 Aug 1831
Benjamin Austin was a blacksmith and farmer.
Married (2) Mrs. Elizabeth Dyer, widow of Daniel Dyer.
Ref. H.T. Jan. 20, 1945. S.S.S.
1880 Census Notebook 53, p. 4. Coles Co., Ill.
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Charleston, Ills.
March 5, 1945
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Mrs. Edith Austin Moore
490 E. 23rd St., Brooklyn 26, New York
Dear Mrs. Moore:Your Austin article interest me and you might be able to help me find the ancestral line of the Austin family who
settled in this County (Coles) about 1832. I do not know the parents, where he was born, nor what part of the Atlantic
Seaboard he ancestors settled upon.
It is thought that this family was related to Stephen Austin of Texas fame. Some of the family removed to
Texas and settled near Austin at an early date.
I do not know just how much data you would want of this family – I have a very good record of his
descendants, which if you wish I would be glad to send you a copy of.
Benjamin Austin-born April 14, 1791-died Nov. 30, 1860, Hutton Twp., Coles Co., Ill. Married (?)
Elizabeth Watson-born Sept. 16, 1793-died Oct. 9, 1836-same place. Both buried Good Hope Cemetery
one mile south west of Westfield, Ill. These are Bible records. In it was Synthia Watson-born Sept. 4,
1800; Henry Watson-born Jan 6, 18--. Benjamin Austin married second after the death of his 1st wife
Mrs.
Elizabeth Dyer, widow of Daniel Dyer, in Coles Co., Ill by whom he had one child which died young. His
children by 1st marriage were:
Nathan Austin-born Dec 10, 1812-died July 5, 1871 near Omaha, Nebr.
William Austin-born March 27, 1815
Eliza Austin-born Oct. 9, 1817
Martha Austin-born Nov. 14, 1819-died Aug. 17, 1836
Elizabeth Austin-born March 28, 1822-died April 2, 1858
Candis Austin-born April 29, 1824-died July 12, 1860-married Felix Randall Parker of near Westfield, Ill and
had a large family one of which is still living in Charleston, Ill at the age of 90 years. Mrs. Lydia Eveline
(Parker) Doty.
Emily Austin-born Dec. 15, 1826-died July 22, 1863
Mary Austin-born April 22, 1829-died March 5, 1885-married1st Robert Chenoweth who died in Civil War,
married 2nd John Outright and resided in Cumberland Co., Ill.
Benjamine Austin was a Blacksmith and farmer.
I will appreciate a letter from you in regard to the identity of Benjamine Austin.
Very truly yours,
Samuel S. Sargent
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Nathan Austin, Benjamin
Res.
b. 10 Dec. 1812, Tenn
d. 5 July 1871, in cyclone near Fremont, Nebr.
Nathan is listed on 1850 census as living in Salisbury Precinct, Coles Co., Ill. He was Captain in 50th
Regiment, Ill. Militia in 1846.
m. Harriet (Green) Walker, widow of John.
Children:
William H. b. 1838 res. Independence, Mo. at one time.
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Benjamin H. b. 1839
Candis (Candace) Isabelle b . 1846; m. Lee, Westfield, Ill.
Helen Harriet b. d. 24 Oct. 1925 Brighton, Colo.; m. 5 May 1879 Coles Co., Ill, Robert Letcher Wells of
Bourbon Co., Ky.
Ref. Dec. 1960 Genealogical Helper, Mrs. Dorothea Wells Mittelstadt, 711 East 7th Ave., Fort Morgon, Colo. (1960)
1850 census Salisbury precinct, Coles Co., Ill.
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Family Group Sheet* for John Austin + Lucinda Polk
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Reproduction of page 305 from “Austins of America,” Volume 1, February 1989: “Tennessee Austins in
the Civil War.” [Document available on this site – use Text Search]
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Reproduction of page 336 from “Austins of America,” Volume 2, February 1990: “Some Tennessee
Marriages.”
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Reproduction of page 337 from “Austins of America,” Volume 2, February 1990: “Tennessee Austin
Widows – Civil War Pensions.”
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Reproduction of page 416 from “Austins of America,” Volume 2, February 1992: “Early Austin
Marriages in Tennessee.”
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Reproduction of page 417 from “Austins of America.”
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Reproduction of page 418 from “Austins of America.”
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Reproduction of page 419 from “Austins of America.”
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Reproduction of page 420 from “Austins of America.”
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ANDERSON COUNTY
CREATED 1801 FROM KNOW COUNTY
COUNTY SEAT: CLINTON
C2
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ORDERED that William Austin bring the orphan children he (RE) in named which were
presented by the Grand Jury (viz.) Joseph Austin, Elizabeth Austin, Zachariah Austin,
Hezekiah Austin, John Austin, Daniel Austin Pobe Austin (later referred to as Phebe),
& Nancy Austin to the next court to be held for the county of Anderson on the second Monday
of December next to be disposed of as court may think proper.
ORDERED by this court that Hannah Austin and Nathaniel Austin have the Administration of
all and singular the goods and chattles & credits of William Austin deceased they have
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12/14/1802
entered into bond in the sum of one hundred dollars and give Arthur Crozier and John
Howard-Securities-they were qualified accordingly-
19
46
12/14/1802
ORDERED by the court that Arthur Croszier have Hezekiah Austin a Boy born Feby. 17th
1787 Bound to him until he attanes the age of twenty one years. That John Howard have
John Austin a Boy Born 26 Oct. 1789 until he attanes to the age of Twenty one and that
Stephen Heard have Daniel Austin a Boy born 16 Oct 1793 until he shall attain to the age
of twenty one years.
19
46
12/14/1802
ORDERED by the court that Hannah Austin be allowed the sum of ten dollars for keeping
the children of Milley Austin (viz) John Austin, Daniel Austin, Nancy Austin, Phebe Austin,
From September Term 1802 to December.
79
195
ORDERED by the court that John McEntire Junior enter into bond who gave Reuben
Mon.
Roberts and Robert warren securities in the sum of five hundred dollars to indemnify the
9/1805 county of Anderson from the Maintenance of a ------- (illegitimate) child begotten by him
on the body of Betsy Austin
86
211
JOHN HOWARD brought into court and orphan boy named John Austin who had formerly
Mon.
bound to him by this court and was discharged from the obligation of his indenture said
12/1805 Howard being about to release.
87
213
ORDERED by the court that an orphan boy named John Austin be bound as apprentice
2nd Mon. unto William Underwood Esquire until he shall attain to the age of twenty one years who
12/1805 entered into indentures as the law requires.
152
375
JOHN FRY entered into bond with security to indemnify the county of Anderson from the
Thurs.
Maintenance of a ------- (illegitimate) child begotten by him on the body of Betsy Austin.
12/15/1808
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Excerpts copied verbatim from microfilm transcripts of court records Said microfilm was obtained from The
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentenial Library August 29, 1979. Photocopies are in the possession of Transcriber.
Due to the sensitive nature of some of the material contained herein, I request that the references to Betsy Austin are
not further distributed in view of the fact that we cannot be certain that she is the sister of, or even a relative of the
other Austins herein mentioned. Charles Edwin Austin, Family Historian, Jonathatn Asbury Austin Family
NOTE: 16-38; ordered that William bring-; 19-46 ordered that Hannah (female name first in that age must be
significant) and Nathaniel Austin Administrate the estate of William Austin deceased. Indicates TWO Williams or
another matter altogether?
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IDENTITY RESEARCH FORM
NAME: Austin, William DOB: Around 1760
COUNTY: Anderson
STATE: TN
FATHER: Nathaniel (?) Austin
PATERNAL LINEAGE: Blank
MOTHER: Blank
STATE: VA (?) DOD: 1802
CEMETERY: Unk
MATERNAL LINEAGE: Unknown
SPOUSE: Milley ( ) Austin ( Kersey?)
KNOWN LOCATIONS OF SUBJECT:
Clinch River, Anderson, TN
1802
(?) Richmond, Henrico, VA
1790’s
(?) Hanover, VA
1784
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per Knox Co. records (may not be same man)
per St. Paul’s parish tax list (not linked)
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(?) Pittsylvania, VA
(?) Grayson, VA
1770’s
1760’s
Rumor
Theory – little basis
MILITARY & OCCUPATIONS: Possible Rev. War Vet. – No pension or bouonty records found 15 Jan 1980
Farmer, (?) Trapper, Pioneer
CHILDREN OF SUBJECT:
William
DOB: ?
(?) Stephen
?
(?) Nathaniel
?
Joseph
?
Elizabeth
?
Zachariah
?
1807
Hezekiah (Crozier)
17 Feb 1787
John (Howard)
26 Oct 1789
Daniel (Heard)
16 Oct 1793
1817
Phoebe
1791 (?)
Nancy
1795 (?)
SPOUSE: Rebecker Moses
DATE of MARRIAGE: 22 Mar 1798
Patsy Thomason
26 Aug
Nancy Jane Blevins
Mary Francis King
Nancy Edwards
1811
17 Nov
SOURCE: Anderson County Court Records (Tenn.) De. 1802.
A Hannah Austin is also mentioned, however, it appears that she is a contemporary of the father instead of the
children.
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FAMILY GROUP SHEET
Husband: William Austin
Born:
Died: probably in summer, no later than September, 1802, in Anderson County, Tennessee.
Wife:
Born:
Died:
Issue:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Hezekiah Austin, born 17 Feb 1787 (bound to Arthur Crosier)
John Austin, born 26 Oct. 1789 (bound to John Howard)
Daniel Austin, born 16 Oct. 1793 (bound to Stephen Heard)
Nancy
Phebe
SOURCE: Count Court Records of Anderson County, TN meeting of Court for 14 Dec. 1802, p. 46 of official
records.
1.
2.
The Court also ordered that Hannah Austin and Nathaniel Austin have administration of the goods of William
Austin, deceased.
The Court ordered that Hannah Austin be given $10 for keeping the children of Milley Austin for the
September thruough December term, listing the above children except Hezekiah.
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Wm? Austin
Anderson Co. 1801-9 Tn. 30 Acsan Clinch Riv, 1801
1.
Hezekiah, b. c 1790+
m. Jane
b. 1795 N.C. or Ky
Mustered out of service 1811 Beldsoe Co., Tn. 1826 land gt in Marion Co.35 acs.
Stephen B 1817 Ala
Jonathan A, 1823
Malinda 1821
m. Chas Cagle
James S 1832/3 Ill 1830 Al
Wm 1829 Al
2.
John b. 1790/1 d. Apr 1850 Dade Co., Ga
Wm K. 1826
Catherine “Kate” c 1830
Daniel W. 1832
Delia J. 1838
Mary A. 1843
3.
Daniel b. 1794/2 Ky – Riv 1870 Vernon Co. Ms. M. 17 Nov 1817 Nancy Edwards, Anderson Co., Tn
Hezekiah, 1827/8 Ind
Samuel G., 1830/1 Ind
Catherine, 1833/4 Ind
Samantha, 1835/6 Mo. Bates Co., Mo. 1850
4.
Moses b.
m. Mary Ann (
)
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Reproduction of page 31 from “Austins of America,” Volume 1, February 1982, “William and Milly
Austin of Anderson County, Tennessee.”
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Reproduction of page 202 from “Austins of America,” Volume 1, August 1986. “Some Descendants of
Benjamin Austin and Elizabeth Watson of Tennessee and Illinois.”
Page 31
Reproduction of page 58 from “Austins of America,” Volume 1, February 1983. Hezekiah and Nancy
Austin of Anderson, County, Tennessee.”
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CREATED 1807-8
FROM RUTHERFORD CO. TN
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Willis Austin, b. 1790-1800 N.C. ; d. before 1840 probable in Lincoln Co., Tenn.; m. Eleanor Burr (Nellie)
Children:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Henry R., b. Jan 27, 1817 Bedford Co., Tenn.
Amy (Amzie) b. Sept. 19, 1819 Bedford co., Tenn. (1850 census says this is a male)
Mary Ann, b. Jue 19, 1823 Bedford Co., Tenn m. before 1840 census, probable ….. Fertinberg.
Child Mahala, ae 7, living with Eleanor Austin 1850
William Bryant, b Jue 11, 1833 Bedford Co., Tenn m. Angelina Turpin
a. Willis H., b. Aug 1850 Lincoln Co., Tenn
Elijah, b. 1833 Bedford Co., Tenn.
Willis Austin is said to have had cousins, John, Gid, and Dick Austin. A. Gideon Austin ae 26-45 was resident of
Lincoln Co., Tenn in 1820. Willis Austin was resident of Bedford Co., Tenn. In 1817…In 1832 Willis Austin of
Bedford Co., Tenn deeded to Benj. Rives a tract of land on the waters of Mulberry Creek containing 75 acs. (Jly 24,
1832-Deed Bk I (J), p. 304) for consideration of $190.
Found in the index book at Shelbyville, Tenn,, a deed from Willis Austin to John and S. Eakin, 1833 (Book DD, p. 35)
Sources: 1830-40 Census of Bedford Co. Tenn.
1850 Census of Lincoln Co., Tenn.
Bedford Co., Tenn. Deeds
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By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California.
April 21, 1955
16-Eliza AUSTIN, (dau. Of Stephen Austin m. Rebecca Hankins), 1801-1873, m. 1827, Willis Wilson
Dearing, 1798-1882.
Child of Eliza Austin m. Willis Wilson Dearing:
20-Francis Marion, 183 -1895 m. Mary Helen Everett, 1841-1907. Reference: Comp. of American Gen.
Note: Per family tradition Elizabeth Austin m. Elbourne Bowles (who res. at Bedford Co., Tenn. 1840,
was related to Stephen F. Austin, founder of Texas and to Henry Austin, of Texas, the latter prob. being
her brother. – (statement of the compiler). Elizabeth Austin-Bowles, b. 1810.
Note: Austins found in census records:
Drewry Austin, age 70 to 80-1820 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn:
Harris Austin, age 20-30, -1830 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn.:
Jesse Austin, age 20 b. Tenn., -1850 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn.:
William Austin, age 24, b. Tenn., -1850 Census Lincoln Co., Tenn.: m. Nancy O.:
William Austin, age 23, b. Tenn. -1850 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn. he m. Caroline -:
John Austin, over 45, -1880 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn. and again John Austin 60-70, -1830 Census, Lincoln
Co., Tenn,.:
Samuel Asten, over 45, -1820 Census, Lincoln Co. Tenn.:
Gideon Austin, 26 to 45, -1820 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn.:
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Willis Austin, 20 to 30, -Bedford Co., Tenn. 1820; again Willis Austin, 30 to 40, - 1840 Census, Bedford Co.,
Tenn.: Eleanor Austin, 30 to 40- 1840 Census Bedford Co., Tenn. Sub. Div. 2, with children Henry R., 23:
Amzi 20: Elijah 17: Mahala J. Fortenberg, 7, all b. Tenn.:
Henry Austin, 23, -1850, Lincoln Co., Tenn.:
John R. Austin, 24, m. Nancy-, 1850 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn.: John R. Austin m. 1838, Nancy Burns: John
R. Austin m1859 Elizabeth Paratin;
Alexander Austin, 20 to 30, -1820 Census, Bedford Co., Tenn.: Ch-mness Austin, 40 to 50, -1840 Census,
Bedford Co., Tenn.:
Ellender Austin, 40 to 50, female, -1840 Census Bedford Co., Tenn.:
Samuel Austin, 20 to 30, -1820 Census, Bedford Co., Tenn.: Mentioned in deeds of Lincoln Co., Tenn.:
William Austin 1817:
William Austin, 1836:
James H. Austin, 1847:
Jane Austin, 1887, 1894:
Anna L. Austin, 1906.
Note: One data says Willis Austin had three cousins: John, Gid, and Dick Austin, presumably b. in
No. Carolina. Also Willis Austin m. Nellie or Ellen or Eleanor Burr.
17-Clisbee Austin.
Children of Clisbee Austin:
21-Stella, of Austin Store, Mexico City, Mexico:
22-a sister of Stella Austin.; name not known;
References: Note book of Stella Austin of Austin Store, Mexico City, Mexico while calling at home of
the compiler sometime after 1947.
20-Francis Marion Dearing. (son of Elia Austin-Dearing), 1839-1895, m. Mary Helen Everett, 1841-1907
(dau. Of Thomas Hardison Everett, 1805-1865), Edenton, No. Carolina, m. 1830 Rebecca G. Spears,
1811-1866): children of Francis Marion Dearing m. Mary Helen Everett:
23-Rebecca E., b. 1871, m. John H. Miller:
*24-Jessie Everett, b. Shelbyville, Bedford Co., Tenn., July 12, 1873: m. Dr. Louis Arthur Neill:
25-Rosa Everett, b. 1875, m. Dr. L. Thornton Reacor;
26-Lillian Francis, b. 1879;
References: comp. of Amer. Gen., vol. 6, p. 418.
24-Jessie Everett Dearing, (dau. Of Francic Marion Dearing), b. Shelbyville, Bedford Co., Tenn. : July 12
1873; m. Oct. 25, 1899, Dr. Louis Arthur Neill, b. Morgan Co., Alabama June 3, 1869; res. (prob. 1937)
446 Jackson St., Decatur, Alabama.
Child of Jessie Everett Dearing m. Dr. Louis Arthur Neill;
*27-Louise Everett Dearing, b. Decatur, Ala., March 31, 1907; m. Feb. 12, 1929, Dr. Duane Mills Carr
References: Comp. of Amer. Gen., Vol. 6, p. 418.
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Ancestry of Willis Austin of Bedford Co., Tenn. #4.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
6-Henry R. Austin, b. 1827, listed with parents in 1840 and 1850 census and as Henry R. in 1850 census;
Following datas may not apply to him:
1850 Census, Lincoln co., Tenn., Vol. 12, Dist 10, p. 125;
Henry Austin, 23, laborer in A. J. Kling family, b. Tenn. If this is the Henry J. Austin of the family of
Willis Austin and Eleanor he appears to have been listed twice in 1850 census.
1851: Lincoln Co., Marriages from court House, Fayetteville, Tenn. Book 1838-1860- no marriages
available bef. 1838.
p. 221-Henry Austin and Mary Barrow, Oct. 1851
7-prob. John R. Austin, (not definitely determined except that he had middle initial “R” as did Henry R.
Austin);
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John R. Austin, b. Tenn. 1826, farmer at Lincoln Co., Tenn., 1850; m. Nancy E.-, b. Tenn. 1830; prob.
m. Nancy E. Burns; may have m. 2nd. Elizabeth Paratin.
1848: Lincoln Co., Tenn. Marriages from Court House, Fayetteville, Tenn. p. 164: John R. Austin and
Nancy burns July 11, 1838.
1850 Census, Lincoln co., Tenn., Sub. Div. 2, p. 42, L-594-594:
John R. Austin, 24, farmer b. Tenn.
Nancy E. Austin, 20, b. Tenn.
Sarah E. Austin, 1, b. Tenn.
1859 Lincoln Co., Tenn. Marriages from Court House, Fayetteville, Tenn., Book 1, 1838-1860, p. 361:
John R. Austin and Elizabeth Paratin Sept. 8, 1859.
Child of John R. Austin m. 1st Nancy E. Burns:
11-Sarah E., b. Tenn., 1849;
8-William Bryant or William Austin, b. 1827, m. Angelina -, listed as a separate family in 1850 census but
listed in genealogical query as William Bryant m. Angelina Turpin;
William Bryant m. Angelina Turpin:
William Austin, b. Tenn. 1827; farmer at Lincoln Co., Tenn., 1850 m. Angelina -, b. Tenn. 1833; at Lincoln
Co., Tenn. 1850; 1850 Cinsus Lincoln Co., Tenn., Sub, Dist 2, p. 42, L-573-573:
William Austin, 23, farmer, b. Tenn.
Angelina Austin, 17, b. Tenn.
Willis Austin, 1 month (census dated 2 Oct. 1850).
Child of William Bryant Austin m. Angelina Turpin:
1-Willis H., prob. b. ar. Sept 3, 1850 or in Aug. 1850.
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Ancestry of Willis Austin of Bedford Co., Tenn. #3.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
1840 Census, Bedford Co., Tenn., Vol. 2, Dist No. 22, p. 81:
Eleanor Austin, 2 male 10 to 15, 1 female 30 to 40,
2 male 5 to 10,
Note: Elizabeth Austin-Bowles with husb. & fam. Bedford Co., Tenn. Dists 1 to 11, Vol. 2, p. 15,
for 1840 census.
1850 Census, Lincoln Co,. Tenn., Vol. 2, Sub. Div. 2, p. 42-L588-588:
Eleanor Austin, 46, 500 property, b. Tenn.
Henry R. Austin, 23, farmer, b. Tenn. (prob. b. 1827).
Amzi Austin, 20, male, b. Tenn. (prob. b. 1830)
Elijah Austin, 17, b. Tenn. (prob. b. 1833)
Mahala J. Fortinberg, 7, b. Tenn. (prob. b. 1843).
Note: Elizabeth Austin-Bowles with husb. and family Sub. Div. 2, 1850, Lincoln Co., Tenn. She claimed
relationship to a Henry Austin prob. bro., and to Stephen F. Austin, founder of Texas. (There was a Stephen
Austin, b. Virginia prob. 1769, res. Civil Dist 4, Bedford co., Tenn., 1850, m. Rebecca -, b. Va. Prob. 1780,
His age for 1850 census was given as 81 years. And hers as 70 yrs. It is Noted that one Joseph Austin, m.
Pittsylvania Co., Va. 1777. Welthy Prewitt and Comp. of Amer. Gen., Vol. 6, p. 418, says they had child,
Stephen, m. Rebecca Hankins but if they m. 1777 they would not have child, Stephen, b. Va. prob. 1769.(statement of the compiler).
Note: A genealogical query appeared in Nashville Banner, Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 23, 1949 asking for
Ancestry of Willis Austin the query being signed Mrs. V.M.S., Kansas City, Mo.” but nothing appeared therein in
answer to query which set forth datas as follows: Willis Austin WHO HAD THREE COUSINS JOHN, GID AND
DICK AUSTIN presumably was born in North Carolina 1776 “said to have married Nellie (Ellen) Burr in Bedford
Co., Tenn. As far back as family memory reaches, the name of the oldest sons have alternated between “Willis
Austin” and “Bryant Austin”, prob. indicating early marriages between Austin, Willis and Bryant families. The query
set forth the children of Willis Austin as follows: 1-Henry R., b. Jan. 25, 1817; 2-Amy, (Amey or Amzie), b. Sept. 19,
1819; 3-Mary Ann, b. June 10, 1823; 4-William m. Angeline Turpin, b. June 11, 1833-(data sent by Mrs. Edythe
Whitley, 2710 Belmont Rd., Nashville-4, Tenn. May 21, 1954.
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Children of Willis Austin m. Eleanor Burr as based on census datas rather than upon the genealogical query:
2-female, b. 1810 to 1815, (per 1820 census):
Note: male, b. 1800 to 1804, prob. a bro. or relative of Willis.
Note: female, b. 1810 to 1815 might have been Elizabeth Austin-Bowles,
b. 1810, said to have run away with her father’s hired man,-Davis, had children James Davis, b.
1829 or 1827 and Thompson Davis, b. 1832 so she would not appear in 1830 census for Willis
Austin. She m. 2nd. Elbourne Bowles and they lived in 1840 in Bedford Co. Tenn., Sub. Div. 2,
per p. 15 of 1840 census, She prob. had a bro. Henry H. Bowles or at least claimed relationship
to Henry Bowles and to Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas.
3-male, b. 1815 to 1820; 4-male, b. 1815 to 1820; 5-female, b. 1820-1825 – she may have been Mary Ann, b. 1823,
m,-Barnham. She might also be-, m. –Fortingberg and had dau. Mahala J. *6-male, b. 1825 to 1830, he might have
been Henry R., b. 1827; *7-male, b. 1825 to 1830, he might habe been John R., b. 1826. *8-male, b. 1825 to 1830, he
might have been William Bryant or William M. b. 1827, m. Angelina – listed as a separate family in 1850 census but
listed in genealogical query as William Bryant m. Angelina Turpin. 9-male, b. 1830 to 1835, prob. Amzi, b. 1830; 10male, b. 1830 to 1835, prob. Elijah, b. 1833;
Note: These data agree with census data but not with genealogical query regarding data of birth.
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McMinnville, Tenn. June 28, 1953
My dear Mr.Bowen,
I will try to answer some of your questions relative to the Austin family so far as I have knowledge. Most of
the Austin family settled in Bledsoe and Sequachie counties just across the mountain from Warren county, but there
was an Elisha Austin listed in the census for this county as having 2 males under 10 years of age and 1 between 10 and
16, 1-18 to 26, 1-26 to 45, and himself over 45. He had 4 females under 10, 4- 10 to 16, 1-16 to 26 and 1-26 to 45. I
also find a Sanders Austin listed on the Tax list for this county in 1812. Then again I find that Walter Austin from Va.
(S37693) and Alexander Austin from N.C. (R314) both made applications for pensions for Rev. service.
I have a record of the family of Elijah Austin, b. in Powells Valley 1818. He was a son of Johnathan Austin.
Elijah Austin married Phoebe Minton who was also born in 1818. Their children were:
Joseph B.
Rebecca, who married Henry Cagle.
William T.
Thomas J. born in 1849 m. Sarah Hale, b. 1849.
John B.
James H.
Joel B.
J.L., b. 1861, d. 1920, m. Margaret Ewton.
Thomas J. Austin, m. Sarah Hale, b. 10/17, 1849, Dau. Of Rev. James Hale. Their children:
J.L. went to Johnson county, Texas.
E.F. “ “
“
“
“
Frances A. married J.T. Sutherland.
O.S. died at 14 years of age.
Leona E. married Alex. Stendefer.
Walter Cleveland.
Melvine.
Mabel, married Frank McWilliams.
Monroe, b. 7/5, 1894, d. 4/27, 1945, m. Mary Cagle, b. 1895
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Data by Mrs. Monroe Austin.
Jacob Fox is the only one of that name listed in the census of 1820. He had 1 male under 10 years and himself
between 18 and 26, while 1 female under 10 years and 1-16 to 26 is listed. They were evidently were a young married
couple.
In the “History of Northwest Ark. I find that “Nanny Fox applied for a pension, war of 1812, Apr. 27, 1878, aged 77
years, from Berryville carroll county Ark., declaring that she is the widow of Jacob Fox, who died May 1, 1849, in
Independence, Johnson Co. Mo. She was married to him Oct. 23, 1817 in Warren co Tenn. by Wm. Thompson,
Baptist minister. Her maiden name was Nancy Gardner. (Jacob Fox, W.O. 8463.Tenn. service, Ark. Agency.
Certificate issued 2/18, 1879. Several certificates for Bounty land were issued to Nancy Fox).
HANDWRITTEN NOTES: Jane Austin Curtis- I found this extra copy in my files. You may keep this copy…Harold
K. Bowen
From Thomas J. Barnes, McMinnville, Tenn. Mailed Aug. 17, 1953
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2.
There is several families of Fosters in the Census of 1820. Alexander and William both being over 45 years of age I
think the others, John, Samuel, and Richard could have been sons of the above Alexander and William. These Fosters,
Fox, Shell, Thompson, Kell ( I note that you spell it Kelle) families all lived in the same neighborhood, and Rev. Wm.
Thompson is buried at Shellsford Cem. only about 1 mile from here. The Millers were also early settlers coming here
from N.C. One of the Miller families seems to stem from the German (Muellers) and the other from the English
branch Miller.
David Ross a Scotchman, entered land on a mountain here and named it “Ben Lomond” for the mountain of
the same name in Scotland.
The Bowles family once lived here and were connected with the noted preacher “Raccoon John Smith”. The
only Bowles I ever knew in this county was Henry Bowles who died several years ago. Also I knew a Mr. Bowles
who was a photographer in Hopkinsville, Ky.
I have a letter in my files which says that Alexander Foster was born in Donegal, Ireland in 1759, came to
America and fought in the Rev. and drew a pension in Indiana, and that his son married Margaret Shell a daughter of
Christian Shell. One of Christian Shells daughters married Reese Bowen and when Christian Shell died in Knox Co.
Tenn. John and Wm. Shell were the Executors, and as Christian Shell was the guardian of Chas. and Sally Bowen,
heirs of Reese Bowen, decd. The Exs. made settlement of the estate in 1829. Now I cannot say bit I believe that this is
the same Christian Shell who lived here and built the Shells Mill and was a J.P. in this county in 1811.
If there is at the present time a Bowles, Austin or Fox in this county I do not know of them and I was
connected with the Post Office here for 30 years. We do not have a County history and no marriage records prior to
1850. We have deed records back to 1812 and Will book to 1829. I do not have a copy of the “Book of Adam” but
have heard of it. I will make notes of any thing I find in my research and pass it on to you.
Sincerely Yours,
Thomas J. Barnes
HANDWRITTEN NOTES: From Thomas J. Barnes, McMinnville, Tenn. mailed Aug. 17, 1953. This is duplicate of
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Family Group Sheet* for George W. Austin and Nancy R. Boaz
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EDWIN AUSTIN FAMILY OF ANTIOCH, TENN.
1.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
1 – Edwin AUSTIN, Sr., b. Feb. 22, 1785; res. Antioch, Tenn.; will dated Dec. 28, 1846 (Will book 14, p. 101,
Davidson Co., Tenn. Recorded June 22, 1847. 28 Dec. 1846 last will of Edwin Austin. Funeral expenses to be paid.
Buried and to enclose in stone wall around my grave and my wife about 10 feet high and frame of Cedars and, etc. on
the frames, DOES NOT STATE WHERE TO BE BURIED. Head and foot stone at grave of myself and wife and
names on them with age and death. Tract land I now live on about 120 acres I purchased from James Morton be
divided between my sons Ephraim F. Austin and Thompson Austin. Son William to have in trust for Geo. W. Austin
61 ½ acres that said G.W. Austin now live on being west end tract I purchased from Thomas Shackleford during the
life time of said G.W. Austin and his wife and at their death their heirs to, G.W. Austin’s son Edwin Austin Jr. Son
Jason H. Austin 55 ½ acres of same tract. Land I will to Wm. Austin in trust for G.W. Austin which are worth about
$400.00 each. To son William 55 ½ acres land. Son Jason H. Austin land had run out worth $400. I intended to give
my son Edwin Austin balance of tract land 59 ½ acres. To son Newton C. Austin and heirs tract land I purchased from
John M Farlin 50 acres worth about $400. To daughter Levinia Cooper or Carper one negro woman. Esther one
horse, I delivered to her September 1845 worth about $300 and $100 in money. To daughter
Lucnida Sanders a negro girl Lucinda she has how in her possession worth about $400. To daughter
Elizabeth Adams $400 in money out of my estate. One bureau $14.00 and saddle etc. To daughter Sarah
Lonon slave girl Almira in her possession. To son William Austin in Trust for two of my grandchildren Newton C.
Harris and Sarah Caroline Harris $200 money. To daughter Caroline Johnson my negro girl Lucinda worth about
$400. In addition to what I have allowed my two sons Ephraim T. Austin and Thompson Austin. It is my will that
they have horses and saddles etc. and bed and bed clothes etc. cow and calf. Remaining part of my property to be sold
and equally divided among my heirs. Appoints William Austin, Jason H. Austin my executors. 28 Dec. 1846. Signed
Edwin Austin witnesses by J.G. Briley, D.H. Vaughan, Henry Pasquet, T.A. Harris. Proved June 1847); d. May 14,
1847; bur. Cane Ridge Cem. nr. Antioc, Tenn.; m. Millie Thompson, b. Nov. 5, 1785; res. Antioc, Tenn.; d. Sept. 20,
1840 (Austin Bible record); Old tombstones in Davidson Co., Tenn. in Newberry Library, Chicago, show her death
Sept. 22, 1840; bur. Cane Ridge Cem. nr. Antioch, Tenn. (nr. Nashville) donated by Thomas Austin prob. (Thompson
Austin)-church still in use; Note: Davidson Co., Tenn., Cane Ridge graveyard near Antoich, the land given for the
Presbyterian Church where this graveyard is located was given by Thomas Austin for the church purposes. The
graveyard in yard of church on a rather high hill. Millie Austin, wife of Edwin Austin, born Nov. 5, 1785 died Sept.
22, 1840. Edwin Austin stone nearly covered and can’t get dates”- letter of Mrs. Edythe Whitley, Historical Research,
2710 Belmont Blvd., Nashville-4, Tenn. Aug. 16, 1953).
Note: “At another time I visited Cane Ridge graveyard at the Presbyn. Church and copied the records again. My
transcript as follows: Edwin Austin, born Feb. 22, 1785 –date of death buried so deep could not see any part of it.
Milly wife of Edwin Austin born Nov. 5, 1785 died Sept 22, 184 –letter of Mrs. Edythe Whitley).
Note: See Census Report, 1830 Davidson Co., Tenn. for John and George Austin. Birth and death dates taken from
George W. Austin family Bible. Also see Tenn. Genealogical Records, Newberry Library, Chicago, Ill. Note: “THE
CENSUS OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA 1785 SHOWS JOSEPH AUSTIN IN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VIR.
WITH 12 WHITES IN FAMILY. GEORGE W. AUSTIN MAKES MENTION OF SUGAR TREE POST OFFICE IN
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIR. SUGAR TREE POST OFFICE WAS DISCONTINUED ON APRIL 16, 1856. IT
MIGHT
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EDWIN AUSTIN FAMILY OF ANTIOCH, TENN.
2.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
BE WELL TO KEEP THIS IN MIND AS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS AUSTIN FAMILY CAME FROM THERE
AS THE NAME JOSEPH IS CARRIED DOWN IN THIS FAMILY”- (letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28,
1955)
Children of Edwin Austin, Sr., m. Millie Thompson (13 children in this family in 1830 Census)
2-Ephraim F.,
3-Thompson,
Note: “Another Austin graveyard located on old Jess Austin farm near Mt. View and between Cane Ridge and Mt.
View, Davidson Co., Tenn. Jess Austin graveyard. Thompson Austin born May 22, 1830 died Dec. 14, 1889. Mary
L. Austin wife of Thompson Austin born Dec. 21, 1827 died Dec. 24, 1890. Only tombstones in plot. Other gravesno markers”.-(letter of Mrs. Edythe Whitley, 2710 Belmont Blvd., Nashville-4, Tenn. Aug. 15, 1953).
Note: “Thompson Austin and Thomas Austin were one and the same man. On January 31, 1849 Thompson Austin
wrote a letter to his brother Geo. W. Austin who at that time was living at Symsonia, Graves Co., Kentucky. At that
time Thompson Austin was living in and around Mt. View as his letter was dated and mailed at Mt. View. In this
letter he says that Uncle Thomas Thompson and Thomas Harris (Thomas Harris had married one of the Austin girls)
have rented the old Hagan place and I am boarding with them and going to School to Mr. Persell at the Union
Ceminary School house and Mr. Persell has got a tolerable good school. In this letter his spelling is terrible although
he was apparently about full grown and had begun to think about being married. The old graveyard located on the Jess
Austin farm near Mt. View is a new one on me, thanks for the information on that. It shows that Thompson Austin is
buried there and that his wife named Mary L. Austin also buried there and now I wonder just what her maiden name
was. Thompson speaks of two girls that might fill the bill. He says ‘Miss Mary Gibbons is well and as good looking
as ever’ and again ‘As for Mips. Martha Holway you know how I love her’. Do you know if he married either of
them?”- (letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955).
Note: Marriage Record Book, 1849-54, Davidson Co. Court House, Tenn., p. 101: Thompson Austin and Mary
Gibbons Jany. 10, 1853 by Hugh I. Patterson, J.P.
Note: “THE NAME OF MT. VIEW HAS CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES. “UP TO ABOUT 1831 IT WAS
CALLED MT. VIEW AND WAS IN DAVIDSON COUNTY BUT IN THAT YEAR IT WAS CHANGED TO
BUCHANANSVILLE AND PUT IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY. THEN ABOUT 1842 IT WAS AGAIN
CHANGED BACK TO MT. VIEW AND PUT IN DAVIDSON COUNTY AND ONLY REMAINED THERE
UNTIL 1852 WHEN IT WAS AGAIN CHANGED TO LA VERGNE AND PUT BACK IN RUTHERFORD
COUNTY AND IS SHOWN ON THE ROAD MAP OF THE PRESENT TIME AS LA VERGNE, TENN.”-(letter of
T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill., March 28, 1955).
Note: “It is important to keep Mt. View in mind as some of the Austins lived there at one time or another. Wm. N.
Austin was appointed postmaster there on Jan. 16, 1902 by Theo. Roosevelt”-(letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill.
March 28, 1955).
4-William,
5-George W., b. Tenn. 1812; d. Sept. 20, 1876; bur. at Benton, Mo.; m. Aug. 5, 1831, (Davidson co., Tenn. Book I of
Marriages), Nancy Boaz;
Note: Some tombstones in Cemetery, Benton, Mo:
George W. Austin Born 1812. Died Sept. 20, 1876. Age 64 years.
Nancy Boaz Austin born Jan. 30, 1813-Died Feby. 13, 1886.
6-Edwin, Jr.
Note: Marriages 1838-1847, Davidson Co., Tenn. p. 29: Edwin Austin and Lucinda J. Johnson Aug. 13, 1839.
Aug. 15, 1839 by Wm. H. Hagens, J.P.
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3.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
Children of Edwin Austin, Sr., m. Millie Thompson, (cont’d.):
7-Jason H. m. Nov. 21, 1837, (Davidson co., Tenn. Book I of Marriages), Lucinda Johnson;
8-Newton C.,
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9-Lavinia, (ca. Levinia in m. record Davidson Co., Tenn.); m.-Cooper (per statement of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill
March 28, 1955: m. Jan. 1, 1829, Sampson P. Carper, (per Davidson Co., Tenn. Book I of Marriages);
10-Lucinda, m.- Sanders;
11-Elizabeth, m. – Adams, (per statement of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955); m. Feb. 13, 1826, Thos A.
ADAMS, (per Davidson Co., Tenn. Book of Marriages);
12-Sarah, m. – LANON;
13-Caroline, m. – JOHNSON;
Note: Marriages 1838-1847, Davidson Co., Tenn., p. 167: Benjamin Johnson and Caroline Austin, Oct. 7, 1845.
14-one name unkn., m. – HARRIS – (will mentions grandchildren names Harris);
Note: Marriages 1838-1847, Davidson Co., Tenn., p. 10: Thomas A. Harris and Susan Austin. Sept. 1, 1838. (This
license was lost). same page: Thomas A. Harris and Susan Austin. Sept. 19, 1838.
Note: One of the children of Edwin Austin, Sr. m. Millie Thompson appears to have been father of Gus Austin.
“Quoting from letter from Gus H. Austin, Antioc, Tenn. under date of Sept. 14, 1948: ‘Edwin Austin was my
grandfather, he was buried at La Vergne and his wife at the same place. My grandfather came from North Carolina to
Virginia then to Davidson Co., Tenn.-his home place has never gone out of the Austin family. My father had six
brothers and four sisters one of which was Elizabeth Austin who married an Adams’. End quote. Gus was wrong on
the number of brothers and sisters if I read that will correctly. He was correct on the number of brothers his father had
as there were seven boys but it looks to me as if there were six girls which includes the one that married Harris and
who had apparently passed away when the will was read (letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955).
5-George W. Austin, (son of Edwin, Sr.), b. Tenn. 1812; d. Sept. 20, 1876; bur. Benton, Mo.; res. Blodgett, Mo;
moved fr. Davidson Co., Tenn. 1848; lived in Graves Co., Ky. 1848 and 1849; moved to McCracken Co., Ky. Dec. 30,
1849; moved to Scott co., Mo. 1855; m. ab. 1832-33, Nancy Boaz, b. Virginia Jan. 30, 1813; d. Feb. 13, 1885; bur.
Benton, Mo. Note: Nancy R. Boaz had an uncle Samuel Davidson in Davidson Co., Tenn. Her parents died in
Virginia when she was 4 years of age. She was brought to Nashville, Tenn. in 1817 by her brothers Joshua, Tom and
Henry Boaz.
Note: All dates-places from Austin Family Bible. Above-family tradition. Children of George W. Austin m. Nancy
R. Boaz:
15-Lucinda, b. Davidson Co., Tenn. 1832; m. Mat ROSS;
16-Sally Ann, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., Nov. 28, 1833; m. Louis LOFTIN;
17-Amelia, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., Apr. 12, 1835; d. 1835;
18-Eliza Jane, b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Sept. 10, 1836; d. Feb. 25, 1879; bur. Benton Co., Mo.; m. B.M. LEMLEY;
Some tombstones in Cemetery, Benton, Mo;
Eliza Jane Austin Lemley Born Sept. 10-1836 died Feb. 25, 1879.
B.M. Lemley Born Oct. 20-1831, Died Dec. 19, 1889.
*19-Edwin, Jr., b. Davidson Co., Tenn. March 9, 1838; m. Josephine Neal.
20-Elizabeth, b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Dec. 1, 1839; m. Oct. 9, 1871, Sam DENTON.
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Children of George W. Austin m. Nancy R. Boaz. (cont’d):
*21-Susanna Catharine, (Susan C.), b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Sept. 17, 1842; d. Dec. 19, 1912; bur. Adams
Homestead; m. Jan. 30, 1870, Daniel C. Adams;
22-Mary Ann Smith, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., Dec. 14, 1843;
23-George Tolbert, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., March 16, 1845; d. 1877; bur. Benefield cem.; m. Mary K. Marshall;
24-John Bell, b. Davidson co., Tenn., Jan 29, 1847; d. Apr. 11, 1877; bur. Benefield Cem., Benton, Mo.; m. Betty
Oakes; Some tombstones in Cemetery, Benton, Mo; John B. Austin Born Jan. 29, 1847 Died Aug. 25, 1878.
25-Nancy Caroline, b. Graves Co., Kentucky Oct. 27, 1849; m. J.H. Marshall.
26-Josiah Boaz, b. McCracken co., Kentucky Sept. 29, 1851; m. Ida Hawkins;
27-James G., b. McCracken Co., Kentucky Dec. 10, 1853; single;
28-Margaret, b. Benton, Scott co., Mo., Feb. 15, 1856; d. Benton, Mo., Dec. 19, 1879; m. Wm. Congleton; Some
tombstones in Cemetery, Benton, Mo.: Maggie Austin Congleton, Born Feb. 15, 1856. Died Dec. 19, 1879. William
B. Congleton Died Dec. , 187 . Age 28 yrs. 6m. 28days.
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20- Elizabeth Austin, (dau. of Geo. W.), b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Dec. 1, 1839; m. Oct. 9, 1871, Sam Denton. Child of
Elizabeth Austin m. Sam Denton:
29-(dau.) m. Albert H. Adams. Reference: letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 26, 1954.
21- Susanna Catharine Austin, (dau. of George W.), b. Antioc, Davidson Co., Tenn. Sept. 17, 1842; d. Adams
homestead Dec. 19, 1912; res. Blodgett, Mo.; m. Daniel Carr Adams, b. Benton, Mo. March 12, 1848; d. Adams
homestead, April 9, 1899: Father;s name: Thos. Calvin Adams. Mother’s maiden name: Amanda Montgomery.
Note: Moved to Austin farm nr. Blodgett, Mo., Sept. 8, 1891. Children of Susanna Catherine Adams m. Daniel Carr
Adams.
30-Jesse M., b. Sikeston, Scott Co., Mo., Sept. 20, 1871; m. Sept. 2, 1896, Leda Daugherty:
31-Lucy Bell, b. Benton, Scott Co., Mo., Sept. 20, 1872; d. Blodgett, Mo., March 13, 1938; m. Dec. 24, 1 01, Wm.
Getz.
32-Thomas E., b. Benton, Scott co., Mo., Jan. 27, 1874; m. Apr. 17, 1904, Lessie Peal Clark.
33-Joseph C., b. Benton, Scott Co., Mo., Nov. 16, 1876; d. Blodgett, Mo. Jan 8, 1954; m. Jan 9, 1926, Ethel Owensby
Gage. Reference for children of George W. Austin m. Nancy R. Boaz and for children of Susanna Catharine Austin
m. Daniel Carr Adams: letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955:
Miscellaneous datas re. desc. Of Edwin Austin, Sr., m. Millie Thompson: (a)-Some marriage records of Scott Co.,
Mo.: George Austin married Anna Rose McCormack Jan. 30, 1898. John M. Austin married Mollie E. Adams March
26, 1898-she was mother of R.C. Adams of Sheridan, Ill. whose father was Marshall C. Adams who died before March
26, 1898. James W. Austin married Minnie Cope Dec. 24, 1904. B.F. Marshall married Mary Florence Austin Feb. 7,
1902. Herbert Loftin married Elizabeth Austin July 3, 1926. Samuel Arthur Smith married Juanita Austin Oct. 10,
1936. Reference: letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill March 28, 1955.
Re: HAYS AND YEATS-YEATE and ADAMS:
Note: T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. wrote March 26, 1954 that he was going to East Tenn. looking for early YatesYeates family records and to unreadable to Green & Jefferson Cos., East Tenn. where he found Hays datas & will of
James Hays. Also Yates recs. & war dept. recs. of 1812.
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1.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
1-Edwin Austin, Sr., b. Feb. 22, 1785; of Williamson Co., Tenn., 1817: at Davidson Co., Tenn., 1819, 1826, 1830,
1840; 1846; res Antioch, Tenn.: d. May 14, 1847; bur. Cane Ridge Cem. mr. Antioch, Davidson Co., Tenn.; m
Millicent (Millie) Thompson, (dau. of Ephraim Thompson, will dated Davidson Co., Tenn. Dec. 23, 1834), b. Nov. 5,
1785; res. Antioch, Tenn.; d. Sept. 20, 1840 (Austin Bible record); Old Tombstones in Davidson Co., Tenn. in
Newberry Library, Chicago, show her death Sept. 22, 1840; bur. Cane Ridge Cem. nr. Antioch, Tenn. (nr. Nashville)
donated by Thomas Austin, (prob. Thompson Austin), -church still in use; Note: “Davidson Co., Tenn. Cane Ridge
Graveyard near Antioch, the land given for the Presbyterian church where this graveyard is located was given by
Thomas Austin for the church purposes. The graveyard in yard of church on a rather high hill. Millie Austin, wife of
Edwin Austin, born Nov. 5, 1785 died Sept. 22, 1840. Edwin Austin stone nearly covered and can’t get at dates”-letter
of Mrs. Edythe Whitley, Historical Research, 2710 Belmont Blvd., Nashville-4, Tenn. Aug 16, 1953. Note: “At
another time I visited Cane Ridge graveyard at the Presbyn. Church and copied the records again. My transcript as
follows: Edwin Austin, born Feb. 22, 1785-date of death buried so deep could not see any part of it. Milly wife of
Edwin Austin born Nov. 5, 1785 died Sept. 22, 1849” (letter of Mrs. Edythe Whitley). Comment: Milly Austin
evidently died 1840 and was not mentioned in 1847 will of her husb. as one of his heirs—(statement of Harold King
Bowen).
Note: See Census Report, 1830 Davidson Co., Tenn. for John and George Austin. B irth and death dates taken from
George W. Austin family Bible. Also see Tenn. Genealogical Records, Newberry Library, Chicago, Ill.
Note for 1817: Deeds Q, p. 69, May 20, 1817, Davidson co., Tenn.: James Morton of Rutherford County, Tenn. to
Edwin Austin of Williamson Co., Tenn. for consideration $700 paid by Edwin Austin. 120 acres land in Davidson
County, Adjoining Stephen Roach and adjoining Ephraim Thompson line witnessed by Samuel Thompson, Thomas
Thompson.
Notse for 1819: Deeds O, p. 34, 11 Sept. 1819, Davidson Co., Tenn.: Thomas Shackelford of Davidson Co., Tenn. to
Edwin Austin for $800 paid, sell Edwin Austin 213 acres land on Mill Creek in Davidson Co., Tenn. On Indian Creek
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the waters of Mill Creek. It being part of (north part) of 640 acres granted by North Carolina to Peter Turney
adjoining Wm. H. Nance NE corner and Lucinda A. Battles line. Signed Thomas Shackelford. Witnessed Thomas
Boaz, William H. Nance. Proved 1820 July.
Note for 1826: Deeds R, p. 199, 19 July 1826, Davidson Co., Tenn.: Edwin Austin and Thomas Boaz of Davidson co.
from Joseph Moore and Charles Johnson trustees for the subscribers and Building of Meeting House and School
House in Davidson County. The said Edwin Austin and Thomas Boaz for consideration of the Benefit of Meeting
house and school now building on said land herein intended to be convenyed and we Edwin Austin and Thomas Boaz
give grant and convey unto said Joseph Moore and Charles Johnson their successors in office for use and benefit of
ourselved and the subscribers of said Meeting and school House a piece of land 3 ¾ acres on head waters Hurricane
Creek and Stones River. Adjoining Isaac Battle. Corner to Thomas Boazes field and Austin’s line. which includes
one acre formerly deeded to Edwin Austin for the same purpose as above named. To be free for all and ANY ordained
Minister of the Gospel, etc. signed Edwin Austin, Thomas Boaz. Witnessed Bynajah Gray and William Boaz.
Note for 1834: Davidson Co., Tenn. Will Book 10, p. 585: Will of Ephraim Thompson, Dec. 23, 1834: Sons:
Robert, James, Samuel. Daus.: Milliycent Austin and Rebecca Thompson.
Note for 1834: Apr. 13, 1834. Deed found in Index, Davidson Co., Tenn. Deeds L, p. 30: Ephraim Thompson to
John McCrory. Note: “Ephraim Thompson prob. came from Virginia with Austin family. Seems to appear in
(Davidson Co., Tenn.) about the same time”-(letter of Mrs. Edythe Whitley, Aug. 15, 1953.
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Note for 1830: 1830 Census, Davidson Co., Tenn., p. 112:
Edwin Austin, 1 male 40 to 50,
1 female 40 to 50,
2 male 15 to 20, 2 female 15 to 20,
3 male 10 to 15, 2 female 10 to 15,
1 male 5 to 10,
1 female under 5,
2 male under 5,
Note for 1840: 1840 Census Davidson Co., Tenn. Civil Dist. 6, p. 323?:
Edwin Austin, 1 male 50 to 60,
1 female 50 to 60,
2 male 30 to 40, 1 female 15 to 20,
1 male 20 to 30,
1 male 15 to 20,
2 male 10 to 15,
Will of 1846: Edwin Austin: Will dated Dec. 28, 1846 Will Book 14, p. 101, Davidson co., Tenn. Recorded as June
22, 1847, 28 Dec. 1846 last will of Edwin Austin. Funeral expenses to be paid. Buried and to enclose in stone wall
around my grave and my wife about 10 feet high and frame of Cedars and, etc. on the frames. Does not state where to
be buried which indicates his wife had previously been buried. Head and foot stone at grave of myself and wife and
names on them with age and death. Tract land I now live on about 120 acres I purchased of James Morton be divided
between my sons Ephraim F. Austin and Thompson Austin. Son William to have in trust for Geo. W. Austin 61 ½
acres that said G.W. Austin now live on being west end tract I purchased from Thomas Shackleford during the life
time of said G.W. Austin and his wife and at their death their heirs to, G.W. Austin’s son Edwin Austin Jr. Son Jason
H. Austin 55 ½ acres of same tract. Land I will to Wm. Austin in trust for G.W. Austin which are worth about $400
each. To son William 55 ½ acres land. Son Jason H. Austin land had run out worth $400. I intended to give my son
Edwin Austin balance of tract land 59 ½ acres. To son Newton C. Austin and heirs tract land I purchased from John
M Farlin 50 acres worth about $400. To daughter Levinia Cooper or (Carper) one negro woman, Esther one horse;
delivered to her September 1845 worth about $300 and $100 in money. To daughter
Lucnida Sanders a negro girl Lucinda she has how in her possession worth about $400. To daughter
Elizabeth Adams $400 in money out of my estate. One bureau ($14.00) and saddle etc. To daughter Sarah Lonon
slave girl Almira in her possession. To son William Austin in Trust for two of my grandchildren Newton C. Harris
and Sarah Caroline Harris $200 money. To daughter Caroline Johnson my negro girl Lucinda worth about $400. In
addition to what I have allowed my two sons Ephraim T. Austin and Thompson Austin. It is my will that they have
horses and saddles etc. and bed and bed clothes etc. cow and calf. Remaining part of my property to be sold and
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equally divided among my heirs. Appoints William Austin, Jason H. Austin my executors. 28 Dec. 1846. Signed
Edwin Austin witnesses by J.G. Briley, D.H. Vaughan, Henry Pasquet, T.A. Harris. Proved June 1847
Children of Edwin Austin, Sr., m. Millicent (Millie) Thompson:
2-Ephraim F. (prob. Ephraim T.),
Note: Marriage Record Book, 1849-1854,, Davidson Co., Tenn., p. 129: Ephraim T. Austin and Martha A.
Whitmore Feb. 12 (21) 1854. Wm. A. Whitsett, M.G.
3-Thompson
Note: “Another Austin graveyard located on old Jess Austin farm near Mt. View and between Cane Ridge and Mt.
View, Davidson Co., Tenn. Jess Austin graveyard. Thompson Austin born May 22, 1830 died Dec 14, 1889. Mary L.
Austin wife of Thompson Austin born Dec. 21, 1827 died Dec. 24, 1890. Only tombstones on plot. Other graves – no
markers”-(letter of Mrs. Edythe Whitley, 2710 Belmont Blvd., Nashville-4, Tenn. Aug. 15, 1953).
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3.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
Note: “Thompson Austin and Thomas Austin were one and the same man. On January 31, 1849 Thompson Austin
wrote a letter to his brother Geo. W. Austin who at that time was living at Symsonia, Graves Co., Kentucky. At that
time Thompson Austin was living in and around Mt. View as his letter was dated and mailed at Mt. View. In this
letter he says that Uncle Thomas Thompson and Thomas Harris (Thomas Harris had married one of the Austin girls)
have rented the old Hagan place and I am boarding with them and going to School to Mr. Persell at the Union
Ceminary School house and Mr. Persell has got a tolerable good school. In this letter his spelling is terrible although
he was apparently about full grown and had begun to think about being married. The old graveyard located on the Jess
Austin farm near Mt. View is a new one on me, thanks for the information on that. It shows that Thompson Austin is
buried there and that his wife named Mary L. Austin also buried there and now I wonder just what her maiden name
was. Thompson speaks of two girls that might fill the bill. He says ‘Miss Mary Gibbons is well and as good looking
as ever’ and again ‘As for Mips. Martha Holway you know how I love her’. Do you know if he married either of
them?”- (letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955).
Note: Marriage Record Book, 1849-54, Davidson Co. Court House, Tenn., p. 101: Thompson Austin and Mary
Gibbons Jany. 10, 1853 by Hugh I. Patterson, J.P.
Note: “THE NAME OF MT. VIEW HAS CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES. “UP TO ABOUT 1831 IT WAS
CALLED MT. VIEW AND WAS IN DAVIDSON COUNTY BUT IN THAT YEAR IT WAS CHANGED TO
BUCHANANSVILLE AND PUT IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY. THEN ABOUT 1842 IT WAS AGAIN
CHANGED BACK TO MT. VIEW AND PUT IN DAVIDSON COUNTY AND ONLY REMAINED THERE
UNTIL 1852 WHEN IT WAS AGAIN CHANGED TO LA VERGNE AND PUT BACK IN RUTHERFORD
COUNTY AND IS SHOWN ON THE ROAD MAP OF THE PRESENT TIME AS LA VERGNE, TENN.”-(letter of
T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill., March 28, 1955).
Note: “It is important to keep Mt. View in mind as some of the Austins lived there at one time or another. Wm. N.
Austin was appointed postmaster there on Jan. 16, 1902 by Theo. Roosevelt”-(letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill.
March 28, 1955).
4-William,
Note: 1840 Census, Davidson Co., Tenn., Civil Dist. 6, p. 322:
William Austin, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30,
1 female under 5,
5-George W., b. Tenn. 1812; d. Sept. 20, 1876; bur. at Benton, Mo.; m. Aug. 5, 1831, (Davidson Co., Tenn. Book I of
Marriages), Nancy Boaz;
Note: 1840 Census, Davidson Co., Tenn. Civil Dist. 6, p. 322;
George W. Austin,
1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20-30,
1 male under 5, 2 female 5 to 10, 1 female under 5
Note: Some tombstones in Cemetery, Benton, Mo:
George W. Austin Born 1812. Died Sept. 20, 1876. Age 64 years.
Nancy Boaz Austin born Jan. 30, 1813-Died Feby. 13, 1886.
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Note: “THE CENSUS OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA 1785 SHOWS JOSEPH AUSTIN IN PITTSYLVANIA
COUNTY VIR. WITH 12 WHITES IN FAMILY. GEORGE W. AUSTIN MAKES MENTION OF SUGAR TREE
POST OFFICE IN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIR. SUGAR TREE POST OFFICE WAS DISCONTINUED ON
APRIL 16, 1856. IT MIGHT BE WELL TO KEEP THIS IN MIND AS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS AUSTIN
FAMILY CAME FROM THERE AS THE NAME JOSEPH IS CARRIED DOWN IN THIS FAMILY”- (letter of
T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955).
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4.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
Children of Edwin Austin, Sr. m. Millicent (Millie) Thompson, Cont’d.:
6-Edwin, Jr.,
Note: Marriages 1838-1847, Davidson Co., Tenn., p. 29: Edwin Austin and Lucinda J. Johnson Aug. 13, 1839 by
Wm. H. Hagens, J.P. Note: 1840 Census, Davidson Co., Tenn. Civil Dist 6, p. 322: Edwin Austin, Jr.,
1 male 20
to 30, 1 female 20 to 30.
7-Jason H. m. Nov. 21, 1837, (Davidson co., Tenn. Book I of Marriages), Lucinda Johnson;
8-Newton C.,
9-Lavinia, (ca. Levinia in m. record Davidson Co., Tenn.); m.-Cooper (per statement of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill
March 28, 1955: m. Jan. 1, 1829, Sampson P. Carper, (per Davidson Co., Tenn. Book I of Marriages);
10-Lucinda, m.- Sanders;
11-Elizabeth, m. – Adams, (per statement of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955); m. Feb. 13, 1826, Thos A.
ADAMS, (per Davidson Co., Tenn. Book of Marriages);
12-Sarah, m. – LANON;
13-Caroline, m. – JOHNSON;
Note: Marriages 1838-1847, Davidson Co., Tenn., p. 167: Benjamin Johnson and Caroline Austin, Oct. 7, 1845.
14-one name unkn., m. – HARRIS – (will mentions grandchildren names Harris);
Note: Marriages 1838-1847, Davidson Co., Tenn., p. 10: Thomas A. Harris and Susan Austin. Sept. 1, 1838. (This
license was lost). same page: Thomas A. Harris and Susan Austin. Sept. 19, 1838.
Note: One of the children of Edwin Austin, Sr. m. Millie Thompson appears to have been father of Gus Austin.
“Quoting from letter from Gus H. Austin, Antioc, Tenn. under date of Sept. 14, 1948: ‘Edwin Austin was my
grandfather, he was buried at La Vergne and his wife at the same place. My grandfather came from North Carolina to
Virginia then to Davidson Co., Tenn.-his home place has never gone out of the Austin family. My father had six
brothers and four sisters one of which was Elizabeth Austin who married an Adams’. End quote. Gus was wrong on
the number of brothers and sisters if I read that will correctly. He was correct on the number of brothers his father had
as there were seven boys but it looks to me as if there were six girls which includes the one that married Harris and
who had apparently passed away when the will was read (letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955).
5-George W. Austin, (son of Edwin, Sr.), b. Tenn. 1812; d. Sept. 20, 1876; bur. Benton, Mo.; res. Blodgett, Mo;
moved fr. Davidson Co., Tenn. 1848; lived in Graves Co., Ky. 1848 and 1849; moved to McCracken Co., Ky. Dec. 30,
1849; moved to Scott co., Mo. 1855; m. ab. 1832-33, Nancy Boaz, b. Virginia Jan. 30, 1813; d. Feb. 13, 1885; bur.
Benton, Mo. Note: Nancy R. Boaz had an uncle Samuel Davidson in Davidson Co., Tenn. Her parents died in
Virginia when she was 4 years of age. She was brought to Nashville, Tenn. in 1817 by her brothers Joshua, Tom and
Henry Boaz.
Note: All dates-places from Austin Family Bible. Above-family tradition. Children of George W. Austin m. Nancy
R. Boaz:
15-Lucinda, b. Davidson Co., Tenn. 1832; m. Mat ROSS;
16-Sally Ann, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., Nov. 28, 1833; m. Louis LOFTIN;
17-Amelia, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., Apr. 12, 1835; d. 1835;
18-Eliza Jane, b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Sept. 10, 1836; d. Feb. 25, 1879; bur. Benton Co., Mo.; m. B.M. LEMLEY;
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EDWIN AUSTIN FAMILY OF ANTIOCH, TENN.
5.
By Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California June 18, 1955.
Children of George W. Austin m. Nancy R. Boaz, cont’d:
*19-Edwin, Jr., b. Davidson Co., Tenn. March 9, 1838; m. Josephine Neal.
20-Elizabeth, b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Dec. 1, 1839; m. Oct. 9, 1871, Sam DENTON.
*21-Susanna Catharine, (Susan C.), b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Sept. 17, 1842; d. Dec. 19, 1912; bur. Adams Homestead;
m. Jan. 30, 1870, Daniel C. Adams;
22-Mary Ann Smith, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., Dec. 14, 1843;
23-George Tolbert, b. Davidson Co., Tenn., March 16, 1845; d. 1877; bur. Benefield cem.; m. Mary K. Marshall;
24-John Bell, b. Davidson co., Tenn., Jan 29, 1847; d. Apr. 11, 1877; bur. Benefield Cem., Benton, Mo.; m. Betty
Oakes; Some tombstones in Cemetery, Benton, Mo; John B. Austin Born Jan. 29, 1847 Died Aug. 25, 1878.
25-Nancy Caroline, b. Graves Co., Kentucky Oct. 27, 1849; m. J.H. Marshall.
26-Josiah Boaz, b. McCracken co., Kentucky Sept. 29, 1851; m. Ida Hawkins;
27-James G., b. McCracken Co., Kentucky Dec. 10, 1853; single;
28-Margaret, b. Benton, Scott co., Mo., Feb. 15, 1856; d. Benton, Mo., Dec. 19, 1879; m. Wm. Congleton; Some
tombstones in Cemetery, Benton, Mo.: Maggie Austin Congleton, Born Feb. 15, 1856. Died Dec. 19, 1879. William
B. Congleton Died Dec. , 187 . Age 28 yrs. 6m. 28days.
20- Elizabeth Austin, (dau. of Geo. W.), b. Davidson Co., Tenn. Dec. 1, 1839; m. Oct. 9, 1871, Sam Denton. Child of
Elizabeth Austin m. Sam Denton:
29-(dau.) m. Albert H. Adams. Reference: letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 26, 1954.
21- Susanna Catharine Austin, (dau. of George W.), b. Antioc, Davidson Co., Tenn. Sept. 17, 1842; d. Adams
homestead Dec. 19, 1912; res. Blodgett, Mo.; m. Daniel Carr Adams, b. Benton, Mo. March 12, 1848; d. Adams
homestead, April 9, 1899: Father;s name: Thos. Calvin Adams. Mother’s maiden name: Amanda Montgomery.
Note: Moved to Austin farm nr. Blodgett, Mo., Sept. 8, 1891. Children of Susanna Catherine Adams m. Daniel Carr
Adams.
30-Jesse M., b. Sikeston, Scott Co., Mo., Sept. 20, 1871; m. Sept. 2, 1896, Leda Daugherty:
31-Lucy Bell, b. Benton, Scott Co., Mo., Sept. 20, 1872; d. Blodgett, Mo., March 13, 1938; m. Dec. 24, 1 01, Wm.
Getz.
32-Thomas E., b. Benton, Scott co., Mo., Jan. 27, 1874; m. Apr. 17, 1904, Lessie Peal Clark.
33-Joseph C., b. Benton, Scott Co., Mo., Nov. 16, 1876; d. Blodgett, Mo. Jan 8, 1954; m. Jan 9, 1926, Ethel Owensby
Gage. Reference for children of George W. Austin m. Nancy R. Boaz and for children of Susanna Catharine Austin
m. Daniel Carr Adams: letter of T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955:
Miscellaneous datas re. desc. Of Edwin Austin, Sr., m. Millie Thompson: (a)-Some marriage records of Scott Co.,
Mo.: George Austin married Anna Rose McCormack Jan. 30, 1898. John M. Austin married Mollie E. Adams March
26, 1898-she was mother of R.C. Adams of Sheridan, Ill. whose father was Marshall C. Adams who died before March
26, 1898. James W. Austin married Minnie Cope Dec. 24, 1904. B.F. Marshall married Mary Florence Austin Feb. 7,
1902. Herbert Loftin married Elizabeth Austin July 3, 1926. Samuel Arthur Smith married Juanita Austin Oct. 10,
1936. Reference: T.C. Adams, Sheridan, Ill. March 28, 1955 who wrote 3/26/54 he was going to East Tenn. for early
Yates-Yeates family & to Ky. And Va. for Adams. He went to Green & Jefferso Cos., East Tenn. –found Hays datas
& will James Hays. Also Yates recs. & war dept. recs. of 1812.
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FORMED 1803
FROM MONTGOMERY AND ROBERTSON COS.
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Taken from: BRIEF HISTORY OF BURNS, TENNESSEE FROM EARLY PIONEER DAYS TO JUNE 1975
Some of the early settlers of Burns were Austin, Baker, Carr, Daniels, Davidson, Hall, Johnson, Loggins, Myatt,
Richardson, Stuart, Tidwell and Walp.
The first family were the Austins in 1803 whose family was headed by Captain Bill. The others followed a few years
later. They were blood of English, Irish, German and Scotch. The first Austin to America from Ireland in the 17th
Century. He was sold by the ship captain at such trade for 7 years before being freed of his debt and obligation to his
purchaser.
After his discharge from his obligations to his master, the first American married and reared several children. Two of
the sons had taken an oath of allegiance to the Crown and when the Revolutionary War came, not wishing to violate
this oath went to Canada. Another son, William, married Elizabeth Green. This couple had a son, William, who
married Ruth Kelly. After his death, his widow and six
children came to this section of Tennessee about 1803. She married David Passmore. They had one daughter, Mary.
The children of William and Ruth are; Philip, William, Samuel, John, Charles and Nancy. There is no marriage
record existing for any of William and Ruth Austin’s children other than that of William who married Dicy Passmore.
William and dicy Passmore Austin had: David, George who married Mary Ann Tidwell, Thomas, Paralee who
married James Riley, Frazier, Newt who married Betty Austin, his cousin-Zena who married Joseph Alspaugh.
William Austin, father of the foregoing children, according to tradition, was born in Albermarle County, Virginia
about 1780 (?). In some manner which is not presently known, he acquired the popular nickname of “Captain” Billy
and such title remained with him throughout life.
“Captain” Billy doubtless received his land grant at Burns as an assignee of the heirs of Revolutionary War.
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Pedigree Chart*: Ancestors of Altie Augusta Austin
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William Green Austin, b.
m. Mary
, b.
1806 N.C.
1805 N.C.
[*All Special Charts have been gleaned and
the data entered into the appropriate AFAOA
database]
Children: Based on Census records
1-Son b. 1825-30
2-Nancy Austin, b.
1830 Tenn.
3-Martha Austin, b.
1833 Tenn.
4- Samuel G. Austin, b.
m. (1)m. (2)- Martha E. Crider, b.
1835 Tenn.
5- John F. Austin, b.
m. Thurza (
1838 Tenn.
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6-Mary A. Austin, b.
1840 Tenn.
7-Lucy C. Austin, b.
1843 Tenn.
8-William Dallas Austin, b.
1845 Tenn.
m. Jane (
) b.
1848 Ill.
Res. 1880 Dist. #2, Stewart Co., Tenn.
(1) Mary E. Austin, b.
1868
(2) Levy J. Austin, b.
1871
(3) William Cass, b.
1873
(4) Florence R. Austin, b.
1878
9- Lewis C. Austin, b.
m. Josephine L (
(1) William M., b.
) b.
1849 Dickson Co., Tenn
1851
1875
Sources: 1850 Census Dickson Co., Tenn
1880 Census Stewart Co., Tenn.
Mrs. Lena Caldwell Drumm, Martin, Tenn.
Mrs. Herman Sams, Fulton, Ky
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From Howard T. Austin, Clarksville, Tenn. Aug. 31, 1939
My father was William Cass Austin
Grandfather
William Dallas Austin
Gr.-Grandfather William Green Austin
This is as far back as I can go, for it was my great-grandfather who came to this country from England., in the
1830’s. He lived for some time in North Carolina, thencame to Dickson Co., Tenn., then spent most of his youth in
Vienna, Ill., where that family lived for several years, returning to Stewart Co., Tenn., just before the Civil war. Hence
the Republican name.
It is oneinfallivle characteristic of the Austins I know to have large familiesm and the further we can get from
each otherm the better we get along. There is certainly no evidence of clannishness nor family pride. They are a
rather selfish, vicious lot – medium sized, medium dark, have large, unmanageable noses, deep-set m smallish eyes,
heads that stick out in the back, blue eyes prevailing. Most are imaginative and distant, yet able to show a surprising
wit. The temperaments are distinctly along the Irish side.
I am no. 6 of my family, 29, single, living at homewith mother, cousin, sister 36, single, and sister 22, single.
We live about 2 miles from a lovely little town, noted for its beauty, cleanliness, snobbery, and century old buildings.
It is a tobacco town, and has not gone industral. I am with Sinclair Refining Company.
INDEX OF SOLDIERS IN WAR OF 1812 FROM TENNESSEE
copied from file at Tenn. State Archives, Nashville, Tenn.
John Austin ( 6 listings)
Pleasant Austin
David Austin (4 listings)
Samuel S. Austin
Jos. Austin (2 listings)
William Austin (6 listings)
Jas. Austin (2 listings)
Benj. Austin
Levi Austin
Thomas Austin
b. 1781/2 N,.C. 1850 Smith Co. Tenn.(handwritten)
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TENNESSEE SOLDIERS IN WAR OF 1812 NAMED DAVID AUSTIN
copied from file at Tenn. State Archives, Nashville, Tenn.
Name: David Austin
Rank: Pvt.
Enlisted: 1 Feb. 1814
Under: Capt. James Cowan
Branch: Mtd. Inf.
Name: David Austin
Rank: Pvt.
Enlisted: 1 Feb. 1814
Under: Capt. Wm. Russell and
Gen. Andrew Jackson
Name: David Austin
Rank: Pvt.
Enlisted: 11 Nov. 1813
Notes Handwritten:
1820 Census
David Austin ae 26/45
Dickson, Co. Tenn
1830 Census
Name: David Austin
David Austin 30/40
Rank: 1st Lieut.
Fayette Co. Tenn.
Enlisted: 28 Sept. 1814
Under: Maj. Wm. Russell and
Col. R.H. Dyer and Capt. Wm. Russell
Branch: Vol Mtd. Gunmen
ARTICLES AVAILABLE ON AUSTIN FAMILY
Montague, 140. T.D., 16 June 1912.
David Austin 40/50
Robertson, 53.
White Co. Tenn
Burgess, 948.
Hayden, 72, 120, 716
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FORMED 1809
FROM MAURY CO.
CO. SEAT: PULASKI
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Mrs. Nathan Crawford
913 North Military Ave.
Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 38464
Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis
1025 Matador, S.E.
Albuquerque, N.M. 87123
Dear Mr. Curtis;
I was delighted to hear from concerning my Austin family. I haven’t been working on this line too long but
the information that I have has been fairly easy to get.
I have copies of three wills: James Austin, James Austin son of James Austin and Sarah H. Austin wife of
Reuben Austin. One of these wills was the will you mentioned in your letter from Virginia. The other two came from
the court House in Pulaski, Tennessee in Giles Co.
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I also have a very long list of names with birth, death and marriage dates. These were copied from an old
Austin Bible and given to me by my aunt, Mrs. Sam Reeder of Paducah, Kentucky. I have seen many deeds in Giles
co. mentioning many of the Austin names. In one deed some Austins of Cumberland Co., Virginia were mentioned.
That is why I decided to check in Cumberland rather than continue checking in Goochland Co. There was a James
Austin in Cumberland Co., Virginia in 1782 and in 1784 according to the Census of these years.
I certainly hope that you can fill me in on this line. I will be very grateful. I hope that the information will
help you. If I can be of more help, please let me know.
I am also enclosing a list of marriage dates that I copied from a book in the Tenn. State Archives. I failed to
copy the name of the book but the marriage dates were taken from the Mass. Centinel for the years 1785-1794-1801. I
also will enclose a list of marriage records before 1699, and a list of Davidson Co., Tenn. marriage records from Jan.
2, 1789 to Dec. 13, 1837.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Jo Crawford
Handwritten note:
Oct. 23, 1970
P.S. Mrs. Curtis If there will be any charge for your information please let me know before you send it. I hope to hear
from you soon. B. Crawford
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GRAINGER CO. TN
FORMED 1796
FROM
HAWKINS & KNOX COS.
CO. SEAT: RUTLEDGE TN
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Robert Austin, b. 1785 Va.
m. Elizabeth Webster (dau of Reuben Webster of Grainger, Co., Tenn) b. 1785 Va.
Robert Austin first turns up 1803 in Grainger Co., Tenn., when he signed a petotion with Stephen and Sanders Austin.
He was not in 1805 Tax list, however he did pay 1 white poll in Grainger co., Tenn in 1821.
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In 1824 Robert Austin and wife Elizabeth sold land in Grainger Co., Tenn., which Elizabeth had inherited from her
father, Reuben Webster. Robert Austin and wife were living in Monroe Co., Tenn., when they sold the Grainger Co.,
property.
The do not seem to be found in any 1830 Tennessee Census records, so it is likely that they had removed to Alabama
prior to this date .. He and his wife are listed in the 1840 census of Fayette Co., Ala., at which time they had no family
at home, and they were still living alone in 1850
Sources:
Grainger Co., Tenn., Court records (per Bess A. Machtley)
1840-50 Fayette Co., Ala., Census
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IDENTITY RESEARCH SHEET
William Austin, Jr.
COUNTY: Bond
DOB: 1776
STATE: IL
STATE: TN
DOD: 1853
CEMETERY:
FATHER: William Austin (?)
MOTHER: Milley ( ) Austin (?Kersey)
PATERNAL LINEAGE: (?) Nathaniel or (?) Absolom
SPOUSES: Rebecker Moses
Mahala Hall
DOM: 22 Mar 1798
1 May 1864
COUNTY: Grainger
Newton
KNOWN LOCATIONS OF SUBJECT:
Virginia
1776
Kentucky
1799
Grainger Co., TN
1799
Bedford Co., TN
1812
Wayne Co., TN
1820-1840
Newton Co., AR
1 May 1846
STATE: TN
AR
per Census via J A Curtis
per Census son Josiah gave b. place
per Tax List
per War 1812 vet. via J A Curtis
per Census via J A Curtis
per m. date via J A Curtis
MILITARY AND OCCUPATIONS:
War of 1812 vet.
CHILDREN:
Josiah
DOB: 1799 KY
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Page 59 Reproduction of page 61 from “Austins of America,” Volume 1, February 1983. Gravestone photo:
“Stephen Austin Armstrong’s N.C. Co. Washington Dragoons Rev. War.”
Page 60 Reproduction of page 60 from Austins of America,” Volume 1, February 1983. “Hollands Creek Church
Cemetery.”
Page 61
Family Group Sheet* for Archibald Austin and Mary “Polly” Austin
Page 62
Followup sheet* to above: “Children of Arch”
[*All Family Group Sheets have been gleaned
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Handwritten:
Mrs. Ford
Her materal grandmother was a Sharp & her father,
Charles, born 26 Aug. 1852 at
North HamptonShire, England
had 8 brothers & 3 sisters
He & brother John were only two to emigrate to
America (Utah). She has 3 more generations
to about 1725.
Another person sent me this:
Stephen Alfred’s father,
b. 1826, Arch Austin don’ know where he was born
or died. Wife of above was Martha Jane Qualls
b. 182_.
Have children to this couple.
Another family wrote thisJim Milligan
Wife Polly Ann (Mary Ann?) Austin
Children:
1. M. Enouch Milligan
2. F. Nancy Ann Milligan
3. F. Beth Milligan
4. M. Mansus Milligan
5. F. Lou Cindy Milligan
6. F. Sally Milligan
died June 5, 1949?
md. Ada Seaton
md. Hutton
md. Sharp
md. Jennie Stout
md. Harve Breeington?
md. Saml. Bank
1st child – John Carrol Austin, b. 1862
md. Ollie Terry
Children
1. F. Mazie
md. Bob Lynch (no child.)
2. F. Stella
md. Marvin Vanhoose
3. F. Ida
md. Dan Taylor
4. F. Ruth
md. Bob Hunt
5. M. Fred
md Cecil Sharp <
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6.
7.
8.
9.
M. Enoch
F. Alene
? Blauch
? Byrd
md. Thelma ?
md. Jack Mabry
?
died as teenager
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Benjamin Austin, b. 1787-94 N.C. ; d. May 4, 1861 and bur.
at Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn.
m. Sarah G. (
) b. 1795 N.C.
1830 Census probably – Knoxville, Tenn.
1833 Granted 300 Acs in Monroe Co., Tenn which he assigned 1834 to Lewis Smith
1840 Census – 4th Civil Dist., Hardin Co., Tenn
1850 Census – 13th C.D. Hardin Co., Tenn.
Probable Children:
1-Eliza or Louisa Austin, b. 1813 N.C.
m. Jue 4, 1829 Blount Co., Tenn to Larkin Yount, b. 1803 N.C. He died before 1870
1-Margaret E., b. 1837; m. ? Isaac Roan
2-Minerva J., b. 1839
3-William P or T., b. 1839/44
4-Nancy A., b. 1841 (not at home 1860)
5-Mary M., b. 1846
6-Martha V., b. 1849/50
7-Isabel, b. 1852
8-Cornelia, b. 1854
2-Samuel Alvis, b. Apr 23, 1815 N.C.; d. Jly 21, 1873
m. Mary Jane Brigganee, b. July 27, 1828; d. Aug 21, 1893
Both died near Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., Tenn., and both are bur. at Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Hardin Co.,
Tenn.
3-Lucinda Austin, b.
m. Nov 4, 1836 Blount Co., Tenn to James Reed, b. 1816 Tenn. In 1850 they resided in 13th Civil Dist., Hardin Co.,
Tenn.
1-Sarah J., b. 1840
2-Nancy A., b. 1842
3-John W., b. 1844
Sources: Grants registered in McMinn Co., Tenn.
Shady Grove Cemetery – Herman B. Austin, Bath Springs, Tenn.
1840-50-60-70 Census Hardin Co., Tenn.
Blount Co., Tenn., Marriage Bonds
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Dr. Charles W. Austin, b. 1861 Hardin Co., Tenn
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m. 11 July 1881 Hardin Co., Tenn to Tishie Bevens (Mgt Letitia 1861-1937 13 Jan) He d. 3 Apr 1935 – practiced in
Granite, Okla Both bur in Granite Cem. 2 m S.E. of town (dau W.S. Bevins & Nipsy Ross) V3 p 40
Children: born probably in Hardin Co., Tenn.
1-Wm Bazel Austin, b. 1882-1967 after wf. Bur. Granite, Ok. Mrd. 1916
m. Alma B. Cabiness 1891-July 4th 1967 dau of Sml Calhoun Cabiness & Florence Joseph
Cabiness) bur Granite Ok. Bill Austin (Austin’s Mens Wear, Altus, Ok) Bill Jr & Bob
2-Harley M. Austin, b. Feb. 24, 1886 Savannah, d. Jly 29 1950, ae 64 bur. Riverside Cem. Mangum,
Ok. m. Bulah West 1885-1920 bur. Granite, Ok. (m. 2) Mary Celesta Neil 2 May 1925 d. Jan 7
1972 ae 74 Denton Tx
Gladys, 1907-1909 bur. Granite, Ok.
Neil Austin m. Ca 1940
Dr Carl Austin Ft. Worth
Mrs. Cale Foster, Dallas Tx
Wes Austin – Ponca city
Charlie Austin, Mangum, Ok
Martin Bldg. Supply
3-Lora W. Austin, b. 1888
m. Georgia Campbell 30 May 1912 Grier Co. Ok.
4-Francis D. “Frank” Austin, b. 1891 of Granite Okl.
m. 21 Oct 1913 Gertrude Relander Ward, b. 1894
5-Mae Austin, b. 1894 – 1904 bur Granite, Okla.
Grad. – Memphis Hosp. Med. College
Okla Territorial Certf. 8-8-1901 #1715 ae 41
State Rec. 1-27-1908 #161
Note: this family moved “west”, to Oklahoma
Dr. Chas. told one of the relatives that he could not make a living
In Hardin Co. because he was related to so many and the relatives
all expected to be doctored free.
Sources:
1870-80 Census Hardin Co., Tenn
Hardin Co., Tenn Marriage Registers
Mr. Oliver B. Qualls, Cumberland St., Savannah, Tenn.
Court Rcds – Grier Co. Okla
Cem – 2 mi S.E. of Granite, Okla
Riverside Cem – Mangum, Okla.
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Dolly Ann Austin, b. 1834 Tenn m. James C. Milligan, b. 1829 Ala.; d. before 1880
Children: Per Census data
1-Lucinda Milligan, b. 1854 m. Harvey Brewington ca 1880; b. 1858 Tenn
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2-Nancy Ann Milligan, b. 1857 m. C.C. Hutton ca 1872; b. 1847 Ala.
1. Eliz F. , 1873
2. John, 1874
3. James Y., 1877
3-Martha Elizb. Milligan, b. 1863 m. John Sharp
4-Sarah Sallie Matilda Milligan, b. 1865; b. Hollins Creek Cem., m. Samuel H. Banks, b. 1860 Tenn.
1. Emma Austin m. Garfield Darq?
2. LaVon m. Nora Whitlow ??
3. Annie m. Frazier Daug living in Savannah
5-Stephen Aranomous “Manous”, b. Dec. 1869 m. Jenny Stout, Manus b. Hollins Creek Cemet., Jennie b. Stout
Cemet.
6- Enoch H. Milligan, b. 30 Nov 1871; d. 5 Jue 1949 m. Ada Seaton, b. 8 Feb. 1876 b. Hollins Creek Cemet.
Sources: 1870 Hardin Co., Tenn. Census (8th Civil Dist.)
Mary Ellen Moses
Handwritten note:
E.H.
Yes, Gertie Hutton Austin wife of Jim Hutton m. E.H. Enoc Milligan He 1st m. Ada Seaton as you will noticed
Gertie’s Dad Uncle Ben and Enoc Milligan Mother Polly Ann was Bro & Sisters so you see again E.H. & Gertie 1st
cousins (No maring out of the tribe) Adas grandM. was a sister
To WMR Granddad Will. Uncle Jim, Tom, only Sarah Poppy m. Uncle Jim Seaton Ada Grand Dad also Uncle Henry
M. Ongaline ???? if you can but did Oliver B, on these qualls and Austins in this country Bring the party around to
Mary Oliver B. to old I recon. Got to where I can’t write no way.
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MILLIGAN
Dolly Ann Austin, b. 1834; d.m. James C. Milligan, b. 1829 Ala; d. 187- Hardin Co., Tenn
Children: (Based on Census Data.)
1-Lucinda Milligan, b. 1854
m. Harvey Brewington ca. 1880; b. 1858 Tenn
2-Nancy Ann Milligan, b. 1857
m. ca 1872 C.C. Hutton; b. 1847 Ala.
1- Elizabeth F., b. 1873
2-John, b. 1874
3-James Y, b. 1877
3-Martha Elizabeth Milligan, b. 1865
m. ---- Sharp
4-Sarah Matilda “Sallee” Milligan, b. 1865
m. Samuel Houston Banks, b. 1860 Tenn.
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1-Emma Banks, b. 1884; m. Garfield Austin
2-Lavon Banks, b.
; m. Nora Whitlow
3-Annie Banks, b.
; m. --- Frasier
5-Stephen Aranamous “Manous” Milligan, b. Dec. 1869
m. Jenny “Tennie” Stout
6-Enoch H. Milligan, b. 30 Nov 1871; d. 5 Jue 1949; m. (1) Ada Seaton, b. 8 Feb, 1876; d. Mch 22,
1931; m.(2) Gertie Leona Austin, widow of Jim Hutton, b. 7 Mch 1883; living 1967
Sources: 1870 Census-8th Civil Dist, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Hollands Creek Cem. Inscriptions; Mrs. Hershel Austin, Rt. 67 Savannah, Tenn.
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Family Group Sheet* for Harlin Austin and Hazel Brown.
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Elizabeth (Austin) Shipmon
Elizabeth Austin B. 1780/90 ca 1787 probably in Virginia
D. 1848 Hardin County, Tenn.
M. ca 1805 before 1810 to Daniel Shipmon(Shipman) handwritten: b. 1775 N.C.
b. 1770/80 d. 1838 Wayne Co., Tenn. (per John Austin Bible)
handwritten: perhaps 1833
Children: (Based on Census evidence)
1.
William Shipmon b. 1800 ca 1806 m. ca 1827 (Austin ? or Lamb ?)
1830 Census, Wayne County, Tenn.: 00001-20001
2.
Edward (Edwin) Shipmon b. 1808 or 1810 Tenn. m. Elizabeth Thompson 27 Feb. 1833
b. 1806 d. 1859 (Daug. of Zachariah
& Charity Cypert Thompson)
3.
Daughter b. 1810/1815
4.
Isaac Shipmon b. 1817 m. Malinda Cypert
5.
Moses Shipmon b. 1818 m. Rebecca T……..
6.
Stephen Shipmon b. 1819 m. (1) Millar ……
7.
Daughter b. 1815/20 (Dorcas?) m. James A. Austin b. 1817 Al.
8.
Daughter b. 1820/25
9.
James Willis Shipmon b. 1822/23 m. Martha Ross b. 1824
(2) Cynthia ……….
10. Wilson Shipmon b. 1825 Tn. m. Mary J. Pickens b. 1826
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11. Aaron P. Shipmon b. 1826 m. Frances ……… b. 1831
12. Daughter b. 1825/30
13. Son b. 1830/33 (John M.) b. 1830 m. Alice Robbins
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1830 Census Wayne Co., Tenn.
1840 Census Hardin Co., Tenn.
Daniel Shipmon 0321100101-11110001
Elizabeth Shipmon 01122-00011001
William Shipmon .220001-120001
Pickens Genealogy – Eron M. Sharp 1963 pg. 80
John Austin Bible
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James Theophilus, “Offie” Austin, b. Aug 1870/
d. May 20, 1935 ae 62 yrs ; m. 14 Apr 1890 Hardin Co., Tenn
Anna Van hoose (Apr 1875-1940) (dau of J.A. & Mgt Van Hoose
Children: born in Hardin Co., Tenn.
1-May, b. May 1894 d. Mch 1, 1972 ae 77 bur. Memory Gdns.
m. John Herschell White (School teacher) 27 Nov, 1915 b. Nov 16 1890 d. 1970
Res; 1967 – Hwy. 69, Savannah, Tenn.
(1) John H. White, Jr. –(suicide) m. Ruby F
2-Lula (Lizzie L) Jun 9, 1898 – Sept 20, 1911
3-Juanita, b. 1902 m. 30 Sept 1917 Edgar Hardin (1897-1942)
4-J.T. Jr.-Jly 24, 1907 – Nov 26, 1911
5-Bernice, b. 1911 m. 11 Feb 1939 A.R. Neighbors, b. 1905
6-Marvin Fraley, b. 1914 d. 8 June 1974 Clarksville, Tn bur Bethel Cem, Hdn Co.
m. (1) 27 May 1933 Rubye Arthula Majors (separated)
m. (2) 24 Nov 1943 Kathryn Adkinson ae 25 at Corinth, Miss (daug of J.W & Icy
Res: 1967-Courtland Air Base, Ala. Barber at Ft. Campbell, Ky
1972-Clarksville
(1) Peggy Joyce Austin, b. Aug 24, 1935 Hardin Co., Tenn m. 24 Dec. 1953 John Paul
Arioma, Jr. b. 1931 Res. 1974 Bay Village, Oh
Also sons J.T. Austin of Clarksville, Marvin Jr., of Sav. Ga.
Sources: Mg Reg 17-p.201 – V18 p. 63- V24 p. 66
Bethel Church Cem. Inscriptions
Hardin Co., Tenn., Marriage Registers.
Hardin Co., Tenn., Death Register
Hardin Co., Tenn., Birth Register
Mrs. Irvin Green, Rt. 7, Jackson, Tenn
Corinth Miss Mg Reg Bk 2-p. 338
S.C. Obit – Mch 8, 72
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Henry Lamb Austin, b. Nov 11, 1835 Hardin Co; Tenn.; d. Sept 26, 1919 Shannee, Pettawatomie Co., Okla; m. ca
1854 Hardin Co., Tenn., to Mary Elizabeth Hardwick (dau. of John and Elizabeth) b. Aug. 1, 1837; d. 28 May 1919
Shannee, Okla.
Children: Taken from Bible Record
1-Stephen Conrad Austin, b. 26 Feb 1855, d. Dec 10, 1899 Greene Co., Ark.; m. Rachel Caroline Sharp (dau of John
Sharp by 1st wife) b. 1856 Tenn; d. Sept 5, 1895 Ark.
2-Benjamin H. Austin, b. Mch 19, 1857 m. Mary Elizabeth Sharp, b. 1858
3-Martha Lucinda Austin, b. Oct 25, 1859 m. Andrew Scott
4-Mary Ann Austin, b. Feb 20, 1862; d. Oct 30, 1873
5- Rev. William Charley Austin, b. Jan 2, 1864; m. Mary Thersie Howell on 29 Sept 1897 Hardin Co., Tenn.
6-Sarah Louisa Austin, b. Jue 4, 1866, m. Prestley C. Mangum (son of Nancy Austin & Wm. W. Mangum)
7-Isadora Austin, b. Mch 4, 1868, m. Thomas Scott
8-Rachel Luannah “Lou” Austin, b. Feb 7, 1871, m. Lee Ander Stricklin
9-Henry Cornelius “Neal” Austin, b. Dec 13, 1872, m. 19 Sept 1889 Lula (Huckba) McCorkle, Hardin Co., Tenn.
10-Robin Luther Austin, b. Dec 3, 1874; d. Oct 25, 1918, m. Lettie Garrett
11-Enoch Wheeler Austin, b. Jan 12, 1877; m. (1) 4 Mch 1895, Minnie Crotts, Hardin Co., Tenn.
(2) Effie
12-Eli Hugh Austin, b. Mch 5, 1879, m. Mabel Wilmath, she d. 9 Dec 1960
Sources: Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego, Calif.
Bible Records of Henry Lamb Austin, Per Mary Ellen Moses
Hardin Co., Tenn., Marriage Registers, Savannah, Tenn.
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QUALLS
1-1-4-2-5-2
Juday Austin, b. 1840 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. of TB bef 1880, m. Thomas J. Qualls (son of John and Polly Qualls) b.
1842; went to Okla. He m. (2) Vicey A Haynes Jun 3, 1880(S.P.)
Children: born in Hardin Co., Tenn.
1-Yancey “Jinny” A., b. 1867, d. yng of TB
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2-Mary F.R., b. 1869, d. yng of TB
3-Zachariah, T. b. June 1871, d. 1855 ae 84 yr; m. Aug 13, 1892 Mahala Victory Shelby, b. 8 Oct 1870, d. 1911, m.
(2) Matilda Shelby Austin (widow of Arch Austin) 29 Nov 1915, #1-1-4-2-3-9,
Albert E. – Apr 1894
Daisy M. – Nov 14, 1896/97 m. (1) Ira Qualls 10 May 1916, m. (2) Ira Lucas 7 Jan 1929
Maridice M. – Feb 1899
4-Sarah E., b. 1873, d. yng of T.B.
5-Felix, Z., b. 1875; d. Okla., m. Mch 1895 Emeline Wilson
Thomas J. Qualls mrd. 2nd Vica A. (Haynes) b. 1860 before the 1880 Census, went to Okla.
Sources: 1870-80 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn, Mr. Oliver B. Qualls, Cimberland St., Savannah, Tenn.
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Mc Daniel
1-1-4-2-11-2
1-1-4-2-11-3
Sevier L. McDaniel, b. 1854 ????
m. Dec 22 1877, Hardin Co., Tenn., Margaret J. Austin; b. 1863 and died probably 1878/9
m. before 1880 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn., to Frances E. “Frankie: Austin, (sister of Margaret), b. 1860
m. Eliza Benson, (sister of Cal, Newt., and Bob)
m. Nancy ca 1890, b. 1873
Children:
1-Lauri C., b. 1875 (per 1880 Census) Lou? Died bef 1905, ?m. 1891? Andrew J. Austin, son of Gus., b. 1873 (See #11-4-2-7-3-3)
2-Judy Bell, b. 1878 (per 1880 Census)
3-Mary V., b. Aug 1883; d. 1913 (per Cemetery record), m. Tom Tidwell
4-Robert, b. Jun 1884
5-Tom, b. Jue 1889 (to Miss)
6-Meedy (Mitties?), b. 1894, m. James Daniel Austin (son of Humpy John) #1-1-4-2-7-2-9
7-Martha, m. Willie Qualls (see #1-1-4-2-7-2-3)
8-Verdie, b. 1898, m. Geo. Qualls 9 Sept 1914 (see #1-1-4-2-7-2-1)
6-Jeff Mc Daniel (to Miss)
Inez b. Jan 1884
Joseph b. Mch 1886
John b. 1891
Mittie b. 1894
Sarner b. 1896
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Sources: 1880 Census, Hardin co., Tenn.
Hardin Co., Tenn., Marriage Registers
Mr. Oliver B. Qualls, Stantonville, Tenn. (1970)
Mrs. Vicie Lard White Johnson, Waterloo, Ala (1970)
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Cossey – Qualls
Martha Austin, b. 1840
m. (1) John Cossey ca 1856; b. --(2) Owen Qualls (son of W.M. Qualls) b. ca 1839/43, Will probated Jan 16, 1929, Hardin Co., Tenn
Children: born in Hardin Co., Tenn.
1-Rebecca M. Cossey, b. 1857
m. Enoch B. Austin, b. 1858 (see # 1-1-4-2-3-12)
m. 25 Nov 1875 by Henry Austin (Sarah M. Cosey) (Bk 1 p. 145
2-John A. Cossey, b. Aug 1861
m. Martha J (
) b. Sept 1862
3-Nancy Elizabeth Qualls, b. Feb 15, 1864; d. Jly 3, 1919 before father
m. John D. Haynes, b. Mch 20, 1861, d Mch 29, 1925
Robin Jly 1883
Roxie Feb. 1885
Walter Apr 1887
Ramen Dec 1889
Mathilda Dec 1891
Wheeler Ap 1894
Geo D. Feb 1899
4-Thomas, b. Jly 1866
m. Hester (
) b. Jan 1873
Ervie O. Jan 1893
Estal L. Aug 1895
Charles L. Sept 1898
5-Benjamin Ulisses H. “Dock”, b. Dec. 1869, unmarried
6-Osker S. Qualls, b. Oct 1876, removed to Missouri
m. Mary E (
), b. Sep 1880
Sources:
Hardin Co., Tenn. Census 1850-60-70-80
Oliver b. Qualls, 1110 Cumberland, Savannah, Tenn.
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Noah Alexander Austin, b. Jue 1875; d. 1953
m. 10, Mch 1895 Nancy Hopper, b. 1878
V8-p. 39
Children: born in Hardin County
1-Eula, b Dec 1895 Smith of Harrisburg, Ark.
2-Alfie, b. Nov 1897; m. Enoch Qualls 26 Jue 1924, Bk 20 p. 261
3-Bessie, b. Nov 1898, m. Sam Marsh, m. Morris of Florence Ala.
4-Dau Mamie, m. Geo Benson 13 Dec 1924 (see # 1-1-4-2-11-1-1-6) Bk 20 p. 333
5-Clarence Austin, b.
; m. Rachel Ellen Qualls (dau of Enoch Qualls and Annie Sharp)
6-Deck Austin, b. 1904, d. suicide 11 May 1974; m. Rasie ------- of Walnut Grove
7-“Gustie” Austin, b. Oct 27, 1907; d. Aug 24, 1969 (auto accident); m. Myrtle Qualls (dau of Enoch Qualls and
Annie Sharp); He bur. Hollands Crk. Cem.
8-Warren Hardin, m. Geneva Franklin, b. 1926 dau of O.V. of Walnut Grove
Douglas
½ Frances Bryant
Philip
Pandala m. Haynes
Bur Whites Crk.d. Ap 22, 1974 Al 31 Fannie Jo m. C.H. Benson
Keith D. Benson
Pamela
Lucinda
M (1) ---- Graham
Christopher Wade Graham
Sandra Am Graham
9-Effie
10-Lou, b. Jly 4, 1912; m. Archie D. Benson (see # 1-1-4-2-11-1-1-7), b, Nov 15, 1908, d. Nov 2, 1961
H.C. Mg Bk 8-pg 39 (Noah)
J. Courier Ap 25, 1974 – obit May 2, 1974
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QUALLS
Rachel Austin, b. Dec 29, 1830 Wayne Co, Tenn; d. Feb 9, 1923 and bur. Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn; m.
after 1850 Archibald Qualls (son of John and Polly Qualls) b. Sept 9, 1831 Tenn.; d. Jue 19, 1887; bur. Hollands Creek
Cem.
Children:
1-Stephen H. Qualls, b. 1852; m. Sarah Ann
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1-Wiley, b. 1874; m. Ida Seaton
2-Belle, b. 1874
3-Idah, b. 1877
4-Ira L., b. Sept 1879
2-Mary A., b. 1853/4
3-Sarah E., b. 1858
4-Louisa E., b. 1860; m. Bill Kyle
5-Julia, b. 1862
6- Nipsy (fem.), b. 1866
7-John V., b. May 31, 1867; d. Jly 11, 1938; m. Louisa E. “Lou” Fox (dau Wilson Fox) b. Jly 17, 1876; d. Feb 28,
1939. Both bur. Hollands Creek Cem.
8-Flora, b. 1869
9-Francis, b. 1872
Sources:
1860-70-80 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn; Hollands Creek Cem. Inscriptions, Hardin Co., Tenn; Oliver B. Qualls,
Memphis, Tenn (1967)
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Samuel Alvis Austin, b. Apr 23, 1815 N.C.; d. Jly 21, 1873; m. Mary Jane Brigganee, b. July 27, 1828; d. aug 21,
1893 Both died near Scotts Hill but are buried at Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Children:
1-Louisa J., b. Nov 14, 1845 near Saltillo, Tenn.; d. Aug 26, 1864 and bur. Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Tenn.
2-Samuel T., b. July 6, 1848 near Saltillo, Tenn.; d. Mch 17, 1868 and bur. Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Tenn.
3-James B., b. Sept 10, 1851 near Saltillo, Tenn.; d. July 12, 1853 and bur. Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Tenn.
4-John W., b. Mch 26, 1855 near Saltillo, Tenn.; d.
bur. Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Tenn.
5-Henry Clay, b. May 25, 1857; d. Dec 3, 1934; m. Addie Bet (Elizabeth) Rogers, b. Sept 11, 1857; d. Feb 1929. Both
bur. Cemetery, Yorkville, Gibson Co., Tenn.
6-Jones Alvis, b. Jue 18, 1859 near Saltillo, Tenn; d. Jue 23, 1941; m. Sept 1, 1879 Winney Scott, b. Oct 27, 1857; d.
Jan 1, 1889; m. (2) Ella E. Holland Mch 1, 1893, b. Mch 26, 1870; d. May 20, 1956
7- Mollie S., b.
; d.
; bur. Shady Grove Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn. (dates blank)
8-Hannah L., b. Jly 4, 1865 near Saltillo, Tenn; d. Oct 29, 1866 and bur. Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Tenn.
9-Sarah, m. 3 Nov 1864 A.A. Fisher, Hardin Co., Tenn
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Sources:
Herman B. Austin, Bath Springs, Tenn. (1967)
Shady Grove Cemetery Inscriptions near Saltillo, Tenn. (H.B.A.)
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Chart* of Misty Jean Hobbs
Maternal Austins go back to Sanders Austin and Nancy Qualls.
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Continuation of pedigree chart*
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Pedigree Chart* of Noah A. Austin
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Continuation of pedigree chart*
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Pedigree Chart* of H. Robert Benson
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Pedigree Chart of Martha Jane Qualls
[*All Special Charts have been gleaned and
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1-1-4-2
Sanders Austin, b. 1783/4 Virginia, probably Montgomery Co.; d. Between 1856 and 1860 Hardin Co., Tenn; m.
probably about 1805 in Eastern Tenn., Nancy (Qualls), b. 1791 Va.; d. after 1860 Hardin Co., Tenn, at which time she
was living with her dau., Angeline Qualls..
Children: Based on Census records
1-Dau. b. 1804-10
2-Dau. b. 1804-10
*3-Stephen Austin, b. 1809/11 Tenn; d. 187- Hardin Co., Tenn; m. bef. 1830 Ann Lamb, b. ca 1816
4-Dau. b. 1815-20
*5-John Austin, b. Jue 8, 1816 Smith Co., Tenn; d. Nov 2, 18_6; bur. Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn.; m. (1)
Jane Lamb, b. 1819 Tenn; d. 187_; m. (2) Isabella Va. Qualls (1851-1924
*6- David Austin, b. 1818 Tenn; d. 185_ Hardin Co., Tenn; m. Nancy (
at Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn.
) b. 1812 Ga.; d. Dec 31, 1886 and bur.
*7-William Austin (Dock), b. 1820 Tenn; m. Sarah Qualls, b. 1826 Ala.
*8-Angeline Austin, b. 1825 Wayne Co., Tenn; m. Henry Qualls, b. 1824 Tenn.
*9-Archibald Sanders Austin, b. 1826 Wayne Co., Tenn;
m. (1) Martha Qualls, b. 1829 Tenn
(2) Dec 7, 1874 Barbara Ann Worley
(3) 19 Dec 1889 Dicey Wilkerson
*10-Enoch Austin, b. 1830 Wayne Co., Tenn; m. Elizabeth (
) b. 1838
*11-Robert Austin, b. 1835 Wayne Co., Tenn; m. Mary A. (Martin) b. 1835 Tenn.
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12-son, b. 1835-40 Listed in 1840 Census, but not in 1850 Census. May be a grandson.
Sanders Austin first appears in Grainger Co., Tenn., 1803 when he signed a petition along with Stephen and Robert
Austin. He was not in 1805 Tax list. In 1810 he was mustered out of the service in White Co., Tenn., 1812 was taxed
in Warren Co., Tenn and was still there in 1817 when he signed a petition to make Moses Ray a J.P. in Capt. Jones
Co…In 1820 listed in Wayne Co., Tenn. Census, also there in 1830 and by 1840 in Hardin Co., Tenn where he is
listed in deeds up through Feb 1856…
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Sanders or Saunders Austin, b. 1782 Virginia, probably Montgomery Co. home burned during Civil War; d. Between
1856 and 1860 Hardin Co., Tenn; m. Nancy (Qualls), b. 1791 Va.; d. after 1860 Hardin Co., Tenn. (dau of Wm Qualls
d. 1835 Caffee Co., Tn)
Children born in Tennessee:
1-Dau. b. 1804-10
2-Dau. Eliz – James Austin Davis b. 1804-10; dau m. Shipman?
*3-Stephen Austin, b. ca 1811 Tenn, b, 1804-10 per 1820; d. 1872 Hardin Co., Tenn; m. bef. 1830 Ann Lamb
(probably a dau of Henry Lamb b. 1776 Va), b. ca 1815/6 Cattle trader
4-Dau. b. 1815-20; Mary b. 1815; m. Henry Lamb , 27 Mch 1834, b. ca 1815 (son Henry b. 1776 Va)
*5-John Austin, b. Jue 8, 1816 Smith Co., Tenn; d. Nov 2, 1896; m. (1) Jane Lamb, b. 1819 Tenn; (sister of Ann
Lamb); m. (2) Isabella Va. Qualls, crpld, Ap 2, 1851, d. Jly 2, 1924; 800 Acs. Kept money in tree on Hollands Crk;
cyclone took house
*6- David Austin, b. 1817 Tenn; d. bef. Aug. 1850 Hardin Co., Tenn; m. Nancy ( Moore), widow of Milligan, b. 1812
Ga.; d. Dec 31, 1886 .Clubbed Arch McDougald fight
*7-William Austin (Dock), b. 1820 Tenn; Living 1880; m. Sarah Qualls, (dau of John and Polly Qualls) b. 1826 Ala.
Paled wth Gross Lamb buned Bobs hair to break up Mad
*8-Angeline Austin, b. 1825 Tenn; m. Henry Qualls, (son of John and Polly Qualls) b. 1824 Tenn.
*9-Archibald Sanders Austin, b. 1825 Wayne Co., Tenn; He was dark; blind at Civil War 1st day of Shiloh.
m. (1) Martha Qualls, b. 1829 Tenn (dau of John and Polly Qualls)
(2) Dec 7, 1874 Barbara Ann Worley (dau of John Howard & Vicey Lamb)
(3) 19 Dec 1889 Dicey Wilkerson
*10-Enoch Austin, b. 1830 Wayne Co., Tenn; m. Elizabeth (
) b. 1838
*11-Robert Austin, b. 1831/5; crippled, long hair, shoe cobbler, trotter with ____ trained horses; m. Mary Ann
(Bumford) b. 1835 Tenn., club footed
Handwritten note in column, can’t tell who it goes with: Her bro Jim with gang who burned Austin home – bolt of
cloth singed hair..she was red head
Sanders Austin first appears in Grainger Co., Tenn., 1803 when he signed a petition along with Stephen and Robert
Austin. He was not in 1805 Tax list. In 1810 he was mustered out of the service in White Co., Tenn., 1812 was taxed
in Warren Co., Tenn and was still there in 1817 when he signed a petition to make Moses Ray a J.P. in Capt. Jones
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Co…In 1820 listed in Wayne Co., Tenn. Census, also there in 1830 and by 1840 in Hardin Co., Tenn where he is
listed in deeds up through Feb 1856…
Sources: 1820-30 Census, Wayne Co., Tenn; 1840-50-60-70-80 Census Hardin Co., Tenn; Hollands Creek Cem.
Inscriptions; Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses; Jess A. Machtley; Oliver B. Qualls; Grainger Co. Court Min. & Tax records,
White Co., Tenn Court Min. and Tax lists; Warren Co., Tenn Tax lists. 1812.
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Chart* of Dorothy Austin, b. 2 Sep 1915
Page 89 Pedigree Chart* showing ancestors of Sanders Austin and Mary Qualls
[*All Special Charts have been gleaned and
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Page 91 Fan Chart* starting with Ida Austin m. Glen Hurt (Qualls family)
Key:
Cem = Cemetery
(m.) = male
Crpd = Crippled
(f.) = female
8th Civil District, Hardin Co., Tenn., Feb. 1850
1-John O’Monday
35 Tenn
Lucinda
31 S.C.
Catherine J.
12 Tenn
Columbus M.
10
William H.
7
John C.
5
Francis M. (m.)
2
Marion Shell
14
Wm. Castill
21
2-Seveir Cantrell
Milly
Calisha
Jerussa
A.H.P. (m)
Thursday, J.
55 S.C.
57
24 Tenn
14 Ala
5 Tenn
4
3-Solomon Seaton
Maria
Mary A.
James H.
William A.
Elizabeth
Levi
Francis J.
Nancy
Adaline S.
Luciana
46 Tenn
45 Ga
24 Tenn
22
18
16
17
15
12
10
7
4-John S. Smith
Rebecca
Calvin
Joseph
James M.
Robert
Thomas
55 S.C.
50 Tenn
22
20
17
13
11
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7-Eli Cherry
Cynthia
Isham
Margaret
Eli
James M.
H.H.
Solomon
50
45
16
14
12
9
6
90 Va. (blk)
8- J.J. Davidson
Caroline
Adeline
27 Tenn
20
6/12
9-Wiley B. Gwinn
Elizabeth M.,
Daniel
Jane Boyd
28
20
1
83 N.C.
10-A. Hardison
Lucinda
Mary A.
John M.
Thos J.
Nancy M.
31 Ky
25 Tenn
9
7
5
3
11-A.B. Covey
Minerva
Mary
Vianna
29
22 S.C.
4 Tenn
2 Miss
12-John M. Cooper
Rebecca E.W.
Rachel D.
W.C. Strickland
Elizabeth
Nathan
25 Tenn
24
6/12
24 N.C.
21 Tenn
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Hamilton
Amanda
Parthena
5-J.A. Cochran
Sarah
Mary
Delilah Sullivan
N.F. Cherry (m.)
Thomas Lowry
9
6
29
32 S.C.
17
5/12 Tenn
44 S.C.
19 Tenn
30 N.C.
Maria
1
13-Eli Loyd
Sarah
Mary E.
James D.
Rebecca J.
28
29
14
3
6/12
14-John Cossey
Elizabeth
Thomas
34 N.C.
31 Ga
14 Tenn
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6-Samuel Parsons
63 Va.
Mary
48 S.C.
Samuel H.
18 Tenn
Keriah S.
14
E.J. Martin (f)
25
Isley Drake
60 S.C.
Conrad
Jake
Polly
Hubbard
Sarah M.
Lucretia V.
Andrew Harris
12
10
8
6
4
1
20
15-John Harris
Nancy
Sarah
Emsley J.
William
James M.
John D.
Isaac
Yancey
Elizabeth
Susan
49 N.C.
45 Tenn
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
24-James S. Simmons
Margaret A.
Vianna
James S.
Reuben G.
Priscilla Childress
31
26
4
2
1/12
51 N.C.
25-Henderson Boswell
Caroline
Sarah A.
Eliza M.
23 Ga.
25 Tenn
3
2
16-James Darin
Martha
Nicholas P.
Mary J.
Cordelia A.
Bartlett M.
Hopkins S.
William M.
Lucas W.
Lindsey M.
47 Va.
43
17
20
14
11
13
6
5
2
17-James Cossey
Mary J.
Martha J.
20
20
1
26-Abraham Wright
Elizabeth
Abijah
Sarah
Thompson
Jim
Henry
Elizabeth
Bird J.
Polly Woolbright
Jesse P.
Joseph P.
47 N.C.
30 S.C.
14 Tenn
12
10
8
5
1
3
25 S.C.
6 Tenn
4
18-William Cossey
Matilda (Milligan)
Nancy E.
James D.
23 N.C.
20 Ala.
1 Tenn
9/12
27-Carroll Simmons
Lucretia
William T.
Eliza
35
70 N.C.
16 Tenn
14 Tenn
28-Samuel Simmons
Martha
35 N.C.
27
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19-Hubbard Cossey
Lucretia
Jno., H.G.
Daniel J.
Luke
Martha E.
Pherby B.
Sarah
34 N.C.
36 Tenn
9 Cem#1
8
5
3
2
7/12
Sandy A.
Louisa J.
John N.
Martha A.
Nancy E.
29-Benjamin Barrier
Isabella
Henry
10 Tenn
7
5
3
1/12
40 N.C.
36 S.C.
13 Tenn
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20-Luke Cossey
63 Md.
(Jake ?)
Sarah
55 Va.
Cynthia
12 Tenn.
21-James S. Simmons
Isabella
52 N.C.
43 Tenn
22-Calvin Haddin
Nancy M.
James R.
William
24 Tenn
14
24
21
23-J.M. Childress
Martha
20
16
33-Darling Haines
Mary A.
Sarah W.
Matilda Cossey
35
32
1
25
34-Thos. Huggins
Nancy
Jane
Rebecca
Judy
John
James M.
Nancy
Adaline
Thomas
Philip L.
53 S.C.
42 Tenn
22 Ala
18 Tenn
16
14
12
10
8
5
1
35-Robinson Rogers
Jane
Benj. F.
Jeletha J.
Mahala
William R.
Calvin
Thos. J.
42 N.C
42 Tenn
14
13
11
9
7
5
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James
Jacob
Nancy A.
Pamelia J.
11
8
6
7/12
30-Pleasant Coonts
Sarah E.
Martha A. Hampton
35
19 Tenn
31-Jesse Woolbright
Polly
Ciprcice (?) (f)
John
58 Va.
55 S.C.
15 Tenn
12
40-James H. Loyd
Mary
Ervin
George
Elizabeth A.
30 Tenn
21
5
3
1
41-Richard Lard
Elizabeth
Martha J.
23 Tenn
25 Ga.
1 Tenn
42-William Loyd
Rebecca
William D.
H.B.
Jackson D.
38 Tenn.
38
14
12
10
43-Henry Quarles
Angeline (Austin)
John
Elizabeth
25 Tenn
25 dau of Sanders
7
1
44-A.S. (Arch) Austin
Martha (Quarles)
Vicey
24 Tn son/Sanders
21
11/12 Cem. #1
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36-George Sanders
Elizabeth
David
George
Susannah
49 S.C.
45 Tenn
20
17
14
45-David Austin
Nancy (Moore)
White M.
Martha
Dolly
Thomas C.
35 Tn son/Sanders
38
11 Ala
10
9
8
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37-John Sanders
25 Tenn
Druscilla
25 Ky
Elizabeth
5 Tenn
John
3
Eliza
6/12
38-Henry Lamb
Mary (Austin)
Gross
Stephen
Angeline
Jacob
Jane (blind)
Nancy
Rachel
Henry
35 Tenn
37
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
74 Va.
39-Nancy Lamb
22 Tenn
48-William Austin
Sarah (Quarles)
Polly
John
Augustin
30 Tenn son/Sanders
24 Ala
8 Tenn
5
3
49-John Quarles
Vicey (???)
22 Va.
19 Tenn
50-John Austin
Jane (Lamb)
Ayn
Judy
Frances
Sarah
Zachary T.
35 Tn son/Sanders
31
12
10
7
4
2
51-Archibald Lamb
Louisa (Quarles)
Polly
Henry
Andrew
Elizabeth
50 Va.
49 N.C.
25 Va.
23 Tenn
18
14 Ala
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Emily
John
Elizabeth
James Milligan
6
5 Tenn
3
21 Ala
46-Stephen Austin
Ann (Lamb)
Rachel
Sanders
Dolly A.
Henry
Benjamin
John
Nancy
Martha J.
Archibald
Sarah E.
40 Tn son/Sanders
35
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
5
2
47-Sanders Austin
Nancy (Qualls)
Robert (crpd.)
57-John Quarles
Polly
Archibald
Seneca
John M.
James
Andrew
Nancy
Thomas
Ann
68 Va.
59
19 Tenn
52 N.C.
45 Tenn
19
17
15
13
12
10
8
7
58-D.G. Hutton
Catherine
Rob’t. W.
John T.
Zachariah C.
32 Ala.
31 Ky
6 Ala
5
1
59-Patrick Hutton
Alcey
Mary
Franklin B
Thomas D.
Wilborn
67 Pa.
65 Va.
37 Ala
17
11
6
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Louisa
William
Levice
Archibald
52-John Gross
Sarah (Quarles)
12
10
8
3
49 Ky
45 Tenn
Artemisa V.
4
60-William Bivens
Uessa
Francis M.
Hugh
23 Ala. Cem. #13
22 Tenn Cem. #13
1
3/12 Cem. #13
51-Hugh Bivens
Harriet (Nolen)
Elijah
Elisha
Milton
John
Andrew
Rachel
Susan
Amanda
45 Cem. #13
38 Cem. #13
18
18
16
13
11
9
7
5
62-Fanny Benson
Eveline
John
Rebecca
Isaac N. (ewton)
William J.
Milly J.
45
18 Tenn
15
14
12
10
6
63-Dusina Cooper
John A.
Jasper B.
53 N.C.
17 Tenn
15
73-Moses Shipman
Rebecca T.
Sarah E.
Mary J.
32 Tenn
30 Ala
5 Tenn
10/12
74-W.E. McDougall
Mary
Elizabeth
A.A. (m)
Nancy
William S.
Richard H.
J.L.
Samuel M.
Mary J.
George D.
David
Squire C.
42 S.C.
40 Tenn
20 Ala
18
15 Tenn
13
11
9
5
7
2
1
3/12
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John
21
Susan A.
16
Angeline
13
William
9
Alfred
7
Edward
5
Vianna
2
53-Henry Haines
Polly A.
26
20
54-Isaac Gross
Charity A.
25
28
55-J.D. Quarles
Louisa
Ann
David
Isaac
27 Tenn
27
6
3
1
56-James Seaton
Polly (Qualls)
William
23 Tenn
22
3
64-H.W. Harris
Lucinda
Mary A.
Rebecca J.
John P.
Lucinda L.
38 Tenn
29
9
7
5
2
65-John McRoss
Margaret
Kenneth
Isaac
Nancy
Sarah E.
Kenneth Murchison
Flora
“
57 S.C. Cem. #13
53 Cem. #13
21
17 Cem. #15
14 Cem. #
12 Cem. #13
77 Sct.
84 Sct.
66-Amzi Reed
Edny
Jane
50 N.C. Cem. #12
45 Tn. Cem. #12
20
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D.M. (David)
J.K.P.
67-John Burton
Sarah
George
Rebecca
John
17 Cem. #12
10
52 Va.
52 Tenn
18
16
11
75-Harrison Christian
Phatoma
Martha A. Hulton
W. Thos. Christian
J.E. (m)
Sarah C.
Eliza P.
W.H.
52 N.C.
41 Ala
21 Tenn
17
15
13
10
7
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Isaac
9
Margaret
6
Taylor
3
68-C.C. Cooper
Elizabeth
20 Tenn
19
69-John K. McDougal
Sarah A.
22 Ala.
19 Tenn.
70-James Shipman
Martha
John M.
27 Tenn
20
2
71-William Davis
Phoebe
Sarah J.
James E.
John
25
23
6
4
2
72-J.I. Baker
Mary
Rebecca
Alfred
34 Ala
30 Tenn
62 S.C.
20 Tenn
78-William Lackey
Aramissa
Sarah M.
Nancy J.
James L.
Pamela J.
John F.
23 N.C.
23 Tenn
12
10
8
6
3
79-M.D. Covey
Ann Q.
Amanda E.
Rachel C.
William W.
Felix J.
34
37
10
7
4
1/12
80-W.C. Dillahunty
Martha S.
33 Tenn
26 Va.
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Alfred H.
Jerome B.
4
1
76-Felix Johnson
Lucinda
Robert F.
E.T.
Lucinda
Mary M.
Roena
John Ervine
W. Robins
John Nelms
Elizabeth Wood
Susan
“
Johannes Kacklemans
Margaret
“
38 Tenn
38
10
8
6
4
1
22
21 Tenn
19
18 Ala
16
30 Germ.
30
“
77-James G. Pickens
Sarah
Wm. R.
Margaret M.
25 Tenn
24
4
2
85-Emsley Parker
Nancy
Malinda
24
22
11/12
86-T.W. Wisdom
Maria
Albert E.
Martha A.
Francis K.P.
Hamet E.
40
35
9 Ala
6
4 Tenn
1
87-James Rose
35 Eng.
88-Calloway Daniel
Caroline
Emily E.
Alsey C.
25 Tenn
22
7
4
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Virginia C.
Mary E.
Louis
Ann E.
7 Ala
5
3
1
81-Andrew Bailey
Mary
Thomas F.
Louisa J.
37 Tenn
37
16
14
B.F. (M)
Thomas D.
Thos. D. Hutton
Lurany Brooks
Cynthia C. “
3
1/12
30 Ala.
24 Ga.
5 Tenn.
89-Alexander Stout
July A.
Polly
22 Tenn
22 “
2
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John A.
12
Jocie R.
9
E.N. (f)
6
Isaac J.
4
James A.
2
Cynthia R. Farrow
14
George W.
90-Alexander Stout
Jane
Isabella
Ann
R.W. (m)
Margaret E.
Phoebe A.
Mary D.
42 Tenn
38 N.C.
14 Ala
13 Tenn
12
9
5
3
91-John Wicks
Nancy
James
Elizabeth C.
William J.
Nancy J.
32 Tenn
50 (30?)
8
4
2
1/12
92-Andrew Stout
Elizabeth (Hitchcock)
Isaac
Jane
John
Josiah
Sarah
Nancy
Charles
50 Tenn
49 N.C.
21 Tenn
20
17
14
12
7
3
31 Tenn.
21
2
16 Miss
12 Tenn
70 N.C.
25 Tenn
28
20
82-W.H. McSwain
Jane R.
John W.
Peter R.
Edy J.
Martha C.
Nancy Shaw
40
42
15
13
11
4
33
83-John Roane
Irena
William
Mahala J.
Lucinda
25 Tenn
21
3
2
4/12
84-Enoch Shull
Lydia
Marion
Martha J.
James C.
Caroline
William
43 N.C.
43 Tenn
13
16
10
7
1
93-C.C. Williams
Jane
23 Tenn
20
94-D.G. Woods
Mary
42 N.C.
41 “
103-John Hitchcock (cpld)
Sarah (Tacker)
William J.
Jane Tacker
John B. “
95-H(owel) E. Mangum
Catherine (Hitchcock)
Daniel T.
Rhoda V.
25 Tenn
26
3
7/12
104-Isaac Hitchcock
Joice
Daniel
Jane
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96-Nicey Brooks
Yarborough
Nicey G.
Baruch
Minerva
Lee
Sinia
36 N.C.
17 Tenn
13
12
8
6
5
97-Francis Boswell
40 N.C.
105-Elmsley Hitchcock
Eliza (Farr)
Jefferson
Rebecca
Cynthia J.
John
Daniel
Mary C.
40
34
15
13
11
7
5
2
106-Hiram Cothran
Martha
Susannah
Nancy A.
Mary A.
Thos. J.
Sarah C.
Monroe
Martha J.
Eliza J.
52 N.C.
38
17 Ala
15 Miss
13
11
8
6
4 Tenn
1
107-W.M. Quarles
Lowiz M.
Delilah
Jackson
Owen
Sarah
Robert
Alexander
Frances C.E. May
Phereby Quarles
42 Tenn
23
14
11
10
7
4
2
3
1
109-Brice Marshall
Nancy
Eleanor
Martha J.
Joseph
Amanda
John
Brice
Francis M. (m)
Robert
Margaret
55 N.C.
43 Tenn
22 Ky
16 Tenn
12
11 Miss
8
6
3 Tenn
6 Miss
1 Tenn
116-John Stout
Nancy
Isabella
Polly
Robert K.
44 Tenn
67 Va.
39 Tenn
26
22
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98-Thomas G. Boswell
27 N.C.
99-Frederick Norton
Elizabeth J.
Mary S.
Ephriam J.
Mary Franks
26 Tenn
21
3
6/12
57 S.C.
100-James M. Smith
Eliza
William C.
Cornelia A.
Sarah L.
Martha E.
Green L.
J.L.K. (m)
35 S.C.
36
11 Tenn
10
8
7
5
3
101-Wiley Mangum
Polly (McSwain)
Martha
Prestley S.
John
Thos. C.
Marion
Elizabeth
Lucy A.
William
James M.
Isaac M.
55 N.C.
49
27
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
4
102-John Palmore
Sarah
W.J. (m)
E.J. (f)
29 Tenn
23 Ga.
3 Ala
1 Tenn
108-David Loyd
Sarah D.
Jno. F. Moody
Wm. Loyd
21 Ala
14 Tenn
10
63 N.C.
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110-D.S? Quick
Fletha
George A.
William T.
Mary A.
John A.
Morgan
Stephen
Nancy
37 N.C.
38 Tenn
15
13
11
9
7
4
1/12
Alexander
117-I.K. Pickens
Sarah
Elizabeth B.
Archibald G.
Hannah
Mahala
Lydia
Margaret
16
55 S.C.
34 Tenn
21
16
13
11
9
7
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111-A.W. Williams
37 Tenn
Eliza
29
Mary J.
11
H.H. (m)
9
H.L. (m)
7 Ala
Melissa A.
4 Tenn
Eleanor J.
2
Alfred W.
6/12
Wm. Simmons
18
118-Philip Johnson
Elizabeth
Nancy
Peggy A.
Elizabeth
William J.
29 N.C.
29 Tenn
7
6
3
612
112-Philip Brannon
Melinda
Elizabeth
Eleanor
Charity
William
38 Tenn
37
15
10
5
6/12
119-Janny Roane
Rush
Martha
Mary J.
C.C. Deshazier
Margaret E. Roane
50 N.C.
19 Tenn
16
16
18
14
113-Stephen Shipman
Miller
Jane
Sarah
James
Robert
31
31
5
4
2
1
120-William Deshazier
Mary
Samuel
Narcissa J.
Joba A. (f)
40 N.C.
42
20 Tenn
15
13
114-Edward Ezell
Frances
Sarah
20 Ala
20
6/12
115-A.C. Wagoner
Sarah
Jacob H.
James K.P.
Andrew
John Gwinn
24 Ala
23 Tenn
2
11/12
65 N.C.
17 Tenn
John C.
Jeremiah
4
2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
(Addenda)
32-W.R. Callison
32
Mary A.
40 Tenn
Caroline J.
13
William J.
12
Welborn L.
10
John S.
9
Carroll C.
7
Polly A.C.
5
Cornelius W.
3
Francis A.
2
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1-1-4-2
Sanders Austin ; b. 1782 in Va., probably Montgomery Co., d. between 1856 – 1860 Hardin Co., Tn.; m. ca. 1807
probably in Warren Co., Tn. Nancy Qualls (dau. of Wm. Qualls who d. 1835 Coffee Co., Tn.) She was b. 1791 in Va.,
and died after 1860 Hardin Co., Tn.. Both are probably bur. at Hollands Creek Cem., but there is nothing to prove it
now.
Children:
1-Daughter b. 1804-10
2-Stephen Austin, b. 1804-10 probably White Co., Tenn., d. 1872 Hardin Co., Tn.; m. before 1830 Ann Lamb (prob.
dau. of Henry Lamb, Sr.) b. 1815/6 Tn.
3-Mary Austin, b. 1815 Warren Co., Tn., d. -; m. 27 Mch 1834 Lauderdale co., Ala., Henry Lamb, Jr., (son of Henry
Lamb, Sr. who was living with them in 1850) b. 1815
4-John Austin, b. 8 Jun 1816 Warren Co., Tn., d. 2 Nov 1896 in Hardin Co., Tn.; m. (1) 31 May 1835 Jane Lamb (prob
dau. of Henry Lamb, Sr.) b. 1819 Tn., d. 1880 Hardin Co., Tn; m. (2) 18 Jly 1881 to Isabella Virginia Qualls (dau. of
Wm. R. Qualls & Elizabeth Moore Qualls) b. 2 Apr 1851 Wayne Co., Tn; d. 2 Jly 1924 Hardin Co., Tn. All three
buried at Hollands Creek Cemetery, Hardin Co., Tn.
5-David Austin, b. 1817 Warren Co., Tn.; d. between Feb & Aug. 1850 in a knife fight with a man named McDougald;
m. 14 Feb. 1836, Lauderdale co., Ala., Nancy Moore Milligan, widow of Charles Milligan; b, 1812 Georgia; d. 31 Dec
1886. Her stone is still standing in Hollands Creek Cem., and he was probably buried there also.
6-William “Doc” Austin, b. 1820 Wayne Co., Tn.; d. after 1880; m. before 1842 Sarah Qualls, 1st cousin (dau. of John
and Polly Qualls) b. 1826 Ala. Both living 1880
7-Angeline Austin, b. 1825 Wayne Co., Tn.; d. ---; m. ca 1842 Henry Qualls, 1st cousin (son of John and Polly Qualls)
b. 1824 probably in Wayne Co., Tn. Both were living in 1880.
8-Archibald Sanders Austin, b. 1826 Wayne Co., Tn.; d. --; m. (1) 10 Oct 1848 Martha Ann Qualls, 1st cousin (dau. of
John & Polly Qualls) b. 1829; d. after 1870 Hardin Co., Tn.; m. (2) 7 Dec 1874 Barbara Ann Worley (dau. of John
Howard and Vicey Lamb Howard) b. 1842 Tn., d. ca. 1879 Hardin Co., Tn.; m. (3) 19 Dec 1880 Dicey Catherine
Wilkinson, wid. of Dan Wilkinson, b. 1840
9-Enoch Austin, b. 1830 Wayne Co., Tn; d. –; m. ca. 1856 Elizabeth (
) b. 1838 Tn.; d –
10-Robert Austin, b. 1831/5 probably Wayne Co., Tn; d--; m. ca. 1857 Mary Ann Swinford (dau. of Isaac Swinford) b.
ca. 1832 in Ala.
Sanders Austin first appears in Grainger Co., Tn., 1803 when he signed a petition along with his father, Stephen
Austin and brother,
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1-1-4-2
Sanders or Saunders Austin ; b. 1783/4 in Va., probably in Montgomery Co.; d. between 1856 – 1860 in Hardin Co.,
Tn.; m. Nancy (
) b. 1791 in Va.,; d. after 1860 Hardin Co., Tenn.
Children born in Tennessee:
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1-Dau., b. 1804-10
2-Dau, b. 1804-10
3-Stephen Austin, b. ca 1811 Tenn., d. 187- Hardin Co., Tenn.; m. before 1830 Ann Lamb (probably dau. of Henry
Lamb b. 1776) She b. 1815/6 Tenn.
4-Dau., b. 1815-20
5-John Austin, b. 8 Jun 1816 Smith Co., Tenn., d. Nov 2, 1896 ; m. (1) Jane Lamb b. 1819 Tenn., (sister of Ann
Lamb); m. (2) Isabella Va. Qualls b. Ap 2 1851; d. Jly 2 1924
6-David Austin, b. 1818 Tenn.; d. 185- Hardin Co.; m. (Nancy
); b. 1812 Georgia; d. Dec 31, 1886
7-William Austin (Dock), b. 1820 Tenn.; m. Sarah Qualls (dau. of John and Polly Qualls) b. 1826 Ala.
8-Angeline Austin, b. 1825 Tenn.; m. Henry Qualls (son of John and Polly Qualls) b. 1824 Tenn.
9-Archibald Sanders Austin, b. 1826 Wayne Co., Tenn.
m. (1) Martha Qualls, (dau. of John & Polly Qualls) b. 1829
(2) Dec 7, 1874 Barbara Ann Worley (dau. of John Howard and Vicey Lamb
(3) 19 Dec 1880 Dicey Wilkinson
10-Enoch Austin, b. 1830; m. 1856 Elizabeth (
11-Robert Austin, b. 1831/5 ; m. Mary A. (
) b. 1838
) b. 1835 Tenn
Sanders Austin first appears in Grainger Co., Tn., 1803 when he signed a petition along with his father, Stephen
Austin and brother. Was not in 1805 Tax List. In 1810 he was mustered out of the Service in White Co., Tenn. and
taxed there in 1811. By 1812 he was on the Tax list of Warren Co., Tenn., and was still there in 1817 when he signed
a petition to make Moses Ray a J.P. in Capt. Jones Co. At the time of the 1820 Census he was in Wayne co., Tenn.,
and still there in 1830. By 1840 he had moved over into Hardin Co., Tenn and remained there the rest of his life.
There is some indication his wife may have been a Lamb.
Sources: 1820-30 Census, Wayne Co., Tenn; 1840-50-60-70-80 Census Hardin Co., Tenn; Hollands Creek Cem.
Inscriptions; Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses; Jess A. Machtley; Oliver B. Qualls; Grainger Co., Court Minutes & Tax records,
White Co., Tenn. Court Minutes and Tax Lists; Warren Co., Tenn Tax Lists.
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Stephen Alfred Austin, b. Jan 28, 1855 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. Feb 17, 1929 Waterloo, Ala; m. Mary Elizabeth Seaton
(dau. Levi N. and Louisa Sharp Seaton) b. Dec 24, 1857; d. Jan 9, 1935 at Waterloo, Ala. Bur. there
Children: born in Hardin Co., Tenn.
1-Martha Louise “Lulla”, b. Jan 9, 1876; d. Jue 1, 1952, Waterloo, Ala Cem.; m. John C. Whitten 29 Sept 1914
Waterloo, Ala; b. Oct 20, 1876; d. Feb 18, 1941 Waterloo Ala Cem. (V22 p. 296)
2-John Riley, b. Jly 28, 1877; d. Dec 25, 1945 Okla City; m. Nancy Virginia Strickland, b. Oct 30, 1886; near Clifton
Wayne Co., Tenn; m. 19 Apr 1903 Lauderdale Co., Ala; dau Benj F. & Martha Jane (Webb) V15, p. 497
3-Vannia (male), b. Mch 19, 1880; m. 1 Nov 1924 Effie Horton, Alcorn co., Miss
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4-Earnest “Ernie”, b. 28 Jan 1883
5-Edd (Edgar), b. 1885; m. Alice (Curnett) 9 Jan 1910 Shawnee, Okla, b. 1891 Mo; dau J.F. & Lizzie Siegerson
Curnett
6-Clarence Lee “Boss”, b. Ap 19, 1889; m. Annie Parker; Res: Atlanta, Ga (1968)
7-Dora Lee, b. Nov 16, 1893; m. 6 May 1914 Ld. Ala; Charles Crotts (son of T. Nunally Crotts and Anna Austin) He.
B. Aug 24, 1896; Res: Oklahoma City, Okla (1968) V22 p 177
8-Luella “Lee”, b.
m. 13 May 1928 Archie Strickland
9-Sam Warden, b. May 3, 1901, d. Feb 26, 1961; bur. Waterloo, Alabama; m. Annie Mae Blount
Sources: Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego, Cal.
Mr. Oliver B. Qualls, 223 N. Watkins St., Memphis, Tenn. 36104
Shawnee Okla. Ct. Rcds. (Marriages)
Richardson Cem.-Waterloo, Ala.
L.D.S. Archives Records – (Va. S. Austin & Glenn David Austin)
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Stephen Alfred Austin, b. 28 Jan 1855 Hardin Co., Tn; d. 17 Feb 1929 Waterloo, Ala.; m. Mary Elizabeth Seaton (dau.
of Levi N. and Louisa Sharp Seaton) b. 24 Dec 1857; d. 9 Jan 1935 Waterloo, Ala. Buried in Richardson Cem.,
Waterloo, Ala.
Children:
1-John Riley, b. 28 Jan 1877; d. 25 Dec 1945 Okla. City
m. 19 Apr 1903 Lauderdale Co., Ala., Nancy Virginia Stricklin, dau Benj F. & Martha Jane Webb Stricklin) b. near
Clifton, Tn., Oct 30, 1886
2-Vannia, b. 19 Mch 1880
m. 1 Nov 1924 Effie Horton at Corinth, Alcorn Co., Miss.
3-Earnest “Ernie”, b. 28 Jan 1883
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Stephen Austin, b. 1809/11 Tenn.; d. 187- Hardin Co., Tenn; m. Ann Lamb about 1830 (probably a dau of Henry
Lamb, b. 1776 Va.) b. 1815/16 Tenn.; d. after 1880 at which time she was living with dau. Nancy Mangum.
Children:
*1-Rachel, b. Dec 29, 1830; d. Feb 9, 1923 and bur. Hollands Creek Cem.; m. Arch Qualls, b. Sept 9, 1831; d. Jue 19,
1887, bur. Hollands Creek Cem.
2-Saunders, b. 1832; d- (Living 1850)
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*3-Dolly Ann, b. 1834; m. James C. Milligan after 1850; b. 1829 Ala.
*4-Henry Lamb, b. Nov 11, 1835; d. Sep 26, 1919 Shannee, Okla.; m. Mary Elizabeth Hardwick, b. Aug 1, 1837; d.
May 28, 1919 Okla
*5-Benjamin Austin, b. Feb 18, 1837; d. Nov 23, 1904; m. Mary Austin (dau of David and Nancy) b. Jly 4, 1840; d.
Nov 22, 1911. Both bur. Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn.
*6-John Austin, b. 1840; m. (1) before 1860, Sarah (
), b. 1843; (2) 16 Aug 1865 Sarah A. Armstrong
*7-Nancy Austin, b. 1842; m. 4 Oct. 1862 Wm. W. Mangrum (son of Wiley Mangum), b. 1841
8-Martha Jane Austin, b. 1844; d --; m. Henry Lamb, Jr. b. 1843 Ala.; d. 1929, bur. Hollands Crk. (S.P.)
*9-Archibald Austin, b. Mch 30, 1845; d. Apr 6, 1914; m. (1) Mary Austin (dau. Wm. And Sarah Qualls Austin) 18421901; m (2) 25 Nov 1905 Metilda Shelby
*10-Sarah E. “Babe” Austin, b. 1848; d. Okla.; m. Robert H. “Bobgate” Qualls (son of Gate & Milla Qualls) b. 1846
(moved to Marlow, Okla.)
11-Louisa Austin, b. 1851; m. Sam Strickland
*12-Enoch b. Austin, b. 1858; m. Rebecca Cossey (dau Martha Austin & John Cossey) b. 1858
Stephen Austin’s occupation in the 1850 census is given as school teacher, however, in 1860-70 he is listed as a
farmer. His son Sanders is also listed as a farmer in the 1850 Census
Sources: 1840-50-60-70-80 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Hollands Creek Cem. Inscriptions
Marriage Registers, Hardin Co. Court House, Savannah Tenn.
Henry L. Austin Bible Records per Mary Ellen Moses, 1957
Mrs. Irvin Green, Rt 7, Jackson, Tenn.
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QUALLS
Rachel Austin, b. Dec. 29, 1830 Wayne Co., Tenn; d. Feb 9, 1923 and bur. Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn;
m. after 1850 Archibald Qualls (son of John and Polly Qualls) b. Sept 9, 1831 Tenn.; d. Jue 19, 1887; bur. Hollands
Creek Cem.
Children:
1-Stephen H. Qualls, b. 1852; m. Sarah Ann (
1-Wiley, b. 1874; m. Ida Seaton
2-Belle, b. 1874
3-Idah, b. 1877
4-Ira L., b. Sept 1879
)
2-Mary A., b. 1853/4
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3-Sarah E., b. 1858
4-Louisa E., b. 1860; m. Bill Kyle
5-Julia, b. 1862
6-Nipsy (fem), b. 1866
7-John W., b. May 31, 1867; d. Jly 11, 1938; m. Louisa E. “Lou” Fox (dau Wilson Fox) b. Jly 17, 1876; d. Feb 28,
1939. Both bur. Hollands Creek Cem.
8-Flora, b. 1869
9-Francis, b. 1872
Sources:
1860-70-80 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn; Hollands Creek Cem. Inscriptions, Hardin Co., Tenn; Oliver B. Qualls,
Memphis, Tenn (1967)
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MILLIGAN
Dolly Ann Austin, b.
1834 Tenn; d.
; m. James C. Milligan, b.
1829 Ala; d. 187- Hardin Co., Tenn
Children: (Based on Census Data.)
1-Lucinda Milligan, b. 1854; m. Harvey Brewington ca. 1880; b. 1858 Tenn
2-Nancy Ann Milligan, b. 1857; m. ca 1872 C.C. Hutton; b. 1847 Ala.
1-Elizabeth F., b. 1873
2-John, b. 1874
James Y, b. 1877
3-Martha Elizabeth Milligan, b. 1863; m.
Sharp
4-Sarah Matilda “Sallee” Milligan, b. 1865; m. Samuel Houston Banks, b. 1860 Tenn.
1-Emma Banks, b. 1884; m. Garfield Austin
2-Lavon Banks,
; m. Nora Whitlow
3-Annie banks,
; m. ___ Frazier
5-Stephen Aranamous “Manous” Milligan, b. Dec 1869; m. Jenny “Tennie” Stout
6-Enoch H, Milligan, b. 30 Nov 1871; d. 5 Jue 1949; m. (1) Ada Seaton, b. 8 Feb, 1876; d. Mch 22, 1931; m. (2)
Gertie Leona Austin, widow of Jim Hutton, b. 7 Mch 1883; Living 1967
Sources: 1870 Census- 8th Civil Dist, Hardin Co., Tenn., Hollands Creek Cem. Inscriptions; Mrs. Hershel Austin, Rt.
67 Savannah, Tenn.
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Henry Lamb Austin, b. Nov 11, 1835 Hardin Co; Tenn.; d. Sept 26, 1919 Shannee, Pottawatomie Co., Okla; m. ca
1854 Hardin Co., Tenn., to Mary Elizabeth Hardwick (dau of John and Elizabeth) b. Aug 1, 1837; d. 28 May 1919
Shannee, Okla.
Children: Taken from Bible Record
1-Stephen Conrad Austin, b. 26 Feb 1855; d. Dec 10, 1899 Greene Co., Ark.; m. Rachel Caroline Sharp (dau of John
Sharp by 1st wife) b. 1856 Tenn; d. Sept 5, 1895 Ark.
2-Benjamin H. Austin, b. Mch 19, 1857; m. Mary Elizabeth Sharp, b. 1858
3-Martha Lucinda Austin, b. Oct 23, 1859; m. Andrew Scott
4-Mary Ann Austin, b. Feb 20, 1862; d. Oct 30, 1873
5-Rev. William Charley Austin, b. Jan 2, 1864; m. Mary Thersie Howell on 29 Sept 1897 Hardin Co., Tenn.
6-Sarah Louisa Austin, b. Jue 4, 1866; m. Prestley C. Mangum (son of Nancy Austin & Wm. W. Mangum)
7- Isadora Austin, b. Mch 4, 1868; m. Thomas Scott
8-Rachel Luannah “Lou” Austin, b. Feb 7, 1871; m. Lee Ander Stricklin
9-Henry Cornelius “Neal” Austin, b. Dec 13, 1872; m. 19 Sept 1889 Lula (Huckba) McCorkle, Hardin Co., Tenn.
10-Robin Luther Austin, b. Dec 3, 1874; d. Oct 25, 1918; m. Lottie Garrett
11-Enoch Wheeler Austin, b. Jan 12, 1877; m. (1) 4 Mch 1895, Minnie Crotts, Hardin Co., Tenn. (2) Effie
12-Eli Hugh Austin, b. Mch 5, 1879; m. Mabel Wilmath. She d. 9 Dec 1960
Sources: Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego, Calif.,
Bible Records of Henry Lamb Austin, per Mary Ellen Moses Hardin Co., Tenn.
Marriage Registers, Savannah, Tenn.
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Stephen Conrad Austin, b. Feb 26, 1855 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. DEC 10, 1899 Greene Co., Ark; m. Rachel Caroline
Sharp (dau of John Sharp by 1st wife) b. 1856 Tenn; d. Sept 5, 1895 Greene Co., Ark.
Children:
1-Bartly Penell, b. Nov 4, 1873; m. 1891 Margaret A. Palmer, b. Nov 9, 1869
1-Zula Austin, b. 28 Dec 1893; m. 10 Sept 1914 Hardin Haggard, Savannah, Tenn b. 29 Oct,
1890
2-Henry L., b. 1876; m. Dailey Tillman
3-John Arthur, b. 18 Jan 1878; d. 21 Jan 1916; m. Louella Garner
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4-Zetta, b. ca 1880; m. Edmond Sparks
1-Edith Chombliss (1967-G.D. Newport, Ark.)
2-Mabel Ponhey (1967-Rt. 1, box 250, Black Oak, Ark)
*5-Almeda, b. Jan 7, 1883; d. 25 Jue, 1914 Marlow, Okla; m. Dec 21, 1897 Greene Co., Ark., to John Owen
Norsworthy, b. 29 Jue 1879; d. 27 Mch 1933 Elk Creek, Calif.
*6-Stephen Lonnie, b. Jly 8, 1885 Savannah, Tenn; d.
Dec 1896 Poplar Bluff, Mo.
; m. 5 Jan 1913 Stanford, Ark., Mary Lovina Miller, b. 8
7-Bertha, b. 1887; m. Jacob “Jake” Brakefield
8-Ida, b. 1889; m. Ed Carlson
Conrad Austin, as Stephen Conrad was known, was a preacher and had a church that was called Conrad’s Church just
out of the City limit of Savannah, Tenn., However the church is now gone.
Sources: 1880 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego, Calif.
Mr. Oliver B. Qualls, Memphis, Tenn.
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NORSWORTHY
Almeda Austin, b. Jan 7, 1883 Savannah, Tenn; d. Jue 25, 1914, Marlow, Okla.; m. Dec 21, 1897 Greene Co., Ark.,
John Owen Norsworthy, b. Jue 29, 1879; d. Mch 27, 1933 Willows Glen Co., Calif. bur. at Elk Creek.
Child:
1-Bonnie John Norsworthy, b. Feb 6, 1911 Elgin, Okla; m. Aug 20, 1929 Marie Alvarado, b. Dec 30, 1912 San Diego,
Calif.
Children:
1-Bonnie Jean Norsworthy, b. Oct 23, 1930 San Diego, Calif; m. 24 Jue 1950 John Markiewicz
2-Donald Norsworthy, b. Sept 1, 1931 Bemboe, Humbolt Co., Calif; m. (1) 17 Jly 1959 San
Diego to Judith Evelyn Reynolds, b. 28 Jue 1939; Div. 14 Nov. 1963; m. (2) 27 Apr 1964 San
Diego, Shirley Ruth Billings, b. Chattanooga, Tenn.
3-Mary Ellen Norsworthy, b. Oct 24, 1932 San Diego, Calif; m. Oct 3, 1951 Salt Lake city, Utah
to Gordon Woodruff Moses, b. Jue 24, 1922 Farmington, Utah
4-Lonnie John Norsworthy, b. Apr 5, 1939 San Diego, Calif; m. 7 Nov 1958 Los Angeles, Calif.
to Frances Jean Lessenger, b. 15 Aug 1939 San Diego, Calif.
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Stephen Lonnie Austin, b. Jly 8, 1885 Savannah, Tenn; d. -; m. 5 Jan 1913 Stanford, Ark., Mary Lovina Miller, b. 8
Dec 1896 Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Children:
*1-Lula Mae, b. 26 May 1907; m. 24 Sept 1925 Asa Lee
2-Raymond, b. 5 Mch 1915; d. 11 Mch 1939; m. (left wife and son)
*3-Ina Jewell, b. 19 Jly 1918; m. 3 Sept 1937 Corbet Weaver
*4-Henry, b. 7 Nov 1926 Stanford, Ark; m. 6 Jue 1947 Vivian Cooper
5-Virginia, b. 13 Oct 1928; m. 13 Mch 1946 Athen Gray
1-Sharon Kaye Gray, b. 21 Jan 1947 Stanford, Ark.
2-Patsy Ann Gray, b. 1 Sept 1948 Walnut Ridge, Ark.
*6-Octavius, b. Nov 11, 1931; m. 31 May 1951 Geraldine Allen
1-Carolyn Faye Austin, b. 28 Sept 1952 Paragould, Ark
2-Lola Fern Austin, b. 15 Aug 1956 Paragould, Ark.
Sources:
Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego, Calif.
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Benjamin H. Austin, b. Feb 18, 1837 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. Nov 23, 1904; m. Mary Austin (dau. of David and Nancy
Austin) b. Jly 4, 1840 Ala; d. Nov 23, 1911. Both bur. Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn.
Children:
*1-Rachel Matilda, b. 31 Dec 1859; d. Feb. 1948; bur. Hollands Crk.; m. Jake Barrier ca 1874; b. 1848 Tenn (s. Benj.
& Isabel Barrier).
2-Stephen David, b. 11 Feb 1862; d. Infancy
*3-Thomas Frank, b. Apr 23, 1863, d. Aug 9, 1938; m. (1) 23 Feb 1882 Selina “Lina” Johnson (dau. John C. &
Elizabeth Johnson) b. Jly 13, 1867; d. Nov 5, 1907; m. (2) 5 Oct 1908 Maggie Bennett
4-Samuel Lewis, b. 4 Apr 1866; d. Infancy
*5-William Owen, b. 17 Feb 1867; d. 8 Aug 1936; m. 21 Jly 1901 Elizabeth ”lyn” Jones, b. Apr 22, 1877; d*7-Timothy J., b. 12 Dec 1873; d. 15 Aug 1955; m. 20 Oct 1913 Lida Seaton
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*8-Minnie, b. 26 Dec 1878, d. 7 Jly 1907; m. Robert N. Johnson (son of John C. and Elizabeth Johnson) b. Arp 3,
1875; d. Mch 20, 1956
9-Areniadney, b. 1879; d. infancy
*10-Arthur Garfield, b. Aug 10, 1881; Living 1967; m. Emma Banks (dau Samuel H. Banks and Sarah Tilda Milligan)
b. Sept 8, 1884; Living 1967
11-Gertrude Leona “Gertie”, b. 7 Mch 1883; Living 1967; m. (1) James Hutton (son C.C. Hutton & Nancy Milligan),
b. 1877; m. (2) Enoch H. Milligan, 1871-1949
Sources:
1850-60-70-80 Census Records, 8th Civil Dist, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Hollands Creek Cemetery Inscriptions, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Hardin Co., Tenn., Marriage Registers, Court House, Savannah, Tenn.
Mr. A. Garfield Austin, Savannah, Tenn (1957)
Mrs Hershel Austin, Florence Rd., Savannah, Tenn. (1967)
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Austin – Barrier
Rachel Matilda Austin, b. 31 Dec 1859; d. Feb 1948, bur. Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn; m. Jake Barrier, b.
1848 Tenn. (son of Benjamin and Isabel Barrier)
Children:
1-Bell, b. Sept 6, 1877; d. Mch 8, 1959; m. Issac Winford
2-Nute, b. 1880; m. Laura Haynes
3-Anner, b. May 20, 1880; m. John Till Fox (1882-1948) Buried at Hollands Creek Cem.
4-Audrey, b.
; m. Ollie Austin
5-William, b.
; m. Rose Adkinson
6-Area, b.
; d. 1900?; m. Clint Sharp
7-Mattie, b. 1885; d. 1960; m. Albert Steely, b. 1883; d. 1918
Sources: Mrs. Hershell Austin, Savannah, Tenn
Hollands Creek Cem. Inscriptions.
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Thomas Frank Austin, b. Apr 23, 1863; d. Aug 9, 1938 Hardin Co.; m. (1) 23 Feb 1882 Selina “Lina” Johnson (dau of
John C., and Elizabeth Johnson) b. Jly 13, 1867; d. Nov 5, 1907; m. (2) 5 Oct 1908 Maggie Bennett
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Children:
1-Walter, b. Jan 7, 1886; d. Jue 1921; m. 31 Nov 1913 Jewell Cherry
2-Beulah, b. Jan 14, 1888; d. Aug 5, 1892
3-Ben, b. Oct 15, 1889; d -; m. 31 Dec 1913 Dora Seaton
4-Winnie, b. Oct 11, 1898; m. Floyd Cherry
5-Allen, b. Oct 6, 1891; m. Icy Whiteside; 2nd wife:
6-Zuba, b. Jly 15, 1909; d. Nov 14, 1926; buried at Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn.
7-Lon, b.
; m. Daisy Gean
8-Frankie (girl), b -
(Res. 1967, Detroit, Mich); 1 dau
; m. Ben Belcher
Sources:
Ben Austin, Florence Rd., Savannah, Tenn (1967)
Hollands Creek Cem., Inscriptions
Hardin Co., Tenn – Marriage Registers
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William Owen Austin, b. 17 Feb 1867 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. 8 Aug 1936 Hardin Co., Tenn; m. 21 Jly 1901 Elizabeth
“Lyn” Jones, b. Apr 22, 1877; d –
Children:
1-Rubye Earl, b. 12 Mch 1902; d. 20 Sept 1904
2-Lillie Litishie, “Susie”, b. 7 Sept 1905; m. Ford
3-Millard Winfred, b. 4 Sept 1907; d. 9 Jan 1932; m. 6 Jly 1929 Zora Austin (dau Emsley Austin)
4-Cora Leona, b. 16 Apr 1910; m. Shelby Franks
5-Hubert Spencer, b. 6 Feb 1912; m. 13 Sept 1938 Waymon Arnold (separated); s.p.
6-Guy Bedford, b. 18 Jan 1914; d. 1959 (suicide); m. 20 Jan 1935 Daisy Wilkerson
(1) Jimmy Ray; m. Opal Eaves (#1-1-4-2-3-5-10-2-1)
7-George Claude “GC”, B. 29 Apr 1918; m. 22 Mch 1940 Lucille Harrison
Sources: Mrs. Hershel Austin, Hwy 69, Savannah, Tenn.
Marriage Registers, Hardin Co. Court House, Savannah, Tenn
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Cossey – Qualls
Martha Austin, b. 1840; m. (1) John Cossey ca 1856; b. ca 1816 N.C. as 2nd wife; (2) Owen Qualls (son of W.M.
Qualls) b. ca 1839/43 Will probated Jan 16, 1929 Hardin Co., Tenn
Children: born in Hardin Co., Tenn.
1-Rebecca M. Cossey, b. 1857; m. Enoch B. Austin, b. 1858 (See # 1-1-4-2-3-12)
2-John A. Cossey, b. 1862
3-Nancy Elizabeth Qualls, b. 1864; d. before father; m,. Lamb
4-Thomas, b. 1866
5-Benjamin Ulisses H. “Dock”, b. Dec 1869; unmarried
6-Osker S. Qualls, b. 1877; Removed to Missouri
Sources:
Hardin Co., Tenn, Census 1850-60-70-80
Oliver B. Qualls, 1110 Cumberland, Savannah, Tenn.
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Stephen Conrad Austin, b. Feb 26, 1855 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. DEC 10, 1899 Greene Co., Ark; m. Rachel Caroline
Sharp (dau. of John Sharp by 1st wife) b. 1856 Tenn; d. Sept 5, 1895 Green Co., Ark.
Children:
1-Bartly Pennell, b. Nov 4, 1873; m. 1891 Margaret A. Palmer, b. Nov 9, 1869
1-Zula Austin, b. 28 Dec 1893; m. 10 Sept 1914 Hardin Haggard, Savanna, Tenn; b. 20 Oct
1890
2-Henry L., b. 1876; m. Dailey Tillman
3-John Arthur, b. 18 Jan 1878; d. 21 Jan 1916; m. Louella Garner
4-Zetta, b. ca 1880; m. Edmond Sparks
1-Edith Chombliss (1967-G.D. Newport, Ark.)
2-Mabel Ponhey (1967-Rt.1, Box 250, Black Oak, Ark)
*5-Almeda, b. Jan 7, 1883; d. 25 Jue, 1914 Marlow, Okla; m. Dec 21, 1897 Greene Co., Ark., to John Owen
Norsworthy, b. 29 Jue 1879; d. 27 Mch 1933 Elk Creek, Calif.
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*6-Stephen Lonnie, b. Jly 8, 1885 Savannah, Tenn; d.
1896 Poplar Bluff, Mo.
;m. 5 Jan 1913 Stanford, Ark., Mary Lovina Millor, b. 8 Dec
7-Bertha, b. 1887; m. Jacob “Jake” Brakefield
8-Ida, b. 1889; m. Ed Carlson
Conrad Austin, as Stephen Conrad was known, was a preacher and had a church that was called Conrad’s Church just
out of the City limit of Savannah, Tenn., However the church is now gone.
Sources: 1860 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego, Calif.
Mr. Oliver B. Qualls, Memphis, Tenn.
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Stephen Austin
Stephen Austin, born Nov. 1755 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. and died 1850 in Hardin County, Tennessee,
according to his marker in the Holland’s Creek Cemetery. The last payment on his pension was made in 1844, which
is probably a more accurate death date. His wife’s maiden name is not known although it is a guess that she may have
been a Sanders, since a son was given that name and many of that name lived in the Wythe Co., Va. area at the time
Stephen lived there and probably married.
At age 21, he enlisted in the Calvary of Major William Armstrong and Colonel Washington’s Regiment of
Light Horse Dragoons in General Greene’s Divisions in Surry Co., N.C. He spent five year in the Revolution, but for
the last two years hired a substitute. After the war he went back to Virginia and stayed there about 20 years,
subsequently living in Warren, Giles, Wayne, and Hardin Counties in Tennessee. He also spent three years in
Alabama according to his pension application. His pension was granted in Hardin County, Tennessee at which time he
was living with his son Sanders Austin.
In 1787, Stephen Austin paid personal property in Montgomery Co., Virginia. In 1793, he was taxed in
Wythe Co., Virginia. While it looks as though he had moved around, the truth of the matter is that he probably stayed
put, for these county changes are the result of the formation of new counties.
By March 1798, Stephen Austin was in Grainger County, Tennessee, when he was bondsman for the
marriage license of William Austin and Rebecker Moses. This may have been a nephew or his son. In 1830 Stephen,
Saunders and Robert Austin all signed a petition in Grainger County, Tennessee but none are listed in the 1805 tax list
of that county.
In 1804, a Stephen Austin purchased land of John Ulmstead in Claiborne County, Tennessee. He gave a deed
that same year to Aaron Davis for 150 acres of land in what was Hawkins, now Claiborne County, part of a survey in
Powells Valley touching upon land of Norvells, Evans, and Samuel Tate, being part of said survey of A. Henderson &
Co. Witnessed by Walter and Susanna Evans.
Sometime after this date and probably around 1810, Stephen moved to White County, Tennessee where he
was deeded land by Thos. K. Harris as recorded in White County Deed Book A page 210. His son Sanders was
mustered out of service in White County, Tennessee in 1810 and was taxed there in 1811. By 1812, Sanders was
taxed in Warren County, Tennessee and will be noted in his pension application, Stephen claimed to have lived in
Warren County, Tennessee.
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Just when he spent three years in Alabama is open to speculation at this point, but this writer would judge
from the evidence at hand that it was probably around 1817-19.
Married Dorcus (
marker.
) d. Apr. 12, 1836 probably buried Holland’s Creek Cemetery, Hardin County, Tenn. – no
Janet Austin Curtis
3329 Santa Clara S.E.
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Stephen Austin, born Nov. 1755 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. :d. 1850 in Hardin County, Tennessee, according to
his marker in the Holland’s Creek Cemetery. Last payment on his Pension was made in 1844, which is probably a
more accurate date. His wifes maiden name is not known altho it is a reasonable guess that she may have been a
Sanders, since a son was given that name and many of that name lived in the Wythe Co., Va. area at the time Stephen
lived there and was probably married.
Married Dorcus (
) d. Apr. 12, 1836 Probably buried Holland’s Creek Cem. Hardin Co., Tenn. – No Marker.
(Bible Record) handwritten
At age 21, he enlisted in the Calvary of Maj. Wm. Armstrong and Col. Washington’s Regt. of Light Horse
Dragoons in Gen. Greenes Divisions in Surry Co., N.C. He spent five year in the Revolution, but for the last two years
hired a substitute. After the war he went back to Virginia and stayed there about 20 years, subsequently living in
Warren, Giles, Wayne, and Hardin Counties in Tennessee. He also spent three years in Alabama according to his
Pension application. His pension was granted in Hardin Co., Tenn at which time he was living with his son Sanders
Austin.
In 1787, Stephen Austin paid personal property tax in Montgomery Co., Va. In 1793, he was taxed in Wythe
Co., Virginia and in 1795 and 6 was taxed in Grayson Co., Va. While it looks as though he had moved around, the
truth of the matter is that he probably stayed put, for these County changes are the result of the formation of new
counties.
By March 1798, Stephen Austin was in Grainger County, Tenn., when he was bondsman for the marriage
license of William Austin and Rebecker Moses. This may have been a nephew or his son. In 1830 Stephen, Sanders
and Robert Austin all signed a petition in Grainger County, Tenn. but none are listed in the 1805 tax list of that county.
In 1804, a Stephen Austin purchased land of John Ulmstead in Claiborne County, Tenn. He gave a deed that
same year to Aaron Davis for 150 acs. of land in what was Hawkins, now Claiborne Co., part of a survey in Powells
Valley touching upon land of Norvells, Evans, and Samuel Tate, being part of said survey of A. Henderson & Co.
Witnessed by Walter and Susanna Evans.
Sometime after this date and probably around 1808, Stephen moved to White County, Tenn. where he was
deeded land by Thos. K. Harris as recorded in White Co. Deed Bk. A-P. 210. His son Sanders was mustered out of
service in White Co., Tenn. in 1810 and was taxed there in 1811. By 1812, Sanders was taxed in Warren Co., Tenn.
and will be noted in his pension application, Stephen claimed to have lived in Warren Co., Tenn.
Just when he spent three years in Alabama is open to speculation at this point, but this writer would judge
from the evidence at hand that it was probably around 1817-19.
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IDENTITY RESEARCH CHART
Stephen Austin
COUNTY: Hardin
DOB: -- Nov 1755
STATE: TN
FATHER: Nathaniel Austin (?)
STATE: VA
DOD: ca 1850
CEMETERY: Blank
MOTHER: Blank
KNOWN LOCATIONS OF SUBJECT:
Pittsylvania Co., VA
1755
Grayson Co., VA
1770’s
Surry Co., NC
1770’s
Wayne Co., TN
1800’s
Lauderdale (?), Limestone (?)
?
Hardin Co., TN
1837-1850
per Rev. War records, pension claim S2040 A 1
“
“
“
“
“
“
“
“
“
From Wayne & back to Wayne Co.
per Rev. War Records
MIULITARY & OCCUPATIONS:
Rev. War Vet.
CHILDREN OF SUBJECT:
Saunders
John
Robert (?)
DOB: 1782 VA
1789 VA
?
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Colonial Granville County & Its People
by Worth S. Ray – p. 212
(Admittedly a POOR reference)
Will of Aaron Pinson – before 1800 (Not listed in Olds- N.C. Wills)
Heirs:
for Granville Co.
Dorcas Austin
Elizabeth Campbell
Handwritten: 1766-1802
Thomas Pinson
Bk A-p.97 ?
Sarah Head
Laurens
Co. S.C.
Annie Cunningham
William Pinson
Aaron Pinson
Mary Evans
Supposedly, many of these went to
Zachariah Pinson
Laurens Co., S.C.
Isaac Pinson
Lunenburg co., Va. Wills – 1746 – 1825 by Bell
Virginia Book Co., Berryville, Va. – 1972
#397 – Will of Aaron Pinson, 12-26 -1757; 3-7-1758, Will Bk 1, p. 223
Sons: Aaron, John, Thomas
Dau: Elinor Pinson
Gr-son: Moses Grigg
Note: this Aaron Jr., may be the Aaron above who supposedly named a dau. Dorcas Austin
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Stephen Austin, b. 1755 Pittsylvania Co., Va. (Rev. War Sol) m. Dorcas (
) d. 1836 Hardin Co., Tn. per John
Austin Bible in possession of Mrs. Grace Paulk Young, Florence, Ala. 1970’s per Mrs. Sharp
Possible children:
?1- William, b. 1776 Va. – d. Bond Co., Ill on a visit to his son Josiah. Home Res: Marion Co., Ark. –
1820 Wayne Co., Tn.
2- Zachariah, b. 1770-80 per 1830 Census of Bledsoe Co., Tn m. 26 Aug 1807 Grainger Co., Tn.,
Patsey Thomson 1840 Res: Marion co., Tn – 1850 Coffee Co. Tn. Handwritten b. 1784 Va.
1 3- Thomas Austin, d. 1820 Madison Co., Ala. 1809 Census Mississippi Terr. (Madison Co., Ala)
Handwritten: b. bef. 1788 over 21
2 4- Nathaniel Austin 1809 Census Mississippi Terr. (Madison Co. Al) Handwritten: b. bef. 1788
perhaps Green Co. 1820 b.1775-94 over 21
5- Sanders Austin, b. 1782 Va. m. c. 1807 Nancy Qualls perhaps White or Warren Co., Tn.
6- Robert Austin, b. 1785 Va. m. Elizabeth Webster, dau of Reuben of Grainger Co., Tn. 1824 in
Monroe Co., Ten., when her father died 1830, 40, 50 Fayette Co., Al.
6- John Austin, b. 1789 Va. m. 1819 Madison Co., Al. Patsy (Martha) Young Handwritten: Res:
1820 Wayne Co. Tn. – 1830 & 40 Lauderdale, Al.
8- Elizabeth, d. 1848 Hardin Co., Tn. m. Daniel Shipmon ????
9- ? Susan (Susannah) m. Walter Evans Wit to Stephen’s land transfers in Claiborne Co., Tn c.
1804 Susanna Evans – 1840 Census, Hardin Co., Tn.
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Thomas W. Austin, b. Sept 1864
m. (1) 2 Oct 1888 Nellie Odom
m. (2) 9 Apr 1899, Sarah Ann Austin, widow of George Haynes, b. June 1865 (dua. Of Archibald and
Mary Austin Austin) # 1-1-4-2-3-9-2
Children: (by first wife)
1
“Little” George Frank Austin, b. June 1892
m. 24 Nov 1923 Lillian Milam, Hardin Co., Tenn. (Bk20 p. 172) v20-172
Res: 1967 – Arkansas
(1) – Mary Helen, b. May 25, 1925, Hardin Co., Tenn
(2) – George Earl, b. Oct 9, 1926, Hardin Co., Tenn
2
Flora E. Austin, b. June 1890; m. 9 Aug 1910 Oscar Howell
Handwritten: brot up by John & Martha Austin, gr pts
Sources:
Marriage Registers, Hardin Co., Tenn
Birth Registers, Hardin Co., Tenn.
Mrs. Irvin Green, Rt. 7, Jackson, Tenn
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LAMB FAMILY
Henry Lamb, b. 1776 Va.; Living 1850 with his son Henry, Jr. in Hardin Co., Tenn. m. wife not known, at this writing
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Children:
1-Archibald Lamb, b. 1800 Va.; m. ca 1824 Louisa Qualls, b. 1801 N.C. (dau of William & Martha Qualls)
2-John Lamb, b. 1802 N.C.; m. Martha (
) b. 1810 N.C.
3-Mary “Polly” Lamb, b. 1805 Tenn.; m. John Qualls, b. 1798 N.C.
4-Vicie Lamb, b. 1808 Tenn.; m. John Howard, b. 1804
5-Elizabeth Lamb, b. ca. 1810; m. 1829 Lauderdale Ala., Robert Cockburn
6-Rebecca Lamb, b. ca 1812; m. 1830 Lauderdale Ala., Washington Follis
7-Henry Lamb, b. 1815; m. 1834 Lauderdale., Ala., Mary Austin, b. 1815
8-Ann Lamb, b. ca 1817; m. ca 1829 Stephen Austin, b. ca 1809/11 Tenn.
9-Jane Lamb, b. ca 1819; m. ca 1838 John Austin, b. 1816 Tenn.
? 10-James Lamb, b. ca 1819
? Sarah, b. 1824; m. 1846 Hiram Haynes? ……………….(handwritten)
11-Nancy Lamb, b. 1828 Tenn
This list of children is compiled from circumstantial evidence and may not be correct in all particulars..Living in
Lauderdale Co., Ala., at the same time was a James Lamb, b. 1795 S.C. with wife Peggy aged 50 also born in S.C. and
a dau Martha 25 b. ala…(1850)….He is probably releated to the above individuals, but how?
2John Lamb, b. 1802 N.C. was living on Bumpass Crook., Lauderdale Co., Ala. 1850 with wife Martha, b. 1810 N.C.
and the following Ch:
1- John Lamb, b. 1829 Tenn
2- Polly Lamb, b. 1831 Tenn
3- Jane Lamb, b. 1833 Tenn.
4- Martha Lamb (twin), b. 1836 Tenn
5- Rachel Lamb (twin), b. 1836 Tenn; m. 1857 Spencer Lloyd
6- Mahaly Lamb, b. 1841 Ala; m. ca 1859 Poindexter Scott
7- Henry Lamb, b. 1843 Ala; m. Martha Jane Austin (1st cousin)
Also perhaps
8- Elizabeth Lamb, b. 1827 Tenn; m. 1846 James M. Scott, b. 1827
[*All Special Charts have been gleaned and
Handwritten: a Sarah Lamb m. 1846 Carroll Wagoner
the data entered into the appropriate AFAOA
a Sarah Lamb m. 1849 Reuben Adams
database]
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Drop Chart* for Harry Lamb, b. 1776, d. 185-, Hardin County, Tennessee.
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A few lines in answer to your letter and a few questions who was W.L. a Austin who m. Geo. W Johnson (out sa?? as
of now, ????? that m. Nancy Hopper March 10-1895 was Uncle Augustas (Gus) and Rebecco Lard son (correction
also) Rebecco was not a (Laird) she was a Lard. I talked to Alford at Hollins Creek Sat He said that his Mother
Rebecco was a sister to Jim Lard that m. Judy Austin Uncle Bobs girl/Jessie Austin who m. Nonnie? Lard, was Uncle
Zack and Aunt Martha Jane Qualls son Nonnie L.? was Jim and Judy Lards Doug m. 19 Aug 1895. Archie Faustino
who married Minnie was a son of Tom and Lina ????? twin to Jim. Minnie was a Daug of Jessie and Non. Minnie
and Tim also was at Hollins Creek Sat or a week ago. Janet I can’t get Millard & Zora at present time have to think a
little more, as to Sarah Sallie Uncle Docks wife I am positive that she was a sister to Granddad, James Lard & now
Nancy Deeded James H. Seaton 336 acres in Range 13 section 1.
You did not say in ala-or Tenn Uncle Jim Seaton’s wife
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Poppy as I always hurd her called was also a sister to Granddad and Aunt Sarah no Doubt about that and speaking of
Andrew Qualls all I no is that Granddad had a Brother he was at my Dads House twice that I no of he Lived in
Oklahoma I saw him twice myself also I saw Aunt Sally I am sure Granddad Bro. from Okla. Was supposed to be the
youngest son of ??? John Andy was all that I Ever herd him called cant say who his wife was but we are gaining
Ground on Qualls Family ???, I am inclined to think that J.D. Qualls that m. Louisa might be uncle Jim that my Dad
was named after he m. as sister to Grand Mother Qualls Jane Huggins We always called her aunt Becky she Died
uncle Jim m. Jane Gaut? I use to Ride in buggs with them and aid Peat also Tom Qualls was a Bro. as you will notice
James Thomas after uncle Jim and uncle Tom I will try to get in touch with Daisy his Daug in Ark and see what I can
find out I told ??? ??? at Hollins Creek last Sat as a week ago that you said that we would get together sometime see
which one knew the most Austins We Laughed and said she has already lost he said she might of as many
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as you do but she cant comence to no as many as you Do ?? said you have got all the Gen! ???? bested from myself on
down he said youv been studying them from the cradle on up Janet Sweetheart I Get all shook up when you and
Harrold askes me about the same Qualls and Austins over again I think I can read your side you all get all shook up
over your papers. I get shook up over my Indivigual Person that I no and no of my sister is at Savannah now at aunt
Rosi??? B?? Down for 2 weeks I was with her 2 last weekEnds She told me that aunt Sarah Sallee was a sister to
Grandpa my Dad always talked about aunt Nonnie Michael Whish Prob was Honey?, Austins again I ask my sister if
she knew about uncle John Wes and aunt Jane Howards Relation She said I dont think they were 1st cousins but I am
sure they were kind so we Drove out to Dan and Sues. I ask Don the question we said he never herd of it Sue said the
same but sis still said they were Related as to ? John Qualls m. Vicey my Mothers always said that aunt Vicey
Howard was the Best Dancer that She Ever saw Hit the Floor so Figure that out aunt Vicey Howard
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My Mother always said aunt Vicey Howard ???? I am ???? Vicey Cossey Austin Sister to my Mother could she be
Named after Vicey Howard Dan said that he wished that you could have come to his House he will be 80 his birthday I
guess, he said he did not no who his Grandmother howard was did not Even no his name but he showed me Janet the
Prettiest Beaded coin purse that you Ever saw It was about the size of your hand covered around and on both sides
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with Different colored Beeds Beautiful It was Handed down from His Great Grandmother to his Grandm. then to aunt
Jane he said if aunt Jane was Living last Sunday that she would be Prob. 116 yrs. old he ask how old I guess it was I
said Prob 250 yrs he thought so to where did it come From Indian work for shure I said it came from V.A. and his
Great Grandm. Prob. made it. she was Prob from those V.A. Cherokees he said he sure would of Loved for you to of
saw it on your trip and I would of to so I guess I had better go for this time as I get mixed up on some of my thinking
But I am still Dig Dig back on Page 3.
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Janet would you please tell me if the Austins Really are English Black John was Dark looked like a Jew or a mix I’ll
say a Spaniard o?? also was like his Dad Dark Jet Black Eyes Black hair ??? ??any set Isac? uncle bobs boy also was
Dark Jessie was on the Dark side he could of got that from aunt Marth Jane she talked as fast as a black Bird and her
Eyes Looked like 2 Black Beeds I wonder what nationality they could have bin Prob you can Keep me from
wondering on through life your friend as Ever Oliver B. yes I no you are going to ans. Right Back Ho.Ho.
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Sunday June 4- 67
Memphis Tenn.
Hello Janet. Here I am again don’t know why I am still digging on these old austins for I pretty well no all I want to no
about the young Gang so that is why I am working on the old Bunch Janet. I am O.K. my self Carrie gone to ala. to
visit his Bro. & sister so it is just old O.B. and his self Ho---- hope you and your family doing o.k. and Enjoying Good
Health Janet I have bin doing some checking on the Qualls I always thought the Austins were part Indian but I am
about to believe now that it was all on the qualls side I find that Oliver? And Bob Gate were Part Indian I guess that
was why the old People would say that Darn ????? Tom Qualls ???? nephew was Part Indian he was mean to, and
????? Bill the oldest of all I recon he was Like uncle Dave Austin they did not get any meaner, Janet While I found out
after looking these Papers over was the Austin I knew of as mack. uncle Dave oldest son I knew 3 of his children Tom
that m. Linda or Lina as we knew her, sister to aunt Betty Qualls Both T??? Molly m. Mack Lutesbur? Daug lived
Savannah also her son then Little Jim he m. a McCanless Prob m. 2nd time Tom had 10 children I knew all of them
Tom and my Dady was special Friends, Molly and Jim use to come to our house Lots n Stay all nite or weekend Janet
you spoke about Garfield I.
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visited him last Aug his mind wanders to much he can help you but you have got to no or He will mislead you
Hershell White is also the same he m. May Austin uncle Black John Grand Daug offs? Daug. May Bernease Marvin 2
given 1 bag ???? lives in Savannah Marvin lives at Courtland Air Base in ala I think Mays mind bad also, so I am told.
I don’t know Janet who uncle Bobs Mary wass uncle Arch said he believed she was a Lard or Laird that reminds me
Janet my mother always talked about uncle Rich Lard Laird Rebecco Austin Dad he married into the Austins I am sure
my mother told me one time who he m. Prob you can find something on him as he came en live with the Austins and
Qualls my Dady always said that you could never Tell anything about the Austins and Qualls for they were married
and mixed up so bad when they came to this country that you could no tell What Kindrid they were you Prob. might be
Right about old John Qualls m. Granddad sister I want to think tho that that she Prob was a sister to Sanders If she was
a Austin but as my Dad said you cant never tell until you check It out Janet I noticed in two or 3 places that you
spelled Cossey aunt Marth uncle Dave Girl m. 1st John COSSEY not Cassey she then m that Dam O??? Enoc Austin I
believe m. Her Daught which was a COSSEY not sure yet what kind this Cossey was to uncle John cossey that m.
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aunt Vicey I don’t know at present yes you found Wm R Granddad will Qualls Listed in Wayne Co for he m.
Elizabeth Moore She was
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a Wayne Co. Girl. she is Resting In the Hollins Creek Cemet 4 Girls Martha Jane, Mary, Issabella,
Sarah Catharine Grandad got out of the family both marriges Moore & Huggins Janet you will be very bad disapointed
when you go to Holins Creek Cemet.thinking that you will find some Dates all of the old austins & Qualls Got sand
stones for Rocks it was against their Religion to buy a Tombstone all the old Graves Lost, aunt Rachel qualls was there
and when she died the record went to, I do not no for sure which Grave is my Granddad or Mothers austin, also my
Grand dad or Mothers Qualls Grave, I can walk to Both my sister who is 76 yrs young cant tell me wich, I no which
one my Mother told me was Grand dad Austin but my sister says no, the other way I no where the copt? was B. Gov.
marker Dave Henry Qualls Angu Bob & Mary all the old Gang Lost as far as the younger Generation Knows uncle
Dock aunt Sallie Grand Dad Saunders I would not no where to start to find them uncle John aunt Issabela has a Rock
Jim Lard and Juda? Uncle bobs Girl has a tomb the rest you could not take a Search Warent and find them yes the
Church that I went to 65 yrs ago still standing L??? reworked looks pretty good now would not tear down Sentimental
Reason you no, I had to get a little Rough 2 yrs ago, B. right on up to church crowding out the church Right ?? ???
Grave youd no but they quit moved on up farther on the hill Got more Land Tom Austin
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and Lina uncle John aunt Bettie Sam and Sallie Banks uncle Richard aunt Teresa Mother Dad and Bro BiD has tombs
Enoc Oda Milligan Marvin Lillie Jess and Non austin all have tombs Tom and Lina I remember Tom Austin well a lot
of the gang I knew when I was a kid Has tombs but you go back Past 1895 s they are scarce Hardly any Janet I did not
gey my scribbling in the mail and I am Proud now that I did not my sister Lillie I got a letter in the box when I came in
from ??? she is coming from Nashville the McCorkle Dec. at Pyburn up where all the austins of uncle Stephen and
uncle Dave lived. In their last Days Black John was B. up there also Archobee I don’t know how many more but the
old settlement that Drifted from Holins Creek was 6 miles above Savannah Janet I am planning on doing some
checking over weekend you have got me to thinking that you must be right about John Qualls & his wife being a sister
to Great Granddad Sanders I have got 2 people in mind one my uncle John Qualls Girl 80 past one of uncle John
austins GrandDaug that m. Jane you no also Isabelllo. She is Frances Daug prob 90 yrs young but gal she was as sharp
as a Tack last summer that mind works like a 50 yr old but she in a lot of She says I don’t know it all over Janet you
Drop me a line Right back let me no how much time you plan on spending in Savannah Ill try to let you make
conection with all that will Give you information it would Take you 30 Days to meet all of the gang Dorothy Austin
works on Court House you’ve prob see her 1st She can help you out also W.B.Q. Ill drop you a line 1st of week
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March 6-1967
Memphis Tenn.
Dear Janet.
1st I want to thank you for the birthday card, also for the Information you have given me, also want to ask you to
Forgive me for not writing you sooner, but my wife has bin sick for about 6 weeks, went to Hospital for operation She
is at home now up and doing as well as could be Expected, I guess, so you see why I have not got around to you before
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now, Janet if you can give me any information on who the capt. Baldy wife was also Great Grandad Saunders wife
nancy was I have bin unable to get this information from any one so far.
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Well Janet I wish I could answer your question, In regard to Cherokee, don’t know Evrybody here in Memphis calls
me chuck, they say I have Indian Eyes, they call me a cherokee but I don’t know anything, I thought our Indian came
from my Grandm. Qualls, she was a Huggins Bob Gate Qualls was Indian Stephen Qualls married a Indian, I don’t
Even no much about the Qualls, I have hurd here of Late that there were only 3 come over, and I have always bin
taught that they were from Scotteris Dec. but my son says that is why we don’t know anything. Grandmother Qualls
Looks Like a Indian in her picture, but would Be glad
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of any information that you could give me on this question, one of my uncles Looked like a big chief and was just
about as contrary as one and as to the Title of (capt) and (Baldy) The austins and qualls also was bad to get Bald
Headed In their 20s and there were so many named after Each other you Take, uncle Enoc uncle William or (Docks)
son Every Body called him Turnip Head to Identify him from the other Enoc Austin but as to Captain I have a clipping
from co paper the Savannah Courier, D. Nov 13/1931 it states shortly after moving to this county, and until his Death,
he was a widower. he made his home with a son Stephen Sanders Austin, a
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member of the co. court of Hardin co, there were other sons and Daughters in the Different Settlements, that he would
visit from time to time, but he Kept his legal residence in Hardin co, where he had Early bin made Comander of the
South Eastern Mustr division, with the Title of (captain) and throughout the Ballance of his Life he Bore the name of
Captain (Baldy) Austin, all citizens who remembered spoke in Late years of his officiating at there Muster Gathering,
where he made a striking figure sitting astride a chesnut sorrel Horse giving commands and Directing Millitary
Manuvers. of those citizen Soldiers.
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From the War Dept I got the information that Stephen Austin Was Borned In Pennsylv. Co. V.A. In 1755 Died in
Hardin co Tenn. in 1850 Janet he was Buried at the old Hollins Creek Church and has a gov. Stone at his Grave my
oldest Bro. that passed away in Dec 1966 had his walking stick that was passed on Down to Saunders then to Grand
Dad Who was Blind Archibald he spent his last Days at my mothers she gave the stick to 1 Bro. Arch Qualls I recon
his Wife still has the Stick I want to get it soon Get my youngest Daug. who has a colored camera to go to old church
and take a Picture of Cane Stone and my self and the other Pictures to I sure want the Stone with (handwritten)
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his walking stick. The top of the cane was made from Elephant Tusk with Silver Band about ½ inch wide, the stick
has bin rewooded or new wood put on it. But top and Silver Band also Batton Ring (Capt) old stick so my mother and
old uncle at Savannah tells me would like to no how old it is but that would be out of the question I guess Janet I
mailing you a copy of my mothers, Bros and sisters with I could give you Dates of Birth and Burial I cant Give you
any information on Lourice and Martha Ann I only no that there is 2 small Graves Prob under 12 yrs of age Between
Grandmother and Grand dad but cant Remember
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what my mother has told me about them aunt Vicey Cossey son Is still living he probably has aunt Vicey Bible but Ill
have to go to his house to Get it and on these Short week Ends I cant get out to his house when I go to Savannah over
week ends now but when the weather warms up Ill go out to his house sat or Sunday Morning and find some dates for
I am sure he has her bible Janet Superentendent Books is all that Burned when Court House burned In Savannah clerk
told me after 1st of year that 1 Book During Civil War and 1 other Book was Missing but only Supt. Books got burned.
Well Janet Excuse bad writing and Look over mistakes for I could
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not begin to account for the Austins that I have Known and no en my 65 yrs you cant imagine what a job it is for me to
keep them seperated we have prob 20 in and around Savannah of the old gang From 75 to 90 odd they will say Lard I
don’t know pat me on the back and say that is Alices youngest son and when I Leave about the same old story I don’t
no no records only Like my self only no about the ones they no, Grand dads House burned During Civil War and we
supose that Great Grand Dads bible burned in the house as he was living with Granddad my Grand Dady Austin was
blind From the beginning of Civil War on During his Life Well Janet Ill go on Soon Your Friend Oliver B. Qualls
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Jan 4-1967
Mrs Jane A. Curtis
7914 Greely Blvd.
Springfield, Va. 22150
Dear Mrs. Janet:
Cant say how Glad I am to get you letter when I came In from work this one have thought about droping you a line
myself but have bin so busy with Harold that I have not sent him the information that I should have. Janet I was 65 yrs
young yesterday only have 8th Grade Education but as I told Harold I could write you a Book on Great Great Grand
dady Austin younger Generation Better Known by my self and the other Austins as (Capt Baldy) Stephen the father of
all the
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the austins in Hardin and adjoining countys Janet I will begin by telling you about myself my Great Great Grand dad
was Stephen S.R. (Cap Baldy) my Great Grand dad Was Sanders my Granddad was Archibalds M. Martha Ann Qualls
my mother was Archibald s. Daughter Mary Alice B. 1866 m. James Thomas Qualls son of William Qualls Bro. to
Martha Ann also Sarah Austin (Sallee) wife of Williams Austin (Dock) Martha Ann Sarah (Sallie) Henry m. Aunt
Angie all Bro & Sisters to my Grand Dad William Qualls Grand Dad Archibal s. William (Dock) m. Martha Ann/m.
Sarah (Sallie) Angeline m. Henry they were
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Bro and sisters so you see why the Qualls + Austins are so well mixed Janet the question Harold & I want to no who
was Great Grand Dad Sanders Austin Wife. Also who was Capt Stephen Wife I have saw aunt Rachel Daught of
Stephen 2nd herd her sheep in a many of a time I have seen 6 of Williams (Dock) Kids and I very well knew 7 of Grand
dads Kids Archabalds oh yes Janet Archabalds was m. 3 times his son ½ Bro. to my Mother Archabald Fagan Is still
Living in Savannah 92 yrs young the only uncle or aunt I have Living he had 1 Bro Tonie Benton but he has bin Dead
Several yrs, uncle Arch is in hospital at present time I don’t believe hell Ever get back home again alive
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I am going to Savannah over week End to see him Janet I want to think that you must be mistaken about Harold
thinking that Benjamin B. 1837 son of Stephen m. Ann Lamb B.1809 for I have sent him information to clear that up
Benjamin was Great Great Grandson of (Capt) Stephen 1st cousin to my Mother Everybody called him uncle ben and
aunt Rachal I don’t know why two of uncle Bens Kids are sitll Living out on and around uncle bens old home I think
uncle Bens old Home is still Standing Janet we have The anul Decoration at the old Hollins Creek Church out From
Savannah Tenn 1st Sat in Aug. I don’t know now what the Date will be next August, but 1st Sat Has bin a Get together
as far as
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My Mother that Grand dad Saunders Gave The Ground to Build the church on but I don’t know no no Janet I have
never bin interested in the questions until after my Mother died and now the youngest of the old gang 76 yrs young so
you see I have 3 or 4 old records that they tell me to come Look them over But they want check me off any thing so
see here I am in Memphis 120 Miles away only week Ends cant make it Janet the court H. burned In Savannah a few
yrs back don’t Guess you could Get much inf. There but we have about Prob 10 or 12 in Savannah and around that
could give you some valuable information by talking to them I no who has uncle Johns Bible B. 1790 Wayne co Tenn
m Jane Lamb 1st. m. 150 miles away come out check at Ho, you see what I mean
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Janet I have copies of all of Granddads Bros + sisers and their Familys and Kids, also K??? 4 of uncle Bobs Girls and
some of uncle Johns Kids I will copy them off send them to you as I can I didn’t no who uncle Daves wife was until I
checked your record tonight Nancy White Well Janet Ill go here I am on 6th page will be Looking for a letter and info.
Also hoping to hear from you again Real soon
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Your Friend
Oliver b. Qualls
223 N. Watkins
Memphis, Tenn
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HOLLANDS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY
This is an old cemetery, however the early graves were marked with fieldstones, if at all. Nearly everyone in this
cemetery is related in some way to the Austin – Qualls families and the following individuals are probably buried here,
but there is little to prove it. Handwritten – copied 1970 by Kipp A. & Janet A. Curtis
Austin, Stephen (Govt. marker – Rev. War soldier) b. Nov 1755 Pittsylvania Co., Va; d. 1850 per
marker. The last payment on his Rev. was pension was in 1844, and this is probably a more
accurate date of death.
Austin, Dorcas, wf. of Stephen, d. 13 Apr 1836 (Bible Rcd.)
Austin, Sanders, son of Stephen & Dorcas, b. 1782 Va. and d. between 1856 (made a deed) and
1860 (census)
Austin, Nancy Qualls, wf. of Sanders, b. 1791 Va. (Census) d. 186- (per 1860-70 census)
Austin, David, b. 1816-7 Tenn (1850 census); d. between Feb 1850 (census) and Aug 1850 (His
estate in Court) as a result of a knife fight with a man named McDougal
Austin, Stephen, b. ca. 1810 (1850 census) d. ca 1872 per Court records
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Austin, Ann Lamb, wf. of Stephen, b. ca 1815/6 (per census) Living 1880
Austin, William, b. ca 1820 (census); Living 1880
Austin, Sarah Qualls, wf. of Wm., b. ca1826 (per census) Living 1880
Qualls, John, bro. of Nancy Qualls Austin, b. 1798 (census) d. 186- (per 1860-70 census)
Qualls, Mary (Polly), b. 1805 Tn. (1850 census) d. before 1878 (Court record)
Qualls, Henry, son of John, b. 1824 (census) d. Living 1880
Qualls, Angeline Austin, wf. of Henry, b. 1825 Tn. (census) Living 1880
Lamb, Henry, b. 1776 Va. (1850 Census) d. after 1854 (deed records)
Marked Graves
Austin, S. Artemus, 1920-1922
Austin, Fredye George, 1933-1935
Austin, Grover C., 1887-1938
Austin, Amy Q. (Qualls) 1892-1939
Qualls, Louisa E., wf. of J.W., 17 Jly 1876 – 28 Feb 1939
Qualls, J.W., 31 May 1867 – 11 Jly 1938
Austin, Kennie C., 26 Dec 1888 – 24 Dec 1967
Austin, Martha (Benson) wf. of K.C., 23 Jan 1894 –
Austin, Mack, 1 Oct 1885 – 1 Jan 1950
Austin, Ethel (Scott) wf. of Mack, 13 Apr 1895 – 30 Jly 1936
Austin, Otis Lee, 24 Jun 1924 – 14 Jly 1967 PFC 793 Fld. Arty. B – W.W. II
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Freeman, Allie M., 18 Sept 1901 – 15 Dec 1938 (Austin)
Austin, Robbie Marie (Benson) wf. of Albert, 16 Mch 1921 – 24 Jly 1944
Tidwell, Mattie Lee (Fox) 27 Feb 1905 –
Tidwell, S. Lon, hus. of M.L., 23 Oct 1906 – 10 Oct 1956
Franks, Mollie, 22 Dec 1891 – 15 Aug 1951
Austin, James A., 24 Jan 1862 – 12 Jan 1935
Austin, Nancy E., 13 Sept 1868 – 24 Feb 1941
Austin, Retha, 5 Jly 1902 – 2 Jly 1948
Austin, Martha T., 20 Aug 1897 – 15 Apr 1949
Austin, William Stan, 14 Nov 1889 – 20 Aug 1956
Tune, Hilda (Austin), 6 Nov 1906 – 5 Dec 1960
Tune, D. Hamilton, hus. of Hilda, 15 Aug 1902 –
Benson, Mattie, 1881 – 19
Benson, Jeff, 1882 – 1963
McDaniel, Marlin Loyd, 15 May 1920 – 9 Jun 1921
Nolen, William L., 31 Jly 1838 – 28 May 1919
Nolen, Rosy Etta (Austin) 18 Jly 1875 – 18 Apr 1907
Seaton, W.M., 10 Sept 1873 – 18 Aug 1919
Fox, Vicey, 1877 – 1949
Sheppard, Mintie Ida, wf. of Elijah, 12 Mch 1876 – 24 Sept 1914 (Johnson)
Seaton, Ada Lee, 14 Mch 1910 – 22 Dec 1932
Seaton, John William, son of Wm. & Vicey, 15 Feb 1903 – 24 Jan 1904
Atkinson, James H., 1890 Atkinson, Osha (Austin) wf. of J.H. 1889 –
Smith, Lizzie (Austin) 29 May 1882 – 19 Dec 1949
Smith, John Quincy, d. 21 Mch 1971 ae 87 yr (Obit in Courier)
Seaton, Louisa (Sharp) wf. of L.N., 6 Mch 1835 – 30 Dec 1915
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Seaton, Levi H.,
3, 1832 – 25 Mch 1904 ae 72-7-22
Pickens, Betty (Austin) wf. of Avery, 11 Nov 1869 – 22 May 1947
Lard, James A., Mch 1859 –
Lard, Judia (Austin) 11 Oct 1858 – 26 Dec 1926
Lard, Richard, 1823 – 1900 Co. H.-5 Tenn. Cav.-C.S.A.
Lard, James, b. ca. 1836 – d. 27 Oct 1890
Haynes, Hiram, 1835 – 1896
Haynes, Sarah (Lamb) 1834 – 22 Nov 1905
Benson, Archie D., 15 Nov 1908 – 2 Nov 1961
Benson, Lue (Austin), 4 Jly 1912 –
Qualls, Arch, 9 Sept 1831 – 19 Jun 1887
Benson, Calvin H., 1872 – 1945
Benson, Mary E. (Lard) 1876 – 19—
Benson, H.R. “Bob”, 12 Sept 1868 – 17 Jun 1944
Benson, Hattie (Qualls) 18 Jun 1871 – 4 Feb 1940
Banks, Sally (Milligan) 15 Arp 1864 – 18 May 1953
Banks, Samuel H., 15 Feb 1856 – 25 Oct 1915
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Milligan, Manus, 1869 – 1947
Lambert, Erasmus D., 1854 – 1928
Qualls, George W. – W.W.I
Alexander, Hubert L., 18 Dec 1921 – 19 Nov 1963 Tenn. PFC. Co. B. – 22 Inf. Div. – W.W. II
Alexander, James D., 5 May 1879 – 23 Mch 1935
Wood, Mary E., 1920 – 1953
Barrier, Benj. Newton, 20 Jly 1876 – 3 May 1949
Barrier, Laura (Haynes), wf. of B.N., 13 Mch 1877 – 15 Nov. 1955
Barrier, William T., 1883 - 1939
Barrier, rose Ann (Atkinson) wf. of W.T., 1889 - 1939
Qualls, John M., 9 Oct 1861 – 30 Apr 1943
Qualls, Betty, 8 Mch 1862 – 20 Nov 1928
Beam, Claton, d. 1963
Beam, Louise,
Pollard, Henry E., 19 Sept 1885 – 31 Oct 1971
Pollard, Myrtle J., 27 Aug 1897 – 23 Jan 1959
Martin, Geo. Washington, 1877 – 1960
Martin, Mary Ellen Jones, 1886 – 1965
Fox, T.D., 14 Apr 1873 – 10 Jan 1960
Fox, Ida, 8 Feb 1876 – 23 Aug 1923
Fox, Wilson, d. 1962
Fox, Mary E., d. 1917
Johnson, John Wesley, 1836 – 1910
Johnson, Mary A.F., wf. of J.W., 1830 - 1916
Austin, Nancy (Moore) wf. of David, 1813 – 31 Dec 1886
Tidwell, Artie, 1910 – 19—
Tidwell, Sudie Bell, 1877 – 1913
Fox, wf. of E.L., d. 1918
Ward, Frank G., d. 16 Sept 1972 ae 77yr
Ward, Julia Stricklin (1st wf.) Allie Seaton (2nd wf.) wives of Frank G. Ward, both pre-deceased him.
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Martin, Mandy, 1859 - 1929
Martin, Osker, 1885
Steeley, Albert, 1883 – 1928
Steeley, Mattie, 1885 – 1960
Fox, Ezra Lee, 1887 – 1967
Fox, John T., 1882 – 1948
Fox, Anna E. (Barrier) wf. of J.T., 1880 – 22 Jun 1970
Fox, Elmer, E., 1948 – 1951
Johnson, Junior Ray, 1932 – 1961
Benson, Turner D., 1925 – 1953
Austin, John D., 28 Feb 1844 – 18 Dec 1918
Austin, Sarah A. (Armstrong) wf. J.D., 13 Jly 1850 – 9 Apr 1912
Austin, A.G., 14 Sept 1847 – 21 Feb 1912
Scott, Mrs. Emma, 1887 – 1911
Qualls, John Carroll, 1886 - 1951
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Lard, Federick M., 21 Jly 1950 – 27 Jly 1950
Lard, Wallace G., 28 Jan 1925 – 21 Feb 1965
Haynes, Eller, 1903 – 1904
Conway, Mary Elizabeth, 1881 – 1898
McDaniel, Mrs. Johnnie aged 62 yr (no dates)
Johnson, J.C., 27 Mch 1840 – 9 Aug 1920
Johnson, Mattie (Austin) wf. of Coss, 20 May 1871 – 21 Nov 1936
Seaton, Henry, 1905 – 1916
Barrier, Jim
Barrier, Jewell
Barrier, Clarence, 1900 – 1938
Qualls, W. Enoch, 2 Feb 1884 – 11 Jly 1956
Qualls, Annie L (Sharp) wf. of Enoch, 23 May 1884 – 21 Aug 1922
Abner, Milton, son of Orval, b. & d. 9 Jan 1928
Austin, Infant son of Tim, b. & d. 2 Jly 1945
Austin, Joyce Fay, b. & d. 13 Jly 1937
Benson, Levin, 28 Jly 1895 –
Benson, Bessie J. (White), wf. of L., 12 Nov 1902 – 3 Apr 1967
Qualls, Josie, 1890 – 1921
Qualls, William Elmer, 26 Jun 1892 – 15 Feb 1962
Qualls,Rosa, wf. of Elmer, 1895 – 1937
Qualls, Rachel, wf. of Arch, (Austin) 29 Dec 1830 – 9 Feb 1928
Austin, S. Artemus, 1920 – 1922
Swinford, E.A. “Buddy”, 27 Aug 1916 – Sept 1954
Swinford, Elsie M., 21 Apr 1922 –
Swinford, Rosie Lee, dau. of I.H. & Bell, 19 Jly 1908 – 19 Mch 1933
Swinford, Isaac H., 12 sept 1877 –
Swinford Belle (Barrier) wf. of I.H., 18 Jun 1877 – 8 Mch 1959
Lee, Willie A., son of J.W. & N.J., 1878 – 1889
Stansell, John V., 1889 – 1939
Stansell, Amy (Milligan) wf. of J.V., 1894 –
White, Harrison, 18 Sept 1888 – 23 Oct 1961 Pvt. 42 Co. 165 Depot Brig. – W.W.I
White, Lottie (Smith) wf. of H., 1908 –
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Smith, Willie D., 1940 – 1965
Qualls, Bed. B., 1896 – 1949
Qualls, James T., 1865 – 1949
Qualls, Mary A. (Austin), 1866 – 1942
Qualls, Betty J., dau. of Arch & Gert, 1935 – 1935
White, Dave D., 1875 – 1961
White Louizy E., wf. od D.D., 1878 – 19—
Milligan, Ben, d. 29 Jun 1970 ae 69 yr 9 mo 10 da.
Steeley, Carmon Robert, 15 Feb – 9 Dec 1917
Steeley, Linia Estell, 13 Jan 1910 – 12 Jun 1911
Steeley, Baby boy, d. 6 Jly 1970 ae 10 hrs 45 mins.
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March 1 – 1972
Dear Janet,
Was so glad to hear from you. The past year I haven’t done any work on genealogy but want to start in soon.
It is going to take months to dig everything out. My husband says if I put any thing else in the bedroom he wont be
able to find the bed.
Last year we had to make two trips to Ind. My husbands father passed away in March and his Mother in Oct.
Hope this will be a better year.
I was interested in the cemetery records you sent on Hardin Co. Tenn on the McCarn. I found my John
Nichson McCarn & Louisa Qualls McCarn in the 1860 or the 1870 Hardin Co Tenn Census. I don’t have my records
out but I think if was the 1860. So far I haven’t found any one working on the McCarn family.
My McCarn & Qualls must have got lost in 1870 as I cant find them. But in 1880 I find John & Louisa
McCarn in Stone Co Ark, also Gatewood Qualls & his daughter Catherine
Janet wish I had the money so I could travel & do nothing but genealogy. Wouldn’t that be Wonderful!
One thing I have really enjoyed
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in doing genealogy is you do make some nice friends! I found two of my grandfathers double cousins, they both are in
a rest home in Texas. Then I write to a lady in Denver, we both are working on a Wetherbee line, so far we haven’t
connected our family, but have become very good friends.
I plan to join the Orange Co Genealogy group this Sat so maybe I can get started again. If I find any thing I
will let you know. Hope to hear from you again.
Sincerely
Hazel Stewart
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Jackson Tenn
R. 7
Jackson Tenn.
Dear Mrs. Curtis
I am interested in Austin Genealogy I was born in Hardin County Dec. 7, 1907. My Grandfather was
Archibald his father Stephen F, Mother Anne Lamb. his father Saunders (or Sanders) his father Capt. Stephen “Baldy”
Austin. Of whom I heard lots about as I grew up. My Aunt Sarah Ann used to visit us often. She and my father
Warron? Reece used to talk about things that I was’nt much interested in then. I’d give a lot to have ask questions and
got the answers. My grandfather brother Enoch used to visit us and my grandmother who was Mary “Polly” Austin
had a brother Enoch who used to live with us part of every year as his visits lasted long. I could have found
out much that I’d love to know now. For ?? my grandmothers father was Dock Austin. I’d love to
know who he really was. He was a cousin of my grandfather, that much I know.
Thank you for writing me. And any thing you have I love to have also. I have some papers from Harold K.
Bowen? of Calif. They are interesting I’m sure you have them for your name is in them as references. Thank you
Mrs. Irvin Green
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Dear Mrs. Curtis,
Thank you for your letter. I did’nt mean to say that May White is a daughter of John Austin. Her Grandfather
was Known as Black John he was a doctor. Her Grandmother was a Mills. Her father was “Off” as I knew him.
Often my father called him “Offie”. My Mother wrote that his name was Theoplis and that he had a sister named
Myrtle who married a Howell. A half brother, Tom married my Aunt Sarah Ann (Austin) the 2nd time. She had
married a Haynes first and he died.
I remember visiting some of their relatives who were Mills with May, sister Bernice. We were near the same
age. May, Juanita, Bernice and Marvin were Off’s children. He married Ann Vanhoose. I’ll write that on your paper
I thought the John Y. Austin page 1-1-4-2-6 was the Black John that I knew about. But Off nor Myrtle are on
the list. The Thomas could be Uncle Tom who was half brothers. And I’ve heardmy mother speak of Visica Mills. If
Mother would come go over the papers with me it might clear upsome of it.
And thank you so much for your time and trouble in sending me all the enlightening material. I was really
dumb about the family
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that Im so interested in. But I can see where you and others have really searched. I believe for now that there is no
connection if so “way back” of the Austins of Texas and Capt. Baldy. Hershel White was my school teacher in grade
school. In fact I help him teach in a CountrySchool once. He was teacher I am 8th grade pupil & he used me to help.
Said he was training me& others to be teachers. We loved it. He collected lots of material about things he was
interested in.
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As he was smart & had it stored in his head. But since then his only son killed himself and May has been
depressed I don’t know about Hershel. Hope he sends you some material.
You’ll hear from me again & Thanks so much.
Mrs. Green
p.s. Had a letter from Ruth Hunt my cousin About the Younts, but nothing we could use. She knew 2 younger men by
that name And knew of an old lady. Who she will go see soon
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Dear Mrs. Curtis,
Glad to get your letter. More interesting all the time. I value this material very much. And I know it was dug
out over long period of time. Many hours that I’d never have to put into it. Thanks so much.
I don’t know any thing of the Austins in Lauderdale Co. Wish I did. And the cemetery at Hollings Creek is
not as large as Savannah. At least it was’nt when I was there. It is on a knoll behind the church. We had to search
before we found Stephen’s tomb.
I’m sending the Harold K. Bowen material to you. I value it. But I can understand your’s better. But I want
to study his when I really get time and compare etc. You can write on it or correct it if you want to.
I wonder who Mrs. Kathryn Loomis is? And I do not think you are Any kind of a crank. I think you are very
Smart. I owe a lot to you.
My Mother still has’nt been here since I received the papers. She writes but maybe before long she be down.
Thanks Mrs. Green
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The write ups’ you did for my family are so neat & understandable. I shall have some copy’s
made for members of my family You did the hard part. I love you for it
Thanks
Mrs. Green
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Sorry I’ve waited so long to answer. I got a chance to go to my Mothers’ Sun p.m. But she could’nt help
with the Elizabeth or the Lambs. Or Yount’s either. Maybe this summer I can go see Gert Milligan. She lives on
Hollings Creek out from Savannah. I went there once and she was not at home. She married a Hutton first. She was
Uncle Ben Austin’s daughter .
The Austins in Henderson County near her have an “Austin Day” once a year in July now. They have an old
bible that they brought from N.C. I’d love to go, but each time I’ve not been able to.
Maybe this year.
I don’t guess I’ved helped any and I know you can’t make head or tail of what I’ve scribbled. But I’ll keep
trying to find out any thing I can about the Austins.
I noticed the coat of Arms on your letter head. I have one in a frame hanging on my wall. My
sister Evalee got it for me in Austin Texas.
I think that I told you about visiting Austinville Va. And a lady there told me that a book had been written
about the Austins there and John Shoot had it. I wrote him twice, but no answer.
Thanks again and next time I’ll furnish the stamps ??
Best of everything.
Sylvia Green
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My Uncle Enoch B. Austin son of Sanders Brother of Archibald married Rebecca Cossey He had 2 children (girls)
Ida (Garrett.) Ester (Bakes/Baker)
I’m Afraid I don’t now much about the Lambs family. When my Mother comes maybe she can help. She still lives at
Savannah. Hershel White at Savannah told me he knew a lot about the Austins And had papers. I’ve written to him
but he did not answer. He married May Austin gr-daughter of John.
He was a school teacher for years.
Who was your father? Maybe we are kin. I shall try to find out more information as I can.
I have a very sick husband his blood vessels burst at intervals. The small ones. “periartitis” Also he’s had fungus of
the lungs “Histoplasnosis: and he is on bed most of the time. I work as a manager at High School Cafeteria. My
daughter comes each day & stays while I’m away. But it ties me down. If he’d only get able to be up without so
much pain it would’nt so bad. Bless his heart he is patient & I love him. We have 2 sons, one lives next door, 2
daughters one in pa. the other’s here in Jackson.
We have 14 grandchildren, God has blessed us.
Thanks so much, from the papers. I’m happy to have them.
Sylvia A. Green
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Nancy Austin
Elizabeth
Stephen F. 1810 wife Anne Lamb
John
Dan
David
William
Angeline
Archibald S.
Robert
I got this
Info. from
Mary Ellen Moses
8944 Laddie Lane
San Diego 23, Calif.
I’m sure you’ve heard
from her.
Do you not have any info of the connection of Moses Austin of Texas and Capt. (Baldy) Stephen? I remember uncle
Enoch used to talk about Moses & Stephen so much. I thought he meant they were brothers. I’m sure they were not
but can’t find out where Moses fits
I went to Moses’ grave at Patosi Mo ??? few years ago. They’d just had the Bicentennial and they had had
Austin day depicting ????? Austin years there. We saw the foundation ??? Durham Hall th?s old home. Visited
muse????? Heard about the land grants etc. And had ??? brought home some lead & tiff from a m???? very interesting.
Thought he was my uncle
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Aug 10 1967
Dear Mrs. Curtis
Thanks for the dates to add to my record. I know you must have worked hard there at the court house in
Savannah. For my 2 sisters & I spent a lot of time there once and did’nt find anything worth recording. But actually
we did’nt know what to look for then.
In the record where Fred m. Cecil Sharp 19 Oct. 1924. Their first child was dau. Freddy Louise. Their 2nd
was Nell.
The child born to John C. & Betty Adams was a girl Johny Sue. You have it a son John Lee. But I remember
all about it. They visited us. He is the John Carrol my uncle. After uncle John died Betty moved to Miss (I think).
Ruth Hunt told me that Johny Sue visited her once since. I think she was married.
Marvin Fraley Austin son of Theophilus married Ruby Majors 1st. They seperated and he married again. I
can’t remember who.
I found out that the Mrs. Arch Austin on Picknick Rd. is Zella Poulk’s sister who is also Jesse Austins dau.
They live
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close to my Mother. She said she’d find out somethings from Zella.
I can’t find my record of Marvin & Jessie Austin. I can’t find the paper of the information you sent that
Dorthy Austin had sent you. I must have mailed it to you. or failed to copy a page.
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I’m sure I can get John Carrol Austin children birth & marriages from Ruth or some of the rest. I’ll try to get
uncle Walker’s children’s dates from William in Nashville. Rose the oldest had the records. She died about 2 or 3
years ago.
Martha Ann Austin (1) m. Lincoln Woods. I believe I made that mistake of saying Shelby had someone else
in mind. Sorry. She had no children by either marriage. Geo. Vanhoose was not a brother of Ann who m. Offie.
Maybe related.
I don’t know who the others are that you listed except I believe Millard and Guy are William “Bell” Austins
sons. He had 2 boys by those names. Guy killed himself. He had some more children I think. This is William O. m.
Elizabeth Jones 1-1-4-2-3-5. I believe he had one G.C. not sure.
Will try to get those dates. Best of Luck.
Sylvia Green
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p.s. I have to go for my in service training next week. My children (Doris’ family) have returned from Calif. & will
be here with Irvin. He is about the same. Wish I could say improving but I can’t
S.G.
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July 29, 1967
Dear Mrs. Curtis,
So glad you took time to remember me on your trip. Enjoyed the card. Glad you could go and glad you had
a chance to go to the Court house. Maybe I can some time. If I can I try to get some information.
I knew Owen and Martha Qualls. They died when I was young but their sons Oscar, Dock and Tom lived in
Wilson? for years as I grew up. Tom moved away & Dock died. Oscar moved later and is dead also. I know that
Martha was related to Off Austin. She possible was his aunt. I’ll ask my Mother when I see her.
I do not know who the D.J. Austin is. I knew come Conchs. In fact some still attend the Church where my
Mother, Sisters & other relatives ?? Wesley Chapel. Maybe I can find out something of this.
I’ve also heard my father and Aunt Sarah Ann talk of a Katie. I’ll also have to find this out later, for I don’t
know.
Wish I could help more.
I’m sending these papers back. I’ve made copies and if I find any thing to add I’ll sent the info. on to you.
Wish I could help more for I do appreciate what you’ve sent to me.
My children from Elizabeth’s family Williamsport & Montgomery
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2
Pa. came and stayed 2 weeks. Larry, my son his wife Dot & son Randy went home with them for a week. They had a
glorious time.
My Granddaughter who did works in Williamsport left today for Germany. I called last night. Her husband is
in service there.
I’ve had lots company. My Mother-in-law is here now. Our other Dau. Doris Ann’s & her family are on
vacation in Calif.
I’ve been here all summer, busy – but if my dear husband could only get better & stay I’d be so glad. He is
some better. Thank the Lord.
I’m going to start work as soon as School opens. Have to have a manager at the high School & I’m it – I
hope. Have been for 15 years.
It’s been a lovely summer. My grandchildren are here every day. Jr. & Betty; children Kara and Beverly.
The others are here often, who live close.
I’ve canned some frozen food. Mowed washed, Ironed. Shopped some – the usual
Do write again & I’ll try to get what I can from the Austins I know sometime.
Best of Luck
Mrs Green
p.s. please let me know if I did’nt send all the papers I was suppose to.
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7914 Grealey Blvd.,
Springfield, Virginia, 22150
September 15, 1966
Miss Dorothy Austin
Savannah, Tenn.
Dear Miss Austin:
Back in 1964 I wrote to you concerning the Austin family and you were most cooperative in my endeavor to
fill in some gaps in my record of Hardin Co., Tenn, Austins whom are descended from Virginia Austins ….
This last week I have had a couple of letters from one Harold King Bowen of Passadena, Calif. He
apparently ran a display ad in the Local Paper there asking Austins to contact him and I gather he has met with some
success.
Mr. Bowen has been trying to prove his own Austin Ancestry for years with scant success.. I have carried on
intermittent correspondence with him over the years. He has a strong tradition in his family that he is related to the
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Texas Austin family, but I’m afraid that the wish is father to the thought.. It disturbs me to think that he is placing this
seed of thought in the Austin families there in Hardin Co., Tenn. for there is no basis in fact.
I know a great deal more about Stephen Austin, Rev. War soldier who is buried in Hollands Creek Cem. than
Mr. Bowen does. I’m afraid that he has led his correspondents to believe that I have been doing research for him and
nothing could be further from the truth. I have tried to help Mr. Bowen establish his Austin line but only in the same
manner and to the same extent that I have helped may others….
Genealogy is a hobby with me…. I do not take pay…I have been working on records of Austin ffamilys for
25 years…I got started because my name was Austin and I had difficulty tracing my own line. By the time I had
straighten that out I had so much material that I catalogged it by family and location. For several years I was SectyTreas. of the Austin Family Association of America, but there was so much work involved that I had little time for
research so I resigned and am now acting as Historian for Southern Austin families in conjunction with Mrs. Edith
Austin Moore who is the official Historian, but who does not work on Southern families…
Mr. Bowen on the other hand is Mormon and part of their faith requires that they be baptized for their
ancestors…He has published many pamphlets supposedly tracing lineages back to Adam and Eve..No matter what he
tells you, Miss Dorothy, this is impossible and only another Mormon or someone very gullible would believe this
possible…
Mr. Bowen may well belong to the Hardin Co., Tenn. Austin family, but I do not believe that he has been
able to prove it any more than I could. I have no quarrel with him whatsoever and I wish him success in proving his
line, but if any of the folks there want help on their own Austin lines I will be happy to assist them with proven court
records and census records.
Sincerely
Pages 159, 160 and 161 combine to form a drop chart* for an Austin family of Hardin Co., TN headed by four known
brothers from Virginia: John Austin, Sr. (b. ca 1784 VA), Thomas Austin , Richard Austin (d. 1750 VA) and William
Austin (d. 1770 VA). Penciled in is another possible brother named Bartholomew Austin.
[*All Special Charts have been gleaned and
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QUALLS
1-1-4-2-8-1
John D. Qualls, b. 1843 Hardin Co., Tenn; d; m. Martha Jane Lard (dau. of Richard Lard) b. 1849 She m. 2nd
James W. Austin, “Humpy Jim” ca 1873 (son of William and Sarah Qualls Austin) b. 1855 See # 1-1-4-2-7-5
Children:
1-Richard Qualls, b.
m. Aug 4, 1880 Belle Qualls (Gr-dau of Archibald Qualls and Rachel Austin) b. 1874 (dau of
Stephen and Sarah Ann Qualls) See # 1-1-4-2-3-1-1-2
2-Martha Jane “Mattie” Qualls, b. Jue 17, 1871; d. Feb 4, 1940
m. H. Robert “Bob” Bensosn, b. 1868; d. 1944 Both buried at Hollands Creek Cem., Hardin Co.,
Tenn.
3-Mary Ann Qualls, b.
; m. Mch 8, 1880 John Bell Qualls
4-Daughter
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Sources:
Oliver B. Qualls, Cumberland St., Savannah, Tenn
Marriage Registers, Hardin Co., Tenn
Hollands Creek Cemetery Inscriptions
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(Shelby Co
Mrs. Worth B.
from Hardin)
571 South
Powers
Belvedere
Memphis 4, Tenn.
Nov. 27, 1961
Dear Mrs. Curtis,
I was glad to see your notice in The Memphis Gen.Society’s “Ansearchin” News for I am interested in theAustin
family. It is for my husband, whose Mother was Adelaide Austin, daughter of Ephraim H. Austin (1820 – 1888) and
Lucy Ann Beecham Austin (1824 – 1904).
Ephraim was the son of Charles Austin, from one of the Carolinas, I believe. I’ve done just a little searching on
Charles. Will be so glad to know what you have & if it has any connection with this line.
You may be interested to know that these Austins are a very devoted “gang”. They have a family reunion every
summer – and draw 100 or more kin folks to it.
Ephraim had 4 sons John Robert, Henry & Frank, & 4 daughters Eliza, Adelaide, Ellen & another.
There is a Mrs. F. B. Austin, 601 Sunnyside Ave., Charlotte 4, N.C. I have corresponded with her a little bit. She has
written an Austin article.
Sincerely,
Mary Nelle Hardeman Powers
(Mrs. Worth B.)
(handwritten)
Pages 164 and 165 contain a table showing a timeline of recorded appearances of Austin families in 13 Tennessee
counties over the time period 1785-1850.
Tennessee County
(Formed)
Washington (1777)
Sullivan (1779)
Greene (1783)
Carter (1796)
Davidson (1783)
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Name
(Surname is Austin unless otherwise stated.)
John b. 1789-95
John Aston b. 1778 PA
No Austins shown
Nathaniel 1810
Sarah 1810
Daren 1816
Elizabeth, Joseph, Edward 1821
Joseph, Edward 1830
Edwin 1820
John 1830
George 1830
Presence in County
1785-1790
1826-1830, 1845-1850
No Austins 1830
1805-1810
1805-1810
1816-1820
1821-1825
1826-1830
1816-1850
1826-1830
1826-1830
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Tennessee County
(Formed)
Hawkins (1786)
Jefferson (1792)
Knox (1792)
Grainger (1796)
Claiborne (1801)
Smith (1799)
White (1806)
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Name
(Surname is Austin unless otherwise stated.)
Mary Ann 1840
George W. 1840
William 1840
Edwin Jr. 1840
Nathaniel 1790
Samuel 1809
Nathaniel 1809
Clisbie 1820
Elisha Osten 1830
Sarah 1793
Archibald 1800
Wealthy 1809
Clarey 1814
William 1821
Maria 1823
Arch Sr. & Jr. 1830
Joseph 1830
Champness W. 1830
Benjamin Osten 1830
Mary 1840
William b. 1748 NC
Archibald, Jr. 1850
Doria b. 1797
William b. 1798
Steven b. 1798
William, Jr. 1799
Nathaniel 1799, 1801
Nathaniel 1799
Stephen 1805
Sanders 1805
Robert 1805
Zachariah 1807
Robert 1821
Clisbie 1840
Archibald 1850
Stephen 1804
Nathaniel 1801
Thomas
John
Samuel 1820
Len 1820
Sarah 1820
Stephen 1820
Charles 1830
Levi 1830
John 18730
Charles, Sr. 1837
John, Sr. 1814, 1820, 1830
David 1814, 1830
James 1814, 1840
Jesse 1814
Presence in County
1836-1840
1836-1840
1836-1840
1836-1840
1785-1790
1805-1810
1805-1810
1816-1830
1826-1830
1791-1795
1796-1800
1805-1810
1811-1815
1821-1830
1821-1825
1826-1830
1826-1830
1826-1830
1826-1830
1836-1840
1845-1850
1845-1850
1796-1800
1796-1800
1796-1800
1796-1800
1796-1800
1796-1800
1801-1805
1801-1805
1801-1805
1805-1810
1821-1825
1836-1840
1845-1850
1801-1805
1801-1805
1801-1805
1801-1805
No Austins 1820 & 1830
1821-1825
1821-1825
1821-1825
1821-1825
1816-1830
1816-1830
1816-1830
1836-1840
1811-1815,1826-1830,1836-1840
1811-1815, 1826-1830
1811-1815; 1836-1840
1811-1815
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Tennessee County
(Formed)
Warren (1807)
Name
(Surname is Austin unless otherwise stated.)
Stephen ?
William 1820, 1830, 1840
Nathaniel 1820, 1830, 1840
John, Jr. 1820, 1830, 1840
William 1830
Sanders 1812
Elisha 1820
William 1830
Green 1830
Granberry b. 1796 NC
Presence in County
1811-1815
1816-1820, 1826-1830, 1836-1840
1816-1820, 1826-1830, 1836-1840
1826-1830, 1836-1840,
1826-1830, 1836-1840
1811-1815, 1816-1820
1816-1820
1826-1830
1826-1830
1845-1850
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Some thoughts
Saunders Austin b. 1780-90 per 1840 census (Hardin Co.)
Sanders Austin b. 1780-90 per 1830 census (Wayne Co.)
Sanders Austin b. 1775-1794 per 1820 census (Wayne Co.)
Saunders Austin ae 66 b. Va. in Feb 1850 census, Hardin Co. born 1783/4 Va. – the only date we
have to go on
Do you suppose he is the David you are looking for????
His children as far as I can determine from census –
3- Stephen b. 1809/11 mrd. By 1830
4-John b. 1815 Smith Co. a child must have died in here or else he m. (2)
5-David b. 1818/7 (lived in Ala. 1840 per 1850 census)
6-Wm b. 1820
7-Angeline b. 1825
8-Arcibald b. 1826
9-Robert, 1831
1-2 and 2 daus b. 1804/10, also 2 males 10-11(?) under 5 in 1840 (died 1850???)
Saunders wife was Nancy (perhaps Rutherford) b. Va. ae 59 in Feb 1850 or born 1790/1 – In 1860
she was living ae 64 in Aug. or born 1796+- Va. – I wonder which is right?
Someone claimed that Stephen’s wife was Nancy Rutherford, but I think they had their generations
confused and that it is more likely he had married a Sanders or Saunders
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Chart* for Winnie Austin, ancestors: Sanders Austin & Henry Lamb, Sr.
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Pedigree Chart* for Henry Austin (ancestors: William “Doc”Austin & Richard Lard.
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American Ancestry, by Harold King Bowen, 420 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California (As of October 29, 1958)
Austin #1
5-Elizabeth Austin, (by Bowen family tradition “related to Stephen Fuller Austin, Founder of Texas, and to Henry
Austin, fr. Kentucky to Texas); b. Sept. 10, 1810, - (Bowles and Bowen Family Bibles); b. in Kentucky (per) Bowen
family tradition); b. in Virginia (per portion of death cert. of son Elburn Hoyson Bowles which was statement of his
son, Johnnie Bowles, informant); at Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn. at date of birth of her son, Thompson Austin Davis, b.
June 2, 1832; age 20 to 30 (per 1840 Census, Bedford Co., Tenn.); b. Tenn., age 40, (per 1850 Census, Lincoln Co.,
Tenn.); b. Tenn., age 49, (per 1860 Census, Sarahsville, Williamson Co., Ill.); b. in Kentucky Sept. 5, 1810, (“I am
well convinced my grandmother, Elizabeth Austin was born in Kentucky. There was quite a long line of Austins in
Kentucky and Elizabeth Austin, who became Elizabeth Bowles, was born there”-letter of Edgar C. Bowen, Attorney at
Law, 212 West 64th. St., Los Angeles, Calif. dated July 3, 1949); b. in Kentucky Sept. 1, 1810 (per another
information); d. Carmi, White Co., Ill. (statement of Edgar C. Bowen); d. Oct. 22, 18--, (the third no. look like a 6 but
the last no is gone – Bowles Family Bible); d. some years after 1871 ? (she is pictured in a photo, including a
grandson, Edgar C. Bowen, b. Oct. 15, 1871, who was at the time of the photo a fair sized boy prob. over 5 yrs. old –
she was prob. at the time of the photo in Rock Island Co., Ill. As Peter Demer Bowen family had moved to that county
in 1870); bur. Smith Cemetery, nr. Maunie and New Haven, White Co., Ill.-(statement of John Bowles, b. 1884); m. 1st
James Davis, killed ab. June 2, 1833 – (“James Davis was killed when their baby, Thomspon, was ab. one year old” –
a letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated Feb. 25, 1958); “The tradition in my
family has it that Elizabeth Austin ran away from home and married the hired man,-Davis”-(statement of the
compiler); “The story in my family goes like this – that Elizabeth lived with her family (we don’t know where) and
that James Davis owned a team and a covered wagon filled with household wares which he drove through the
countryside selling his wares to housewives (there were no stores in those days) who had no other means of obtaining
necessities such as pots, pans, skillets, needles, thread, bolts of cloth, and the many things they needed. James Davis
was one of many such traveling merchants who supplied these needs. He stopped over night with the Austins (or
perhaps he may have stopped there several days) and it was ‘love at first sight’ between James and Elizabeth despite
her extreme youth (she was ab. 16 years old) they ran away together. My grandfather always insisted that they were
legally married, but no one in the family had the date or place where they were married”.-(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn
Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958); m. 2nd., Aug. 12, 1835, Elbourne (Elburn or
Elborn) Bowles, (marriage date per Bowles and Bowen Family Bibles)----“Elizabeth Austin m. in Tenn. per statement
of John Hyson Bowles, son of Elburn Hyson Bowles); b. Kentucky, b. Jan. 16, 1816; -Bowles Family Bible);
Note 1: She was “a sister of Henry Austin, Founder of Austin, Texas, who fought hand in hand with Sam Houston for
the liberation of Texas from the Mexican government and dictated the name of the capitol of Texas which was located
on his property”-(Bowen Family tradition); “Henry F. Austin was her brother”-(statement of her grandson, Dr.
William Walker Bowen); “It is not known if he Henry Austin,was her brother, cousin or uncle but he probably was her
bachelor uncle” –(statement of her grandson, Edgar C. Bowen); “Henry Austin did not found Texas, he was one of the
men who waged war against Mexico and helped win freedon of the ????????????? known as Texas, from Mexico.
Sam Houston was the man in the promotion of the war. Huston was from Kentucky. Henry Austin was also from
Kentucky”-(letter of Edgar C. Bowen, Attorney at Law, 212 West 64th. St., Los Angeles, Calif. dated July 3, 1949);
“Henry Austin gave the site for the capitol of Texas. However, Concessions and business houses sprang up on his
adjoining land and to this day there is no clear title to land on which those business properties stand”-(statement of
Edgar C. Bowen made in 1949); “Elizabeth Austin claimed that Stephen Austin, Founder of Texas, was her Uncle”(statement of Dr. William Walker Bowen);
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American Ancestry, by Harold King Bowen, 420 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California (As of October 29, 1958)
Austin #2
“If Bowen family tradition is correct her ancestral line from Richard Austin would be Capt. Anthony Austin-2,
Richard Austin-3, Elias Austin-4, ----5, ----6 (statement of compiler).
Note 2: There is a tradition in my branch that Elizabeth Austin was a cousin to Stephen F. Austin. I have never heard
Henry Austin mentioned by any of my aunts or uncles, but they all insisted that grandfather (Thomson A. Davis) told
them that Elizabeth was Stephen F. Austin’s first cousin. However, We have no proof at all. They may have been
second cousins since Stephen F. was born in 1793 and Elizabeth was born 17 yrs. later in 1810”-(per letter of Mr.
Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958).
Note 3: “You were right about not jumping to conclusions about Stephen Fuller Austin. The birth date of Nov. 3,
1793 I got from that copy of a letter written by Stephen Fuller Austin, which was attached to my first letter to you. My
uncles and aunts and cousins always assumed the the Stephen Fuller Austin, the founder of Texas, but the more I
delve into this research the more I am convinced it was some other Stephen Austin. I have just found some old papers
written by my mother in which she says: ‘My mother’s father was Penuel Baucum and her mother was Susannah
Childress; My father’s mother was Elizabeth Austin and I think Elizabeth’s father was Stephen Austin’. I have always
discounted that “Stephen Austin” – I never considered him because I know Stephen Fuller Austin never married and,
of course, had no children. Then too, my mother says ‘I think’, therefore she was not sure just who Elizabeth Austin’s
father was. We do not have any written record at all, and all my cousins can remember is the tradition that Stephen
Fuller Austin, the founder of Texas, was a cousin to Elizabeth, and that certainly can be a complete myth”.-(per letter
of Mrs. Kathryn Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 12, 1958).
Note 4: “I searched the 1830 Census thoroughly for Hardin Co., Tenn. but did not find James Davis and Elizabeth. If
James Davis was earning his living traveling through the country selling household wares (as per my family tradition)
then it is possible Thompson Austin Davis was born in Saltillo, Hardin co., Tenn. just because The family happened to
be there temporarily at that time (1832) and they probably did not live there. I have not been able to find anything at
all on James Davis. He was killed in 1833 or 1834. I don’t know where”.—(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Loomis, 3814
Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958).
Note 5: “I am not sure that searching records at Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky. Would help us find Elizabeth or not.
Thompson A. Davis married Aly Baucum in Morgantown, Butler Co., Ky. on June 2, 1853 and they moved to
Hopkinsville shortly thereafter where a number of their children were born, later they moved to Evansville, Ind. I
know that Elizabeth Davis-Bowles stayed with Thompson A. Davis and family when they lived in Evansville because
my mother often spoke of her grandmother visiting them in Evansville”- (per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Loomis, 3814
Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 12, 1958):
Note 6: “Elizabeth Austin res. with 2nd. Husb. Elbourne Bowles and family at Bedford co., Tenn., 1840; at Lincoln
Co., Tenn., 1850; at Sarahsville, Williamson Co., Ill., 1860; she was bur. Smith Cemetery, nr. Maunie and New
Haven, White Co., Ill.; m. 2nd. Elbourne Bowles, bur. Smith Cemetery, nr. Maunie and New Haven, White co., Ill.”(statement of the compiler reporting on result of his investigations).
Note 7: “I believe my uncle, A. Le Roy Bowen, received letters from a female relative who signee her name ‘Calley’.(statement of the compiler which he made in 1949 to his uncle, Edgar C. Bowen). “The letters you mentioned were
very likely from a cousin of mother’s (Martha Bowles-Bowen mother), who lived in Boling Green (Bowling Green)
Warren Co.) Kentucky (which adjoins Bowan Co.? Ky.). For many years mother and this corresponded regarding the
Austin estate and it may be that Roy was the natural person to have gotten them”-(letter of Edgar C. Bowen, dated July
3, 1949). You will find the names of ‘Callie’ in Kentucky were for
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‘Challier’ and they called them ‘Callie’ for short. Have an aunt and cousin both born there years ago and both named
Challier but carried the ‘Callie’ all through life”-(letter of Edw. Manley, 448 West 64th. St., Los Angeles, Calif. dated
March 27, 1951).
Note 8: “I was interested in hearing that my mother’s name ‘Callie’ may be a derivation of ‘Chalier’, -(per letter of
Mrs. Kathryn Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 12, 1958).
Children of Elizabeth Austin m. 1st. James DAVIS:
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1-James J. b. April 16, 1829 (the 9 in 1829 could be a 7 carelessly written to look like a 9 – Bowen Family Bible);
James F., b. April 16, 1827 – (Bowles Family Bible); James Davis, called F.O. Davis; referred to as “1 male 10 to 15”
in family of Elbourn Boles” per 1840 Census, Bedford Co., Tenn.; m. Oct.16, 1851, Nancy Brim, (m. Nancy -, Bowles Family Bible); (m. Nancy Brim, - Bowen Family Bible);
Note: “I had never heard ab her first son, (son of Elizabeth Austin – Davis, James J. Davis, b. April 16, 1827 and am
glad to have this for my record. Evidently this son was names for Elizabeth’s husband, James Davis” – (per letter of
Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958).
2-Thompson Austin, b. Saltillo, Tenn., June 2, 1832 – “Saltillo, Tenn. is Hardin Co. and the county seat is Savannah”.(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958); Thompson A., (Bowen Family Bible); Thompson, - (Bowles Family Bible); referred to as “1 male 5 to 10” in family of “Elbourn
Boles” per 1840 Census, Bedford Co., Tenn.; Thompson O., b. Tenn., age 17,-(in family of “Elborn Bolds” and
“Elizabeth Bolds” per 1850 Census, Lincoln Co., Tenn.); Thompson A., b. 1831,-(per oneinformation); b. June 2,
1832,-(Bowles and Bowen Family Bible); lived in Indiana and known to have lived at Evansville, Ind. As of March
18, 1883; d. Davis, Murray Co., Okla., (Co. seat Sulphur), Sept 23, 1913;-( per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis,
3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958); “my grandfather, (Thompson Austin Davis), lived for many
years in Davis, Okla.-the town is named for Davis of our family”-( per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814
Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958); Thompson was brought up by his step-father Bowles. Thompson’s
half-sister Martha Elvira Bowles and she used to visit my grandfather in his home in Evansville, Ind.”-( per letter of
Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated Feb. 25,, 1958); m. Morgantown, Ky., June 2,
1853, Aly Baucum, (dau. of PenuelBaucum m. Susannah Childress) “spelled Beauchamp in France – a descendant of
one of the French refugee families who escaped from France during the French Revolution and settled in the hills of
Tenn.”-( per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated Feb. 25, 1958); b.
Madisonville, Ky., June 9, 1836; d. Davis, Okla., Feb. 28, 1917;-(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814
Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958); m. June 2, 185-, Alley Balkom,-(Bowen Family Bible); m. June 2,
1854, Alley -,-(Bowles Family Bible); “they had children: James Davis and a dau. unkn.”-(Bowen Family
information); a letter written to (Archibald) Le Roy Bowen by his cousin, Callie Davis, dated Evansville, Ind. March
18, 1883 gave date of other children of Thompson A Davis: James (“Jimmie, the oldest bro. m. nearly 8 years ago, he
had two children living and one dead”; Sam,”2nd. Bro., in Waco, Texas he would be home now but fell in love with a
girl of Denison, Texas & was married the tenth of last Dec. and is keeping house in Waco, which he will make his
future home”; Bennett, “next bro., m. the last of Nov. & is living with us; Walter, “the last bro. will be 4 years old next
July”;
Note 1: Penuel Baucum was born in North Carolina and came from somewhere in Waco Co., No. Carolina. He went
to Kentucky as a young man”- (per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated
March 12, 1958).
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Note 2: “ I have a different spelling for my grandmother’s name, some people pronounced it ‘Alley’ but grandmother
herself pronounced it ‘A-lee’. It is spelled Aly on her tombstone in Davis, Okla. My cousins spell her last name
Baucum, but there is a tradition that several generations back it was spelled ‘Beauchamp’ pronounced like ‘Bo-cahm’.
Also they spoke of her ancesters being French refugees in the late 1700’s”;-(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis,
3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958).
Note 3: “The letter you mentioned as being written to your uncle Archibald Bowen was written by my mother, Callie
Nancy Davis. And the information she gives corresponds almost with my records. She is a bit off and probably did not
look up exact dateswhen writing the letter”-(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va.
dated March 6, 1958).
Note 4: “I have several cousins still living there (Davis, Okla.). I visited them last summer and had them search every
available record and no one could find a shred of information about who were the parents of Elizabeth Austin. No one
in our family knows. Neither do we know who were the parents of James Davis. He was killed when grandfather was
a little over a year old and he (grandfather never knew anything at all about him. The only father knew was his stepfather Elbourne Bowles”.(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958).
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Children of Thompson Austin Davis m. Aly Baucom:
1-James R., b. Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky., March 19, 1854; d. Quannah, Texas Feb. 19, 1927; m. Madisonville,
Ky., June 2, 1875, Mary L. Ingram. Their children; 1-Eva; 2-Robert; 3-Ransom; 4-Sam;
2-Mary, b. Hopkinsville, Ky., Aug. 22, 1855; d. Davis, Okla.; never married
3-Robert N., b. Hopkinsville, Ky., Aug. 26, 1856; d. (?); m. (?);
4-Samuel H., b. Hopkinsville, Ky., Oct. 14, 1858; d. Davis, Okla.; May 5, 1945; m. 1st., Clara E. Taylor; their children:
1-Callie N. (Davis) Hurt; 2-Fannie P. (Davis) Blair; 3-Tootsie; m. 2nd., Feb. 16, 1892, Janie Russell; their children: 4Edgar; 5-Milton R.; 6-Thompson E.; 7-Mary Louise;
5-Bennett A., b. Hopkinsville, Ky., Dec. 6, 1860; m. Nov. 6, 1882, Emma Freston; Child: 1-Clifford;
6-Martha E., b. Hopkinsville, Ky., Oct. 11, 1863; d. young;
7-Callie Nancy, b. Evansville, Ind., Sept. 2, 1865; d. Denison, Texas Feb. 18, 1954; m. Waco, Texas Sept. 20, 1887,
Louis Halsey HYDE, (son of Halsey Philip Hyde m. Florilla Cable); b. Hartford, Conn., Apr. 23, 1855; d. Denison,
Texas Apr. 7, 1901 – (“My father died as aresult of an accident 3 ½ months before I was born” – (letter of Mrs.
Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958); Their children: 1-James Halsey, b.
Denison, Texas Oct 10, 1888; living as of March 6, 1958; m. Oklahoma City, Okla., July 9, 1911; Larrah Ogan; 2Thomas Louis, b. Aug. 23, 1892; d. Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 6, 1940; bur. Denison, Texas; married three times; no children;
3-Kathryn Jeanette, b. Denison, Texas July 25, 1901; m. Denison, Texas Mar. 27, 1921, Dewitt Herbert LOOMIS, b.
Osawatomie, Kans., Jan. 7, 1894; d. Denison, Texas June 7, 1938; their children: Gwendolyn Yvonne, b. Denison,
Texas Feb. 6, 1927; m. Denison, Texas June 17, 1950, Paul Howard WALKER, b. Baldwin, Feb. 10, 1923; (their
children: Michael Dewitt, b. Washington, D.C. , Feb. 9, 1952; Melinda Kathryn, b. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16,
1954);Dewitt Herbert, Jr., b. Denison, Texas Oct. 6, 1930; not married per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814
Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 6, 1958;
Note: “I was interested inhearing that my mother’s name ‘Callie’ may be a derivation of ‘Chalier’” – (per letter of
Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated March 12, 1958).
8-Mindora, b. Evansville, Ind., May 30, 1867; d. Waco, Texas; m. Waco, Texas Mar 13, 1885, George P. GOODALL;
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Children of Thompson Austin Davis m. Aly Baucum (Cont’d).:
9-Luvona, (twin with Syrona), b. Evansville, Ind., Sept. 5, 1870; with twin Syrona “died when about 3years old, just a
few days apart with whooping cough.”);
10-Syrona, (twin with Luvona), b. Evansville, Ind., Sept. 5, 1870; with twin Luvona “died when about 3years old, just
a few days apart with whooping cough.”);
11-Walter, b. Evansville, Ind., July 22, 1879; d. Ardmore, Okla.; m. Wynnwood, Okla., Nov. 15, 1898, Ira Durks;
Children: 1-William T. Davis; 2-Ira May Davis;
Note: “the dates…(dates for children of Thomspon Davis m. Aly Baucum) were copied from the Bible belonging to
my aunt Mary Davis, No. 2 above” –(per letter of Mrs. Kathryn Hyde Loomis, 3814 Edison St., Alexandria, Va. dated
March 6, 1958).
Children of Elizabeth Austin m. 2nd. Elbourne Bowles:
(See listing of children under “Bowles” – they had a dau. Martha Elvira Jane Bowles m. Peter
Demer BOWEN.-(b. BOWNE);
The connecting line of descent follows:
4-Martha Elvira Jane Bowles, m. Peter Demer BOWEN.-(b. BOWNE);
3-William Walker, m. Lydia May King;
2-Harold King, m. Alta Ruth Brown;
1-Barbara Evelyn, m. Dean Arthur CARLSON.
---------------------------------Extract from BOWLES Section of American Ancestry by Harold King Bowen:
Children of Elizabeth Austin m. 2nd. Elbourne BOWLES:
3-(third child of Elizabeth Austin) who m. 1st James Davis)
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3-Elijah F. BOWLES, b. Tenn., Jan. 15, 1837 m. either Caroline Elizabeth Upchurch or
Elizabeth Caroline Upchurch, called Elizabeth Upchurch;
4-Martha Elvira Jane BOWLES, b. Nashville, Dayson? Co., Tenn., Feb. 1, 1839-(Bowen Fam.
Bible); m. Peter Demer BOWEN.-(b. BOWNE); lived as BOWEN; (his parents both d.
when he was a child);
5-Mary E., b. Tenn., July 12, 1841-(per Bowles and Bowen family Bibles); m. Arch Abell or
Archibald GILL;
6-Zachariah C., b. Tenn., May 27, 1844; m. (her 2nd. husb.); Elizabeth Love, b. Kentucky;
7-Sarah A., b. Dec. 6, 1849, b. Tenn.; m. Wilson STRICKLAND;
8-Nancy Josephine, b. Sept. 1, 1853;
9-Elbourne Hyson, b. Lincoln co., Tenn., Nov. 12, 1851; m. 1st. Louisa E. Watkins; m. 2nd.
Delilah Jane Watkins;
10-Elizabeth, m. Labe or Laban JENKINS;
Line of descent:
5-Elizabeth Austin, m. 2nd. Elbourne Bowles;
4-Martha Elvira Jane Bowles, m. Peter Demer BOWEN.-(b. BOWNE);
3-William Walker BOWEN, m. Lydia May King;
2-Harold King BOWEN, m. Alta Ruth Brown,-(she d. Feb. 4, 1958);
1-Barbara Evelyn BOWEN, m. Dean Arthur CARLSON;
Note: The following names appear in both the DAVIS and BOWLES listings above: Elizabeth, Mary, Martha E.,
(Callie Nancy and Nancy Josephine), This may indicate these names of Elizabeth, Mary, Martha and Nancy may
have been somehow also associated with Elizabeth Austin, m. 1st. James Davis, m. 2nd. Elbourne Bowles – H.K.B.
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9-AUSTIN, John, b. prob. 1680-1700; d. Lunenburg, Co., Va. 1759/60; (“I think I sent you an abstract of the will of
John Austin” -statement of Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis); of Pittsylvania co., Va. family – (Pittsylvania taken from Halifax
taken from Lunenburg Co.); m. Hannah-;
Children of John Austin m. Hannah - :
1-John, b. bef. 1727,--(tithed in 1748 so over 21 then); res. Surry Co., N.C. m. bef. 1758 -;
2-Valentine, b. bef. 1730/1—(tithed 1752 so over 21 then); given 400 acs. In Halifax Co., Va. 1760; m. bef. 1758 -;
3-Stephen, not married in 1758;
4-Richard, not married in 1758 but executor of fathers will with Hannah -;
5-Joseph, notmarried 1758;
Note: “Of these five sons only John or Valentine could be the father of Stephen, b. in Va. 1757/8, Rev. War soldier, if
that Stephen belongs to this family since the others were not married in 1758 when their fathers will was
written…since John had gone to Surry Co., N.C. in 1772 I wonder if it is likely he would have had a son who fought in
the Rev. with Va. Regt.”-(statement of Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis).
Reference: letter of Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis, Box 567, Williamsburg, Va. dated Sept. 17, 1957.
8-John, Jr., “who went to Rowan Co., N.C. bef. 1772 and was in Montgomery Co., Va. 1782;;
Child of John Austin, Jr. (later Sr.), m. –; 1-Stephen, b. Pittsylvania Co., Va. 1755; Reference: letter of Mrs. Janet
Austin Curtis, Box 567, Williamsburg, Va. dated Dec. 29, 1960.
7-Stephen, b. Va. 1757/8; d. Hardin Co., Tenn. after 1840 at which time he was a Rev. War pensioner aged 82 yrs.;
Rev. War soldier from Va.; this could be the Stephen Austin in Census of N.C. 1790; in 1840 he was living with son
Sanders or Saunders Austin;
Child of Stephen Austin m.-;
1-Saunders, (or Sanders), b. Va. 1784/5; d. Hardin Co., Tenn. bet. 1850-1860, m. Nancy -, b. Va. 1791; Note: “Don’t
confuse this Stephen with the one in Bedford co., Tenn., b. 1769. They were prob. related and rather closely at that but
there is a generation of children of these five brothers (sons of John, b. prob. 1680-1700) in Lunenburg Co.
(Pittsylvania Co.) that is going to take a lot of unscrambling”-(statement of Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis).
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Note: “At the time that Saunders was in Wayne Co., Tenn., 1820, I find there was a William Austin aged 26-45 head
of a household with a m. 10-16; 2 m. under 10; 2 dau. 10-16, and 1 dau. under 10. Also a John Austin in same place
aged 26-45, wife 18-26 and 1 m. under 10. From the ages it would appear that William might be an older bro. of
Saunders and John a younger bro”.- (statement of Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis). Reference; letter of Mrs. Janet Austin
Curtis, Box 567, Williamsburg, Va. dated Sept. 17, 1957.
6-Sanders or Saunders, b. Va. 1784/5; d. Hardin Co., Tenn. bet. 1850-1860; taxed in Warren Co., Tenn. 1812; listed in
Wayne Co., Tenn. Census, 1820; res. in Hardin Co., Tenn. per census of 1830, 1840 and 1850 – (Sanders Austin, 65,
m., farmer, Va.; Nancy, 59, f, Va.; Robert, 19,m.,Tenn. ---no. 47, 8th civil District, Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850 Census);
m.Nancy -, b. Va. 1791;
Children of Sanders or Saunders Austin m. Nancy -:
1-daughter, b. 1804-1810
b. 1810,
2-daughter, b. 1804-1810, (prob. Elizabeth, m. 1st. James Davis) living in Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn. when her son
Thompson Austin Davis was born June 2, 1832; m. 2nd. Elbourne BOWLES;
3-Stephen, b. 1809/10, b. Tenn. 1810; d. bef. 1860 Census though his wife Ann was still living, (great ft. grandfather
of Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses); res. in Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850, (Stephen Austin, 40,m, schoolteacher, Tenn.; Ann, 35, f,
Tenn.; Rachel, 20,f; Saunders, 18, m.; Polly A., 16, f, --this might be “Polly” or “Dolly”#; Henry m 16, m.-he would
have been b. ar. 1834; Benjamin, 17, m.; John, 10,m;Nancy, 8,f; Martha, b.f, --she would have been b. ar. 1844;
Archibald, 5,m, -- he would have
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been b. ar. 1845; Sarah E.,2,f,--no. 46 8th. Civil District Census, Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850); m. Ann -, b. Tenn. 1815;
Note: “Henry L. Austin (Henry, 16, m, in 1850 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn.)m. M.E. Hardwick. Children information
acquired from Melvin H.Austin, 3826 Cherrywood Ave., Los Angeles-8, Calif. family Bible of Henry Austin
purchased 1869”-(per letter of Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses who did not list the children).
Note: Henry L. Austin, b. Nov.11,1835; d. Shannee, Okla. Sept. 26, 1919; m. M.E. Hardwick had son Stephen Conrad
Austin who had dau. Alameda Austin m. John Owen Norsworthy who had a son Bonnie John Norsworthy, b. Elgin,
Okla., Feb. 6, 1911; m. Aug. 20, 1929, Marie Alvarado, b. San Diego, Calif. Dec. 30, 1912. Children of Bonnie John
Norsworthy m. Marie Alvarado; 1-Bonnie Jean, b. Oct. 23, 1930, m. John Markiewicz, b. June 20, 19—(?); 2-Donald,
b. Sept. 1, 1931 (not married asof July 28, 1957); 3-Mary Ellen, b. San Diego, Calif. Oct. 24, 1932; m. Salt Lake City,
Utah, Oct. 3, 1951, Gordon Woodruff Moses, b. Farmington, Utah June 24, 1922; 4-Lonnie John Norsworthy, b. San
Diego,, Calif. April 5, 1939.
Note: Sarah E. Austin, b. 1848, m. Bob Gate Quall.
Reference: letter of Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego-11, Calif. dated July 28, 1957.
4-John, b. Tenn. 1815-;(1860 Census says Smith Co.); res. Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850, (John Austin, 35, m, farmer,
Tenn.; Jane, 31, f, Tenn.; Ann, 17,f, Tenn.; Judy, 10,f., Tenn.; Francis, 7,f, Tenn.; Sarah, 4,f,Tenn.;Vickary T., 2, m,
Tenn.—no. 50, 8th. Civil District Census, Hardin Co. Tenn. 1850); m. Jane-, b. Tenn. 1819;
Note: “Since John, (s. of Saunders), was born 1815 supposedly in Smith Co. I have checked there and find in 1820
there was a Samuel Austin aged 26-45; Levi Austin aged 26-45; Sarah Austin 18-26; Stephen Austin 18-26..Of these
by 1850 only Levi was still in Smith Co. This Levi was b. 1781/2 in N.C. and in 1809-10 he was taxed in Rutherford
Co., Tenn. but by 1811 had removed to Smith Co. Also in Smith Co., Tenn. 1850 was one John Austin, b. 1795/6
N.C. with family..This could be the one in 1820 Wayne Co. but this is a guess”.—(statement of Mrs. Janet Austin
Curtis).
5-David, b. Tenn. 1817; res. in Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850 (David Austin, 33, m, farmer, Tenn.; Nancy, 35, f; White
M.,11,m, b. Ala.; Martha, 10,f,b. Ala.; Polly (or Dolly), 9, f, b. Ala.;Thomas C., 8,m,b,Ala.; Emily, 6,f,b. Tenn.; John,
5,m, b. Tenn.; Elizabeth, 3,f, b. Tenn.;-no. 45, 8th. District Census, Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850); m Nancy -, b. 1815;
Reference: letter of Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego-11, Calif. dated July 28, 1957.
6-William, b. Tenn. 1820, res. in Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850, (William Austin, 30, m, farmer; Sarah, 24,f,Ala.; Polly, 8,f,
Tenn.; John,5,m,Tenn.; Augustus, 3,m,Tenn.—no. 48, 8th. Civil District Census Hardin Co., Tenn. 1850); m. Sarah -,
b. Ala. 1826;
7-Archibald S., b. Tenn. 1826, m. Martha Qualls (Cherokee), had son Stephen Alfred Austin, b. Hardin Co., Tenn. Jan.
28, 1855; d. Waterloo, Ala., Feb. 17, 1897; m. Mary Elizabeth Seaton, b. Hardin Co., Tenn. Dec. 24, 1857; d.
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Waterloo, Ala., Jan 9, 1935. They had son John Riley Austin, b. July 28, 1887; d. Dec. 25, 1945; m. Nancy Virginia
Stricklin, who res. 615 or 216 No. E. 10 St., Oklahoma City, Okla. –it is possible she may have chart and information
re. Austin lines.
Note: Stephen Alfred Austin, b. 1855, m. Mary Elizabeth Seaton had dau. m. Charles Crotts and a dau. m. Lee
Andrew Stricklin, (1st. cousin to Nancy Virginia Stricklin who n, John Riley Austin.
Reference: letter of Mary Ellen Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego-11, Calif. dated July 28, 1957.
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8-Robert, b. Tenn. 1831; m. Mary A. - ;
9-Angeline, b. 1835; m. Henry Qualls;
Reference; letter of Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis, Box 567, Williamsburg, Va. dated Sept. 17, 1957; letter of Mary Ellen
Moses, 8944 Laddie Lane, San Diego-11, Calif. dated July 28, 1957.
5-Elizabeth, (prob. dau. of Sanders or Saunders Austin, b. Va. 1784/5), b. 1810, m. 1st James DAVIS, had son
Thompson Austin Davis, b. Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn. June 2, 1832; m. 2nd. Elbourne BOWLES;
4-Martha Elvira Jane Bowles, m. Peter Demer BOWEN, (B. Bowne);
3-William Walker BOWEN, m. Lydia May King;
2-Harold King BOWEN, m. Alta Ruth Brown;
1-Barbara Evelyn Bowen, m. Dean Arthur CARLSON, had dau. Carren May.
Submitted by
Harold K. Bowen,
428 Vista Ave.,
Pasadena – 8, Calif.
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DEED INDEX No. 2
GRANTEE
Inst.
GRANTOR
Austin, A.W. Trusees
J.D. Read & wife
Austin, Joe & Inis Wilson
Estes, M.B.
Hall, F.P
Roberts, W.J.
Hall, F.P.
Thomas, R.S.
Austin, A.W. & wife
Austin, A.W. Trustees
Austin, A.W.
Austin, A.W.
Austin, A.W.
Anderson, R.H.
Anderson, H.C.
Estes, W.L.
J. Levy(?) & Bro.
A.W. Austin
E.T. Austin
E.T. Austin
E.T. Austin
Mrs. Sue Austin
A.A. Anderson
Mrs. Sally G(?)lafs
L.E. Read
R.H. Anderson
W. Jeffries
A.M. Austin
Mrs. S.M.A. Austin
A.M. Austin
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Deed
Deed
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Deed
Deed
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9
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6
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8
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8
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8
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296
412
413
414
704
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339
68
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183
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Mastan, J.W.
E.T. Austin
Smith & Austin
A.M. Austin
A.S. Austin
A.M. Austin
Dave Talliaferro
Phil Yancy
Austin, Giles
Austin, E.A.
Austin, W.M.
Austin, D.
Anderson, H.C.
Bond, W.P.
Whitelaw, D.A.
Byars, H.A.
Greaves, J.D.
Revel, J.D.
Thomas, Robt. S.
Anderson, A.A. & H.C.
Read, L.E. & J.D.
Watkins, J.R.
Austin, Joe & Jnis Nilsen
Austin, A.M.
Watkins, J.R. & wife
Will & Rutledge
J.N. Neblett
J.M. Neblett
F.B. Ragland
Cato Walker
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
A.M. Austin
J. Levy & Bro.
J.D. Read & wife
A.M. Austin Trustee
A.M. Austin Trustee
Granter to Grantee
Austin, F.C. to William Thorn
Sale Trust
Book
Trust Book
Deed
Transfer
Trust Book
Trust
Trust
Trust
Trust
Trust
Trust
Trust
Trust
Trust
Trust
Mortage
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4
4
4
5
6
6
9
9
9
68
117
349
94
170
98
152
333
435
495
183
328
549
459
43 or 7
540
39
446
499
Page
244
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DEED INDEX OF HAYWOOD CO., TENNESSEE
Located in Courthouse; Brownsville, Tenn.
Copied by Harry O. Alvis: August of 1967
GRANTEE
INSTRU.
Austin, R.S.
Owen, Matthew
Owen, Martha H.
Austin, A. & A.
Austin, A.M.
Owen, Wm.
Lonon, P.H.
Winfield & Whitelaw
Anthony, Eliza J.
marriage
Austin, A.M. & etal
Austin, Albert & An
Austin, E.S.
sale
Austin, E.S.
Austin, E.S.
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DATE
BOOK
PAGE
1835/36
F
J
J
M
N
N
T
U
V
73
577
536
335
455
479
684
150
372
deed
deed
trust
gift
release
deed
deed
deed
Austin, R.S.
Austin, R.S.
Talaferro, C.P.
V
V
W
684
674
189
deed
deed
B of
Anthony, W.A.
Roberts, W.W.
W
W
304
582
gift
bond
Andrew Family
Austin, R. & Peggy
Austin, Robt. S.
Austin, R.S.
Taylor & Webb
Austin, A.M.
Austin, E.T.
Austin, A.M.
Austin, E.S.
1846/47
1847/49
1847/49
1854/55
1855/57
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Austin, A.M.
Anthony, W.A.
Att.
Anthony, W.A.
sale
Holmon, Susan
marriage
Austin, E.T.
Austin, A.M.
Austin, E.T.
Austin, E.T.
Austin, E.T.
Nixon, W.C.
Austin, E.S. & wife
X
W
146
292
deed
P of
Austin, E.S.
W
506
B of
Austin, A.M.
X
142
Roberts, W.W.
Y
Estes, M.B.
1
Hall, F.P.
1
Roberts, W.J.
1
Hall, F.P.
1
(The Austin names in later books were not copied)
103
296
412
413
414
deed
deed
HAYWOOD CO., TENNESSEE COURT MINUTES VOL. (1834-1840
Located at State Library, Nashville, Tennessee
Austin, R.S. –page 39
Austin, Robt. S.-pages 169, 368, 429, 473, 478.
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HENDERSON CO. TN
FORMED 1821 FROM
WESTERN DISTRICT
CO. SEAT
LEXINGTON
F2
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Scotts Hill, Tenn.
June/July, 1964
To: Descendents (and their in-laws) of Charles and Phoebe Ellen Austin who live outside Tennessee
From: The Committee of 50 of your Austin cousins who live within Tennessee and are planning the
AUSTIN HOMECOMING at Granny Austin Graveyard near Scotts Hill for Saturday, Aug. 1, 1964
You are cordially invited to meet with 100’s of us “Austin Cousins” at this long-planned and once-in-a lifetime
Homecoming.
We expect hundreds of our nearer relatives as well as co-relatives and friends on this great day. Everything possible is
being planned for your pleasure in this unforgettable experience.
Read the enclosed and keep it for reference. Make your plans now to be with us as such a gathering will likely not
occur again..takes too much time, work, and money! But let’s make this one to remember and recall pleasantly all our
lives..and even one children will be happy to remember and talk about a long time from now!
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Remember: You Austins who live outside Tennessee are to eat a fine picnic lunch with us Austins who have the good
fortune to yet live within the Volunteer state! We’ll bring good food aplenty for our own families/parties with enough
extra for you and to spare.
Several will doubtless be in the Scotts Hill area longer..at least over the night of Aug. 1. If interest demands, we could
gather again on some cousin’s lawn for a picnic supper (perhaps from noon left-overs) and to relax and talk better.
Pictures of smaller former Austin homecomings could be shown (eg Ephraim Austins; those of the Mary F. Austin
(Mrs. J.S.) Turner’s 60th wedding anniversary, filmed in Scotts Hill Aug. 18, 1937…and any others). Announcement
will be made at the morning assembly
Some may stay in homes of nearer kin whom they know or correspond with. Any who wish can stay at any of the
many modern/reasonable motels within from 10 to 45 minutes of Scotts Hill. Cabins and camp-sites are available at
the nearby Chickasaw and Natchez Trace State Parks…should make reservations well in advance…call on any of us
around Scotts Hill for help.
Those who have not been to the Scotts Hill area or even Tennessee for a long time, or even never, would enjoy staying
around a few days. Besides local spots of interest (sites of old churches, schools, ancestors’ homes, cemeteries where
many of our kin are interred)—there are historic and scenic places nearby. Romantic and historic Tennessee is spoken
of as “The Nation’s Most Interesting State!”
Shiloh Battlefield is 45 minutes south, with the world’s greatest outdoor display of statuary: one of the Civil War’s
hardest fought battles where many of our ancestors fought, bled and (some) died. Ten minutes east is Ken-Tenn Lake
(Tennessee River), world’s largest man-made (shoreline 2200 miles!), where camping, fishing, boating, swimming and
ski-ing are always at their best in summer….Local cousins will gladly host any of you to the places you wish most to
see.
Please pass along these plans and our cordial invitation to be with us on Aug. 1st,-to all your nearer kin. We do not yet
have names and addresses of all. Urge any/all to come and bring the whole family! You’ll be glad we got together:
and you’ll never have such an opportunity again.
Cousinly and lovingly by: Gordon H. turner, Gen’l. Chm.
Note:
Decendents of Ephraim Austin have been meeting annually for years. It was suggested that
they meet this year on the day following our enlarged homecoming – on sun. Aug. 2nd at the
Youth camp near Henderson, Tenn…30 miles west of Scotts Hill. Listen for announcement
During our morning program on Saturday (Aug. 1). (Scotts Hill is 110 miles N-E of Memphis;
115 miles s-w of Nashville…excellent roads all around.)
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....Two Other Matters of Interest…Related Also to the Austin Homecoming.
So many people are interested in these that we will bring all down to date in this announcement/invitation News
Letter…as of late June, 1964.
Rstoration of Granny Austin Graveyard:
Most of the 300-400 families receiving these “papers” have heard about the cleaning up and beutifying of this old
pioneer cemetery where the Charles Austins are buried with Rachel, one of their 12 children and her husband…also
some 50 other early neighbors, kinsmen and friends.
We’ve had delays; have had to hire (at nominal wages) nearly all work done; and through winter months did little.
Work was renewed in the Spring though, and even though the area cannot be made park-like by the time of our
Homecoming on Sat. Aug. 1, 1964…it will be greatly improved over the almost impenetrable wilderness which
workers cut their way through last Fall.
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Dr. Paul E. Wylie (114 Woodhaven Dr., Jackson, Tenn.) descended through Benj. F. Austin, bought the farm in which
the graveyard was located…just to give “Austin Cousins” free access to improve and visit the cemetery as we wish.
The area has been cut off, leaving some 12 varieties of trees. It has been limed and fertilized. Grass was sown last
Fall late and the unusually dry time prevented a full stand of coverage. Most grass came up in the spring and it was so
wet that we could not mow it till almost matured. Now, we plan to cut it after the seed ripens and leave the cuttings as
a mulch to protect younger blue grass etc.
The fencing is done now (semi-circular plank fence-red cedar posts in concrete, in front…painted white. Front gate
and 2 side gates to be made soon. Roadway is graded through farm from county hiway .3 mile long. White panel
fence was built at farm entrance…to get white gate soon. Roadway will be re-graded before Aug. 1 (Homecoming
date) and gravel spread. Cleaning up will be done along right-of-way and it will become a pretty approach road.
Several shrubs and memorial trees were set early…maybe we can get them through the first summer. We can plant
more this Fall….We mean to repair broken tombstones, re-set others, and place small stones to graves marked for
decades with only sand rocks or cedar stakes. The central attraction is, of course the impressive new monument of our
common ancestors, Charles and Phoebe Ellen Woodward Austin (buried near the spot) and to their 12 children from
whom we all come. You’ll want a picture of your family by this memorial on Aug. 1st, so bring cameras and plenty of
film. The cemetery will be dedicated to the memory of these people and the monument officially unveiled on the
afternoon of our great day…August 1st. Be there!
About Gordon H. Turner’s HISTORY OF THE SCOTTS HILL, TENN., AREA
Writing such a book (this one also to contain complete genealogical tables of Charles Austin’s descendents down to
now…as complete as it can be made), is a slow, very difficult and expensive thing. However, too much material has
been assembled now (with countless and priceless pictures), to give up the task. Progress so far is on schedule and
after the rush preceeding our big HOMECOMING on Aug. 1st, -will be resumed full speed.
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It was hoped to publish the book during late 1964 with unexpected “luck,” might be done yet. It would be safer to put
it “during 1965” we think. Due to exhorbitant publishing costs, we will likely use off-set printing and pictures…which
for our purpose will be just fine. All families whose names and addresses we have and yet obtain, will be notified
about publication date and the price of the book (as low as can be made), in due time.
In the meantime, tell others about the book and write us any suggestions. We can still use more pictures from
people/families that have not sent some. Pictures will be copied and returned unharmed. So send any good ones you
would like to appear in the book…before too long and identify them and all people in the pictures. Family groups are
especially wanted..old and new. Permanent Address: Gordon H. Turner, Scotts Hill, Tennessee
THANKS!
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THIS IS YOUR FAMILY’S WARM AND “COUSINLY” INVITATION TO ATTEND THE COMING
AUSTIN HOMECOMING
(For and By Descendents of Charles and Phoebe Allen Austin)
On Saturday, Aug. 1, 1964—Scotts Hill, Tenn.
(110 Miles N-E of Memphis; 115 Miles S-W of Nashville just off hi-way 100)
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You just can’t afford to miss this once-in-a-lifetime event of so much interest to so many of us. Descendents, in-laws,
and friends of all 12 children of Chas. and Phoebe Ellen Woodward Austin are invited from some 40 states and a few
other countries.
There have been smaller reunions of descendents of one of some one of the 12 Austin children (e.g. Ephraim Austin
descendents; Benj. F. Austin descendents; and of smaller family divisions such as the Jim Ducks)…but never beforeand likely never again-a reunion of descendents of all the 12 brothers/sisters have been dead for from 50 to 100 years.
The parents-Charles Austins-were born during George Washingon’s lifetime…None of the 12 children died young; all
were married and reared an average of 7 children each-85 grandchildren of the Chas. Austins!)
Just two of the grandchildren are living-in advanced years; C.S. Austin, 952 E. Clayton, Nashville, Tenn.; and Mrs.
Elsby Austin (W.S.) Record, 1231 Highland, Jackson, Tenn. But many of us 300-odd children of the grandchildren
(great grandchildren of the Charles Austins) are very much alive, and counting our living 2nd, 3rd and even 4th
generations….there are likely 1500-2000 living descendents of the Charles Austins at present!
It is, of course, for these descendents and their in-laws, children and any friends that the HOMECOMING is being
planned. We believe that from 500 to 1000 Austin Cousins will be in “Old Scotts Hill,” the area so beloved to our
forebears, on Sat. Aug. 1st. You just can’t afford not to come if you can possibly make it. The planners intend for it to
be an occasion very interesting and informative…one which children who are present, will talk about pleasantly all
their lives…Come direct to GRANNY AUSTIN GRAVEYARD…Follow signs.
HIGHLIGHTS, subject to change are:
1. Arrive in time to register names and addresses, get identification badges, and join your “tribe”
(descendents from the same Chas. Austin child as you), by the time the Assembly starts at 10 A.M.
(Receptionists, registrars and ushers to help you). Please be very quiet if you arrive after the program starts.
Talk, laugh, even kiss and cry all you wish but not while we are assembled—you must hear what is said and
see what is done!
2.
Programs fast and interesting: Scripture reading and prayers by preachers among us; brief welcome by town,
county and state officials. Introduction by “tribe” and “professions” and presentation of awards to such as:
oldest person; youngest baby; longest married couple and newest newly-weds; those from fartherest away etc
etc. Maybe a quick personality revue by pro-selected young men and women-regular clothes-pass in front of
audience-selection by non-Austin judges through popular applause:
“Mr. Charles Austin of 1964” and
Miss Phoebe Ellen Woodward of 1964”
who would assist in unveiling ceremony ..of our impressive new Chas. Austin monument inside the old
cemetery (being restored)..in early afternoon. …A few brief talks as directed by Em-Cee…final
announcements-dismissal for:
3.
Lunch together…likely among shade trees adjacent to cemetery. Eat as desired by tribes, families, friends
and/or mix-ups. Listen for dinner bell and wait to eat…for the Invocation.
Most Important: Austin families living in Tennessee are to furnish all food and drinks…for their own Parties
and for our “cousins from states other than Tennessee….will be plentiful!
Austin Families from outside Tennessee will be luncheon guests of their Tennessee
cousins! Bring no food, please!
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After lunch together: relax; talk some more; meet relatives you’ve never seen or even heard of, before! Take pictures!
About 2:30 P.M. listen for announcement over loud speakers; assemble inside cemetery around the new monument for
brief unveiling ceremony and dedication of the site (being restored) “in loving memory of our forebears.” Then final
adjournment; more hand-shakes, talking, picture making, and farewell.
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Plans almost firm (June, 1964) to have Homecoming activities all at the Granny Austin Graveyard area. Thought is
that we can meet and stay together in one location better than at locations several miles apart. If any last minute
change, anybody at Scotts Hill can inform you…just follow directional signs that day.
We hope to rent a big tent to hold 500 or more (just in case of rain or even hot sunshine!)…and have chairs or plank
benches (old-timey!). We’ll have loud speakers and an improvised stage to seat older representatives of each of the
“12 tribes!” Those of you who can do so conveniently, please bring a few light folding stools/chairs for your older
ones.
There is ample parking space at the graveyard and we’ll have patrolmen to help you…but please drive slowly and
carefully…many children and some older ones up to 95 years, plan to come…let’s don’t ruin the day with a serious
accident!
There will be improvised rest-rooms for men and women.
Bring your cameras…still and movie…and plenty of film as none will be available at the site and only limited kinds
and sizes in Scotts Hill. We’ll try to have ample cold drinks on hand.
Pre-indications are that all or nearly all names will be represented which the 12 Chas Austin Children and their
spouses had: AUSTIN, MANESS, JONES, BEAUCHAMP, SCOTT, MURPHY, BRITT, FRAZIER, MEDLIN,
MUSE, DUCK, HOLMES, etc. And several smaller families from some of these, hope to nearly all be with us, such
as the: John GILBERTS, Jim DUCKS, Edd AUSTINS, Charlie Austins, Ellis Manness-os, the Elias Austins, the
Charlie Clenneys, the Adam Powers, the John F. Austins, the J.S. Turners, the George Allens, the Lantie O’neals, etc.
etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. Won’t that be ‘sumthin?
Feel free to invite (and bring) any of your friends locally or from afar. But Tennessee Austins are to bring food for all
they invite who come,. Many collaterally kin Austins hope to be with us from around Scotts Hill and from other
states. Also, several alumni of the old Scotts Hill (B.A. Tucker) College are coming and might have a little secondary
“reunion” all their own in the PM.
Finally, KEEP THIS SHEET FOR REFERENCE. It is being mailed to some 250-300 Austin families whose names
and addresses we have. But there are upwards of 200 of our “cousin Austin families” whose names and addresses we
do not yet have. WILL THOSE OF YOU RECEIVING THIS WRITE OR TELL ALL YOUR OWN NEARER
AUSTIN KIN about the Homecoming and urge them to be with us at Scotts Hill on Saturday, Aug. 1st. Tell any living
parents, grandparents, brothers/sisters, and all their descendents. In this way, we all will have the information. Do this
now! Thanks.
**************************
KEEP THIS SHEET FOR REFERENCE
Unless you write us for further information, we will likely not write you further about the Homecoming. But if you
have any suggestions or wish more information, just write any of those below and your letter will be answered
promptly:
Gordon H. Turner, Gen. Chm., Scotts Hill, Tenn. or 3201 Granny White Pk., Nashville, Tenn. 37204.
Jesse B. Austin, Sec’y-Treas., Scotts Hill, Tenn.
Joe W. Austin, Homecoming Master of Ceremonies, 166 Riverside Parkway, Ft. Thomas, Ky.
Either of these: Mesdames Barney Swift, Marse McPeake, Flora Scott Hefner, Rowena Duck Brasher, Guy
Kennedy, Lura Maness, (Joe) Minton, Florence Duck Scott.....all of Scotts Hill, Tenn.
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This beautiful old pioneer burying place, 3 miles S-W of Scotts Hill, Tenn. (Henderson Co), was chosen by Charles
Austin, (a “first settler) of the area, as a community graveyard. Beautifully situated on a slight elevated site, it came
from his vast land holdings (inc 2500 acres in seven grants by three Tennessee Governors.)
Charles and his wife, Phoebe Ellen Woodward Austin had a daughter and her husband (Archibald and Rachel Austin
Jones), are buried here together with upwards of a half-hundred other relatives and neighbors. Nearly all interments
were before 1900.
An early “trace” passed by the spot but better road locations later passed it by, causing its near abandonment over 50
years ago. Since then, it was all but lost in a veritable thicket of undergrowth, vines, etc.
In early 1963, a few descendents of these Austins (all of whom now number two or three thousand) started the very
commendable movement to “restore” and beautify our ancestral cemetery. In recent years, this movement in similar
cases has become widespread over the country. It is the hope of those Austin descendents working on this one…to
make it a model project of civic pride and modest ancestral love and appreciation.
Cousin Dr. Paul E. Wylie (114 Woodhaven Dr., Jackson, Tenn.) bought the 45 acre farm containing the graveyard to
provide free access for us to do with it as we please. Volunteer cash donations were at once invited from the 200
Austin descendent families whose names and addresses were at hand. Over half of them responded soon,-average
donations running around $7.
On Sept. 21 (1963) some 75 Austin cousins met at the site for an extensive “cleaning off” and brought all kinds of
tools. At noon a picnic lunch was enjoyed, pictures made,-and a regular talk-fest took place! The plot was limed,
fertilizer spread, and grass sown. Later the imposing granite monument was erected to the memory of the Charles
Austins and their 12 children. The memorial’s front has the names of the parents and their daughter and son-in-law
buried nearby,-together with their dates and a note that they were pioneer from Anson Co., N. Car., settling about 1 ½
miles to the north-west. The back of the monuments contains names of the other 11 children, their spouses’ names,
their dates, and where they are all buried (other cemeteries in and near Scotts Hill and in Arkansas, Missouri, and
Texas). Those who know have pronounced this memorial as not only beautiful and appropriate but also as perhaps the
most informative of any in the whole country.
Yet to be done by 1963’s mid-summer: completion of pretty half-mile highway from a rural hi-way to the graveyard
with attractive gate, historical marker etc; repair and re-set old tombstones and set small new stones at graves marked
only by rocks and stakes; plant more trees and flowering shrubs in site’s open semi-circle front; a good fence around
graveyard with white planks in front and a pretty gate; set historical markers; a few rustic benches; walkway from gate
down central opening to the Austin monument; plant beds of ole-timey flowers; place directional signs along approach
roads, etc. etc.
Incidentally, Phoebe Ellen Woodward (Mrs. Charles) Austin died on April 9, 1854 and was buried here next
day…some 600 miles west of and less than 30 years from,-their native North Carolina soil. She had helped rear ten of
the 12 children to maturity and seen them married (The two youngest sons, Francis M. (“Uncle France”) and Benj. F.
(“Uncle Ben”) were grown and would be married in a few more years.
But by the time the little pioneer woman of pluck and faith died,-there were already several grandchildren familiarly
calling her “Granny Austin.” Other family members took the name up, with neighbors, and when she was buried in
this old cemetery, folks began to speak of it as “the Granny Austin Graveyard: and the name stuck!
The first reunion (homecoming) of descendents and in-laws of the 12 Charles Austin children is set at Scotts Hill,
Tenn., for Saturday, August 1, 1964. From 500 to 1000 “Austin Cousins” are expected from half or more of the states
of the USA and some other countries….Maybe never again, but this one is to be the one long to be remembered
pleasantly and talked about by even children all their lives. No such event has ever been planned better. Decendents
of the Charles Austins simply cannot afford to miss it if possible to attend!!!!!!
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AUSTINS
Henderson County
WHERE
NAME
BORN
BORN
Pleasant Austin 1798
NC
Charlotte ??
1795
NC
Male
Male
Male
Male
James ????
Lovedy Jane Austin
Female
Female
who is this?
H.R. ?? (m)
Emiline Laciter
John Newman
William Austin
(Love Jane’s)
Mary E. Austin
(Love Jane’s)
F.R.M. (think Franz Austin)
(Love Jane’s)
John Lassiter
Margarett Austin
(Love Jane’s)
Nancy Jane Austin
(Mary Jane’s)
FILE NAME AUSTCEN
1810
1820
1830
32
Ples’s wife?
0-5
0-5
20-30
1840
1850
42
52
45
55
5-10
5-10
5-10
15-20
14
10-15
20
1860
62
68
1870
71
1880
31
41
52
age wrong for Charlotte!!
10
12
10
2
(m)
13
7
1
17
17
10
26
21
7
3 mos
17
10
8
Tennessee (f)
H.R. Austin
Tennessee Austin
Cordelia Austin
S.A. Austin
Tn
Tn
Tn
Tn
Census reference #
Henderson Co.
1830 (79)
1840 (10-408)
30
28
4
1
1860 (194-282)
1870 p. 2 19th civil district
1880 p. 18 line 49, 13th dist.
In 1880 census Love Jane is listed as head of household. Mary is listed as her daughter and Annie Jane is listed as
grand daughter.
In 1880 census the following is listed.
Person born
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Love Jane Austin
Mary Austin
Francis Austin
Margaret Austin
Annie Jane Austin
Tennessee Austin
Father born
N.C.
N.C.
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Mother born
N.C.
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
Tenn
daugh.
son
daugh.
G. daugh.
G. daugh.
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LOVEDY JANE AUSTIN’S CHILDREN
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William Austin fought in civil war; married Francis Moody; stole mule and went to pen
Margarett Austin married Tom Creasey
Franz Austin married (1) Ellen Creasey and (2) Darcus Moody.
Donny Austin (f) never married
Mary Austin mother of Nancy Jane Austin; not married to father who was Chas Parrott. Later married
Joe Johnson. Mary died about 1900 at age 49.
This data from conversation with UNK. See file AUSTINS for slightly different list. and more of conversation.
Not sure how Ples Austin fits; Probably was father of Love Jane.
Elisah Austin some how related.
Nancy Jane Austin was our grand mother. She is some times listed as Annia Jane and some times as Nancy Jane.
Annie Jane’s father was Chas Parrott a half breed Indian. Generally taken to be Cherokee but no
proof.
IN 1870 CENSUS FOLLOWING IS REPORTED:
Pleasant Austin born N.C., farmer, farm worth $1000 Personal property worth $400.
Census taked Aug. 8, 1870
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file name: rich. aus
Richard Austin and Sarah Morgan Austin are the parents of Charles Austin, early Scotts Hill settler according to
Gordon Turner in his book on Scotts Hill. Since he also states that Charles has a half brother names Pleasant, Richard
Austin would also be one of my ancesters.
HEAD OD HOUSEHOLD
Richard Austin Jr.
1800 NAT. CENSUS
age 0 to 10
4 males
HEAD OF HOUSE HOLD
Richard Austin
1810 NAT. CENSUS
age 0 to 10
2 males & 1 female
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD
Richard Austin
1820 NAT CENSUS
age 0 to 10
3 males & 1 female
Pleasant (1798)
Charles (1796)
MALE (1794)
MALE (1793)
age 10 to 16
1 female
Morgan B. (1803)
James
(1807)
Jeremiah (1805)
FEMALE (????)
age 10 to 16
3 males
MALE (????)
MALE (????)
MALE (????)
FEMALE (????)
age 10 to 16
1 male
Charles (1796)
Pleasant (1798)
MALE (1794)
James (1807)
FEMALE (????)
age 16 to 18
1 male
Morgan B. (1803)
age 16 to 26
none
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1 male
age 16 to 26
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MALE (1793)
Morgan B. (1803)
Charles (1796)
Pleasant (1798)
Jeremiah (1805)
age 26 to 45
1 male & 1 female
age 26 to 45
1 male
age 26 to 45
1 female
Richard
Sarah
where is Sarah?
Richard
is this Sarah
returned or is
this a new wife?
age 45 up
none
age 45 up
none
age 45 up
1 male
Richard
The census indicates that Richard had 10 boys and 3 girls. 41
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COMMENTS: Considering the usual problems with census the match seems very good!!!
In 1800 we have 2 males under 10 who do not fit known names for Austin children. They are probably children born
before Chas. Austin was born. Richard’s age would easily allow him to have 2 additional children before Charles was
born in 1796.
In the 1810 census we have 1 too many children under 10. Why did the census report only 2 boys under 10 when we
know that there were 3 boys under 10?
The 1820 census fits the known children to a Tee.
Based upon the census records, Richard was born between 1765 and 1774.
Turner states that Charles; Morgan B.; Jeremiah; and James are brothers and that Pleasant was a half brother. How
can this be if Pleasant was born between Charles and Morgan B.? Unfortuninately there have been a number of errors
found in Turners book. More work is needed to find the true facts. See letter to Turner and his answer elsewhere in
this file.
There is gap about 1800 that is right for the unknown female birth date. Lets assume that she is Isabella mentioned in
Turner’s book.
Sarah is absent from the 1810 census. Didie and Richard remarry or was she gone for some reason at the time of the
census?
Note that in the 1800 census Richard Austin is Richard Austin Jr. This infers ard Austin Sr. living in 1800. We did
not find anyone that we were sure was the right Richard Austin senior. William Magbee in his will mentions Mary
Austin which we belie be part of this group. Magbee lived in Antrim Parish Virginia. It is possible that Richard
Austin Sr. was still in Virginia.
My grandmother ia conversation with her said that she had an Uncle George Austin who was a brother to Love Jane’s
father. George Austin could have been one of the unnamed males listed in the various census.
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There is rther tie between the Kennedy Austin’s and the Morgans. The graveyard in the front of the Kennedy home
has the graves of several Morgans. My mother used to tell me that they were distant kin.
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Alfred C. Austin, b. 1826 Tenn; d- ; m. ca 1846 Margaret (
) prob. In Henderson Co., Tenn; , 1829 Tenn.
Children:
1- William C., b. 1847 Henderson Co., Tenn.
2- Preston, b. 1849 Henderson Co., Tenn.
After 1850 this family removed to Dunklin Co., Mo.
Sources: 1850 Census of Henderson Co., Tenn.
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Atlas Austin, b. 1817 N.C.; m. Nancy (
) ca 1837 Henderson Co., Tenn; b. 1820 in N.C.
Children: born in Henderson Co., Tenn.
1- Logan, b. 1838
2- Bryant, b. 1840
3- Minerva, b. 1841
4- Lucinda, b. 1844
5- Nancy, b. 1847
Sources: 1840-50 census of Henderson Co., Tenn
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Sources: 1850-60-70 Census Henderson Co., Tenn.
Mr. Gordon Turner, 3201 Granny White Rd., Nashville, Tenn.
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Benjamin Franklin Austin, b. Aug 13, 1838 Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., Tenn.; d Dec 14, 1914 Scotts Hill Tenn; m. (1)
Lucinda Scott, Mch 6, 1856; b. Jan 2 1840 (6th child of Wyley and Millie Holmes Scott) d. Sept 19, 1890. Both are
buried at the Grandsire Holmes Cem. at Scotts Hill.; m. (2) Mch 13, 1892 to Mary Farnsworth, She d. Dec 6, 1914 and
is buried at Morrell’s Bluff Cem. 8 miles S.W. of Scotts Hill.
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Children:
1- Margaret R., b. May 10, 1857; d. Jan 23, 1938; m. Feb 20, 1878 J. Frank Maness; b. Dec 4, 1854; d. Sept 26,
1891
2- Mary Frances, b. Aug 13, 1859; d. Jly 13, 1942; m. Aug 18, 1877 Jonothan Sampson Turner; b. Dec 3, 1857;
d. Feb 25, 1947
3- William Alfred, b. Oct 18, 1863; d. Mch 13, 1934; m. Mch 1, 1891 Julia Holiday; b. Mch 15, 1863; Living
1953
4- Elias Washington, b. Apr 10, 1866; d May 27, 1953; m. Nov 19, 1891 Saphronia Scott; b. Mch 26, 1873; d
Living 1953
5- Cynthia? C., b. Aug 30, 1868; d. Jly 9, 1939; m. Nov 4, 1888 William G. Deen; b. Jan 4, 1870; d. Jan 18,
1946.
6- Lurena, b. Jan 15, 1871; d. Sept 20, 1872; buried 2 miles S.W. of Scotts Hill at Fellowship Cem.
7- Addie, b. Jly 8, 1874; d. Aug 10, 1913; m. Feb 11, 1909 Perry H. Maness. He d. Apr 15, 1909. He was bur.
at Fellowship Cem. She at Grandshire Holmes Cem.
8- Charles Smith, b. Nov 24, 1881; d
; m. Jue 15, 1904 Minnie Starbuck; b.
(handwritten):
Benjamin Franklin Austin, b. Aug 13, 1838 Tenn; d. Dec 14, 1914 Scotts Hill, Tenn; m. Mch 6, 1856 Scotts Hill to
Lucinda Scott (dau. Wylie & Millie Holmes Scott) b. Jan 2, 1840 Tenn d. Sept 19, 1890 Bur: Grandsire Holmes Cem.,
Scotts Hill, Tenn.
children: b. Scotts Hill, Tenn.
1. Margaret, b. May 10, 1857; d. Jan 23, 1928 Scotts Hill, Tenn. m. Feb 20, 1878 J. Frank Maness, b. Dec 4,
1854; d. Sept 26, 1891 m. Feb 20, 1874 Isaac N. Davenport, b. Nov 9, 1840; d. Sept 16, 1922
2. Mary Francis Austin,
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Charles Austin, b. Mch 24, 1796 Anson Co., N.C.; d. Dec 28, 1878 Henderson Co., Tenn; m. Phoebe Ellen
Woodward, b. 1798 N.C.; d. Apr 9, 1854 Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., Tenn. (Both buried in Granny Austin Cem.)
Children:
1- George, b. prob. ca 1812-14 (went to Dunklin Co., Mo. before 1850)
2- Rachel, b.
m. Arch Jones
3- Hulda, b. ca 1816; d. 1879 Tenn. m. Jacob Maness, b. 1813; d. 1888 Scotts Hill, Tenn.
4- Ephriam, b. 1820, N.C.; d- m. Lucy Ann Beacham, b. 1824; d. 1904 Scotts Hill, Tenn.
5- Dr. Pleasant, prob. b. ca 1820-25 m. (1) Mary Murphy, (2) Mary Britt
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6- Alfred C., b. 1826 Tenn m. Margaret (
) (went to Dunklin co., Mo after 1850.)
7- James, b. 1832; d. 1920’s at Scotts Hill, Tenn. m. Charity Duck
8- Francis M., b. 1835 Tenn m.
9- Abigail, b.
(Went to Enlo, Texas before 1890)
m. “Doc” Medlin
10- Mahalia, b. m. John Scott (Went to Sanath, Mo., both died of Malaria the same day, and were buried at
Beech Grove)
11- Benjamin Franklin, b. Aug 13, 1838; d. Dec 14, 1914 m. Mch 6, 1856 Lucinda Scott, b. Jan 2, 1840; d. Dept
19, 1890
12- Cynthia, b. May 8, 1840 m. 1852 Jesse H. Holmes
Sources:
1830-40-50 Census, Henderson co., Tenn.
Mr. Gordon H. Turner, Granny Pike, Nashville, Tenn.
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Elijah Austin, b. 1837/8 Henderson Co., Tenn; m. ca 1860 prob. in Henderson Co., Tenn. to Marian (
1842 Tenn.
) b.
Children:
1- Zilphia A. b. 1861
2- James M. b. 1863
3- Martha E. b. 1864
4- Welley L., b. 1866
5- Timothy F., b. 1867
6- John B., b. 1869
Source: 1850-60-70 Census Henderson Co., Tenn.
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Elisha Austin, b. 1839/40 Henderson Co., Tenn.; m. ca. 1865 Henderson Co., Tenn., to Sarah c. (
b. 1841 Tenn.
)
Children:
1- Mary J., b. 1866
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2- Martha A., b. 1868
3- Eliza A., b. (?)Jan 1870
Sources: 1850-60-70 Census of Henderson Co., Tenn.
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Ephriam Austin, b. 1820 N.C.; d- ; m. Lucy Ann Beacham; b. 1824; d. 1904 Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., Tenn. (dau. of
William Beauchamp or Beacham, b. 1795 N.C. & living with the Austins)
Children: b. Henderson Co. Tn
1- John T., b. 1845
2- Cynthia E., b. 1846
3- Margaret M., b. 1848
Sources: 1850 Census of Henderson Co., Tenn.
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George W. Austin, b. 1830 Henderson Co., Tenn; d- ; m. Catherine (
) ca. 1849; b. 1830 Tenn.
Children:
1- Thomas, b. 1850
2- Eudora, b. 1852
3- Martha, b. 1854
4- Mary, b. 1856
5- John, b. 1858
This family removed from Henderson Co., Tenn to Dunklins Co., Mo. according to family tradition before 1850,
however the 1860 Census of Dunklin Co., Mo. indicates that the above children were born in Tenn..If this is so George
must have been living some place other that the 13th Civil Dist of Henderson Co., Tenn., in 1850, where the rest of the
family resided or this searcher missed him in the census roll.
Sources: 1850 Census Henderson Co., Tenn.
1860 Census- Dunklin co., Mo.
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James Austin, b. 1807 probably Anson Co., N.C.; m. Zylphia (
) ca 1830, b. 1808 N.C.
Children: born in Tenn.
1- Simeon, b. 1831
2- Sarah, b. 1833
3- Rhody, b. 1835
4- Elijah, b. 1838
5- Elisha, b. 1839
6- Elizabeth, b. 1841
7- Rebecca, b. 1844
8- Timothy, b. 1846
9- Mary, b. 1848
Sources: 1840-50 Census Henderson Co., Tenn.
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Jeremiah Austin, b. 1794-1800; m.
Children:
1- Dau, b. 1825-30
2- Dau, b. 1825-30
3- Son, b. 1830-35
4- Son, b. 1830-35
5- Dau, b. 1835-40
6- Dau, b. 1835-40
7- Son, b. 1835-40
8- Son, b. 1835-40
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Sources: 1840 Census of Henderson Co., Tenn
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Pleasant Austin, b. 1798 prob. Anson Co., N.C.; m. (Charlotte
) b. 1795 N.C.
Children:
1- Son b. 1820-25
2- (Dau. b. 1825-30) Lovidy I., b. 1830 Tenn
3- Son b. 1830-35
4- Son b. 1830-35
5- (Son b. 1830-35) James, b. 1835/6 Tenn
Apparently at this point his 1st wife died and he mrd. Charlotte Taciter Newman, wid with two children, Emeline
Taciter b. 1838 and John Newman b. 1840
6- William Austin, b. 1848 Henderson Co., Tenn
Pleasant Austin was a blacksmith
Sources: 1830-40-50 Census of Henderson Co., Tenn – District # 13
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Dr. Pleasant W. Austin, b. 1824 Tenn.; m. (1) Mary Murphy ; (2) Mary Britt
Children:
1- M.
J..
(f) b., 1844 Tenn.
2- S.
E.
(f) b., 1846 Tenn.
3- D.
C.
(m) b., 1848 Tenn.
4- S.
A.
(f) b., 1851 Tenn.
5- J.
A.
(m) b., 1854 Tenn
6- W.
B.
(m) b., 1858 Tenn
Sources: 1860 Census, Henderson Co., Tenn.
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Simeon Austin, b. 1831 Henderson Co., Tenn; d); b. 1834 Tenn
; m. ca 1854 prob. in Henderson Co., Tenn to Winney (
Children:
1- J.
F.
(m) b. 1855
2- M.
E.
(f) b. 1857
3- Zilphia E.
b. 1860
Sources: 1860 Census, Henderson Co., Tenn.
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3201 Granny White Pike,
Nashville 4, Tenn. 37204
April 2, 1964
Dear Mrs. Moore:
It has been sometime since I have heard from you or written you. We recently had a letter from Mrs. L. C. Freeman of
Long beach, Calif. telling us to write you about the Austins. However, we had written you sometime ago, and your
reply was very informative, but you didn’t think that my Ancestor was in the group that you were working on at that
time.
We are still working on the Charles Austin line. Charles Austin, born March 24, 1796 in North Carolina, died
December 28, 1875 in Henderson County, Tennessee. Charles Austin married Phoebe Ellen Woodward (Phoebe Ellen
born 1798 N.C.) about 1815, near or about 40 miles from Charlotte, N.C. – Phoebe Ellen Woodward Austin died April
9, 1854. Now we have recently found that Charles Austin’s Father was Richard Austin. Charles Austin and family
came to Tenn. (Henderson Co.) about 1825 or 1826. One half brother came with them, Pleasant Austin. Also, a
Simeon Austin came either with them or later who is said to have been his brother (Charles). There was a Richard
Austin in the Anson county Census records in 1810 with sons that could have been our Charles Austin. –But what
happened to him after that? One correspondent said that Richard and his brother Michael sold out before 1820 and
went west – but where?
Richard Austin received a land grant # 4398 14 Oct. 1783 – Rocky R. That must have been in Anson County. I am
writing today to the Archives in Raleigh for a copy of this Land Grant – hoping that it will tell something of him – was
he a Revolutionary War Soldier – he could have been. There is a Richard Austin listed in the Georgia Roster of R.S.
Soldiers – but Washington D.C. has no record of him neither does the Archives in Atlanta. The only record the
Archived in Atlanta has is that he received Land grants in Wilkes Co., Ga., and Richmond Co., Ga. This is from the
letter received from the Secretary of State’s office, as follows
“In our files of petitions, warrants and certificates, we have one manuscript certificate signed by the authority
of Elijah Clark, Lt. Col. On September 8, 1784, stating that a Richard Austin was commissioned as a Captain in the
Minute Battalion raised by a resolution of the General Assembly of Georgia, and remained in this battalion until it was
reduced by a subsequent resolve of the Assembly in March 1778. The Battalion was raised, according to this
document on June 3, 1777. The certificate does not state anything about Richard Austin which I have not given here.”
The Land grants do not give any information about where the grantee lived at the time of the grant.
Do you know anything of the above Richard Austin? Or could he be the father of our Charles?
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I am enclosing $1.00 for dues to your Association (is the amount right?) Please send on to your Sec’Y-Treas. Thanks.
Best Wishes, Gordon H. Turner
[section separator]
JEFFERSON CO. TN
EST 1792 FROM GREEN
& HAWKINS CO.
CO. SEAT
DANDRIDGE TN
B2
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#6
PRUIT – AUSTIN
FAMILY
Four generations as per request # 6. I have some of these lines pursued to to the present
generation. This is a continuation and correction of the article on Austins in the Oct.-Dec. 1961
Virginia Genealogist, Vol.5, # 4, p. 152.
Abbreviations:
b. = born
d. = died
m. = married
c. = circa
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PRUIT – AUSTIN
Welthy Prewett (Pruit) married in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 26 Nov 1777 Joseph Austin, with
William Goggin surety for said marriage1. She had at least two children when she married Joseph
Austin, which is proven by the marriages of the following children, under the Pruit name….That they
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were her children, and not those of another Pruit , is supported by the fact they were included in the
Settlement of Joseph Austin’s Estate2.
(1) Frances “Fanny” Pruit, m. 3 Oct 1777 Edward Covington, and signed her own consent3..
Knorr in Pittsylvania Marriages, gives James Austin as the surety however, in looking at the microfilm of the original, it is written as Jas. or Jos. Austin, and I believe that Joseph Austin was surety
for this marriage a few weeks before he married her mother, Welthy Prewett….
(2) Archibald Pruit, m.22 Feb 1790 Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Rebecca Blankenship, and
Charles Kendrick was surety for this marriage4.
Welthy Prewett Austin apparently died c. 1818, when she was last taxed on Personal Property in
Pittsylvania County, Virginia5 …..Joseph Austin had died prior to April 1811 when Welthy Austin
entered into bond with William Hankins, Edward M……., and James Cox as securities, to secure
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Joseph Austin6. In a lawsuit in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia in 1813 to settle the Estate of Joseph Austin, it indicates that John Austin, Archibald Austin,
David Austin and Lucy Austin Kendrick, and her husband Thomas Kendrick, were not then residents
Of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Others mentioned in this suit were William Hankins and his wife
Mary (late Austin), William Austin, Champness Austin, Stephen Austin, Fanny Covington, and Patsy
Johns wife of Abraham Johns7. This appears to be a complete list of the children of Joseph and
Welthy Pruit Austin.
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1-2
Archibald Pruit alias Archibald Pruit Austin, b. 10 Feb 17678 Pittsylvania County, Virginia; d. after
1860, at which time he was living aged 93 years, in Tunnel Hill, Whitfield County, Georgia9… He
m. under the PRUIT name 22 Feb 1790 Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Rebecca Blankenship. She d.
30 Jly 1854 aged 83 years, 6months, 10 days, and is buried in the corner of the woods, S.E. of the
house, and across the fence on property owned in 1971, by a Mr. Hunt, at Tunnel Hill, Georgia10….
Although he was married in 1790 under the PRUIT name, in 1793 as Archibald Pruit Austin he pur-
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chased property in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, from John Alsop11. In 1795 he sold this same
property to John Carter, under the name Archibald Pruit Austin12. His name occurs in both Personal
Property13, and Land Tax14 records for Pittsylvania County, Virginia as either Archibald P. or
Archibald Austin. These records along with the settlement of Joseph Austin’s Estate pretty well
establish Archibald Pruit and Archibald Austin as one and the same individual….By 1800 Archibald
was in Jefferson County, Tennessee, where he paid 1 white poll in Capt. McDonald’s Company15….
In 1822 we find him taxed on 150 acres in Capt. White’s company, and along with him a Joseph
Austin each and a William Austin each paid 1 poll in Capt. White’s Company16….By the 1830 Census
of Jefferson County, Tennessee17, we find the following Austins:
William Austin
Champness W. Austin
Archibald Austin
Archey Austin, Sr.
Joseph Austin
0-0-0-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-1
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1
1-0-1-1-0-0-1
1-1-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-1
2-0-0-0-1
0-0-0-0-1-0-0-1
2-2-1-0-0-1
By 1840, the Austins had moved from Jefferson to Grainger County, Tennessee, and some of the
members of the family had apparently gone their separate ways. However, in 1840, we find Clisbe
Austin, son of Archibald Austin, Sr., living in Grainger County, Tennessee, and in his household he
Had both a male and
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a female aged 70/80, who were probably Archibald and Rebecca18. By 1850 Clisbe had moved,
and we find Archibald Austin and wife, Rebecca, living in District # 4 of Grainger County, Tennessee19, where his age is given as 83, his birthplace as Virginia, and his occupation as that of
farming. Descendants claim that Archibald Austin had a farm in that part of Grainger County,
which became Hamblen County, and that the site is now flooded by Cherokee Lake, part of the
T.V.A. project.
Probable children, based on Census lists20 and Marriage records21:
1-2-1 Joseph Austin, b. 1780/90 (He would have to be the first child, b. 1790, and the name makes
this likely)
1-2-2 Welthy Austin, b. 1790/1800
m. 7 Aug 1809 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Isaac Cox
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1-2-3
Clarey Austin, b. 1790/1800
m. 30 June 1814 Jefferson County, Tennessee, William Cox
1-2-4
William Austin, b. 20 June 1798 Tennessee
m. 21 Mch 1821 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Anna Haines
1-2-5
Archibald Austin, Jr., b. 1800/10
m.30 Nov 1825 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Mary Dogett
1-2-6
Clisbe (Clisby) Austin, b. 21 Jan 1802 Tennessee
m. (1) 10 Aug 1820 Hawkins County, Tennessee, Sally Robertson
m. (2) c. 1844 Jane Hamblen (Hammond)
1-2-7
Maria Austin, b. 1800/10
m. 20 June 1823 Jefferson County, Tennessee, William Evans
1-2-8
Polly Austin, b. 1800/10
m. 1 June 1825 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Adam Haun
1-2-9
Daughter (perhaps named Edna) b. 1800/10 and still living at home at time of 1830 Census.
Whether or not this is a completely justifiable list of children remains to be proven, but it looks likely
to this compiler, since we know that Archibald, Sr., was in Jefferson County, Tennessee by 1800 and
perhaps by 1798, when his son William was born. The 1850 Census of Johnson County, Missouri,
gives William’s place of birth as Tennessee.
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The 1822 Tax list further supports this family group since Archibald, Sr., Joseph and Williams are
all listed in Capt. White’s Company at that time..Since Archibald, Jr., was not in the tax list he may
have been born after Clisbe….We have omitted, you will note, Champness Austin listed in the 1830
Census of Jefferson County, Tennessee…He may belong to this family, but we think not. He was
probably the Champness Austin, Jr. who married 1826 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, the son of
Champness, Sr., who was in turn, son of Joseph Austin22, by his first wife, prior to his marriage to
Welthy Prewett. Champness Austin, Jr., was in Bedford County, Tennessee by the 1840 Census.
1-2-1
Joseph Austin…..I do not know what became of this family after 1830 and am unable to
Identify him in the 1840 Census of Tennessee which I have searched to date, nor do I find him in
Mossouri with his brother, William Austin.
1-2-2
Welthy Austin….m. 1809 Isaac Cox
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This family is listed in the 1830 Census of Jefferson County, Tennessee, as follows: Isaac Cox
2-2-0-2-0-1
1-2-3
0-0-1-1-0-123
Clarey Austin ….m. 1814 William Cox
There are several William Cox families in Jefferson County, Tennessee in the 1830 Census, but the
following seems most likely:
William Cox
1-2-4
1-2-3-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-0-124
William Austin , b. 20 June 1798 in Tennessee25; d. Intestate 15 Oct 1852 Johnson County,
Missouri26; m. 21 Mch 1821 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Anna Haines (Haynes), b. 6 Dec 1805;
d. after 1850 (daughter of William Haynes and Lizabeth Cox Haynes)27. In the 1850 Census, this
family was
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living in Lost Oak Township, Johnson County, Missouri28. Judging by the places of birth given for
their children, they moved from Tennessee to Missouri, after 1833 and before 1836.
Children, based on Bible Record and administration of his Estate.
1-2-4-1 Martha Austin, b. 18 Apr 1824; d.-Living 1850 Census, but was deceased before her
father; m. 13 Jly 1848 Johnson Co., Mo.29, Simon Taylor, b. 1826 Va.
1-2-4-2 Margaret Austin, b. 13 Oct 1827; d. 3 Jly 1912; m. 7 Apr 1847 Johnson Co., Mo.,
Solomon Starr30, b. 16 Aug 1826 Tennessee; d. 2 Jan 1904 Missouri.
1-2-4-3 Joseph Austin, b. 8 Oct 1830 Tennessee; d. 1877
1-2-4-4 William Manson Austin, b. 5 Sept 1835 Tennessee; d- ; m. Mary V. (
)
1-2-4-5 Wealthy Austin, b. 17 Sept 1836 Missouri; m. 22 Aug 1858 Johnson Co., Mo., Marion
Robinson31
1-2-4-6 Archibald Austin, b. 5 Oct 1839 Missouri; d. before 1850. Not listed in 1850 Census
nor in father’s Estate.
1-2-4-7 Rebecca Elizabeth Austin, b. 10 Sept 1842; d. Oct 1929; m. 9 Nov 1876 Johnson
County, Missouri, Thomas L. Taylor32.
1-2-5
Archibald Austin, Jr., b. 1800/10 probably in Jefferson County, Tennessee; d. before the 1850
Census, probably in Grainger County, Tennessee; m. 30 Nov 1825 Jefferson County, Tennessee
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Mary Dogett (daughter of Jesse and Nancy Dogett of Jefferson County, Tennessee)33 b. c. 1808 in
Tennessee. At the time of the 1850 Census, she and her children were living in District # 4 of
Grainger county, a few doors from Archibald Austin, Sr….In the 1830 Census, she and Archibald, Jr.,
already had two daughters, and one of these was probably Rebecca, aged 22, who was living with
Archibald, Sr., in 1850. The other daughter I can not account for at this time.
Cjo;drem. Based on the 1830 and 1850 Census records:34
1-2-5-1 Daughter, probably born 1826/7
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1-2-5-2 perhaps Rebecca, b. c.1828; Living with grandfather, Archibald Sr., in 1850
1-2-5-3 William Austin, b. 10 Jan 1830; d. 20 May 1903 in Hamblen Co., Tennessee; m.
Lucinda Jane Loyd, b. 29 Apr 1842; d. 27 Jly 1919 Hamblen County, Tennessee35
1-2-5-4 Catherine Austin, b. c.1833
1-2-5-5 Joseph Austin, b. c.1835
1-2-5-6 Thomas Austin, b. c.1838
1-2-5-7 Clarissa Austin, b. c.1840
1-2-5-8 Archibald Austin, b. c.1843
1-2-6
Clisby Austin, b. 21 Jan 1802 Jefferson County, Tennessee36; d. 22 Jly 1883 Austin Springs,
Wahington County, Tennessee37; m. (1) 10 Aug 1820 Hawkins County, Tennessee, Sally
Robertson38, b. 4 Nov 1802; d. 24 Nov 184239. Tradition says her family disowned her for marrying
Clisby Austin. He m. (2) c.1844 Jane Hamblen (Hammond?), b. 30 Sept 1812 c.1813 Tennessee40;
d. 24 Nov 1893; bur. Oak Grove Cem., Greene Co., Tn…Clisby Austin was living at Russellville,
Tennessee in 182541 when a Methodist Church was built, and he is listed among the members at
that time. He is also listed in the 1830 Census of Hawkins County, Tennessee42, at which time his
family looked like this: Clisbe Austin 1-1-0-0-1
1-2-0-0-1 ….By 1840 he was in Grainger
County, as mentioned before, and in 1850 he was in Murray County, Georgia43, at which time he was
listed as a merchant. In 1860 he was listed in Whitfield County, Georgia44, and his occupation at that
time is listed as a farmer. His father, Archibald Austin, was living with him at this time, aged 93
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years…By 1880, we find him back in Tennessee in the 10th Civil District of Washington County,
Tennessee45. He owned a big resort hotel at Austin Springs which, judging from the Index to
Deeds46, he acquired c.1873 and sold 3 Jan 1888 to W.E. Warner. Several of this family are buried
in an Austin Cemetery on what was part of the hotel property at Austin Springs.
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Children, based on Census and family records
1-2-6-1 Mary Austin, b. probably 1820/5
1-2-6-2 Archibald Austin, b. 1824 Tennessee; m. c.1848 Matilda Rogers47
1-2-6-3 Ann M. Austin, b. c.1827/8 Tennessee; m. (
) Bowman
1-2-6-4 William Thompson Austin, b. 1829 Tennessee; m. c.1849 Louisa Peck Easley
(daughter of Warham Easley II and his 2nd wife, Elizabeth Latham)48
1-2-6-5 James Clisby Austin, b. 13 Apr 1832 Tennessee; d. 18 Dec 1868 Tunnel Hill, Georgia;
m. Martha Haralson49
1-2-6-6 Clara Austin, b. c.1835 Tennessee
1-2-6-7 Sarah Austin, b. c.1834 Tennessee
1-2-6-8 Matilda Caroline Austin, b. c.1835 Tennessee; m. Dr. C.J. Emmerson, b. 1826 S.C.—
Res: 1860 Tunnel Hill, Whitfield Co., Ga.50
1-2-6-9 Adaline D. Austin, b. c.1837 Tennessee
1-2-6-10 Eliza C. Austin, b. c.1839 Tennessee
Children by 2nd wife:
1-2-6-11 Frederick Hill Austin, b. 28 Jly 1845 Tennessee; d. 31 May 1886 and buried at Austin
Springs, Washington County, Tennessee.; m. Martha Hodges51
1-2-6-12 Clisby Austin, Jr., b. 21 Dec 1847 Tennessee; d. 16 Feb 1919; bur. Oak Grove Cem.,
Greene Co., Tn.; m. Mattie A. Smith52, b. 31 Jly 1853; 23 Dec 1923
1-2-6-13 Henry C. Austin, b. c.1849 Tennessee; m. (1) Nannie P. (
) b. 23 Sept 1854;
d. 14 Aug 1873 and buried Bent Creek Cemetery, Hamblen County, Tennessee53. m.
(2) Mary J. (
) b. c. 1856 Virginia; Res: 1880, District # 9, Marysville, Blount
County, Tennessee54
The two sons named Clisby, in this family, caused some confusion, which was not helped by the
similarity of the wives names, however Mr. Harry Hassler Austin, grandson of James Clisby Austin,
has clarified the situation. More is known about the descendants of Clisbe Austin than any of the
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other children of Archibald Austin, Sr., and some of these lines are traced to Texas and Oklahoma.
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1-2-7
Maria Austin….m. 1823 Willam Evans
This family is listed in the 1830 Census of Jefferson County, Tennessee, as follows: William Evans
2-0-0-0-1
1-2-8
0-0-0-0-155
Polly Austin….m.1825 Adam Haun
This family is listed in the 1830 Census of Jefferson County, Tennessee, as follows: Adam Haun
0-0-0-0-1
2-0-0-0-156
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1.
Knorr, Catherine, L.,
Marriage Bonds & Ministers Returns of Pittsylvania co., Va., 1767-1805 The Perdue Co.,
Pine Bluff, Ark. 1956 – p.4
2.
Pittsylvania County Virginia Deed Book 22, p.77
3.
Knorr, Loc. Cit, p.19
4.
Ibid., p.68
5.
Pittsylvania County, Virginia Personal Property Tax lists, 1818 & 1819 Archives Dept.,
Virginia State Library, Richmond, Va.
6.
Ibid., Order Book 14, p.534
7.
Ibid., Chancery Court Records, 1813
8.
Bible Records, per Mr. Harry Hassler Austin, Jasper, Tenn. (1970)
9.
1860 U.S. Census, Tunnel Hill, Whitfield Co., Georgia Family # 240-231
10. Austin, Harry Hassler – Jasper, Tenn. (1970) Private Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Ga.
11. Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 9, p.372
12. Ibid., Deed book 10, p.225
13. Ibid., Personal Property Tax. Archibald Austin paid 1 poll, 1790, 1791, 1795
14. Ibid., Land Tax Archibald P. Austin paid tax on 100 acres, 1793, 1794, 1795
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15. East Tennessee Historical Society Publication
1800 Tax List, Jefferson Co., Tenn…1953-1956 ? p.157
16. Curtis, Mary Barnet, Early East Tennessee Tax Lists and Petitions
Arrow Printing Co., Ft. worth, Texas – 1964
17. Sistler, Bryan L.,
1830 Census of East Tennessee Jefferson County, pp 282, 288, 293
18. 1840 U.S. Census, Grainger County, Tennessee National Archives, Washington, D.C.
19. 1850 U.S. Census, Grainger county, Tennessee District # 4, Family # 405-420
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
20. Sistler, Loc. Cit, pp 280, 281, 282, 288, 291, 293, 294, 327
21. McGhee, Lucy Kate, Historical Records of East Tennessee, Jefferson County, Marriage
Records
22. Curtis, Janet A.. The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 5, No.4, Dec 1961, p. 153
“Southside Virginia Austins”
23. Sistler, Loc Cit., p. 291
24. Sistler, Loc Cit., p. 281
25. Greer, Mrs. Barbara Doig, 1482 North Millard Ave., #1, Rialto, Calif., 92376 (1971)
Bible Records
26. Elisberry, Elizabeth Prather, Johson County, Missouri – Probate Records 1855-1869
27. Greer, Loc Cit.
28. 1850 U.S. Census, Johnson County, Missouri, Lost Oak Township, Family # 501-504
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
29. Elisberry, Elizabeth Prather, Johson County, Missouri – Marriage Records, vol. 1, 1835-1861
30. Ibid., p.31. Ibid.., p.32. Ibid., Vol III, 1872 – 1879, p.-
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33. McGhee, Lucy Kate, Historical Records of East Tennessee, Abstracts of Wills, 1792 -1851
(Jefferson County) p. 36; Will of Jesse Dogget, Dec 8, 1834 probated & named wife, Nancy;
daus: Mary Austin, Anna Robertson, Nancy, Elizabeth, Keziah; sons: Thomas, Isaac, Jesse,
Miles, John &William.
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34. 1850 U.S. Census, Grainger County, Tennessee, District # 4, family # 418-434
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
35. Maunscript, Lawson-McGhee Library, Knoxville, Tenn. Hamblen County, Tennessee, Tombstone Inscriptions Economy Cemetery
36. Austin, Harry Hassler, Jasper, Tenn. (1970) Austin bible Records
37. Palmer, John Paris, Cincinatti, Ohio (1960) Inscriptions from Austin Cemetery, Austin Springs,
Washington Co., Tenn.
38. Hawkins County, Tenn., Marriage Records, 1789 – 1865; p.6 Lawson – Maghee Library,
Knoxville, Tenn.
39. Austin, Loc. Cit. (Bible Records)
40. Austin, Miss Stella, Nixon, Texas (c.1965) Family Records
41. Goodspeed’s History of East Tennessee, p. 869
42. Sistler, Loc. Cit., Hawkins County, Tenn., p.20
43. 1850 U.S. Census, Murray County, Georgia, Family #151 – 150
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
44. U.S. Census, Whitfield County, Georgia, Tunnel Hill District, Family # 240-231
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
45. 1880 U.S. Census, Washington County, Tennessee, 10th Civil District, #26-26
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
46. Palmer, John Paris, Cincinnatti, Ohio (c,.1960) Index to Deeds of Washington Co., Tenn.,
1796 – 1897 Court House, Jonesboro, Tenn.
3 Jan 1888, Austin Springs property was sold to W.E. Warner, H.C. Austin’s wife was
M.J. Austin and Clisby’s wife was Jane.
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47. Austin, Stella, Nixon, Texas (c.1965) Family records of Laura L. Lacy, Belton, Mo., c.1880
48. Havens, Mrs. Walter, 1400 Sycamore, No. Little Rock, Ark., (1962) Easley Family records
49. Austin, H.H. Loc.Cit.
50. Austin, S., Loc.Cit.
51. Sullivan, Mrs, Louis Julian, 126 Rosalyn Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla. (1970) Family records of
also History of Lake County, Fla., published 1929 – p.153
52. Austin, H.H. Loc.Cit.
53. Footnote # 35 Austin, H.H. Loc.Cit. Bent Creek Cemetery Inscriptions
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54. 1880 Soundex, Tennessee Census, A 235 District # 9, Marysville, Blount County, Tennessee
55. Sistler, Loc.Cit., p.327, Jefferson County
56. Ibid.,p.280
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On Nov. 26, 1777 Welthy Prewett (Pruit) married in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Joseph Austin, with
William Goggin surety for said marriage. She had at least two children when she married Joseph
Austin, which is proven by the marriages of the following children, under the Pruit name….That they
were her children, and not those of another Pruit ,is supported by the fact they were included in the
settlement of Joseph Austin’s Estate.
(1) Frances “Fanny” Pruit, m. 3 Oct 1777 Edward Covington, and signed her own consent..
Knorr in Pittsylvania Marriages, gives James Austin as the surety however, in looking at the microfilm of the original, it is written as Jas. or Jos. Austin, and I believe that Joseph Austin was surety
for this marriage a few weeks before he married her mother, Welthy Prewett…She m. (2) as Frances
Covington 7 Oct 1817 Obediah Minter in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, William Austin was surety for
that marriage.
(2) Archibald Pruit, b. 10 Feb 1767 Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and died after 1860, at which
time he was living aged 93 years, in Tunnel Hill, Whitfield County, Georgia…He m. 22 Feb 1790 in
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Rebecca Blankenship, and Charles Kendrick was surety for this
marriage.
Welthy Prewett Austin apparently died c. 1818, when she was last taxed on Personal Property
In Pittsylvania County, Virginia …..Joseph Austin had died prior to April 1811 when Welthy Austin
entered into bond with William Hankins, Edward M……., and James Cox as securities, to secure
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Joseph Austin. In a lawsuit in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia in
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1813 to settle the Estate of Joseph Austin, it states that John Austin, Archibald Austin,
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David Austin and Lucy Austin Kendrick, and husband Thomas were not then residents of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
1-2 Archibald Pruit alias Archibald Pruit Austin, b. 10 Feb 1767 married under the name PRUIT 22
Feb 1790 Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Rebecca Blankenship. She d. 30 Jly 1854 aged 83 years,
6months, 10 days, and is buried in the corner of a woods, S.E. of the house, and across the fence on
property owned by Mr. Hunt, in 1971, at Tunnel Hill, Georgia….Although he was married in 1790
under the PRUIT name, in 1793 as Archibald Pruit Austin he purchased property in Pittsylvania
County, Virginia, from John Alsop. In 1795 he sold this same property to John Carter, under the
name Archibald Pruit Austin12. His name occurs in both Personal Property, and Land Tax14 records
for Pittsylvania County, Virginia as either Archibald P. or Archibald Austin. These records along with
the settlement of Joseph Austin’s Estate pretty well establish Archibald Pruit and Archibald Austin as
one and the same individual….By 1800 Archibald Austin was in Jefferson County, Tennessee, where
he paid 1 white poll in Capt. McDonald’s Company….In 1822 we find him taxed on 150 acres in Capt.
White’s company, and along with him a Joseph Austin each and a William Austin each paid 1 poll in
Capt. White’s Company….By the 1830 Census of Jefferson County, Tennessee17, we find the
following Austins:
William Austin
Champness W. Austin
Archibald Austin
Archey Austin, Sr.
Joseph Austin
0-0-0-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-1
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1
1-0-1-1-0-0-1
1-1-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-1
2-0-0-0-1
0-0-0-0-1-0-0-1
2-2-1-0-0-1
By 1840, the Austins had moved from Jefferson to Grainger County,
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Tennessee, and some of the members of the family had apparently gone their separate ways.
However, in 1840, we find Clisbe Austin, son of Archibald Austin, Sr., living in Grainger County,
Tennessee, and in his household he had both a male and a female aged 70/80, who were probably
Archibald and Rebecca. By 1850 Clisbe had moved, nd we find Archibald Austin and wife, Rebecca,
living in District # 4 of Grainger County, Tennessee, where his age is given as 83, his birthplace as
Virginia, and his occupation as that of farming. Descendants claim that Archibald Austin had a farm
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in that part of Grainger County, which became Hamblen County, and that the site is now flooded by
Cherokee Lake, part of the T.V.A. project.
Probable Children, based on Census lists and Marriage records:
1-2-1 Joseph Austin, b. 1780/90 (He would have to be the first child, b. 1790, and the name makes
this likely)
1-2-2 Welthy Austin, b. 1790/1800
m. 7 Aug 1809 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Isaac Cox
1-2-3
Clarey Austin, b. 1790/1800
m. 30 June 1814 Jefferson County, Tennessee, William Cox
1-2-4
William Austin, b. 20 June 1798 Tennessee
m. 21 Mch 1821 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Anna Haines
1-2-5
Archibald Austin, Jr., b. 1800/10
m.30 Nov 1825 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Mary Dogett
1-2-6
Clisbe (Clisby) Austin, b. 21 Jan 1802
m. (1) 10 Aug 1820 Hawkins County, Tennessee, Sally Robertson
m. (2) c. 1844/5 Jane Hamblen
1-2-7
Maria Austin, b. 1800/10
m. 20 June 1823 Jefferson County, Tennessee, William Evans
1-2-8
Polly Austin, b. 1800/10
m. 1 June 1825 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Adam Haun
1-2-9
Daughter (perhaps named Edna) b. 1800/10 and still living at home at time of 1830 Census.
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Whether or not this is a completely justifiable list of children remains to be proven, but it looks likely
to this compiler, since we know that Archibald, Sr., was in Jefferson County, Tennessee by 1800 and
perhaps by 1798, when his son William was born, for the 1850 Census of Johnson County, Missouri,
gives his place of birth as Tennessee. The 1822 Tax list further supports this family group since
Archibald, Sr., Joseph and William were all in Capt. White’s Company at that time..Since Archibald,
Jr., was not in the tax list he may have been born after Clisbe….We have omitted, you will note,
Champness Austin listed in the 1830 Census of Jefferson County, Tennessee…He may belong to
this family, but we think not. He was probably the Champness Austin, Jr. who married 1826 in
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, the son of Champness, Sr., who was in turn, son of Joseph Austin, by
his first wife, prior to his marriage to Welthy Prewett. Champness Austin, Jr., was in Bedford County,
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Tennessee by the 1840 Census.
1-2-1
Joseph Austin…..I do not know what became of this family after 1830. To date we can not
positively Identify him in the 1840 Census of Tennessee, nor do we find him in Missouri with his
brother, William Austin.
1-2-2
Welthy Austin….m. 1809 Isaac Cox
This family is listed in the 1830 Census of Jefferson County, Tennessee, as follows: Isaac Cox
2-2-0-2-0-1
1-2-3
0-0-1-1-0-1
Clarey Austin ….m. 1814 William Cox
There are several William Cox families in Jefferson County, Tennessee in 1830, but the following
seems most likely:
William Cox
1-2-3-0-0-1
1-0-0-0-0-1
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1-2-4
William Austin , b. 20 June 1798 in Tennessee; d. Intestate 15 Oct 1852 Johnson County,
Missouri; m. 21 Mch 1821 Jefferson County, Tennessee, Anna Haines (Haynes), b. 6 Dec 1805;
d. after 1850 (daughter of William Haynes and Lizabeth Cox Haynes). In the 1850 Census, this
family was living in Lost Oak Township, Johnson County, Missouri. Judging by the places of birth
given for their children, they moved from Tennessee to Missouri, after 1834 and before 1836.
Children, based on Bible Record and administration of his Estate.
1-2-4-1 Martha Austin, b. 18 Apr 1824; d.-Living 1850 Census, but deceased before her
father; m. 13 Jly 1848 Johnson County, Missouri, Simon Taylor, b. 1826 Virginia
1-2-4-2 Margaret Austin, b. 13 Oct 1827; d. 3 Jly 1912; m. 7 Apr 1847 Johnson County,
Missouri, Solomon Starr, b. 16 Aug 1826 Tennessee; d. 2 Jan 1904 Missouri.
1-2-4-3 Joseph Austin, b. 8 Oct 1830 Tennessee; d. 1877
1-2-4-4 William Manson Austin, b. 5 Sept 1835 Tennessee; d- ; m. Mary V. (
1-2-4-5
)
Wealthy Austin, b. 17 Sept 1836 Missouri; m. 22 Aug 1858 Johnson County, Missouri, Marion
Robinson
1-2-4-6 Archibald Austin, b. 5 Oct 1839 Missouri; d. before 1850. Not listed in 1850 Census
nor in father’s estate.
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1-2-4-7 Rebecca Elizabeth Austin, b. 10 Sept 1842; d. Oct 1929; m. 9 Nov 1876 Johnson
County, Missouri, Thomas L. Taylor.
1-2-5
Archibald Austin, Jr., b. 1800/10 probably in Jefferson County, Tennessee; d. before the 1850
Census, probably in Grainger County, Tennessee; m. 30 Nov 1825 Jefferson County, Tennessee
Mary Dogett (daughter of Jesse and Nancy Dogett of Jefferson County, Tennessee) b. c. 1808 in
Tennessee. At the time of the 1850 Census, she and her children were living in District # 4 of
Grainger County, a few doors from Archibald Austin, Sr….In the 1830 Census, she and Archibald
had two daughters,
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SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA AUSTINS
By Janet Austin Curtis
Williamsburg, Virginia
It has been frequently stated that Stephen Fuller Austin of Texas descends from a Virginia family. It is true
that he was born in Wythe Co., Va., 3 Nov. 1793, but his father Moses Austin was born in Durham, Conn., 4 Oct. 1761
and married in Philadelphia, Pa., 28 Sept. 1785, Marla Brown who was born in Sussex, N.J., Jan. 1768. Moses Austin
was a fifth generation descendant of Richard Austin who arrived at Charlestown, Mass., in 1638.
There is, however, an Austin family in Virginia in which the name Stephen appears. The origin of this family
is unknown but its members were closely associated with the Terry family of Halifax and Pittsylvania counties which
came from Hanover and New Kent counties.
JOHN AUSTIN, born probably between 1680-1700. He first appears in the records in 1740 when he and a
Richard Austin asked the Brunswick County Court to add them to the list of tithables1. In 1749 he was constable of
Lunenburg Co., Va2. He owned at least 1000 acres in the part of Lunenburg County which later became Halifax and
Pittsylvania County. John Austin made his will Sept. 1758, described himself as of Cornwall Parish, and named his
wife Hannah and sons John, Valentine, Stephen, Richardson (also called Richard) and Joseph, mentioning that the first
two were then married. The will was proved 5 Feb. 17603.
Hannah, wife of John Austin, died before Feb. 1784 when a certificate to settle her estate was granted to
Joseph Austin, Benjamin Sankford and Joseph Morton4. Some descendants claim her maiden name was Hannah or
Honor Love, but this has not been verified.
Children:
11 John Austin, Jr.
12 Valentine Austin
13 Stephen Austin
14 Richardson Austin
15 Joseph Austin
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11 John Austin, Jr., born ca.1720. He married before 1758 and perhaps as early as the 1740’s. His wife
may
1.
2.
3.
4.
Brunswick Co., Va., Order Book 1, p. 345.
Lunenburg Co., Va., Order Book 2, p. 253.
Ibid., Will Book 1, p. 308.
Pittsylvania Co., Va., Order Book 5, p. 64.
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have been Mary, daughter of William Maybee who named a daughter Mary Austin in his will 20 Aug. 17585. He
moved away from Virginia about the time his father died6 and in 1771 was in Rowan Co., N.C.7, in 1772 in Surry Co.8,
and before 1782 had moved to Montgomery Co., Va.9
Children:10
111 Stephen Austin
112 Isaiah Austin
113 William Austin
114 Joseph Austin
115 Thomas Austin
116 John Austin
111 STEPHEN AUSTIN, born Nov. 1755, Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a Revolutionary War soldier and in
his pension application11 stated that as a child, about age 2, he was taken to Grayson Co., Va. At the age of 21 he
enlisted in the cavalry of Maj. William Armstrong and Col. Washington in the light horse dragoons in Gen. Greene’s
division, in Surry Co., N.C. He spent five years in the Revolution but the last two years hired a substitute. After the
war he went back to Virginia and lived there 20 years. He moved to Tennessee and lived in Warren, Giles, Wayne and
Hardin counties, and also lived in Alabama three years.
Deeds of Grayson County12 indicated that the Austins lived on the New River very close to the VirginiaNorth Carolina border. Stephen died 1850, Hardin Co., Tenn.13
Children:
1111 Saunders Austin. He was taxed in Warren Co., Tenn., in 1812 and was in Smith Co., Tenn. in
1816 when his son John was born. He is listed in the 1820 census of Wayne Co., Tenn. In 1840 he was a resident
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Halifax Co., Va., Will Book O, p. 55.
Revolutionary War pension application, Stephen Austin, N.C., S.2040, National Archives
Pittsylvania Co., Va., Deed Book 2, p. 204.
Ibid., p. 410.
Montgomery Co., Va., personal property tax books, 1782-87. He is listed as John Austin, Sr.
These Austins are thought to be brothers because of their association with each other. Stephen, William, Isaiah and
Bartholomew were taxed in Montgomery Co., Va., in 1793. In 1795 Stephen and Isaiah were taxed in Grayson County.
Bartholomew is probably a son of William.
Revolutionary War pension applications, loc. cit.
Grayson Co., Va., Deed Book 2, p. 194, et seq.
Inscription on a government marker in Hollens Creek Cemetery, Hardin Co., Tenn.
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of Hardin Co., Tenn., and his father was living with him. The family continued to live there.
The 1850 census indicates he was born in Virginia 1784/5 and his wife Nancy was born there
in 1791. They were probably married ca. 1805. He died before 1860 but she is listed in that
census, although not in 1870. Their children were: two daughters born before 1810 (one of
whom is probably Elizabeth Austin, born 10 Sept. 1810, who married first James Davis and
second Elbourn Bowles, and who was living in Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn., in 1832), Stephen
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born 1810-12, John born 8 June 1816, David born 1818, William born 1820, Angeline born
1825 (married Henry Qualls), Archibald S. born 1826, and Robert born 1831.
1112 John Austin. He was in Wayne Co., Tenn., in 1820 and about the same age as
Saunders.
1113 William Austin. He was in Wayne Co., Tenn., in 1820 as were Saunders and
John Austin.
1114 Stephen Austin. He was in Smith Co., Tenn., in 1820, and in 1830 Stephen and
Ransom Austin were living in McNairy Co., Tenn., which adjoins Hardin County on the west.
112
ISAIAH AUSTIN, born 18 Feb. 1759, perhaps in Surry Co., N.C. In 1832 he filed a
claim for bounty stating he had served as an Indian spy in the Revolution.14 His residence at this
time was Grayson Co., Va., but he had lived in Surry Co., N.C., and enlisted there. He was taxed in Montgomery Co.,
Va., 1782-87, Wythe Co., Va., 1793, and in 1795 appears on the Grayson County rolls.
He probably married twice and had two sets of children (John, Daniel and James being by one wife and
Bledsoe, Lacy and Franklin by a second wife).
Children:
1121 John Austin. He bought from Peter Coleman 174 acres on Little River, a branch
of New River, in 180615 and sold this tract to Daniel Austin in 1809.16 He was in
Kentucky in 1823 according to the Grayson County land tax books. He may
have moved to Athens, McMinn Co., Tenn., by 1831.
1122 Daniel Austin. He was taxed for the land bought from his brother John until 1822,
but his residence according to the 1821 tax list was Ashe Co., N.C.
1123 James Austin. He paid taxes in Washington Co., Va., as early as 1811. His
estate was appraised
14
15
16
Revolutionary War pension application. Isaiah Austin, N.C., S.5269, National Archives.
Grayson Co., Va., Deed Book 2, p. 194.
Ibid., p. 473.
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3 Oct. 1830 and Bledsoe Austin was administrator. On 10 Oct. 1831 Isaiah Austin, father
And heir at law of James Austin, made a deed to John Austin of Athens, Tenn., conveying
property belonging to James.17
1124 Bledsoe Austin, born 1807. He lived in Grayson County all his life, being listed
In the 1850 census, in the 1860 census at Elk Creek and in the 1870 census at Independence.
He was deeded land by Isaiah Austin.
1125 Lacy Austin, born 1808. He lived in Grayson County all his life, being listed in
1850 census, in the 1860 census at Grayson Court House, and in the 1870 census at Old
Town Township. He was deeded land by Isaiah Austin.
1126 Franklin Austin, born 1817. He lived in Grayson County all his life, being listed
In the 1850 census, and in the 1860 census at Greensville. His will was recorded in Grayson
County, Dec. 1899.18
113 WILLIAM AUSTIN. Little is known of him. He appears on the Montgomery Co., Va., tax
lists, 1782-87, and in 1793 paid for two tithables in Wythe County, indicating he had a son over 16 at that time. By a
deed dated 25 July 17-- he bought from William Allison 250 acres on the New River in Ashe Co., N.C. This deed was
witnessed by B. Austin, and when it was finally recorded in 1825 the witness was mentioned at Bat. Austin. On 2
Sept. 1826 William Austin deeded this land to Bartholomew Austin. He also purchased 300 acres on the New River,
adjoining the lands of William Reeves and others, from Peter Whitaker on 2 May 1807.19
Child (presumably):
1131 Bartholomew Austin, born probably about 1768. The census of Ashe Co., N.C.
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places his birth 1760-70. He married ca. 1791 Anne Reeves, daughter of George and Jane
(Burton) Reeves of New River Plantation, Grayson Co., Va. She was born 1773/4 and died
18 Feb. 1870, aged 96, at Pound, Wise Co., Va. Their children were: William born 1792,
Isaiah born 1793, Jane born 1795 (married Bill Sanders), Jesse born 1797 (married Margaret
Douglass and lived in Grayson Co., Va., in 1850), Andrew born 1799 (married Louisanne
Bryant and lived in Ashe Co., N.C., in 1850), Lucinda born 1802, David born 1804, John born
1806, George born 1808 (married Eleanor Fields and died in 1854, Grayson Co., Va.), Robert
Born 1811,
17
18
19
Washington Co., Va, Will Book 6, pp. 188, 237; Deed Book 12, p. 40.
Grayson Co., Va., Will Book 8, p. 469.
Ashe Co., N.C., Deed book D., p. 41.
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Prudence born 1813, Jackson born 1815, and Edwin born 1817.
12 VALENTINE AUSTIN. He was married before his father made his will in 1758. His
father gave him 400 acres on Leatherwood Creek, then in Halifax Co., Va., and now in Henry County. Since
Valentine is not a common name, it is reasonable to assume he is the Valentine Austin who is listed in the 1790 census
of Beaverdam District, Granville Co., N.C. He paid taxes in Beaverdam District in 1788.
13 STEPHEN AUSTIN. He received 370 acres on Sandy River, then in Halifax Co., Va., and now in
Pittsylvania County, from his father’s estate. There is no record in Pittsylvania County of the disposition of his
property there. He may be the Stephen Austin listed in the 1790 census of Nash District, Caswell Co., N.C.
Children (probably):
131 Mary Austin. She married Jonathan Davis in Caswell Co., N.C., the bond being
dated 17 April 1781.
14 RICHARDSON AUSTIN. He was one of his father’s executors and was bequeathed the
family plantation after the death of his mother. His father spoke of him as both Richardson and Richard in his will.
He may be the Richard Osten in the 1790 census of Salisbury District, Rockingham Co., N.C. There is, however,
reference to Richardson Austin, Thomas Brumley and Augusta Brumley in Augusta Co., Va., 27 Sept. 1763.20
15 JOSEPH AUSTIN, born probably ca. 1730-35, died ca. 1810, Pittsylvania Co., Va., when he was last
taxed. In April 1811 Welthy Austin, his widow, was granted letters of administration on his estate.21 He was probably
married twice.22 He married Welthy Prewett (Pruit) in Pittsylvania County 26 Nov. 1777. She was the daughter of
Daniel Pruit who made his will May 1755, this will being witnessed by John Austin Sr., and John (X) Austin, Jr.23
Welthy Prewett Austin died ca. 1818, Pittsylvania Co., Va., when she was last taxed. The family lived on Sandy River
in Pittsylvania County, not far from the North Carolina Border.
20
21
22
23
Lyman Chalkley, Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta
County (Rosslyn, Va., 1912), v. 1, p. 479.
Pittsylvania Co., Va., Order Book 14, p. 534.
His first wife is unknown but since his son Archibald Pruit Austin was born ten years before his marriage to Welthy Prewett
(Pruit), he may have married first a Pruit also, perhaps Ann or Lucy, sisters of Welthy.
Halifax Co., Va., will book O, p. 71.
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Children:24
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
15x
John Austin
William Austin
Archibald Pruit Austin
Champness Austin
Stephen Austin
David Austin
Fanny Austin. She married --- Covington.
Lucy Austin. She married Thomas Kendrick.
Patsy Austin. She married Abraham Johns 21 Sept. 1801.
Mary Austin. She married William Hankins 12 Jan. 1796.
151 JOHN AUSTIN, born ca. 1760-65, Pittsylvania Co., Va., died 4 Oct. 1827, Union Dist., S.C. He married
11 Sept, 1788 Polly --- who was aged 78 on 24 June 1840 when she mad application for a pension.25 She state her
husband was the oldest of five brothers and resided in Pittsylvania Co., Va., when he enlisted. He is listed in the 1790
census of Union Dist., S.C., with his wife but no children. The 1800 census indicates he had three daughters. The
1820 census shows him and his wife as aged over 45 with four males under 10, one female under 10, two aged 10-16,
two aged 16-26 and one aged 26-45. The 1830 census shows a John Austin with a young family and the 1840 census
shows James Austin and Joseph Austin, no doubt both of this family. The 1850 census places the birth of his daughter
Nancy as 1795 in South Carolina, and of Martha Austin as 1800 and John Austin as 1827/8.
152 WILLIAM AUSTIN. He was taxed in Pittsylvania Co., Va., in 1787 with his father Joseph Austin and
his age was given as over 21 on 30 April, so he was born before 1766. He was surety on the marriage bonds of his
brothers Champness and David in 1796 and 1797. The 1820 census of Pittsylvania County shows him and his wife as
over 45 and one male aged 10-16 and one under 10.
153 ARCHIBALD PRUIT AUSTIN, born 1767, Virginia (aged 83 in 1850 census of Grainger Co., Tenn.).
He married Rebecca ---- who was born 1771, Virginia. She may have been the daughter of William Thompson whose
will was recorded in Halifax Co., Va., 1780.26 He was last taxed in Pittsylvania Co., Va., in 1795, On 19 July
24
25
26
Pittsylvania Co., Va., Deed Book 22, p. 77.
Revolutionary War pension application, John Austin, Va., widow Polly, R.325, National Archives.
Maude C. Clement, The History of Pittsylvania County Virginia (Lynchburg, 1929), p. 152.
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1794 he sold his horses, cows, furniture and his plantation to William Hankins, Sr.27 William Austin and Champness
Austin witnessed this deed. It is not known whether he went directly to Tennessee, but the family later owned a large
plantation in what is now Hamblen County. The site was flooded by Cherokee Lake when it was formed as part of the
T.V.A. His family is listed in the 1840 and 1850 censuses of Grainger Co., Tenn.
Children:
1531
Clisby Austin, born 1802, Tennessee.
1532
(perhaps) William Austin, born 1798, North Carolina, living in Knox Co., Tenn.,
1850.
1533
---- Austin, a son who died before 1850, whose family was living in Grainger Co.,
Tenn., that year.
154 CHAMPNESS AUSTIN, born ca. 1768/9, Virginia, died after 1850, probably in Rockingham Co., N.C.,
where he was living in 1850, aged 81. He married first, 27 July 1796, Pittsylvania Co., Va., Aincy Dear (widow),
daughter of John Morton of Pittsylvania Co., Va. She was living as late as 1826 when she deeded to her sons G.A.
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Austin, John W. Austin and Daniel B. Austin 660 acres on Sandy river and Strawberry Creek which she inherited from
her father.28 He married second Elizabeth ----. He moved to Rockingham Co., N.C., prior to 1840.
Children:
1541
Champ Austin, Jr., born ca. 1797. He went to Bedford Co., Tenn., before 1840.
1542
---- Austin , daughter, born 1797-1804.
1543
---- Austin, son, born 1797-1804.
1544
Garland A. Austin, born 1799/1800. He lived in Pittsylvania Co., Va., in 1850.
1545
---- Austin, son, born 1802-04.
1546
John W. Austin, born 1805. He lived in Henry Co., Va., in 1850.
1547
Daniel B. Austin, born 1807. He lived in Henry Co., Va., in 1850.
1548
James R. Austin, born 1804-10.
1549
Jefferson Austin, born 1810. He lived in Henry Co., Va., in 1850.
154x
Robert J. Austin, born 1820.
154a
Lucinda Austin, born ca. 1821.
154b
Joseph Austin, born 1822.
154c
Francis Austin, born 1827.
154d
Elizabeth Austin, born 1830.
154e
William Austin, born 1833.
154f
Sarah Austin, born 1836.
27
28
Pittsylvania Co., Va., Deed Book 10, p. 31.
Ibid., Deed book 28, p. 56.
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155 STEPHEN AUSTIN, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., 1769 (aged 81 in 1850 census of Bedford Co., Tenn).
He married 23 April 1800, Pittsylvania County, Rebecca Hankins. They are listed in the 1830 census of Pittsylvania
County with one male aged 20-30 and two aged 10-15 and three females aged 15-20 and one aged 5-10. They were
living in Rutherford Co., Tenn., at the time of the 1840 census.
Children: the 1840 census indicated there were also three more daughters and two more sons
1551
Owen Austin, born ca. 1800.
1552
Eliza Austin, born 1801. She married Willis Dearing.
1553
Mary W. She married 1827 Joseph Johns.
1554
Sarah. She married 1844 Sampson Warren.
1555
(probably) James Austin, born 1813, Virginia, living in 1850 in Rutherford Co.,
Tenn.
156 DAVID AUSTIN, born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He married 8 Jan. 1797, Pittsylvania County, Elizabeth
Oliver. He was last taxed in Pittsylvania County in 1804 and subsequent records have not been located.
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Correction and Addition to article: Southside Virginia Austins
Vol 5, # 4 Oct- Dec 1961 – Virginia Genealogist - p. 152, 153
Archibald Pruit Austin, b. 1767, Pittsylvania Co., Va. was actually Archibald Pruit or Prewett, son of
Joseph Austin’s second wife Welthy Pruit (Prewett) .. He was ten years old when his mother married
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Joseph Austin and he grew up in the household with Joseph Austins sons and seems to have taken
the name Austin out of respect of affection for the Austin family … He. m. Feb 22, 1790 in Pittsylvania
Co., Va. Rebecca Blankenship (Pittsylvania Co., Va. Marriage Register) under the name Archibald
Pruit.
Children:
1531
- Joseph Austin, b. 1780/90 per 1830 Census of Jefferson Co., Tenn
1532 - Welthy Austin
m. Aug 7, 1809 Jefferson Co., Tenn., Isaac Cox (Jefferson Co., Tenn. Marriage Bonds)
1533 - Clarey Austin
m. Jue 30, 1814 Jefferson Co., Tenn., William Cox (Jeff. Co., Tenn., Mgs.)
1534 - William Austin, b. 1798 Tenn.
m. Mch 21, 1821 Anna Haines, Jefferson Co., Tenn (Jeff. Co., Tenn., Mgs.) By 1850
Census he had removed to Johnson Co., Missouri. His wife, Anna was born 1807
Tenn. (Census record). They had 6 children by 1850 but only Joseph b. 1832; William
M. b. 1834; Wealthy b. 1837 and Rebecca b. 1850 were at home.
1535 - Archibald Austin, Jr., b. 1800/10; d. 1840/50 Grainger Co., Tenn. mrd. Mary ……, b. 1808;
Living 1850 with the following children: William, b. 1830; Catherine b. 1833; Joseph b.
1835; Thomas b. 1838; Clarissa b. 1840; Archibald b. 1843
1536 - Clisby Austin, b. 1802 Tenn.
m. (1) Aug 10, 1820 Hawkins Co., Tenn., Sally Robertson, b. 1800/10; she d. after 1840
census of Grainger Co., Tenn.
m. (2) before 1850 Jane Hamblen, b. 1813 Tenn (1850 Grainger Co., Tenn. Census)
He had 13 children: Dau. b. 1820/5; Archibald b. 1824, m. Matilda Rogers; Rebecca b.
1827; William Thompson b. 1829, m. Louisa Easley; James Clisby
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b. 1832, m. Mattie Smith; Clara b. 1833; Sara b. 1834; Matilda Caroline b. 1835; Adaline b. 1837;
Eliza C. b. 1839; Frederick H. 1845-1886; Clisby Jr. 1847; Henry C.b.1849..
Clisby Austin, b. 1802, was a Methodist Minister. In 1830 he was in Hawkins Co., Tenn.; In
1840 he was in Grainger Co., Tenn., and in 1850 he was in Murray Co., Ga. ..Family tradition
says Tunnel Hill, Ga. Either he or his sons owned the Austin Springs Hotel, a health spa, in
Washington Co., Tenn., in the 1880’s. Descendants own the Austin Tobacco Co., of
Greeneville, Tenn.
1537 - Daughter b. 1800/10
1538 - Maria Austin
m. Jue 20, 1823 William Evans, Jefferson Co., Tenn (Jeff. Co., Tenn., Mgs.)
157 Fanny Austin is actually a sister of Archibald Pruit (153)
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She m. 3 Oct 1777 as Frances Pruit to Edward Covington, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Joseph
Austin was surety for this marriage before he married her mother, Welthy Pruit, 26 Nov
1777.
152 William Austin, b. before 1766
m. 24 Aug 1809 Polly S. Hankins, Pittsylvania Co., Va. dau. of William Hankins.
William Hankins Will recorded in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Will Bk 1, p. 68 under date of Nov
15, 1824 named Mary S. Austin (Polly), John Hankins heirs, Wm. Hankins, Jr.,
Elizabeth J. Cox, Reuben Hankins, Jane D. Covington, Peggy W. Curry, and Rebecca
Austin …. Rebecca Hankins had married William Austin’s brother Stephen and Wm.
Hankins Jr., had married Mary Austin sister to William Austin …
(handwritten)
Janet Austin Curtis
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Robert T. Nave
Box 19, Uleta Br.
Miami 64, Fla.
March 25, 1961
Dear Mrs. Curtis,
Thanks for your interesting and informative letter received today. I hasten to answer while I have a few spare
moments. Since I am a school teacher, I don’t have too much time for research and correspondence, but I do try to
answer my mail.
Yes, I have checked all the sources you have mentioned in the way of publications and many more, however I
think the data I am seeking will have to be gleaned from the original county records, if they still exist. You may know
that Gen. Joseph Martin had one or more Indian wives in addition to his two legal wives, and I understand that he had
children by the Indian spouses but they were not recognized by law. It may be that my ancestress was one of those!
Also, I have heard that he disinherited at least one of his legal daughters for marrying against his will. So, my search
is not an easy one either.
About the Edward Austin who lived in Carter Co., Tenn. (now Johnson Co.) I think he was the same one who
lived in Washington Co., Va. prior to that time. He came to Carter co. before 1820. It seems that both Edward Austin
Sr. and Jr. lived in Carter Co..
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It would appear that your Austins were associated with some of my ancestors in their migrations. I note that
my Whites were once in Henrico, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Henry, Lancaster, and Washington Counties, Va.. Likewise,
the Martins were in Henrico, Pittsylvania, Albemarle, Henry, and Washington Counties, Virginia. There were at least
two families of Martins, unrelated. One was French Hugenot, and the other was English (really Irish). The latter
group were progenitors of Gen. Martin and his tribe. Both groups were extremely prolific and lived in the same
counties in many instances.
It may well be that my Eleanor Martin was first md.. to a Mr. Martin, since we don’t really know much about
her. Richard white referred to her in his will as “Eleanor Martin first, and lastly Eleanor White”. Since he also
mentioned his other two wives in his will but did not give any such explanation for them, I suspect she may have had a
previous marriage. I have never found her marriage record to White. He first md. In Pittsylvania County, and his third
marriage was in Henry County. I suspect that his second marriage may have been in Washington Co., Va. or
N.C.(Tenn.) since he was living in N.C. (Tenn.) at the time. He seems to have moved to Washington Co., Va. prior to
his third marriage, so Eleanor may have died in that county.
Recently, I have suspected that Eleanor may have been one of the Indian wives of Gen. Martin before
marrying Richard White. There is an unproved tradition in the family that there is Indian blood in our White
generation.
There may be some litigation records in Virginia concerning General Martin’s heirs by his Indians maidens. I
haven’t had opportunity to check on this angle.
The 1800 Tax List of Albemarle County, Virginia shows the following Austins -
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Continued 1800 Tax list –
Samuel Austin (JS) 1-0
Samuel Austin (Carpr) 1-1-1-0
Henry Austin 1-3-2-2
Richard Austin 1-1
Unfortunately, I am not in position to do much research at present, outside my own personal library. The
Miami Public Library has a genealogical section which is somewhat limited in that it has mostly New England
material.
My own library is also limited, however I have the 1790 census records of Virginia and North Carolina, also a
copy of Fothergill & Nagel’s Va. tax lists. I have the Virginia Genealogist for the past four years but I dropped my
subscription this year because it got so it never had anything of interest to me in it. And, I have the North Carolinian
for the past three years and currently subscribe to it. Furthermore, I have the E.T.H.S. (E. Tenn) Publications complete
from 1928 to now as I am currently a member of that Society.
I have several genealogies, and county histories relating to Tennessee, including Ramsey’s Annals of Tenn.,
S.C. Williams, Dawn of Tenn. Hist., Merritt’s History of Carter Co., Burns’ Hist. of Blount Co., etc. Also, I have
“Ansearchin’ News” which is a helpful genealogical magazine.
My residence is in North Miami which is about 12 miles from downtown where the public library is located,
therefore I seldom go down there. I plan to move to South Miami this summer if I get a transfer to a school in that
area. I will be much closer to the library and the U. of Miami if I move there.
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I have checked through all the books I have which I think might contain data of interest to you, and I don’t
find anything else at present. I will keep your letter in my reference file however, and will contact you if and when I
do find something of interest.
My correspondence is pretty heavy, mostly exchange letters concerning families in Upper East Tennessee.
My files contain much data on that area, however nothing new on your Austins. A Rev. Mr. Austin lived next door to
my family in Elizabethton, Tenn. when I was a child but I don’t know from whence he came. Perhaps I can locate
some of his family for you.
I have been doing research for more than 10 years now, and I know what you mean when you say that people
want their family histories handed to them. Most people do not realize how much time it takes to dig up genealogical
material, and they have no idea how difficult it is to find information on unknown families. Many times I find more
misinformation on families in print than truth. The Martin family is an example of one which has been written up
several times by researchers, but they always leave out part of it, or mix it up somewhere.
You might want to contact Mr. Prentiss Price, Rogersville, Tenn. for help on your Tenn. Austins as he is
somewhat of an authority on Tenn. history and some genealogies. He is a professional genealogist, so you might have
to pay for help from him.
Thanks again for your cooperation. Even though I am unable to be
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Box 19, Uleta Br.
Miami 64, Fla.
May 27, 1961
Dear Mrs. Curtis,
Your most welcome letter arrived today, and I do appreciate your sending me the Martin data. I have been
looking frantically for data concerning the Austin family in my library and my files, but I can’t seem to find anything
of interest to you. I feel very badly that I am unable to help you at this time.
The Martin notes were most interesting, especially the references to Elenor Martin. I wonder if Elenor was
the widow of John Martin? She & Joseph Martin were administrators of John Martin’s Estate in 1780, according to
your notes. Also, I wonder if she is the same Elenor Martin who was suing Anthony Little et vir in 1774? Perhaps
this is the Elenor Martin I have long searched for after all. She married Richard White 1780/85.
In my notes I have an Elenor Martin, Administrator of John Martin in Spotsylvania Co., Va. in 1794. This
sounds coincidental doesn’t it? Due to the difference in time and the location, I am inclined to think this must be
another Elenor and John Martin, but I don’t know.
If you find anything thing further on this Eleanor Martin, I would be very interested in hearing from you. In
fact, I will be willing to pay for information proving the identity of Eleanor Martin White.
Perhaps the following data will be of interest to you: Carteret County, N.C. Tax list, 1779, lists – John
Osteen, Samuel Osteen, William Osteen, do you know about them? You probably subscribe to The North Carolinian
which contains this tax list.
Mr. William B. Burns, 2721 W. San Miguel, Phoenix, Arizona, has advertised for data & exchange on Osteen
family of N.C.. I can send you 17 other advertisers in the Genealogical Helper Exchange Edition (11th Annual Ed.),
1960, if you haven’t seen this volume. I feel as though you may already have this source. If not, let me know. I note
you already subscribe to the Southern Genealogists Exchange Quarterly.
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Here is another old tax list from Tennessee you may already have. Hawkins County – 1809 lists Sam Austen,
1 white poll, no land; Nathaniel Austen, 1 white poll, no land; and in 1811 in same county there is a Joseph Austen
listed with 1 white poll and no land.
Do you have access to Tennessee Cousins, by the late W.S. Ray? There are a few Austin references in this
volume which I will be glad to copy for you if you do not already have them.
This will have to be a short letter since my school work is so heavy as the end of another school year draws
near. Let me thank you again for your kindness and cooperation. I will be happy to hear from you again at any time,
and I will send you any of the references I mentioned above if you need them. With best regards, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
(handwritten signature)
Robert T. Nave
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John W. , Austin, b.
1815 N.C.
m. (1)
wife deceased in 1850 census
(2) Oct 22, 1851 Lawrence Co., Tenn to Ruth Ann Klyce
Children:
1- Philip w., b.
2- George Ann, b.
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3- Charles, H., b.
1842 Tenn.
4- John W., b
1747 Tenn.
Sources: Lawrence Co., Tenn. Marriages (W.P.A.)
1850 Census 8th Civil Dist. Lawrence Co., Tenn
1850 -Census - Civil Dist #8 – Lawrence Co., Tenn
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William Young Austin, b.
1818, N.C.; dm. Jan 14, 1840 Lawrence Co., Tenn., to Frances A. (Franky) Pollock, b. 1819 Tenn.
Children:
1-James A., b.
1842 Tenn.
2-Elizabeth, b.
1843 Tenn.
3-Mary Jane, b.
1844 Tenn.
m. Charles W. Bowden
4-Philip Washington, b.
(Served in G.A.R.)
1846 Tenn
5-Margaret, b.
1847 Tenn
5-Charles F., b.
1848 Tenn.
6-Susan, b.
1849
7-Sarah F., b. Oct
1850 Ark.
9-Amanda, b.
1851 Ark.
10-John W., b.
1853 Ark.,
11-Joseph K., b.
1854 Ark.
12-Stanford Y., b.
1857 Ark.
13-Tennessee L., b.
1859 Ark.
1851 Tax List of Gumlong Twp. Pope Co. Ark.
This family moved from Lawrence Co., Tenn., to Pope Co., Ark., ca 1850 and are found in the 1850 Census of Pope
Co., and 1851 Tax lists of Gumlong Twp., Pope Co., Ark.- In Lawrence Co., Tenn records Wm. Young Austin was
allowed $6 for two wolf scalps under 4 months old by 5 justices of Lawrence Co., Tenn. (Lawrence Co., Tenn.,
Minute Book 1847-51, p. 104)
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Sources:
Mrs. J.J. Prentice, May, Texas (Ada Bowden) 1964
1850-60 Census of Pope Co., Ark.
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(all handwritten)
Phillip J. Austin b. ca 1823 +- N.C.
m. Aug 25, 1845 Lawrence Co. Tenn. Mary Fr. Johnston, b. 1828
m. Oct 11, 1868 Lawrence Co., Anne M. Jones, b. 1840 Tenn
Children – b. Lawrence Co. Tenn.
1-William James, b. 1847; d. bef 1880; m. Jan 22, 1868 Martha Edmiston, b. 1847; children: 1. Belle
Austin, b. 1869; m. Oct. 11, 1883 Lewis R. Powell; 2. John Austin, b. 1877
2-John H., b. 1849
3-Mary Y., b. 1853
4-Samuel H., b. 1857; m. Mch 23, 1879 S.E. Weaver
5-Virginia “Jenny” C., b. 1861; m. Mch 29, 1882 James H. Alford
6-Hubbard, b. 1871
7-George W., b. 1874; m. Jan 24, 1894 Emma Richardson
8-Bessie M., b. 1877; m. Oct 11, 1885 Clint Hannah
Sources: 1850, 60, 70, 80 Census Lawrence Co. Tenn
Lawrence Co., Tenn Marriage Registers
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James A. Austin, b. 1842 Lawrence Co., Tenn; m. ca 1866 Nancy Jane (
), b. 1842 Tenn.
Children: born Pope Co., Ark.
1-Richard M., b. 1867 Pope Co., Gum Long Twp., Ark.
2-Charles H., b. 1869 Pope Co., Gum Long Twp., Ark.
James Austin, came to Pope Co., Ark., ca 1850 with his father from Lawrence Co., Tenn., and settled in Gum Long
Twp.
Sources: 1870 Census of Gum Long Twp., Pope Co., Ark.
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Mary Jane Austin d of Wm. Y. Austin & Frances Allen Pollock
born: May 7, 1844 Lawrence Co., Tenn;
died: Feb 26, 1932 May, Texas
mrd. Jly 23, 1864 Pope Co., Ark
Charles W. Bowden (son of James Bowden & Elizabeth McAnally)
born: May 20, 1839 Lawrence Co., Tenn
died: Dec 7, 1928 May, Texas
Children:
1-Bettie Bowden, b. Aug 28, 1828; d. Oct 7, 1949; m. W.B. Branam
2-Mattie Bowden, b. Dec 30, 1867; d. Nov 23, 1961; m. Will Harlowe
3-Laura Bowden, b. Nov 4, 1860; d. Apr 30, 1958; m. J.W. McAnally
4-W. Oscar, b. Mch 30, 1872; d. Aug 18, 1962; m. 3 time
5-Ada Bowden b. May 10, 1874; m. J.J. Prentice
6-Andrew Mack, b. Sept. 27, 1876; d. Sept. 14, 1963; m. Maranda? Heflin
7-Nelie Bowden, b. Mch 17, 1880; m. Ella Busby
8-Hattie, b. Feb 27, 1883; d. Aug 5, 1962; m. L.B. Routh
9-Homer, b. Nov 7, 1885; m. Dora Thomas
Sources: Mrs. J.J. Prentice, May, Texas
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Charles H (or F.) Austin, b. 1848 Lawrence Co., Tenn.
m. ca 1868 Mary A. (
), b. ca 1853 Ark.
Children:
1-Rosa Ann Austin, b. Jly 1869 Gum Long Twp., Pope Co., Ark.
1870 Census – Pope Co., Ark.
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Barbara Crawford
1971
Lewis County, Tenn
Page 27 Will Book 1 – Charles Austin’s Will- son John W. Austin, son Phillip G. Austin, son William
Y Austin’s heirs, daughter Mahala Dicus (Dices?), son James M.
Austin.
James M. Austin and John W. Hale, executors.
February 11, 1868
/s/ Charles Austin
Witnesses- John H. Cooper, Jonathan M. Cooper
April 6, 1868
This will give you some idea how these counties connect. There are
hundreds of roads going in all directions connecting these counties –
this is where most of the first settlers of these counties came from.
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AUSTIN FAMILY TRADITION:
Sarah Real’s first husband was Michael Austin, b. 1833 in
Tennessee.
Mike’s father was Samuel Gideon Austin (“Gideon”), who lived
In Lincoln County, Tennessee, along the Elk River. He
came from the Carolinas (probably N. Carolina). His wife
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(Eleanor Morris) was the widow of a man named Smith, who
died while on a visit to Carolina. Maiden name was Morris.
Samuel Gideon had a brother named John.
Sarah Real’s second husband, John Richard Austin, was
related to her first husband. Hershel Austin knew John.
W.R. Austin discussed this relationship with Green
Austin on the family farm in Mississippi.
LINCOLN COUNTY FACTS:
A Samuel Austin from Lincoln County, Tennessee was in
War of 1812.
A John Austin from Lincoln County, Tennessee was in
War of 1812 and enlisted on the same day as Samuel.
The only Gideon Austin in Lincoln County, Tennessee in
the 1820 Census lived in same small settlement as
an Eleanor Morris. She was the “head of household” but
there was no adult man in the household; perhaps these
were her brothers and sisters? Next door to her lived
a Smith. Her first husband-to-be or his family?
Next door to above Gideon was Lewis Morgan, who listed
Gideon as his son-in-law in his 1828 will. Perhaps
Morgan’s daughter was Gideon’s first wife and either
died or divorced him in late 1828? Gideon could then
have married Eleanor, who had his first child Sam in 1829.
A William Austin of North Carolina is known to have had a
son named Drury and a son named Michael. Gideon Austin
(b. 1784-94 in N. Carolina) is thought to be Michael’s
grandson. This Gideon is the same individual we believe
to be our Lincoln County ancestor and Eleanor Morris’
husband. Supporting fact: In the same community with
Gideon and Eleanor is a Drury Austin with his son Willis.
If John, Gideon, and Drury are related, then this John
could possibly be the grandfather of John Richard Austin,
Sarah’s second husband, who was thought to be Gideon’s
brother. That would make John Richard the first cousin, once
removed, of Mike Austin.
The Brian Austin group (m. Harriet Franks and Harriet
Mattingly) appears to be descended from Gideon and his first wife.
If John Richard Austin were descended from the same father as
Gideon, this would explain the use of Briant, Gideon, John among
his descendants’ names. Another possibility: if not Gideon’s
brother, John Richard’s ancestor could be Drury’s btother (b. 1780)
or their uncle.
Green Austin (per
son Herschel)
Herschel Austin
W.R. Austin
U.S. Archives
U.S. Archives
1820 Census
1820 Census
Jane Austin Curtis,
genealogist for
“Austins of
America” group
1790 Montgomery Co,
N.C., Census
1800 Mont. Co. Census
1820 Linc. Co. Census
Janet Austin Curtis
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File: Austin.
Nov. 23, 1955.
Mrs. Gray inclosed the following data:
“Other sources:
Austin-St. Peters Par. Reg. Va.
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“ -Va. Co. Records VI.
“Austin-Rev. War Pensioners-served from N.C.”
“Austin, Alexander, N.C. R314.
Austin, Benjamin, N.C. S65548.
Austin, Issiah, N.C. S 5259.
Austin, Stephen, Cont’l. N.C. S 2040.
“Land grants – grantees not encluded. Names appear in more than one abstract.
Austin, James, 129-Mary 34-Richard 64, Stephen F. 45.
“Page 226-30 Aug. 1791—John Jonathan Morgan of Montgomery Co. to Gideon Green
of Anson Co., land encluding his will-Wit. Jacob Green, Richard Austin.
Query dated Nov. 23, 1955 and mailed to Hartford (Conn.) Times, Genealogical Dept., by Harold K. Bowen, 428
Vista Ave., Pasadena, -8, California.:
AUSTIN -TURPIN-Ancestry of WILLIAM BRYANT AUSTIN, b. Tenn. 1827, m. Angelina
Turpin, b. Tenn. 1833, with son Willis at Sub. Dist. 2, Lincoln Co., Tenn., 1850. WHAT WAS
RELATIONSHIP TO ELIZABETH AUSTIN, b. Tenn. 1810; m. 1st.-Davis; m. 2nd. ELBOURNE
BOWLES, b. Kentucky 1810/16; with husb. and family at Bedford Co., Tenn., 1840 and at Sub.
Dist. 2, Lincoln Co., Tenn. 1850.
The above mentioned Elizabeth Austin-Bowles was great grandmother of Harold K.
Bowen. She and her husb. Elbourne Bowles were at Sarahsville, Williamson Co., Ill. 1860.
Both were buried in Smith Cemetery nr. New Haven, White Co., Ill. and not far from Maunie
And Carmi, White Co., Ill.
Elizabeth Austin-Bowles might have been in Rock Island Co., Illinois on a visit there.
Her dau., Martha Elvira Jane Bowles, m. Peter Demer BOWEN nr. Illinois City, Rock Island
Co., Ill. (The Elbert Mc Greer family of Illinois City, Ill, farm knew the Bowens and still live
there). Peter Demer Bowen and wife are bur. at Cem. Illinois City, Ill. and their son, William
Walker Bowen, (father of Harold K. Bowen) is buried in same cemetery beside them.
From Harold K. Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California.
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Nov. 23, 1955.
The following letter was received from Mrs. Carl Gray, 613 Marsh Ave., Eldorado, Arkansas dated Aug. 31, 1955:
“Thank you for the Bryant-Austin data…I did not give you definite facts, localities and dates on my Bryants as I did
not have definite facts because of lost records, and the conflicting data given by those living who remember the earlier
Bryants- I am searching for facts, I visited an old lady, 87 years old, while on my vacation. She says positively that
Bluford Bryant line on the Chatlahoochee river in Carroll (or Campbell) Co., Ga. Moved over across the state line into
Ala. and the Coosa Rover., Cherokee Co., and from there came to Arkansas about 1804. I will know if the above is
true when I have the census record and the tax and deed records searched for those counties. I will inquire for an
Austin-Bryant marriage.
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“I have already decided some time back that there may have been Austin-Bryant marriages and have made
notes since on Austin data as I run across it just in case I will need it later on. I am sending the data and its source on
separate paper, hoping that it will be of some help to you. If you haven’t investigated these records already. You will
note Bryant Austin mentioned in the Legislative papers, tax lists etc. This may be a lead for both Bryant and Austin
tie. There are many Bryants listed in N.C. records. and I learnedthat Bryants perhaps lived in N.C. before going to Ga.
I am searching for Hornaday, Wilkerson, Hampton, Bryant, Baldwin, Young, Alexander, Daherty, White,
Richardson, Lawrence, Lindsay, Smith. I am descended from Lawrence Wilkerson (from England) thru Reuben
Wilkerson.”.
Mrs. Carl Gray inclosed the following data:
“Anson Co., N. Carolina, Abstracts of Early Records”, by the May Wilson Mc Bee Collection, Vol. 1:
Land Grants, Anson Co., N.C. –(more than one grant to Michael Austin):
AUSTIN, John W., #4344-Oct. 1783. S. Side Rocky River.
AUSTIN, Michael, #5138.10 July 1797. No. of Richardsons Creek.
AUSTIN, Richard, #4396. 14 Oct. 1783. Rocky River.
Montgomery, Co,. N.C. Legislative papers Tax lists, 1780-1782:
AUSTIN, Bryant______(Bryant Austin).
Deed Book 5: Will of William Maghee of Halifax Co., Antrim Parish, Va., Aug. 20, 1758. Exrs. wife Savannah
(lloks like “Savanannah” but night by “Susannah”---H.K.B.), sons James and Matthias Maghee, To son Vadry 200
acres, son James 200 acres, son Matthias 200 acres, son Samuel 1 sh., dau. Elizabeth Howard 1 sh., dau. Johannah
Walters 1 sh.; dau. Mary Austin 1 sh. Wit. Richard Davis, Henry Famer?, Christopher Snead, and James Maghee, the
other exr. not age of twenty one. Christopher Snead and Richard Davis subscribing. Wit. Proved same. Robert
Walters and Abraham Littes securities for the exr. Test. John Currie Clk. of Halifax Co. will Book “O”, 55, Halifax
Co., Va.
Of the above Badry Naghy (Mc Bee) settled in Spartansburg Co., S.C.(Rec. Passim) James Mc Bee a signer of pet.
From Anson Co., N.C. to assembly on land grants which fell within S.C. No dates, (notice diff. spellings of Magby,
Mashee, Mackby). Between articles dated 1775, N.C. Col. Vol 9, 1260-2 Samuel Mochby land grants, Anson Co., 17
Mar, 1756. (Rachel Magby and Vadry Magby in 1790 census of Anson Co. (prob. widow and son of Samuel. The
Walters and Austins of Anson Co. prob. gn. Children of William. Will of Mathew Mc Bee, SpartansburgCo., S.C. Jan.
9, 1818-Oct. 23, 1818 prob. the same Mathias as identical lg. made to Mathias and to Mathew Mc Bee indicate they
were. (STEPHEN F. AUSTIN MENTIONED ALSO, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN COLONY IN TEXAS 1821.
STEPHEN WAS THE SON OF MOSES AUSTIN OF AUSTINVILLE, VA. BEFORE THEY ESTABLISHED THE
AMERICAN COLONY IN TEXAS).
Deed Book D and E: Richard Austin witnessed a will for Jonathan Morgan of Montgomery Co. to Gideon Green of
Anson Co. 1791 Land Grant, Anson Co., U.C. Joseph-Bowen #332 ? West Rocky River. Legislative Papers,
Montgomery Co., N.C. Tax lists 1780-1782 Joseph Bowen –Invalid-Samuel Bowen invalid.
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Aug 22 1967
Dear Mrs. Curtis,
I believe you were interested in a William Austin of Maury Co. Tenn. (I filed that letter
away in a convenient place and now can’t locate it.) I have been talking to a Clyde Austin whose
g.father was William H. Austin, a merchant & trader in Giles county during the Civil War. Came to
Tenn from the area around Williamsburg, Va. in early 1800’s Giles Co. was formed from Maury Co.,
as you can check. Could this be the William?
The following are some few scattered notes on Austins I have accumulated.
Barren Co., Ky. Will Book G p. 195 – Will of David Bowles – property purchased of Chapman Austin –
Will proved 1807
Kentucky marriages – R.P. Austin of Harrison Co. to Lucinda Dean of Lexington 15 Mar. 1846
Kentucky tax lists of 1800
Ashton, Richard – Fayette Co.
Aston, George – Madison Co.
Auskin, Joseph – Nelson Co.
Austin, James – Washington Co.
Austin, Jonas – Barren Co.
Auston, Baker – Henderson Co.
Auston, Nathan – Henderson Co.
Calvary of 58 Reg. of Malitia of Va. commanded by Wm. W. Hooks – John H. Austin
old Regimental Book of Rockingham Co., Va. (Civil War) Richard Austin.
1820 Census Kanawha Co., Va. John Austin, over 45 and 4 slaves
1830 Census Henderson Co., Tenn.
Richard Austin
Charles Austin
Morgan Austin
Lincoln Co., Tenn 1830
Harris Auston
Drewry Austin
Samuel Astins
Sincerely
Clarence Austin
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1-1-3 Isaiah Austin, b. Feb. 1759 Va. or Surry Co., N.C; d after 1832 Grayson Co., N.C.; m.-
Probable Children: b. in Grayson Co., Va.
1-1-3-1 John Austin, b. 1790 – 1800
m. Delilah (
); 1830 Census of McMinn Co., Tenn
1-1-3-2 James Austin, b. ; d. ; unmrd Washington Co., Va. 1831
1-1-3-3 Daniel Austin
1st taxed in Grayson Co., Va. 1807
1821 supposedly in Ashe Co., NC.
1-1-3-4 Bledsoe Austin, b. 1807
m. 1st – Nancy (
m.2nd –Matilda (
), b. 1810 Va.; d. ca 1855
), b. ca 1825 Va.
1-1-3-5 Lacy Austin, b. 1808
m. 1831 Sally Cox in Grayson Co., Va.
1-1-3-6 Franklin Austin, b. 1817; will dated 1899
m. Nancy (
)
Isaiah Austin served in the Rev. War under Capt. William Hardin and Capt. John Cox and marched as far west as the
Cumberland Mountains inpursuit of Indians who were harassing the western settlements. This expedition was
commanded by Col. Selby. After the War he returned to Virginia and was taxed on personal property in Montgomery
Co., Va. in Jan 1788 in James Newell’s Dist. In 1793 he was taxed on P.P. in Wythe Co., Va. and in 1795 was taxed
in Grayson Co., Va., but all this time he probably stayed in one place on the New River for in 1824 he sold a tract of
land on the New River to his son Bledsoe Austin .. Isaiah Austin filed a claim for bounty in 1832 aged 73 yrs, stating
that he had lived in Surry Co., N.C. and that he served as an Indian Spy
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Joseph Austin, b. 1770-80
Grant Bk C – p. 231 McMinn Co., Tenn Records
#3663 to Joseph Austin – E ½ of S.E. ¼ of Sec. 15, 1st Twp.
1st Range west of Meridian in County of Roane, Hiwassee
Dist. beginning on S.E. corner of quarter . 80 Acs. 4 Sept 1827
1830 Census – Resident of Raone Co., Tenn
Possible Children:
1-Benjamin Austin, b. 1787-94 N.C.; d. May 4, 1861 and bur
at Shady Grove Cem., near Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn.
m. Sarah G (
) b. 1795 N.C.
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2-Nathaniel Austin, b. 1790-1800
m. Aug 24, 1823 Polly Gains in Blount Co., Tenn. She d. ca 1827
m.
1830 perhaps in Seviers Co., Tenn Rachel (
)
3-George Austin, b. 1790-1800
m.
Res: 1830 Roane Co., Tenn.
4-Ann Austin
m. 1808 Roane Co., Tenn Robert White
Sources: Grant Records, McMinn Co., Tenn.
1830 Census – Roane and Sevier Co., Tenn.
Blount Co., Tenn. Marriage Bonds
Roane Co., Tenn., Marriage Bonds
Mr. Herman B. Austin, Bath Springs, Tenn (1967)
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John Ashley Austin
b. 30 Nov. 1847, N.C.
d. 20 Sept.1911, Childress Co., Texas.
m. 7 May1866 McNairy Co., Tenn., Mary P. Stout
b. 16 Sept.1844, Tenn.
d. Mar.1927.
Children b. Tenn.
1.
John Alan, b. 18 Mar.1867; m. Ada Arya Zenia Mathewson.
2.
James Henry, b. 30 Jan,1869;
3.
Charles Felise, b. 28 May 1871;
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4.
Canzadia, A., b. 19 Dec.1874;
5.
Juamie Alice, b. 11 Feb.1878;
6.
Joseph In., b. 25 June1880;
7.
William Freddy, b. 11 Nov.1882;
8.
George Thomas, b. 6 June 1886;
9.
Martha C. Mout, b. 18 Dec.1861; Tenn.
John Alan Austin 2, John Ashley 1.
b. 22 Apr.1867, Tenn. d. 30June1947, Childress, Texas.
m.16 Sept.1888,,Silver Vreek, Parker, Tex., Ada Arya Zenia Mathewson.
b. 22 Jan.
d. 9 Jan.1962, Childress, dau. of Christopher H. Mathewson abd Rebecca T.
Hutcheson.
Children
1. Huey Eustace b. July 18,1889mParker Co., d. Oct.13,1920 Rosco. m.Sept 16,1916, Jewell
Guilette.
2. Mamie Pearl b. Oct.25,1892, Reno Packer Co.; d.July 30,1962.
m.20 Dec.1915,, Childress, Ed.P. Inman.
3. Clarence Roy b.4 Jan.1895; d.8 Oct. 1956. m. 12 1916, Irene McClaren.
4. Eva Gladys b.19 Apr.1897, Reno Parker co.,d.10 Nov.1927. m. 29 Apr. 1920, Leo Inman.
5. Claire Vera b.10 June1901, Weatherford Parker, Co.,bur.27 July1972, childress.; m.2 Sept.
W.F. Issacks; m.(2) 10 Nov.1973, Plainview, Texas., Julian B. Smith.
6. Avis Marie b. 5 Aug.1905 Childress. M. C.C. Broughton.
From Mrs. Clara Austin Smith, 802 Oakland
Plainview, Texas 79072
Aug.19,1975
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Montgomery Co., Tenn
Index to Marriage Registers
V.4-p.44
Ambrose Austin & Washie Johnson, 1867
13-302 Thos. J. Austin and Katie L. Novell, 1887
5-175 Mille Austin and Thos. Johnson, 1873
13-148 Mary E. Austin and Wesley Harrison, 1887
16-150 Saddie Austin and C.T. Coffman, 1891
17-341 Mattie Austin and Geo. Kirby, 1893
29-312 O.D. Austin and Clara B. Rogers, 1908
37-1424 Bradley Austin and Mattie Allen. 1917
40-349 Benney Austin and Birdie Fostor, 1920
43-967 David Austin and Ada Livingston, 1922
59-70 Wm.L. Austin and Ruth Hollingsworth, 1940
59-409 Estel Austin and Margaret Turpin, 1941
30- 5 Lee Austin (f) and Elgy Whoberry, 1908
36-821 Cora Austin and Wyatte Oakley, 1916
50-415 Alberta Austin and Robert T. Wyatt, 1928
57-288 Hattie Austin and Roy Mann, 1938
58-145 Maggie Mae Austin and J.D. Wallace, 1939
62-124 Elsie M. Austin (Col.) & Bud McGawan, 1942
62- 177Jane Austin and Lt. William Lee Baker, 1942
65-174 Sara Lee Austin and Floyd M. Ford, 1945
63-421 Va. C. Austin and Lauren B. Smith, 1946
67-416 Bertha Carline Austin and Ralph Edw. Page, 1953
67-462 Marilyn Austin and Eugene Cone, 1953
Will Book D – 1822-26
William Hankins Inventory, p. 346
Acct. of Sales p. 377 included names of Harrison and Carter Hankins and David Ostin
Wilmouth Hankins p. 379
Widow of Wm. Hankins, received 1 yrs. provisions
Will Bk K – p. 391
Will of Garrett M. Quarles
made 7 Dec 1845 – Prob. 20 Jly 1847 was of Christian Co.
Ky … wife Mary J. named Extrx. Thos Rive , Henry Young, Geo Wills, Austin Peay and
Nicholas Gilmer, any 3 to appraise personal estate and slaves, if any. Heirs: Lucy M.
Thomas; John N. Quarles, David N. Quarles, James M. Quarles, William A. Quarles, Garrit
M. Quarles, Richard M. Quarles.
Shawnee, Oklahoma – Fairview Cemetery
Lula Florence Austin, Dec 19, 1912 – Jue 25, 1950
Russell H. Austin, Mch 27, 1913 – Oct 28, 1958
Nelda Lou Austin, Jan 1 – Apr 10, 1938
Maggie May Austin, Apr 2, 1886 – Apr 28, 1965
William Walter Austin, Mch 27, 1881 –
Viola Austin, Oct 1, 1886 –
Ernest Austin, Mch 19, 1880 – Jly 13, 1954
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Montgomery Co. Tn
(handwritten)
ABSTRACT OF LETTER FROM MRS. JANET AUSTIN CURTIS
7914 Greeley Blvd.
Springfield, Va. 22150
Dated: 10 Oct. 1967 to Harry W. Alvis
(handrwritten)
After June 1, 1968
1025 Matador, S.E.
Albuquerque, N.M. 8711?
Land Grants in the records of the Tenn. State Library state that a Richard Austin was granted
20 acres in Montgomery Co.,Tenn. on 5 Dec. 1817. This grant was #11078, Book O, page 473. Do not know for sure
who this individual was, but in the 1820 Census of Tenn. appears the name of Richard Austian on the Overton County
list. The listed individuals were as follows: [no list follows, just the number 33]
(33)
MONTGOMERY CO.,TENNESSEE COURT MINUTES VOL.7 (1816-1817)
Located at State Library,Nashville, Tennessee
page 161-22 Jan. 1817, Richard Austin appointed juror.
page 258-20 Oct. 1817, Richard Austin,Power of Attorney to? Nathan Morris.
MONTGOMERY CO.,TENNESSEE (DEED RECORD)
Book O, page 244-20 Oct. 1837
Fountain C. Austin sold to William Thorn on Yellow Creek near Reynoldsburgh road.
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TN
File: AUSTIN—(DAVIS).
To—
Mrs. Kathryn J. Loomis,
3814 Edison St.,
Alexandria, Va.
July 6, 1961.
#2.
From:
Harold K. Bowen,
428 Vista Ave.,
Pasadena—8, California.
Dear Mrs. Loomis:
Now, That I think you will agree that our Elizabeth Austin-Davis-Bowles has been found at Williamson Co., Tenn.,(a
little south of Nashville), we should bear in mind that Elizabeth Austin-Bowles had a daughter Martha Bowles m.
Peter Demer Bowen, my grandparents.
It looks like we should now invetigate for biography and ancestry of the following found also in 1830 Census,
Williamson Co., Tenn.:
p.150-Martha Austin.
1 male 15 to 20, 1 female 60 to 70 2 female 30 to 40. (She would have been born
1760 to 1770—H.K. B.)
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p.176-Joseph Austin.
1 male 60 to 70, 1 female 40 to 50
1 male 15 to 20, 1 female 20 to 30., (not our Elizabeth)
1 male 10 to 15
1 male to 5.
(This Joseph would have been b. 1760 to 1770 and he most certainly had children older
and younger than our Elizabeth Austin Davis-Bowles, who I find in the 1830 census of
Williamson Co. as “1 female 20 to 30” with James Davis).
p.30-Owen Austin
1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30.
p.104-Henry T. Bowls
1 male 30 to 40 1 female 20 to 30 a male to 5.
p.194-Reuben Bolles,
1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30
3 male 15 to 20, 1 female to 5,
2 male to 5
(There was a Reubin Austin, b. 1765 to 1784 in 1810 Census, Cumberland Co., Va.)
(There was a Reubin Austin, b. 1775 ot earlier, had in family 1 female b. 1775 to 1794,
1 male b 1810 to 1820 in 1920 Census Buckingham Co., Va.)
1840 Rutherford Co., Tenn. Census:
p.125-Owen Austin,
1 male 30 to 40, 1 female 20 to 30,
2 male 5 to 10, 2 female 5to 10 1 female to 5
p. 125-Stephen Austin,
1 male 70 to 80, 1 female 70 to 80
(This Stephen Austin would have been b. 1760 to 1770).
1830 Rutherford Co., Tenn. Census:
p.176-Joseph Austin,
1 male 60 to 70, 1 female 40 to 50,
1 male 15 to 20, 1 female 20 to 30
1 male 10 to 15,
1 male to 5.
1820 Rutherford Co., Tenn. Census:
p.176 – Joseph Austin,
1 male 45 up, 1 female 26 to 45
1 male 16 to 26, 2 female 10 to 16
2 male 10 t o 16
2 male to 10,
Sincerely,
Harold K. Bowen.
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AUSTINS OF RUTHERFORD AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, TENN.
July 7, 1961.
A census summarization of 1820, 1830,1840 Census records of Williamson and Rutherford Counties, Tenn.
by Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California.
*Martha Austin, b. 1760 to 1770, a widow at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830;
Children:
2 female, b. 1800 to 1810, atWilliamson co., Tenn.1830;
1 male, b. 1810 to 1815, at Williamson Co., Tenn.. 1830;
Stephen Austin, b. 1760 to 1770, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840; m. -, b. 1760 to 1770, at Rutherford
Co., Tenn. 1840;
Joseph Austin, b. 1760 to 1775, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820 and 1830; m. - , b. 1770 to 1790, at
Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820 to 1830;
Children:
1 male, b. 1794 to 1804,at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820; 2 male, b. 1794 to 1810,at
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Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820; 1 female, b. prob. 1810 at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 18201830; 2 male, b. 1810 to 1820, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820; 1 male, b. 1825 to 1830
at Rutherford co., Tenn. 1825-1830;
Owen Austin, b. 1800 to 1810, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830; at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840; m. - , b. prob. 1810, at
Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830; at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840;
Children:
2 females, b. 1830 to 1835, at Rutherford co., Tenn. 1840; 2 male, b. 1835 to 1840, at
Rutherford co., Tenn. 1840; 1 female, b. 1835 to 1840, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840.
Heads of families above mentioned who may have had married children not listed with their families above:
Martha Austin, at Williamson co., Tenn. 1830.
Stephen Austin, at Rutherford co., Tenn. 1840.
Joseph Austin, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820 to 1830.
Heads of families above mentioned whose families appear to be completely listed to and including 1840:
Owen Austin, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830 at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840.
Harold K. Bowen
428 Vistra Ave.
Pasadena 8, California
(Report of July 7, 1961)
(handwritten notes following, appear below Bowen signature)
James DAVIS m. Elizabeth Austin b. 1810; had son James J. DAVIS, b. Apr 16, 1829 (or 1827).
1830 Census Williamson Co., Tenn. (Elizabeth AUSTIN in family of James DAVIS): p 118 – James DAVIS, 1 male,
20-30, 1 male 5-10, 1 female 20-30.
(Search for Elizabeth AUSTIN, b. 1810, m, 1st James DAVIS, m. 2nd Elbourne BOWLES)
(*note hand written vertically in left margin, arrow pointing to Martha Austin): m. 2nd Elbourne Bowles. had dau.
Martha Bowles.
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SHELBY CO. TN
FORMED 1819
FROM
HARDIN CO.
CO. SEAT:
MEMPHIS
G3
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page 239 7 July 1845On motion it is ordered by the court that George Austin be and he is hereby appointed guardian
of George A. Austin and Fountain E.P. Austin,minors of the said George Austin having entered into bond and security
according to law.
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FORMED 1799
FROM
SUMNER CO.
CO. SEAT:
CARTHAGE TN
D2
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Family Group Sheet* for Ephraim P. Austin, b. ca 1814 Tenn., m. Mary J. ___
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1-1-3John Austin b. 1780/90 N.C.
Living 1837
m. Betsy -------------- Elizabeth Carruth of N.C.
Ch:
War 1812
1 – Dau 1810-15
?
Lola m. 12/16/1833/ Sm’l H. Franklin
2 - Dau 1815-20
?
Mary m. 1/12/1835 C.D. Witcher
3 – Son 1815-20
Wm.
4 – Son 1820-25
Walter
5 – Son 1825-30
Charles
6 – Son 1830 ?
7 – Dau 1830-35
Matilda m. Sml. H. Franklin d. May 1873 at 60 (son of Reuben)
8 – Dau 1830-35
9 – Son 1835-40
Henry Clay b Mch 8, 1835 m. Mch 11, 1856 Matilda Dunn
1840 Res: Allen Co. Ky.
His father left him 127 Ac. On Barren Riv. on which he was living 1837 – Will also named wf Betsey and sons Wm.
Walter & Charles
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Sources: Smith Co. Tenn Will Bk 3 p. 183
Ky Gene & Biogr V II @1971 Thos. W. Westerfield
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Family Group Sheet* for Levi Austin, b. ca 1782 NC, m. Anna ___
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SUMNER CO. TN
FORMED
1786
FROM
DAVIDSON CO.
CO. SEAT:
GALLATIN
D1
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AUSTIN marriages
Sumner Co., Tenn., County Seat Gallatin, Tenn.
Ashley L. Austin and Susan H. Booker,1831.
Dickerson Austin and Sally Hall,1827.
Dickson Austin and Emily Anderson,1835.
James Austin and Nancy Bandy, 1830.
Jordon Austin and Lucy Patton,1834.
Wilkinson Austin and Amanda Booker, 1839.
William Austin and Frances Mitchell, 1826.
Egleston Austin and Amanda Stealy, 1839.
Nancy Austin and Woodford Sandy, 1830.
Valentine Austin and Maria ??, 1822.
James Bowles and Polly Anderson, 1812.
Matthew Bowlen and Martha Short, 1811.
Ancestry of the above Austins wanted by Harold K. Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 1953.
2400 TENNESSEE PENSIONERS
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Austin,John; 1818, list;age 80,served in Va. Troops, drew pension in Sumner Co.; died June 10, 1833.
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Austin, Stephen; 1840 census age 82, drew pension in Hardin Co., lived with Saunders Austin
(17)
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Sumner Co. Will Bk V 1 – 1789-1822
Anthony Bledsoe p2, 33
Isaac
29
Abrahm
207
Jos Hasten
235
Abr Sanders
6, 300
John Scott
18
Young
33, 138
Anthony Bledsoe – wf Mary – Ch NN bro Col Isaac & Col Dan’l Smith Extus signed 20 July 1788
Isaac Bledsoe wf Katy
dau Peggy – Sally – Polly, - Jane – son Anthony – son Isaac land on which I now dwell – wf pregnant
Anthony Bld. – David Smith & Geo Winchester 19 Aug 1787, son Wm Lythe – son Anthony
deceased bef. 1 Mch 1791
Thos Bledson non cup will 3 Oct 1794 wounded by Indians called on Katy Bledson and requested possessions be
divided between bros & sis--- viz. Sally, Shelby, Eliz Clendening, Rachel Neeley, Susanna Penny, Isaac Bledson Polly
Bledson, Abraham Bledson, Henry Bledson
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Prudy Bledson He d. Oct 3
Abraham Bledsoe, wf Milly
oldest son Dn’l S., Polly, Anthony,
Robert, James. - bros Isaac B & Henry
Bledsoe & Jas Weathend Ents
5 Mch 1815
Bondsmen
Taylor G. Gillum & Mary Meador Jly 10, 1820 Wm Austin, Sur
Polly Austin & Jesse Meador Mch 20, 1825 Moses Henry
Diana Austin & Wm Ramsey Ap 30, 1826 John R. Dickson
Wm Austin & Frances Mitchell Nov 4, 1826 Henry Vaughn
Geo Hall & Hannah Garrison Jly 6, 1829
Dick Austin
Edy Austin & Thos Jones Jan 5, 1829
Jno Austin
Nancy Austin & Woodford Bandy Jan 12, 1830 Jmes A.
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IDENTITY RESEARCH SHEET
John Austin
DOB: ca 1754 STATE: VA
COUNTY: Sumner (?)
STATE: TN
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SPOUSES: No indication that he married
KNOWN LOCATIONS OF SUBJECT:
Hanover Co., VA
1776
Sumner Co., TN
1818-1821
Per VA Pension S.39154, Certificate 11275
“
“
“
MILITARY & OCCUPATIONS:
Rev. War – Col. Samuel Meredith, Capt. Charles Dabney, Gen. Nathaniel Greene, and Col. Rhea’s units – apparently
as a private.
Farmer (?), Trapper, did not appear to own real estate.
CHILDREN OF SUBJECT:
None known.
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Any additions or corrections will be appreciated. I thought I would get this in the mail long?? This – was hoping the
Wilmouths would reply, but no.- J.A.C.
(handwritten)
ROLLIN AUSTIN FAMILY
Compiled by
Janet Austin Curtis
1971
3329 Santa Clara, S.E.
Albuquerque, N.M. 87106
Sources of Information :
1850 Van Buren Co., Tenn.Census
1860-70 Census Marion Co., Ark.
1870-80 Census Boone co., Ark.
Rollin Austin Bible (Allie Austin)
Boone Co., Ark., Marriage Registers
Kissee Cemetery Records
Lead Hill, Ark., Cem. Records
Mrs. Bess A. Machtley
Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin
Mr. Lonnie Austin
Mr. Levi Pinson
Mr. Clyde Gaines
Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Holt
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Austin
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Austin
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Without the help of these people listed above, this record would not have been obtained ..There are still many gaps and
hopefully these can be filled in with time.
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Rollin “Rolly” Austin, b. Aug 1, 1815 White Co., Tenn; d. after 1880 probably in Marion or Boone Co., Ark; m. 7 Jue
1838 in White Co., Tenn., Maryann McDaniel; b. Feb 10, 1817 S.C. (dau of Henry McDaniel)
Children:
1-Thomas Austin, b. Oct 4, 1839 White Co., Tenn;
m. Amanda Brown
2-William Austin, b. Oct 1, 1841; d. Jly 30, 1846 Tenn
3-Shelby Austin, b. Nov 23, 1844; d. 23 Jly 1876 Boone Co. Ark.,; m. Elvira Hearn Brown
4-Henry Robertson Austin, b. Jue 7, 1846; in the Civil War (Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.) unmarried
4
5-Nathaniel Glenn Austin, b. Jue 7, 1846 Tenn; d. 1945 Lead Hill, Ark; m. Phebia Hudgespeth, b.
1850; d. 1949 (Twin of Henry R. …Also in Civil War)
6-John Austin, b. June 1, 1849 Tenn; d- ; m. (1) Mary Lane; d. before 1880 Census; m. (2) 18 Feb
1881 Emma Lane, Boone Co., Ark.; 1860-1921
7-Obidiah Austin, b. Feb 24, 1852 Marion Co., Ark; d. Jan 28, 1927 Protem, Tany Co., Mo; m. 17
Jan 1878 Ellen Justies in Boone Co., Ark; b. May 1, 1861; d. Oct 26, 1931 Tany Co., Mo.
8-Fletcher Austin, b. Dec 5, 1855 Marion Co., Ark; d. 1936 Lead Hill, Ark; m. 19 Sept 1875 Nancy
Lane; b. 1854; m. (2) Mollie Bunch
9-Polly Austin, b. Dec 25, 1858; d. Dec 28, 1858 Marion Co., Ark.
This family ws residing in the 3rd Dist. of Van Buren Co., Tenn in 1850. They moved ca 1851 to Ark. and are found in
the 1860 Census of Blythe Twp., Marion Co., Ark…1880 Rollin was in Boone Co., Ark.
Sources: 1850 Census, Van Buren Co., Tenn; 1860 Census of Marion Co., Ark; 18880 Census Boone Co., Ark…
Mrs. Bess A. Machtley, 1231 Paoli Pike, West Chester, Pa., 19380
Boone Co., Ark., Marriage Registers
Don & Esther Davis, Protem, Taney Co., Mo.
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Thomas Austin, b. Oct 4, 1839 Tenn; d—
m. Amanda “Mandy” Brown (sister of Elvira H. Brown)
Children:
1-Mary Austin
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m. Chris Smith
2-Tom Austin, b.
m. Amy Smith
3-Ann Austin, b.
m. Harris
4-Caroline Austin
m. (1)
(2)
Gossett
Holmes
5-Will Austin
6-Shelby “Cub” Austin
(unmarried)
7-Wesley Austin, b. 1883
m. 1902 Lula Gaines
(1) Elslie
m. Dewey Summers
(2) Hazel
m. ----------Young
(3) Avo
m. Vernon Chappel
(4) Dorothy
m. Claude Wade
(5) Leonard
m. ---------- Cline
(6) Lester
m. ---------- Dickey
(7) Willie
m. --------- Parker
This family supposedly lived at Lead Hill, Boone Co., Ark., but was not there at the time of the 1880 Census
Sources: Clyde Gaines, Yellville, Ark., Rt.N – 72687 (1968)
Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark (1970)
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Shelby Austin, b. 24 Nov 1844 Tenn.; d. 23 Jly 1876 Ark.; m. Elvira Hera Brown, b. Ashville, St. Clair Co., Ala., 17
Apr. 1848; d. Park Hill, Cherokee Co., Okla., May 14, 1925 (dau of Wm. H. Brown and Elvira Hern Dearman) Sh m.
(1)-------- Patter; m. (3) John M. Smith
Children:
1-Mary Ann., b. 29 Jan 1868 Ark; d. 16 Apr 1868 Ark.
2-William Moore, b. 15 Feb 1870; d. Dec 15, 1871 Ark.
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3-Wesley, b. 18 Jue 1872; d. 21 Aug 1873 Ark.
4-Rawleigh, b. 16 Jly 1874;
m. Bertha Brown
5-Shelby Jane, b. 27 Aug 1876 Lead Hill, Ark.; d. 31 Mch 1964 Eagletown, McCurtain Co., Okla.,; m.
Oct 10, 1895 Tahlequah, Indian Territory, Thomas Henry Pinson, b. 12 Jan 1868 Missouri; d.
24 Sept 1944 Eaglestown, Okla. (Son of Wm. Pinson and Susan Ellen Burgess)
Sources: Levi Pinson, 2018-6th St., Santa Monica, Calif. 90405
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Shelby Jane Austin, b. 27 Aug 1876 Lead Hill, Ark; d. 31 Mch 1964 Eagletown, McCurtain Co., Okla; m. Oct 10,
1895 Tahlequah Indian Territory, Thomas Henry Pinson; b. 12 Jan 1868 Missouri; d. 24 Sept 1944 Eagletown, Okla.
(Son of Wm. Pinson and Susan Ellen Burgess)
Children:
1-Drucie Mae Pinson, b. 11 Oct 1896 Cookson, Chrk Co., Okla; m. 5 Jly 1912 Silver City, N.M., Ted
Lafayette Funk
2-Myrtle Elvira Pinson, b. 19 Jly 1897 Cookson, Chrk, Co., Okla. D. 1913 Silver City, Grant Co., N.M.
3-Selena Della Pinson, b. 28 Dec 1898 Cookson, Chrk. Co., Okla.; m. 19 Nov 1915 Silver City, N.M.,
James Rowan Billings
4-Fannie Emma Pinson, b. 6 Dec 1900 Cookson, Chrk. Co., Okla,; d. 10 Nov 1921 Mogollon, N.M.;
m. May 1916 Silver City, N.M. to Charles Clinton Hotchkiss
5-Violet Hester Pinson, b. 10 Mch 1903 Muskogee, Mskg Co., Okla.; d. 1906 Deming, Luna Co., N.M.
6-Bertha Pinson, b. 2 May 1905, Deming, Luna Co., N.M.; d. 18 May 1918 Central, Grant Co., N.M.
7-Levi Henry Pinson, b. 13 June 1910 Silver City, Grant Co., N.M.; d. 1968 Santa Monica, Calif; m. 20
Apr 1936 Eagletown, Okla., to Hattie Lou Wheeler
8-George Lee Pinson, b. 25 May 1912 Silver City, Grant Co., N.M.; d. 18 May 1918 Central, Grant
Co., N.M.
9-Ella Mae Pinson, b. 9 Apr 1915 Hurley, Grant Co., N.M.; d. 18 May 1918 Central, Grant Co., N.M.
10-Alice Jane Pinson, b. 9 Apr 1915 Hurley, Grant Co., N.M; d, 18 May 1918 Central Grant Co., N.M.
11-Vergie Mae Pinson, b. 10 Jan 1922 Tahlequah, Okla; m. 20 Apr 1940 Idabel, McCurtain Co., Okla.
to William Louis Vanhoose
Sources:
Mr. Levi H. Pinson, 2018-6th St., Santa Monica, Calif., 90405
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Nathaniel Glenn Austin, b. 1844/6 Tenn; d. 1945;
m. Phebia Hudgespeth, b. 1852
Buried in Kissee Cem., Lead Hill, Ark.
Children:
1-Robertson, b. 1868
m.
Looney
2-Sally, b. 1870; d. 1962
m. 30 Dec 1889 Boone Co., Ark., to Oscar D. Merritt, b. 1868
3-Thomas, b. 1872
m. Mattie Wilmouth
4-Frank, b. 1875; d. 1962
m. Ollie Whitley (1876-1972)
5-Mary Ann, b. 1878;
m. 8 Aug 1897 Boone Co., Ark., C.W. Cagle; b. 1874; Ell Cagle
6-George, b. 1880; d. 1964
m. Pearl Whitley (1878-1951)
7-Zadie, b. 1882; d. 1908
m. Jim Merritt
8-Walley C., b. 1885;
m. 7 May 1906 Boone Co., Ark., Carrie Laffoon: b. 1891
9-Lonnie, b. 1888
m. (1) Mrs. Laura Parks
(2) Celia Dotson
(3) Mary Wilson
Res: 1970 – Harrison, Ark.
10-Effie, b. 1893
(unmarried)
Sources:
Mr. Lonnie Austin, via B.A.M.
Mrs. Bess A. Machtley, West Chester, Pa.
1880 Sugar Loaf Twp., Marion Co., Ark., Census
Boone Co., Ark., Marriage Registers
Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.
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Thomas Austin, b. 1872
m. Mattie Wilmouth
Children:
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1-Truman Austin
(handwritten) 2nd
2-Arkie Austin
(handwritten) oldest
3-Opal Austin
(handwritten) 3
4-Mary Edith Austin
Woodrow
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Frank Austin, b. 1875; d. 1962 m. Ollie Whitley (1876-1962)
Children:
1-Audrey Austin m. Paul Dotson
(1) Pauline Dotson {Douglas
m. Noll Coles
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Walley C. Austin, b. 1885; m. 7 May 1906 Boone Co., Ark., Carrie Laffoon; b. 1891
Children:
1-Edith Austin, b. 1906; m. 23 Oct 1926 Dr. O.P. Coker; 2 m. Claud Wilson Avis husband
(1) Billie Coker
2-Avis Austin, oldest
Claud Wilson
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.,
Boone Co., Ark., Marriage Registers
Mr. Lonnie Austin via B.A.M.
Mrs. Bess A. Machtley, West Chester, Pa.
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John Austin, b. 1848 Tenn; d. Arlington Texas; buried there
m. (1) Mary Lane, who died before 1880 census
m. (2) Emma Lane Senter, 18 Feb 1881 Boone Co., Mo; (1861-1921)
Children:
1-Mary J., b. 1872
m.
Briggs
2-Martha, b. 1875
m.
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3-Will, b. 1876
m. Media Wilmouth
2nd wife4-Shelby, b.
m. Garlie Knight, b. 1888; she m. 2nd 17 Apr 1927 S.T. Valentine
5-Lilly, b. 1890
m. 25 Mch 1908 Boone Co., Ark., Nathaniel Wilmouth, b. 1889
6-Delphia, b. 1894
m. 27 Oct 1910 Boone Co., Ark., to Earl V. Stevenson, b. 1892; no children
7-Delbert, b.
; d. young
John Austin was widowed and living with his brother, Fletcher Austin in Sugar Loaf Twp., Marion Co., Ark., at the
time of the 1880 Census. Both of his wives were sisters of Nancy Lane who mrd. Fletcher Austin. Emma Senter was
also living in the family of Fletcher Austin at the time of the 1880 Census, which would seem to indicate that she was
a young widow.
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.
1880 Census, Sugar Loaf Twp., Marion Co., Ark.
Boone Co., Marriage Register B. p. 152; K p. 254; J p. 404; Q-p.144
1850 Census, Van Buren Co., Tenn; 1860 Marion Co., Ark
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Will Austin, b. 1876 Ark.
m. Media Wilmouth
Children:
1-Rhuel Austin
2-Flossie Austin; m. B.W. Fuller; Res: 1970 1601 So. Bowen Rd., Arlington, Texas
3-Effie Austin, b.
m. J.C. Hines, Res: 1970 602 Prairie St., Arlington, Texas
4-Ralph Austin, Res: 1970 Melba Rd., Arlington, Texas
5-Willie Austin, b.
m. Albert Dardin; Res: 1970 3407 Decatur Ave., Ft. Worth, Texas
(1) Ima Jean Dardin; m.
Gregg, Res: 3304 Decatur Ave., Ft. Worth, Texas
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.
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m. Garlie Knight, Boone Co., Mo.; b. 1888
(She m. 2nd-17 Apr 1927 S.T. Valentine, Boone Co., Mo.
Children:
1-Olin Austin, b.
m.
Box
2-Bill Austin, b.
3-John Austin, b.
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Delphia Austin, b. 1894; m. 27 Oct 1910 Boone Co., Ark., Earl Stevenson; b. 1892
They had no children
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.
Boone Co., Ark., Marriage Registers
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Obidiah B. Austin, b. Feb 24, 1852 Marion Co., Ark; d. Jan 28, 1927 and bur. Protem, Taney Co., Mo.; m. 17 Jan 1878
in Boone Co., Ark., Ellen Justies, b. May 1, 1861; d. Oct 26, 1931 and bur. Protem, Tanye Co., Mo., m. (1) Mary
Garner who came to Ark from Ga. d after 1st ch
Children:
1-Robert Harmey, b. Mch 1876; d. ca 1970 ae 93; m. Sallie E. Looney
John Harmon
(1) Curtis – Quakertown, Pa.
2-Lydia, b. 1884 – 1948 Hemet Calif
m. Jim Evans
3-Claud Daulphus, b. 1885; d. 1967 Stillwell, Okla
m. (1) Alice Teague
(2) Edith (
)
4-Roy Clayton, b. Jan 29, 1891; d. Sept 25, 1965
m. Stella Hoskins, b. Sept 2, 1894; d. Mch 25, 1937, both are buried at Protem, Taney Co.,
Mo.
(1) Teddy R., b. Jly 15, 1911; d. Nov 18, 1913 Protem, Mo.
5-Floyd, Thos, b. 1899; Res: Okla
6-Billy, b.
Wm. Fletcher, 1893 Irving, Texas
7-Charles Aftin, 1895 – 1965 Tulsa Okla
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8-Jim Newton, b. 1878 – 1955 Wagner, Okla
m. Lizzie Whitley
9-Zella May, b. Sept 19, 1901; d. Jan 24, 1919 Protem, Mo.
(handwritten below)
Monty – 1882 -1888
Edie – 1880-1880
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.
Religious Leaders in Americaa – Vol. II – 1941-2
Don and Esther Davis, Protem, Taney Co., Mo. (Cem. data)
1860 Census Marion Co., Ark.
Boone Co., Ark., Marriage Register – Bk B- p..35
Mrs. Bess A. Machtley, 1231 Paoli Pike, West Chester, Pa.
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Fletcher Austin, b. 1856 Marion Col., Ark; d. 1936 bur. Kissee Cem., Lead Hill, Boone Co., Ark.
m. (1) 19 Sept 1875 Boone Co., Ark., to Nancy “Nanny” Lane b. 1852; d. after 1895 and bur. in
Texas. She was a
sister of Mary and Emma Lane who mrd. John Austin.
m. (2) Molly Bunch
Children:
1-Ellen, b. 1876; d. 1946, bur Kissee Cem.; never married
2-Jennie, b. Jan 23, 1879; d. Aug 1, 1919, bur. Lead Hill ; m. 22 Feb 1899 Boone Co., Ark., to Lou
Hunter, b. Aug 12, 1875; d. Jue 5, 1938
3-Maude, b. 1881; d. 1964, bur. at Lead Hill; m. 12 Oct 1899 Boone Co., Ark., to Will E. Holt, b. 1878
4-Grace, b.
5-Raleigh, b.
; d. 1920 and bur. in Okla.; m. Fred Crane
; d. 1953 and bur. in Okla.; m. (1) – Bess Mitchell; (2) –
6-Charles, b. 1886; d. 1966 bur. near Lead Hill; m. 1 Susie Pruett; m. 2, July 14, 1914 Boone Co. Ar
Hattie Ralox, b. 1888, d. 1924 (no children)
7-John Roy, b. 1890; d. 1966 bur. Kissee Cem.; m. 23 Dec 1920 Boone Co., Ark., Dolly Roy
8-Mary, b. 1892; d.
; m. Holly “Jiggs” Turner and lived at Ft. Smith, Ark.
9-Allie, b. 1894; m. 9 Mch 1920 Boone Co., Ark., Hester Lafferty, b. 1900; Res: 1970 Lead Hill, Ark.
2nd marriage
10-Virgie, b.
; m. Hugh Brown; Res: 1967 La Habra, Calif.
(1) Betty
(2) Jean (3) Barbara
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill., Ark. (1970)
Lonnie Austin of Harrison, Ark., per B.A.M.
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Mrs. Bess A. Machtley, West Chester, Pa.
Boone Co., Ark., Marriage Registers
Kissee and Lead Hill Cemeteries
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Jennie Austin, b. Jan 23, 1879; d. Aug 1, 1919; m. 22 Feb 1899 Boone Co., Ark., to Lou A. Hunter, b. Aug 12, 1875;
d. Jue 5, 1938. Both buried in Lead Hill Cemetery, Lead Hill, Ark.
HUNTER children:
1-Clyde Hunter, b. 1898; d. 1899
2-Mabel Clara Hunter, b. Sept 20, 1901; Liv. 1970 Trenton, Mo.
m. Currin A. Davis, b. Jan 26, 1903; desc. bef. 1970
3-James Corbett Hunter, b. Jly 10, 1904
m. Cleo Journagen
4-Fred L. Hunter, b. Aug 1, 1909
m. Ruth Ann Coker, b. Feb 4, 1909
5-C.H. Hunter, b. Dec 20, 1912; d. Sept 5, 1965
m. Gertrude Kelly
6-L.A. Hunter, b. Dec 15, 1914; d. May 8, 1967
m. Ruth Hickey, b. Feb 24, 1917
7-Ella Maye Hunter, b. Jly 16, 1919
m. Erby R. Carroll; Res: 1970- Calif.
Sources: Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark. (1970)
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Mabel Clara Hunter, b. Sept 20, 1901, Liv. 1970 Trenton, Mo.
m. Currin A. Davis, b. Jan 26, 1903; d. bef. 1970
Children:
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James Corbett Hunter, b. Jly 10, 1904
m. Cleo Journagan
Children:
1-Barbara Jane Hunter, b. Dec 4, 1935
m. Stanley Shellhorne
(1) Bruce
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(2) Blake
2-Tom Bill Hunter, b. Apr 23, 1939
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Fred L. Hunter, b. Aug 1, 1909
m. Ruth Ann Coker, b. Feb 4, 1909
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Charles H. Hunter, b. Dec 20, 1912; d. Sept 5, 1965 Calif.
m. Gertrude Kelly
Children:
1-David Hunter, m. Nancy
2-Dale Hunter
3-Dean Hunter
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Lou Alvin Hunter, b. Dec 15, 1914; d. May 8, 1967
m. Ruth Hickey, b. Feb 24, 1917
Children:
1-Sammy Lou Hunter, b. May 1, 1936
m. Ted Journagan, b. Aug 30, 1933
(1) Lee Ann, b. Sept 20, 1956
(2) Kathy Lynn, b. Jly 25, 1958
(3) Mark Hunter, b. Aug 29, 1961
(4) Janice Elizabeth, b. Jan 7, 1964
(5) Mary Frances, b. Mch 20, 1967
(6) Sara Lou, b. Feb 23, 1968
2-Larry Allan Hunter, b. May 18, 1938
m. Mary Jane Jarvis, b. Oct 4, 1938
(1) Alawayne, b. Jan 27, 1960
(2) Karen Jean, b. Jan 10, 1961
3-Richey Lee Hunter, b. Sept 12, 1943
m. Rita Ray Tinsley, b. Mch 5, 1946
(1) Deborah Lee, b. Sept 16, 1965
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(2) Robert Alan, b. Apr 9, 1968
4-Robert Edward Hunter, b. Jly 14, 1946
m. Linda Creack, b. Nov. 5, 1948
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.
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Maude Austin, b. 1881; d. 1964; bur. Lead Hill
m. 12 Oct 1899 Boone Co., Ark., to Will E. Holt, b. 1878
Holt children:
1-John Roy Holt, b. Oct 28, 1913; d. 17 Mch 1969, bur. LeadHill; m. Apr 29, 1933 Ruth Elizabeth
Davis, b. 1913 (He was County Judge)
(1) David Ray Holt, b. Oct 5, 1935
m. Oct 15, 1955 Margaret Joan McLain, b. Sept 30, 1936
(2) James Ross Holt, b. Jly 5, 1944
m. Jly 4, 1963 Dorothy Lynn Troutman, b. 1944
(3) Judith Ann Holt, b. Sept 30, 1945
m. Dec 5, 1963 Clarence G. Kirton, b. 1941
2-Fred Holt
3-Fay Holt
m. Phil Ritchie
4-Beatrice Holt
m.. Jeff Davis
5-Bonnas Holt
m. Mary Smart
6-Howell Holt
m. Ilene Brown
7-Mary Catherine Holt
m. Fritz Kellogg
Sources:
Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark. (1970)
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Holt, Lead Hill, Ark., (1970)
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David Ray Holt, b. Oct 5, 1935
m. Oct 15, 1955 Margaret Joan McLain, b. Sept 30, 1936
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Children:
1-Libby Dawn Holt, b. Dec 2, 1956
2-David Allen Holt, b. Feb 18, 1958
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James Ross Holt, b. Jly 5, 1944/3
m. Jly 4, 1963 Dorothy Lynn Troutman, b. 1944
Children:
1-James Vance Holt, b. Jly 8, 1964
2-Amy Jill Holt, b. 14 Feb 1969
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Judith Ann Holt, b. Sept 30, 1946/5
m. Dec 5, 1963 Clarence G. Kirton, b. 1941
Children:
1-Katherine Elizabeth Kirton, b. Nov. 1964
2-Ouida Annette Kirton, b. March 1966
}twins
3-Clarence Gilbert Kirton, Jr., b. Mch 1966
4-John Robert Kirton, b. 1969
6-James David, 1971
(handwritten)
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark.
Mr. and Mrs. David Holt, Lead Hill, Ark. (1970)
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Raleigh Austin, b.
m. (1) Bess Mitchell
(2)
; d. 1953 and bur. In Okla.
Children:
1-Jewell
2-Gladys
m.
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3-Louise
m.
Peterson
m.
Eicholz
4-Helen
5-Ella – never mar.
6-Charlie
7-Mary
m.
Turner
Jiggs Turner (handwritten)
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark. (1970)
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John Roy Austin, b. 1890 Lead Hill, Ark; d. 1966
m. 23 Dec 1920 Boone Co., Ark., to Dolly Roy, b. 1902
Buried at Kissee Cem., Lead Hill, Ark.
Children:
1-John Roy, Jr., b.m. Dorothy Clary
2-Virginia, b. –
m. Otto Mc Geehee
3-Ella Marie, b.m. Burpee Burlison
4-Holly Austin, b. 1927; d. 1942
5-Lavon, b.
m. Howard Hensley
6-Mary Lynn, b.m. Richard “Dick” Frye
7-James Don, b.m. Cheryl Hughey
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark., (1970)
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Allie Austin , b. 1894; Living 1970 Lead Hill, Ark.
m. 9 Mch 1920 Boone Co., Ark., to Hester Lafferty, b. 1900
Children: born at Lead Hill, Boone Co., Ark.
1-Eugene, b. Sept 3, 1920
m. Nov 8, 1940 Mildred Anderson, b. Jan 1, 1921 Lead Hill, Ark.
2-Mary Alyene, b. Dec 10, 1921
m. Oct - , Jimmey Wilkerson, b. Lead Hill, Ark.
3-Juanita, b. Oct 5, 1923
m. Jue 26, 1948 Leo Heilman, b. Feb 28, 19-- No Dak.
4-Franklin Fletcher, b. Jue 19, 1925; d. Jan 17, 1953
5-John Robert, b. Jue 8, 1929 “Bob”
m. Oct 29, 1950 Betty White, b. Mch 25, 1932 Arkansas City, Kans.
6-William Allen “Billy”, b. Nov 16, 1931
m. (1) Sept 1954 Willodean Pruett
m. (2) Jly 18, 1965 Melba Johnson, b. Dec 28, 1934 Mo.
7-Alta Joe, b. Sept 29, 1933
m. Jly 29, 1954 Loys O’Neal
8-James Kenneth, b. Oct 30, 1935
m. Jly 15, 1954 Arlene Craig, b. Jly 28, 1938 No. Dak.
9-Larry Stephen, b. Dec 20, 1942; d. Aug 30, 1945 Lead Hill.
Sources:
Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark. (1970)
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Austin & Mr. and Mrs. James K. Austin both of California
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Eugene Austin, b. Sept 3, 1920 Lead Hill, Ark;
m. Nov 8, 1940 Mildred Anderson, b. Jan 1, 1921 Lead Hill, Ark.
Children:
1-Marilyn Austin, b. Mch 26, 1947
m. Aug 1969 in Calif., John People
2-Gregg Austin, b. Mch 3, 1956
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Mary Alyene Austin, b. Dec 10, 1921
m. Oct , Jimmey Wilkerson, b.
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Children:
1-Arliss Wilkerson, b. Feb 8, 1940 Lead Hill, Ark.
2-Jimlee Wilkerson, b. Oct 12, 1954/5
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Juanita Austin, b. Oct 5, 1923
m. Jue 26, 1948 Leo Heilman, b. Feb 28, 19--
No. Dak.
Children:
1-Gary Heilman, b. Mch 10, 1950
2-Debbie Heilman, b. Aug 3, 1952
3-Kip Douglas Heilman, b. Jan 10, 1965
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John Robert “Bob” Austin, b. Jue 8, 1929
m. Oct 29, 1950 Betty White, b. Mch 25, 1932 Arkansas City, Kans.
Children:
1-Gary Austin, b. Aug 3, 1955
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark. (1970)
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Austin and Mr. and Mrs. James K. Austin
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William Allen “Billy” Austin, b. Nov 16, 1931
m. (1) Sept 1954 Willodean Pruett
m. (2) Jly 18, 1965 Melba Johnson, b. Dec 28, 1934, Mo.
Children:
1-Michael Allen, b. Jly 24, 1957
2-(Adpt) Jill, b. Oct 19, 1954
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James Kenneth Austin, b. Oct 30, 1935
m. Jly 15, 1954 Arlene Craig, b. Jly 28, 1938 No. Dak.
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Children:
1-Teri Lee, b. Dec 13, 1956 Washington
2-Cheryl Ann, b. Jly 9, 1958
3-Brenda Jane, b. May 21, 1960
4-Larry Fletcher, b. Oct 16, 1961
5-Ronda Renee, b. Jue 30, 1963
6-Tricia Marie, b. Jan 6, 1965
Sources: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Austin, Lead Hill, Ark. (1970)
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Austin and Mr. and Mrs. James K. Austin
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WARREN CO. TN
FORMED 1807
FROM
WHITE CO.
CO. SEAT McMINNVILLE
D2
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Quarles – Qualls
William Quarles
m. 1788 Botetourt Co., Va., Polly Lamb, dau of Archibald Lamb (Annals of Southwest Virginia by Summers- Pt 1,
p520)
Need proof these are the same individual (handwritten)
William Qualls bought land in Warren Co., Tenn., 5 Aug 1813 on Hickory Creek. John Isbell and Sanders Austin, wit.
(Deed Book b – p. 83-4). William Qualls purchased from Francis Price a parcel of land on Hickory Creek beginning
at a stake in Moses Rhea’s line…amounting to about 35 Acs. ..2 Aug 1816, wit. by Cannon Qualls and Sanders Austin
… Registered 1 Aug 1823. (Deed Book D – 1820)…William Qualls sold to Lovel Ivey land in 2nd Dist on Hickory
Creek on south side of William Qualls line amounting to 22 ½ Acs. 1 Jly 1823 (Deed Book D- p. 438)
William Qualls Will (Coffee County, Tenn. Will Book 1, p.2) William Qualls styled himself as of Warren Co., Tenn.
Will made 15 May 1835 named wife, Martha. Son, John Qualls to have tract he lives on (Wm) amounting to 77 Acs.
Named daus, Nancy Austin, b. 1791 Va., Elizabeth Sharp, b.1796 N.C., Mary Qualls, Louisa Lamb, b. 1801 N.C., and
Sarah Gross, b. 1805 Tenn.
Lamb
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Polly Lamb, dau of Archibald Lamb, m. 1788 Botetourt Co., Va. William Quarles
Elizabeth Lamb, m. 1794 Botetourt Co., Va. Isaac Gross
Henry Lamb m. 1800 Botetourt Co., Va., MAry Goodman
(Ref: Annals of Southwest Va.- Summers Pt 1, pp. 520, 511, 515)
Henry Lamb b. 1776 Va. living 1850 Hardin Co., Tenn Census wife deceased. He was living with Henry Lamb, Jr.
and wife Mary (Austin) Lamb…Nearby Archibald Lamb, b. 1800 Va., probably was a son, was mrd. to Louisa Qualls,
dau of William who d. 1835 Coffee Co., Tenn …Also in the 1850 Census of Hardin Co., Tenn., John Gross, b. 1801
Ky and his wife Sarah Qualls Gross, b. 1805 Tenn, dau of William Qualls, above…It would appear that William
Quarles and William Qualls are one and the same person and that two of his daughters mrd. their 1st cousins on the
Lamb side of the family ….
Austin
Sanders Austin, b. 1782 in what is now Grayson Co., Va. mrd. Ca 1807 +_ either in White or Warren Co., Tenn.,
Nancy Qualls, dau of William Qualls of Warren Co., Tenn…Sanders first appears in Grainger Co., Tenn., 1803 as
signer on a petition … 1810 he was taxed in White Co., Tenn., also was mustered ou of the service there . 1811 Taxed
in Warren Co., Tenn… 1817 signed a petition to have Moses Rhea made a J.P. in Warren Co., Tenn….1817 – 1820
was in Madison Co., Ala., where he is found in a list of persons owing Purdom and McAllister money…1820 also
turns up in Wayne Co., Tenn., Census in 1835 staked a claim to land on Hollands Creek, 8th C.D., Hardin Co., Tenn…
Died ca 1856/60 Hardin Co., Tenn…
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Hist of White Co. Ill.
p. 698
William Ward? B. Feb 10 1824 m. July 28 1845 to Elizabeth Meyers, a daughter of John &
Jane (Austin) Meyers, who died while Elizabeth was quite young. She then lived with her
grandfather, Elisha Austin.
p. 712
Benjamin Austin b. Warren Co., Tenn. Dec. 6 1816, son of Elisha Austin of N. Carolina. Came
to White Co. Ill. March 1833 m. Feb. 1837 to Lucinda Emerson. Nine children. Benjamin F., Sarah
J., Alex shot in Kansas Jan. 1877, left a family. Jesse and Mary E. died 1877. Other 4 not named.
Mrs. Austin died 1856. 2nd m. Susanna Kello. 11 children Emily A., Elisha, Mary E., Isaac, Elijah,
Angeline, Minnie, Josephine, Dolly, William, ?
p. 825
Alexander Austin b. Warren Co., Tenn. Dec 24 1823, son of Wm Austin. Came to White Co.
about 1834 m. Sept. 11, 1842 to Mary Ann Fryer b. Oct. 25, 1825. Nine children. Catherine b. Feb.
2, 1844 Richard b. Dec. 4, 1846 Melinda b. Apr. 15, 1848 Benjamin F. b. Jan. 17, 1851 Julia b Jan.
17, 1855 Mary A. b. Dec. 4, 1856 Elisha b. Oct. 14, 1858 married Eliza J. Austin & has one child –
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Cornelius. Ellen J. b. Oct. 14, 1860 Hardy b. Mar. 24, 1865
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Samuel H. Austin born Butler Co., Ky. July 22, 1845, son of Samuel & Nancy (James) Austin
former a native of Maryland latter native of Butler Co. Ky. When 14 (in 1815) Samuel Austin
came from Maryland to Ohio Co. Ky. was a tailor, died 12/3/84 in his 84th year. Was first Co. Judge
of Butler Co.
Samuel H. Austin married 2/14/67 to Helen N. Porter of Butler Co. born 3/1/1850 – have 3 sons &
5 dau. – Thomas P., Elisha F., Leila B., Lether R., Nancy E., Flora A., Ella V., Wm O.,
p. 929
Edward G. Austin’s ancestors came from Va. father Rev. Bishop James F. Austin b. in Ohio Co. in
1820. Bishop in Baptist church, died Oct. 4, 1883. His mother was Miss Carrinna Thomas b. 1826.
13 children. James P. m Miss Phelps. Sally wife of W.F. Roe, Josephine, wife of F.J. Davenport.
Wm F., Luvena (desceased) Victoria, wife of Thomas Hendricks. Edward G., John W. 5 died at an
early age.
(all handwritten)
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Charles Austin b July 20, 1836 son of Wm. & Catherine (Foster) Austin m. Feb. 17, 1855
to Mary Hoskins children Rebecca Ellen b. Jan. 2, 1856 Wm Washington b. Oct. 5, 1859 Margaret
Jane b. Nov. 15, 1862 Sylvester b. Apr. 30, 1865 Charles Smith b. Apr. 29, 1867 Hugh Young b.
Aug. 3, 1870 Ada b. Feb. 19, 1876
p. 826
Hugh Austin b. Apr. 7, 1830 in Gallabin Co. Ill. son of Wm & Catharine (Foster) Austin m, Mar.
14, 1850 to Eliza Jane Hoskins 10 children Charles Monroe b. Nov. 15, 1852 George Montgomery
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b. Sept. 27, 1855 Martha E. b. Nov. 2, 1857 Wm Henry b. Jan. 26, 1860 Lowry Virgil, b. Jan. 23,
1862 Ivens Hoskens b. June 22, 1865 Kinchen H. b. May 27, 1868 Zeakel S. b. Dec. 9, 1871 Della A.
b. May 8, 1875
p. 827
William Austin b. in North Carolina in 1799 d. Sept. 13, 1858. Son of Elisha and Martha (Fox)
Austin m. Mar. 20, 1823 to Catherine Foster b. Apr. 20, 1806 10 children Alexander b. Dec 24, 1823
Elisha b. Dec. 17, 1825 Wm F.M. b. May 8, 1828 Hugh b. Apr. 7, 1830 Sarah b. July 6, 1832 Mary b.
Aug 12, 1834 Charles b. July 20, 1836 George W. b. June 6, 1838 Catharine b. Feb. 20, 1841
Andrew J. b. Nov. 6, 1842
(all handwritten)
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48th Ill. Infantry organized Sept 1861 at Camp Butler, Ill. Mustered out Aug 15 1865, Little
Rock Ark.
Austin, Elias------------killed at Shiloh Aug 6, 1862 (p.433)
Austin, Hugh
Austin, Wm
p. 429
Co. D 13th Calvary organized Dec 1861 Camp Douglas, Ill. Mustered out Aug 31 1865
Austin, Hugh
Austin, Wm
Company H 14th Calvary
Austin, Daniel
Austin, Lewis D.
Company I. 9th Reg. Infantry
Austin, John B.
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Company K.
Austin, Wm F.
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WASHINGTON CO. TN
FORMED 1777
COVERED PRESENT DATE
CO. SEAT:
JONESBORO
A1
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WEAKLEY CO. TN
FORMED 1823
FROM
WESTERN DISTRICT
CO. SEAT:
DRESDEN
F2
Page 297 Newsletter Article, Weakley County Press, Friday, Feb 22, 1957, Weakley Copunty, Tennessee:
“Descendant of James K. Polk and Moses Austin Living in Marlin Area,”
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Reproduction of page 320 from “Austins of America,” Volume 2, February 1989: “The Rise and Demise
of the Town of Austin Springs in Weakley County, Tennessee.” [Document available on this site – use
Text Search]
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As told by Henry C. Austin -----[text runs off the page] and Molly S. Austin, P-----ville Weakly County Tennessee
Austin family History in United States (completely hand written)
p1
Sometime between the years 1785 & 90 my grandfather with four brothers left North Carolina for territory of
Tennessee to collect for service in General George Washington’s Colonial Army during the revolutionary War.
The young government had no money to pay the soldiers for service. It had vast territorial land not settled. It
proposed to pay its soldiers with Government land to all who would enter the territory and make homes there. This
land was priced at $0.15 cents per acre to all Colonial Soldiers.
These Austin Brothers were: Moses, Philip, Sam, Vince and Abner. Philip settled in what is now Decator
County near Lexington, Tennessee. His descendants are Known as the Scotts Hill branch, and a number of them live
around Scotts Hill today.
Abner did not like here (Tennessee) so he gave his portion of land to his brothers and returned to North
Carolina and later went back to England.
Sam settled in what is Weakley County. I do not have much knowledge of his family. Do not know who he
married or how many children they had. But he had one son named Andrew who died about 1867 leaving one son
Frank of Cottage Grove. ????
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Andrew had two daughters; Bell who married a Barber, and Sophronia Ann who married Bud Henterson of
Palmersville. Aunt Sophronia & Uncle Bud had three daughters Triva who married a Brann & lives in Dresdin. Triva
had 3 children a son & two daughters. Her youngest child was Ann who taught school at Palmersville a while before
she married & moved to Dyersburg. Travis married Charlie Penticost – three daughters.
Robbye married Joe Boyd McWhirter of Palmersville, they had two sons Charles Henry and David Terry
McWhirter.
Sam had two other sons Philip and John. I think they went to Mo.
Vince settled in what is now Weakley County. Do not know who he married. He had a family of three sons
& five daughters. Tom went to Texas. Manual went to Arkansas. Moses I know nothing of Alice West and Saline
Bennett I know nothing of except they lived and died in Kentucky. Eveline Harris had two sons Abe and Charlie both
of Texas and one daughter Rachel Johnson. She had one son Elvie Punch & one daughter Blanche Floyd of Mayfield
Kentucky. Mary Hag??? had two sons Simp and Tom Frank both died and three daughters Mattie Pickard who had a
big family of sons and one daughter who married Clarence Brooks of Kentucky. Her sons are: Earnest, Jim, Charlie,
Henry, Lambert, Irving, and Harvey. The other ------------------------------Page 301
p 4 [not clear where p 3 is]
Grandfather Moses then married his first wife’s sister Haley West after his first wife’s death. They had three
sons
Allen, George and Jason, and two daughters Mildred and Mose (Hig ?). Allen married Caroline Biggs and had six
children: (1) Harrison who married Delores Summers they had two boys Thomas Garrison who died at birth, and
James Harrison of Decatur, Georgia.
(2) Moses who married Jeannie Brooks they had no children but raised Huel Wright.
(3) Quillic married Dalphus Case they had a daughter Lola [at this point document becomes totally unreadable].
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p5
G.T. Austin Born Sept 24, 1846 Died 1933 AGE 87
R.M. Austin Born March 7, 1852 Died 1900 AGE 52
Married
G.T. Austin of Weakley Co. and
R.M. Smith of Weakley Co
On the 16th of Jan 1873 at the Resident of the Bride By C.R. Morris G.M. of the Baptist order; Witnesses John Bruce
and Bettie Hace
Children
5
Nora Austin Born April 27th 1874 Died Sept 30, 1959 AGE 85
Jessie Reuben Born June 18th 1877 Died April 1, 1960 AGE 83
S.G.? Austin Born Sept 24, 1864 Died 1933 AGE 87
Robert C. Austin Born Sept 10th 1878 Died Nov 11, 1957 AGE 79
R.M. Austin Born Mrch 7, 1852 Died 1900 AGE 52
Dora Austin Born Aug 30th 1881 Died April 1958 AGE 77
Lubin? Lee Austin Born July 2nd 1883 Died Sept 7, 1964 AGE 81
T. Frank Austin Born March 27th 1883 Died Jan 1918 AGE 32
Infant Austin Born Jan 16 1888 Died Jan 1888 AGE 0
Henry Austin Born April 22nd 1889 Died April 6 1972 AGE 86
Fran?? Mae Austin Born July 7th 1891 Died 1899 AGE 9 (8yrs & 6mos.
[Copied by Stella Austin from George Austins Family Bible]
(end handwritten pages)
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_________________ Austin
Children:
1-Absolam Austin, prob. b. 1750-60; d. In service 7 Mch 1778 He enlisted 1777 in McCrorys Co. to
serve for 3 years but died in service 7 Mch 1778. Polly, wife of Peter Williams and Moses Austin
were his heirs. Joseph Weeks signed a deposition stating they were brother and sister of the
deceased who died in service .. In 1820 an order was issued to survey 640 Acs of land for the
heirs of Absolam Austin and those were Moses Austin and Peter Williams …
2-Mary Austin
m. Dec 9, 1788 Peter Williams either in Johnston or Orange Co., N.C. and they moved to Weakley
Co., Tenn prior to 1830 where Absolam Austins military land grant was surveyed. Supposedly
they had no children of their own.
3-Moses Austin, b. 1760/70; d. 1830/40 Weakley Co., Tenn-m. Mch 23, 1790 Orange Co., N.C. Mary
“Polly” Williams, S. Benton wit. She died after 1840 at which time she was living with Moses, Jr.
There may have been other children in this family, but if so they were
not listed as heirs of Absolam, nor did they share in the land in Weakley
Co., Tenn., as far as has been determined at this point. It seems likely
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that the parents were dead at this time also, or they would have been
listed as heirs, perhaps even before Moses and Polly. In 1800 Moses
was still listed in the Orange Co., Census. I do not find him in the 1810
census at all, so perhaps he was in the process of moving at that time.
In 1820 he may be the Moses Austin listed in Chatham Co., N.C.
Sources: N.C. Colonial Records, V.16-p.1006
Tenn. Genealogical Records Vol 4, Whitley (Extracts from Land records)
Orange Co., N.C. Marriage Recors – Johnston Co., N.C. Marriage Records
Deposition Folder 327-1820 N.C. Fall 1960-p.1730
1800-1810 Census Orange Co., N.C.
1820 Census, Chatham Co., N.C.
1830-40 Census Weakley Co., Tenn.
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1025 Matador, S.E.
Albuquerque, New Mex.
Jan 1, 1969
Mr. Jesse F. West
69 Church Street
Highland Park, Mich
Dear Mr. West:
I have been corresponding with a Mrs. Drumm for a couple of years regarding the Austin
family …Along with her Christmas card this year she sent me some data on the Moses Austin,
Jr. family and it included your name and address, so I am taking the liberty of contacting you
directly ….
In her notes she says that Mary Jane Austin married a Jim Brook and that Emaline Austin
her sister married a Finis Waldrop. I’m confused because in the 1860 Census of Weakley Co.,
Tenn., District # 1, family 1263James P. Brooke ae 21 b. Tenn
Emelin
30
“
S. Austin
50 N.C. (female)
Can you explain this for me??? and who is the S. Austin ???
I’ve enclosed a carbon of my outline of this Austin family, at least the first generations which I hope you will
look over and make additions or corrections wherever possible .. I would like the carbon back as it is the only extra
copy I have and I intend to send it to some other folks …
I also note in Mrs. Drumms notes that she indicates that Jesse Terry West was the son of an Alice Austin
West … This intrigues me no end … Do you know who her Austin parents were ??? I have an Alice Austin in my
files, daughter of William Austin, d. 1808 Barren Co., Ky., and his wife Elizabeth Vaden … They were from Wake
Co., N.C. Could this possibly be your Alice Austin West … The Alice, I know of was born ca 1800 and had brothers
Willis, Wilson and Williamson. The latter went to Texas and died in Grayson Co., Tex., sometime after 1880..
Also, do you know whether or not there was any relationship between your Alice Austin West and this Moses
Austin family ????
Mrs. Drumm also says that you are interested in learning who “Aunt Polly” was … Could you be referring to
Vincent Austins wife who was named Mary ??? or is this too early ???
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I have been working on N.C., Va., and Tenn., Austins for about 15 years now and have compiled large
records of several families. I’m sure some of them are related, but the question is HOW ? There is some chance that
Moses Austin might be an Alston. In early days people wrote names as they sounded or as their prior experience
dictated, but not always correctly .. Results ..utter confusion …Do let me hear from you soon …
Sincerely yours,
Janet Austin Curtis
Page 305 Family Group Sheet* for Thomas J. Austin, b. ca 1825 Weakley Co, TN, m. Elizabeth C. Utterback of
Calloway, KY.
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Pages 307 & 308 Reproduction of pages 254 & 285 from “Austins of America,” Volume 1, August 1988: “Some
Austin Records from White County, Tennessee.” [Document available on this site – use Text Search].
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Family Group Sheet* for John Austin, Sr., DOB 6 Feb 1779 VA or NC, DOD 27 Feb 1858, Family
with first spouse: Rachel Denny.
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Family Group Sheet* for John Austin, Sr., Family with second spouse: Catharine Haston.
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Family Group Sheet* for Nathaniel Austin, DOB 8 Feb 1781, DOD 27 Sep 1869, White Co., TN,
spouse: Mary. Source: A. K. Austin
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Family Group Sheet* for Nathaniel Austin, Same subject as above, source E. Ray Austin.
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Nathaniel Austin b. 2-8-1781 in TENN. d. Sept. 27, 1869. Buried in Austin Cem. Lost Creek, White Co., TENN. 14
children. Married Mary ? (Could be Indian) b. 1784 in VA. d. 6-?-1870. Buried in Lost Creek. Children were born in
TENN.
1. William b. Sept. 30, 1805 d. 11-28-1878 married Jinsey Phifer both buried Mt. Gilead Cem.
south of Sparta, TENN. 12 children.
1A. John.
1B. Mary.
1C. Thomas.
1D. Forrester.
1E. Nancy.
1F. Lucinda.
1G. Nathanial Glen.
1H. James R.
1I. Harvey.
1J. Miranda.
1K. Elizabeth. TWIN
1L. Susan. TWIN
2. John buried Austin Cem. 1 child in 1830.
3. Elizabeth b. Aug. 17, 1808 d. 6-26-1896. Never married.
4. James b. 1806 married Adeline ?. 3 children.b. Lost Creek.
4A. Rachel.
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4B. Mary.
4C. James.
5. Nancy b. 1-18-1811 d. Oct. 1843. Buried Lost Creek.
6. Mary (Polly) b. 1816 d. 1856. Married Shelby Hudgins.
6A. Susan.
6B . Martha.
6C. Mary.
6D. Willie.
6E. ?.
7. Unknown son d. age 5
8. Daughter d. age 6
9. Rallins Raliegh b. 1814 d. 1880 in Kissee ARK. Married Mary McDaniel. 7 children.
9A. Thomas.
9B. Shelby.
9C. John.
9D. Obidiah.
9E. Fletcher.
9F. Henry Robison. TWIN.
9G. Nathanial Glen. TWIN.
10. Thomas Wynn b. 12-20-1821 d. 7-27-1874. SEE: Austin.
11. Roberson Cummins b. April 11, 1826 d. 2-15-1912 Old Pioneer Cem. Dallas, Co., Texas married Elizabeth
England.
11A. Robert C.
11B. Mary Jane.
11C. David Crockett.
11D. John Thomas. TWIN
11E. Nathanial C.
TWIN
11F. Nancy Ann.
11G. Elizabeth Katherine.
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Roberson Cummins Contd.
11H. Mathew.
11I. William Ed.
12. Nathanial Glen b. Set. 10, 1827 d. 10-5-1898 married Martha Jane Bryant.
12A. William Bluford.
12B. James Monroe.
12C. Mary Elizabeth.
12D. Nancy Jane.
12E. Darthula.
12F. Son b. 1810.
13. Susan b. April 18, 1812 d. 12-8-1889 married ? Fraiser.
13A. James B. married Kathrine ?.
14. Robert Cummings b. 1870 married ??. No child. Married Anna Bell Worley.
14A. Iva. (NOT SURE)
14B. William.
14C Thelma.
14D. Bess. Were in Texas.
Look up James Austin. Preacher in Livingston Co., Mo.
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DAVIS – ANDERSON – AUSTIN
FAMILY NEWSLETTER - 1978
ANDERSON+AUSTIN = Zachariah Anderson (1789-1867) married Rebecca England (1795-1871) & had John Milton Anderson
(1815-1868) who married Eliza Anderson (1814-1870) of Knoxville & no kin, and they hadWilli,amPleasant
Anderson (1842-1889), who married Mary Elizabeth Austin (1849-1907), a daughter of Nathaniel Glenn Austin
(1827-1898) & Jane (Martha Jane) Bryan (1824-1910), who were the children of Nathaniel (1781-1869) & Mary Austin ;17841870) and Wm. M. (d. 1844) & Jane (Wallis) Bryan......Wm. Pleasant & Mary E. Anderson had eleven children: Robert (1865-70), Liza Jane
(1866-68), John Clint (1868-1954), Unnamed Baby (Jan 3-20, 1871), Laura (1872-1950), Alice (1874-1908), James
Monroe (1876-1957), Flora (18781959), Wm. F. (1880-1950), Bertie (1882-1941) & Mary Attie (1884-1971).......The
line through Flora Anderson Dycus was presented in our Vol. I Newsletter. Here is "Uncle Roe's" line:
JAMES MONROE ANDERSON, Feb 18, 1876 - July 6, 1957, married Evalee Lance (Aug 15, 1883 - 1904) and had:
I. Mary Irene Anderson (Aug 10, 1901), resides Rt 3, Sparta, TN; married William Ridley Greene (deceased) on June , 1922 & had:
1. Emma Dorothy Greene, resides Pleasant Hill, TN; married Sterling Lewis (deceased); now m. to Jack Kappleman.
2. Mary Evelyn Greene, resides Rt 3 Sparta, TN; married Arnold Moss.
3. Edna Mildred Greene, resides Rt 3 Sparta, TN; married George Lowery.
James Monroe Anderson & Enna Jay Lance (Aug 21, 1887 - Dec 27, 1969) married Dec 18, 1904, and they had the following children:
I. Cordell Lee Anderson (Oct 19, 1905 - Mar 16, 1976), who married Lorene Hurd on Dec 24, 1931, and had:
1. Sylvia Faye Anderson, resides Rt 1 Sparta, TN; who married Jack Farley.
II. Sallie Inez Anderson (March 8, 1907), resides Rt 3 Sparta, TN; married Albert Victor Fraser, on Aug 26, 1933, & had:
1. Harry Edwin Fraser (June 29, 1934), resides 12316 Bluff Shore Dr, Concord, TN; married Barbara Rogers.
2. Doris Jean Fraser (June 14, 1936), resides 5413 Cove Island Rd, Knoxville, TN; Married Dr. Robert S. Moore.
Great Appreciation to Inez Fraser for this excellent family outline. Inez & Albert have moved into a new home near Sparta.
* * *
JESSIE DAVIS, Rt 2, Bx 435, Jamestown, Tn 33556, needs data on his gr-grandfather Nelson Davis (1808-1893) who lived in Overton Co., TN &
had John, France, Nancie Boman, & Louis Davis (1852-1934). France Davis moved near Sparta, TN.
ENGAGEMENTS = Jim Boyd+Lanita Sutton, June 10, 1978, Central Church, McMinnville, TN. + Debbie Rhea, June 24, 1978, Oak Lawn Methodist
Church, Dallas, Texas.
WE HAVE MORE FAMILY DATA but no more space: If you have enjoyed your Letter, send in for your 1979 Family Newsletter, with more news!
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* ANDERSON - AUSTIN *
WILLIAM PLEASANT ANDERSON (Aug. 22, 1842 - Feb. 14, 1889) and MARY ELIZABETH AUSTIN (Feb. 23,18__[hole
punch] - Nov. 23,1907) married Dec. 30, 1863 and had: ROBERT G. (1865-1870), LIZA JANE (1866-1868), JOHN CLINT
(1868-1954), UNNAMED BABY (Jan. 3-20, 1871), LAURA LOU ANN (1872 - 1950), MARTHA ALICE (1874 - 1908),
JAMES MONROE (1876 - 1957), FLORA E. (1878 - 1959), WILLIAM F. (1880 - 1950), BERTIE E. (1882 - 1941), and MARY
ATTIE (1884 - 1971). (For detailed history, see DAVIS book, pages 27-A, 30-34, and other ANDERSON-AUSTIN references
therein.)
We would like to list, in proper order, all of our ANDERSON and AUSTIN family branches. If members in each "branch" of our
large family tree will send us their records, this hope can be fulfilled. The following form gives some details of AUNT FLORA'S
branch of our family. This was prepared by cousin JANIS P. WALLACE and is a fine example. We fervently hope others will
send their information for the next FAMILY LETTER.
FLORA EVELYN ANDERSON (March 21, 1378 - Nov. 9, 1959) and ISAAC BRANSFORD DYCUS (May 2, 1877 - Jan. 25,
1933) married August, 1894, and had the following children:
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I. HALLIE MAE DYCUS (July 15, 1895 - Feb. 4, 1975) married MYRON GOODWIN (deceased) and had:
1. MYRON GOODWIN, JR. (Resides, Chattanooga, Tenn.)
2. MARY BELL GOODWIN (Married DEEDIE HARBIN, resides, Ohio)
3. CLARA GOODWIN (Married DAVID HILL (deceased), resides, Chattanooga, Tenn.)
4. HORACE GOODWIN (Resides, Chattanooga, Tenn.)
5. BOBBIE GOODWIN (Deceased)
6. WILLIAM ALBERT GOODWIN (Resides, Nashville, Tenn.)
7. DAVID GOODWIN (Resides, Chattanooga, Tenn.)
8. RICHARD GOODWIN (Resides, Colorado)
IT. MARY JANE DYCUS (b. Sept. 25, 1896, resides, Sparta, Tenn.) married LESTER MONROE PASSONS (deceased), Sept. 4,
1955) and had one adopted daughter:
1. CAROLYN JANIS PASSONS (married DAVID WALLACE, great, great nephew of UNCLE EPHRIAN and
AUNT ATTIE, resides, Route 4, Box 303,B uck Tom's Reservation, Rockwood, Tenn.)
III. LAURA ANNIE DYCUS (b. Jan. 9, 1896, resides, Sparta, Tenn.) married G. VIRGIL DAVIS and had:
1. BRANSFORD DAVIS (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.)
2. ANNA LEE DAVIS (Deceased)
3. MARY RUTH DAVIS (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.)
4. DOROTHY DAVIS (Married GEORGE McWILLIAMS, resides, Anderson, Indiana)
5. ROBERT DAVIS (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.)
IV. WILLIAM EARL DYCUS (April 5, 1900 - April 11,1901)
V. JOHNNIE LEE DYCUS (b. Jan. 3,1903, resides, Detroit, Mich.) married SADIE FLOYD (deceased)
VI. JAMES MONROE DYCUS (b. Jan. 21, 1906, resides, Sparta, Tenn.) married GOLDIE HARRIS and had:
1. GWIN DYCUS (Married JIMMIE SMITH, resides, Livingston, Tenn.)
2. BETTY DYCUS (Married DONNIE FARLEY, resides, Livingston, Tenn.)
3. CHARLES DYCUS (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.)
4. BRENDA DYCUS (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.)
VII. MARTIN RAY DYCUS (b. Sept. 6, 1908, resides, Sparta, Tenn.) married ZELMA RICH and had:
1. CARL RAY DYCUS (Resides, Milwaukee, Wis.)
2. MARY FRANCES DYCUS (Married JIMMY JENKINS and resides, Milwaukee, Wis.)
3. ANN DYCUS (Married BOBBY PITTMAN and resides, Kentucky.)
4. JOHN WILLIAM DYCUS (Resides, Milwaukee, Wis.)
5. WILLIA DEAN DYCUS (Married SKIPPER GIBSON, resides, Nashville, Tenn.)
VIII. BONNIE VERNON DYCUS (b. Sept. 23, 1911, resides, Rt. 3, "Big Bottom" Community, Sparta, Tenn.) married IRENE
SIMMONS.
IX. FLORA PAULINE DYCUS (b. Dec. 7, 1914, resides, Sparta, Tenn.) married DAVE GUY and had:
1. DAVID GENE GUY (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.
2. REBA GUY (Married ROBERT WILSON, resides, Detroit,-Mich.)
3. RALPH GUY (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.)
4. EDDIE GUY (Resides, Sparta, Tenn.)
X. BERNICE IRENE DYCUS (b. Feb. 28, 1921, resides, Dunedin, Fla.) married GILBERT BURKHART (deceased) and had
one daughter; then married JOHN CALVIN GRAVES.
1. JOYCE BURKHART (Married JOE GODLESKI)
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AUSTIN
White Co., Tennessee
Compiled by
Mrs. J. L. Lancaster
Parsons, Tenn. 38363
“Austin”
May 24, 1983
Charles Austin B. 26 Mar 1776 D. 28 Dec. 1875
Rural Anson Co., N.C.
Community now known as Austinville
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Sarah Morgan Austin
N.C.
Other known ch. of Richard and Sarah Austin
Morgan B, James, Jeremiah, Isabella m. John
Standfill
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Mrs. J.L. Lancaster
410 E. Main
Parsons, Tn. 38363
Half bro. Pleasant Austin
Charles Austin m. Phoebe Ellen Woodward B NC
1798
D 1854
PARENTS:
Jordon Woodward
Eadie Jones (Father was rev. soldier)
Page III (this is my line) “AUSTIN”
Child. Martha Jane Austin 1885 – 1964
Parents:
John Francis Austin – 1855 – 1915
CHILDREN of Charles Austin & Phoebe
Woodward
1. Hulda 1916-1881 m. Jacob Little Maness
2. Rachel 1818-1878 m. Archibald Jones
3. Ephraim H. 1820-1885 m. Lucy A. Beauchamp
4. Mehalia 1822-1871 m. John Scott
5. Dr. Pleasant Woodward 1824-1879 m. 1- Mary
Murphy, 2-Mary Britt
6. Alfred Charles 1826-1890 m. Margaret Frazier
7. Abigail 1825-1879 m. Ervin Coleman Medlin
8. George Washington 1830-1884 m. Catharine
Jane Muse
9. James Madison 1832-1912 m. Charity Duck
10. Frances Marion 1834-1913 m. Ava Rhea Duck
11. Benjamin Franklin 1838-1914 m. Lucinda
Scott
12. Cynthia Austin 1840-1890 m. Jesse Holmes
m. Susan Ellen Duck.
Parents of John F. Austin
Dr. Pleasant Woodward Austin 1824 – 1896
m. Mary Murphy
Parents of Pleasant W. Austin
Charles Austin
Phoebe Ellen Woodward.
12-Cynthia Austin
This was taken from “History of Scotts Hill”
Tennessee
By Gordon Turner.
(all handwritten)
Submitted By:
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Mary Bryan
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WHITE CO. TN
FORMED 1806
FROM
OVERTON, JACKSON
AND SMITH COS.
CO. SEAT:
SPARTA, TN
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Page 108, “History of White County Tennessee,” by Mrs. Monroe Seats, 1935:
HISTORY OF WHITE COUNTY
James O'Dell was a Federal soldier who distinguished himself for bravery on the battlefield. He was an
uncle of the writer.
Marshall Cowden, son of Dr. John Cowden, was one among the first graduates of White County High
School. He died at Bon Air where for many years he had been principal of the school. He had been a member
of the County Court and Chairman of the County School Board.
Nattie Austin, distiller and merchant, could do sums in partial payments in his head, though he could neither
read nor write.
[hand written note: Austin – See 1850 Census. This was probably Nathaniel Austin]
James Mooneyham in the early days was a gunmaker of more than local fame. He also made and sold
musical instruments.
William Musgrove and Nathan Steakley were the first tailors in White County.
Rev. Nathan Owen, who got his education after he reached manhood, became a very eloquent preacher.
Steve Hickman was known far and wide for his many eccentric ways. He owed Dr. Fane of Cherry
Creek a doctor's bill. He asked the doctor if he might pay the bill in dried fruit. and being told that he
might, he and his wife and eight children took a few dried apples wrapped in a handkerchief an, went to
Dr. Fane's on Saturday night to stay until Sunday afternoon. He repeated this until the doctor told him
the bill was paid.
Sam Clenny, aged fifteen, was the first to carry the mails over the mountain east from Sparta.
Thomas Easteland was the largest - landholder in White County in his day. He is buried on Dumpling Knob
together with a hunter who along with him discovered it while hunting. His wife is buried at Bon Air
Springs.
Gus Geer was a splendid young lawyer who at his death was chief of the Federal Government's Revenue
Department. He died in 1918.
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Copy of pages from the Austin Family Association of Lost Creek, Tennessee Newsletter, 16th Annual Reunion,
September, 28, 1980.
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BESS AUSTIN MACHTLEY, our beloved founder and historian, died on August 1, 1980, at the Paoli Memorial Hospital, Pennsylvania, after a
three month illness. Bess was born April 12, 1905 in Lancaster, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University as a Registered
Nurse and served some 10 years in the Navy Nurse Corp. When stationed in Philadelphia, she met Kenneth M.
Machtley, and they were married on April 29, 1936. Bess retired from the Navy but served in the nursing profession until 1968.
She was a member of the Westrninister Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Penn. and many organizations. She was buried in
Fishertown, Bedford Co., Penn. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are three children: Kenneth A. Machtley,
Cashmere, Wash.; Mrs. Betty Jane Mackey, Houston, Texas; Donna Lee Machtley, Dallas, Texas; sisters: Ina Austin and
Thelma A. Armstrong, Dallas; Brother: William B. Austin, Dallas; and five grandchildren. Bess and her husband, Kenneth, earn,.
to Lost Creek in 1964 in search of the ancestral cemetery. After much searching they located it, and with the help of other Austin descendants,
restored it to its original grace and dignity. The next year the first Austin Reunion was held, due to Bess' influence.
AUSTIN CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND
Bess' dream was for perpetual maintenance of the ancient family cemetery which she loved and struggled to restore. A
special AUSTIN CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND has been established at a Sparta Tenn. bank for this
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purpose. Only the interest from the fund will be withlrawn and will be spent exclusively to maintain the Austin Cemetery down through
the years. Contributions, both large and small, are urgently needed now. They are tax-deductible. Donors will receive a membership card and
will be listed in future newsletters. Please send your most generous donation today to the Austin Assn. treasurer, Mrs. Irene A. Green,
Route 3, Sparta, Tennessee 38583.
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IN MEMORIUM
BESS AUSTIN MACHTLEY came to the beautiful little valley of the Lost Creek a decade and a half ago in search
of her beloved ancestors. She enlisted the help of her distant cousins, and together they uncovered the
gravesites of the John and Nathaniel Austin, families, pioneer settlers of White County. The little Austin cemetery
was overgrown with bramble and bush. But, due to the persistence, the dedication, indeed the inspiration of Bess
Machtley, that little graveyard today is a spot of beauty — a place to go and reflect and remember.
Remember the brave and hardy souls who crossed the mountain wilderness on foot and later by wagon and oxen.
Searching. Looking for a better home. A place where they could build a home, plant a harvest, raise a family, and
worship a God who kept speaking to their hearts, "Go and find a better land." And so they came to the valley of the
Lost Creek. They built their homes, planted the land and harvested the crops, raised good families, and
worshiped their God.
The years wore on. The first generation died, then the second, the third, and on. They buried their beloved wives,
husbands, children, parents, slaves, sisters and brothers under the green sod on that little hillside in the valley. The
surrounding mountains stand in tribute all around the little cemetery, looking down upon the earthly resting spot of
the valiant pioneers and their children and their grandchildren.
Finally, the family farm passed into strange hands. The wall about the little graveyard was taken down by thoughtless hands to be
used for "more practical purposes." The gravesites, with their ancient markers, fell under the spell of the briar. They were
lost to sight, then lost to memory. With the Austin clan gone, the graves were forgotten.
Somehow, the image of the little graveyard seemed to appear to Bess. She came from Pennsylvania to seek it out.
She tried and failed. She tried again. Eventually she succeeded. With the help of other Austin kinsmen and women,
she restored the cemetery to its original beauty. Then she created an organization to keep the site in perpetual
beauty. That it might never again fall prey to the carelessness of man or nature. She created a fellowship who love to
come together each year to share and to remember.
As long as the Austin reunion gathers, Bess will be there. Her spirit, which guided us to this hallowed spot in the
beginning, now rests among her beloved ancestors. And, it rejoices that the fellowship lives and goes on and on and on, so that
future generations also come here, and pause, and remember.
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BESS AUSTIN MACHTLEY, our beloved founder and historian, died on August 1, 1980, at the Paoli Memorial
Hospital, Pennsylvania, after a three month illness. Bess was born April 12, 1905 in Lancaster, Texas. She
graduated from Baylor University as a Registered Nurse and served some 10 years in the Navy Nurse Corp.
When stationed in Philadelphia, she met Kenneth M. Machtley, and they were married on April 29, 1936. Bess
retired from the Navy but served in the nursing profession until 1968. She was a member of the Westminister
Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Penn. and many organizations. She was buried in Fishertown, Bedford Co.,
Penn. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are three children: Kenneth A. Machtley, Cashmere, Wash.;
Mrs. Betty Jane Mackey, Houston, Texas; Donna Lee Machtley, Dallas, Texas; sisters: Ina Austin and Thelma A.
Armstrong, Dallas; Brother: William B. Austin, Dallas; and five grandchildren. Bess and her husband, Kenneth,
came to Lost Creek in 1964 in search of the ancestral cemetery. After much searching they located it, and with
the help of other Austin descendants, restored it to its original grace and dignity. The next year the first Austin
Reunion was held, due to Bess' influence.
AUSTIN CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND
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Bess' dream was for perpetual maintenance of the ancient family cemetery which she loved and struggled to
restore. A special AUSTIN CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND has been established at a Sparta Tenn.
bank for this purpose. Only the interest from the fund will be withdrawn and will be spent exclusively to maintain
the Austin Cemetery down through the years. Contributions, both large and small, are urgently needed now.
They are tax-deductible. Donors will receive a membership card and will be listed in future newsletters. Please send
your most generous donation today to the Austin Assn. treasurer, Mrs. Irene A. Green, Route 3, Sparta,
Tennessee 38583.
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IN MEMORIUM
BESS AUSTIN MACHTLEY came to the beautiful little valley of the Lost Creek a decade and a half ago in
search of her beloved ancestors. She enlisted the help of her distant cousins, and together they uncovered
the gravesites of the John and Nathaniel Austin families, pioneer settlers of White County. The little Austin
cemetery was overgrown with bramble and bush. But, due to the persistence, the dedication, indeed the
inspiration of Bess Machtley, that little graveyard today is a spot of beauty — a place to go and reflect and
remember.
Remember the brave and hardy souls who crossed the mountain wilderness on foot and later by -- wagon and
oxen. Searching. Looking for a better home. A place where they could build a home, plant a harvest, raise a
family, and worship a God who kept speaking to their hearts, "Go and find
a better land." And so they came to the valley of the Lost Creek. They built their homes, planted the land and
harvested the crops, raised good families, and worshiped their God.
The years wore on. The first generation died, then the second, the third, and on. They buried their beloved wives,
husbands, children, parents, slaves, sisters and brothers under the green sod on that little hillside in the valley. The
surrounding mountains stand in tribute all around the little cemetery, looking down upon the earthly resting spot
of the valiant pioneers and their children and their grandchildren.
Finally, the family farm passed into strange hands. The wall about the little graveyard was taken down by
thoughtless hands to be used for "more practical purposes." The gravesites, with their ancient markers, fell
under the spell of the briar. They were lost to sight, then lost to memory. With the Austin clan gone, the
graves were forgotten.
Somehow, the image of the little graveyard seemed to appear to Bess. She came from Pennsylvania to seek it
out. She tried and failed. She tried again. Eventually she succeeded. With the help of other Austin kinsmen
and women, she restored the cemetery to its original beauty. Then she created an organization to keep the site
in perpetual beauty. That it might never again fall prey to the carelessness of man or nature. She created a
fellowship who love to come together each year to share and to remember.
As long as the Austin reunion gathers, Bess will be there. Her spirit, which guided us to this hallowed spot in
the beginning, now rests among her beloved ancestors. And, it rejoices that the fellowship lives and goes on and on
and on, so that future generations might also come here, and pause, and remember.
We thank you Bess. And we pledge to you that, as long as we can keep and can share it, that beautiful dream of yours
will live. — L.C.B.
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September, 27, 1981.
p. 1
William Pleasant (Bill) Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Austin were married on December 30, 1863. The
photographs reproduced above of them were made before their wedding, and they carried each others picture in little cases. The
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glass on Mary's was broken during a battle in the Civil War when Bill served in the Confederate Army. He was a bugler
and was captured by the Yanks and stayed in a POW Camp for a time. On one occasion, Bill was buried when a
cannonball hit a snow bank nearby. His friends thought he was dead, but he dug himself out. Bill and Mary were born on
neighboring farms in Lost Creek, White County, Tennessee. Their grandparents had come there in the early 1800's from
North Carolina, according to family tradition and old census records. Bill was a son of John Milton Anderson (1815-1868)
& Ann Eliza Anderson (1814-1870). John Milton Anderson was a son of Zachariah (1789-1867) & Rebecca (England)
Anderson (1796-1871). Rebecca's father, Aaron England, helped lay out the town of Sparta, having moved there from old
Wilkes County, N.C.
Mary E. was a daughter of Nathaniel Glenn Austin (1827-1898) & Martha Jane (Byran) Austin (18241910). N. G.
was a son of Nathaniel Austin (1791-1869) & Mary Austin (1784-1870).
Bill and Mary had eleven children: Robert G., 1865-70; Liza Jane, 1866-68; John Clint, 1868-1954; an unnamed
baby, Jan. 3-20, 1871; Laura Lou Ann (Davis), 1872-1950); Martha Alice (Rogers), 1874-1908; James Monroe, 1876-1957); Flora E.
(Dycus), 1878-1959; William F., 1880-1950; Bertie E. (Dodson), 1882-1941; & Mary Attie (Davis), 1884-1971.
THE AUSTIN CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND has received several nice contributions in
the past year. The gifts ranged in size from $2 to $150. The fund is growing nicely but will require many more such
gifts to develop into the kind of endowment which can support the perpetual upkeep of the Austin Cemetery. Your taxdeductible gifts may be sent to our treasurer, Mrs. Irene A. Greene, Route 3, Sparta, TN 38583.
The following donated to the fund in memory of our late beloved historian, Mrs. Bess Austin Machtley (1905-1980): Mrs.
Charles R. Mitchell, Mrs. J. W. Worley, Mrs. Wilford Chapman, Mrs. Guy Smith Jr. (continued on next page)
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Mr. and Mrs. I. Tom Hutson, Mrs. Carlton Moffet, Miss Ina Austin, Irene A. Greene, Mrs. J. Austin (Alene)
Boyd, Larry C. Boyd, Greta Slater, Edna Green, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Fraser, Mamie Davis, Christine Hall, Maxine
Sparkman, A. J. Jones, Thelma Armstrong, Dallas Passons, Vernal Bruner, Margaret Hudgens, W. B. Austin,
Jimmy Dycus, Beecher & Lela Cunningham, N. F. Webb, Willard & Opal Hayes, Beulah Johnson, Chester Davis,
Robert Austin, Mr. & Mrs. Harve Tolbert, Arthur Austin, Mary Turner, Rufus Anderson, Luther & Cora
Austin, Martha McCrackin, Mrs. C. A. (Flo Davis) Roberts, Ellen Austin, Luther Austin Jr., Mr. & Mrs.
Venton Austin, Bernice Dycus Graves, Mary Passons, Finis & Dorothy Perry, John L. Dycus, Kenneth
Machtley, Betty Mackey, Olive Ellis, Leonard & Dorothy Davis.
NEWS OF THE AUSTIN CLAN
IRENE GREENE spent last winter in Honolulu, Hawaii, with her granddaughter, MARY TOMEY and husband
Dick Tomey, who is head football coach at the University of Hawaii.
RICHARD MOSS and NANCY MILLER were married February 15, 1980. Richard is the son of EVELYN
MOSS, daughter of Irene Greene of Sparta, Tennessee.
KENNETH MACHTLEY, husband of our late historian Bess, is moving to Dallas, Texas. DONNA MACHTLEY
of Dallas will work with her aunt INA AUSTIN of Dallas to complete the Austin Family History Book begun
by their mother and sister, Bess Austin Machtley.
JONGEE SMITH, Livingston, TN, daughter of Mrs. Jimmy (Gwin Dycus) Smith and granddaughter of
Jimmy & Goldie Dycus of Sparta, participated in a Christian campaign to New Zealand during the summer
of 1980. Jongee is a student at David Lipscomb College, Nashville.
MARY PASSONS was guest of honor at a surprise 84th birthday party, September 25, 1980, in Sparta's
Presbyterian Church. A huge crowd of kin turned out to honor our beloved Mary.
PATRICK ANTHONY THOMPSON, son of William B. & Martha J. Thompson of Sparta, TN, a graduate of
White County High School, is an Aviation Structural Mechanic with the U.S. Navy. His proud
grandmother is Mary (Dycus) Passons of Sparta.
MYRON and CAROL GOODWIN (son and daughter-in-law of WILLIAM A.) left on July 26, 1981, for one year
in Israel. Also, on July 29, 1981, CATHERINE SUE GOODWIN (daughter of WILLIAM A.) will go to Israel for
one year. They will be working on a Kibbutz in northern Israel.
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The national convention of the Austin Families Association of America was held July 31 - August 2,
1981, in Colorado Spring, Colorado. The 1982 national convention will be in Chattanooga, TN, August 1, 1982.
Association dues are $3. Send for details (SASE) to Lorena & Oliver Austin, Route 1, Box 233, Claude, TX
79019.
If you are searching your family tree and need help from a good genealogist, contact cousin BONITA
BRATCHER MANGRUM, Route 7, Box 390, McMinnville, TN 37110. (Send SASE, please).
Dr. Margret Rhinehart, Spencer, TN 38585, has completed a book on all the cemeteries of Van Buren
County, TN, which gives names & dates for those buried and additional information about parentage. There
is a complete index. The volumes should be ready for distribution soon. Also, the VanBuren County Historical
Society was formed in 1980 and will be of interest and value to many of our readers.
Members receive Newsletters and announcements of publications and events. Dues are $5 a year. Contact Dr.
Rhinehart, the secretary, about the society.
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Copy of pages from the Austin Family Association of Lost Creek, Tennessee Newsletter, 18th Annual Reunion,
September, 26, 1982.
p. 1
THE AUSTIN CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND
Doug Austin, C.P.A. of Sparta, TN, overseer of the Austin Perpetual Care Fund, reports the fund now totals approximately
$2,800.00 including interest, in Certificate of Deposit and a savings account. The principal cannot be withdrawn, and only the
interest will be used to maintain our Austin Cemetery when necessary. We need to get this amount up to $5,000.00 to
insure sufficient interest for-future upkeep of the ancestral burial ground.
Copies of the Austin Family of Lost Creek Newsletter for the 16th reunion (1980) and the 17th reunion (1981) may be obtained
by sending a SASE with request to Larry C. Boyd, P. O. Box 512, McMinnville, TN 37110. (And remember to send Larry
dated articles and details of happenings in your branch of the Austin clan.)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AUSTIN ASSOCIATION REUNIONS
SEPTEMBER 12, 1965 - 1st reunion. Officials elected: Leonard W. Davis, President, (served to 1971), Mrs. Irene Anderson Greene,
Secretary-Treasurer (served to date), Mrs. Bess Austin Machtley, Historian (served until her death in 1980).... SEPTEMBER 11,
1966 - 2nd reunion.... AUGUST 6, 1967 - 3rd reunion.... AUGUST 4, 1968 - 4th reunion: A Board of Directors is selected
and elected.... AUGUST 3, 1969 - 5th reunion.... AUGUST 2, 1970 - 6th reunion: The Association votes to erect a granite historical
monument.... AUGUST 1, 1971 - 7th reunion: Edd Davis elected President....AUGUST 6, 1972 - 8th reunion.... AUGUST
5; 1973 - 9th reunion: Douglas Austin elected President.... AUGUST 4, 1974 - 10th reunion._ AUGUST 3, 1975 - 11th
reunion....OCTOBER 3, 1976 - 12th reunion...OCTOBER 2, 1977 - 13th reunion.... OCTOBER 1, 1978 - 14th reunion: Larry C.
Boyd elected President.... OCTOBER 7, 1979 - 15th reunion: Austin Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund drive gets underway....
SEPTEMBER 28, 1980 - 16th reunion: Memorial service in memory of our Historian, Mrs. Bess Austin Machtley (19051980). Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund receipts total $1,662.14.... SEPTEMBER 27, 1981 - 17th reunion: Cemetery Perpetual Care
Fund collects $700.00.... SEPTEMBER 26, 1982 - 18th reunion: The Perpetual Care Fund totals $2,800.00.
p. 2
NEWS OF THE AUSTIN FAMILY
BRENDA DYCUS, daughter of Jimmy and Goldie Dycus of Sparta, in 1982, was selected "Teacher of the Year" in both
White County, Tennessee and the Upper Cumberland Region.
SHERRY LYNN MOORE, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Moore of Knoxville, graduated from UT-K with a B.A. degree in Fine
Arts in August 1982. Sherry is the granddaughter of Inez and Albert Fraser of Sparta.
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ANTHONY KENT (TONY) AUSTIN, P. 0. Box 130, Prospect, KY 40059, is compiling a compendium of Austin families. He needs
many families, including names, dates, places, photographs and human interest stories. Please send him your data, geneological sketches and
family traditions for inclusion in his book. It will be of great benefit to all the Austins.
THE AUSTIN FAMILIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. has newsletters and books to sell at cost, plus postage. For information,
send a SASE to Oliver and Lorena Austin, Rt. 1, Box 233, Claude, TX 79019.
DEATHS: October 25, 1981-MICHAEL WARREN BRUNER, 27, Anderson, IN, grandson of Verna Davis Bruner, daughter of
George and Laura Anderson Davis.... June 26, 1982-HORACE RAY GOODWIN, 61, Hixson, TN (son of Hallie Dycus Goodwin, daughter
of I.B. and Flora Anderson Dycus.
MARRIAGES: November 21, 1981 - LORA ANN BRUNER, 14 and KRIS FLOWERS, 18, (Lora is oldest daughter of David, son of Verna
Bruner.... February 20, 1982 - JIM RHEA AND PATRICIA
ANN WILLDING, Dallas, TX (Jim is grandson of Jimmie Davis, son of Ephraim and Attie Anderson Davis).... July 2,
1982 - BRENDA DYCUS AND BILLY ANDERSON, Sparta, TN (Brenda is daughter of Jimmy, son of I.B. and Flora
(Anderson) Dycus.... September 4, 1982 - RUTH ANNE DAVIS AND BENJIE JEFFERY DEWEESE, Plainview, Van Buren
County, TN (Ruth is daughter of Herbert, son of Johnny R. Davis, son of Laura Anderson Davis)
BIRTHS; October 19, 1981 - ERIN DENISE WILSON, born to Dr. Ronnie and Debbie Wilson of Nashville, TN (Erin is great
grandchild of Dave and Pauline Dycus Guy, Sparta).... December 21, 1981 - BRANDY NICOLE DUNHAM, born to Greg
and Elaine Dunham of Cookeville, TN (Brandy is a grand daughter of Ann Davis Dunham, Sparta, daughter of Johnny R. Davis)
RUTH DAVIS graduated in 1982 in the Top 10 from Van Buren County (TN) High School.
Her dad, HERBERT DAVIS was elected County Executive of Van Buren County in August 1982.
* * *
DAVIS-ANDERSON-AUSTIN FAMILY NEWSLETTER, Vol. 3 (1981), 8 pages illustrated, covers events 1978-81. Order from
Larry Boyd, P. O. Box 512, McMinnville, TN 37110 @ $1.50 each (plus postage - 37( folded, 64( unfolded, Glossy paper edition).
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Copy of pages from the Austin Family Association of Lost Creek, Tennessee Newsletter, 19th Annual Reunion,
September, 25, 1983.
p. 1
THOMAS MILTON ANDERSON (28 Feb. 1840-3 March 1873) and wife ELIZABETH AUSTIN (28 Feb. 1841-26
March 1872). He was the son of John Milton Anderson (17 Nov. 1815-l2 May, 186() and Ann Eliza (Analezie) (Anderson)
Anderson (2 May, 1814-22 April, 1880)John Milton's parents were Zacharias Anderson (26 Nov., 1789--22 Jan., 1867) and
Rebecca England (17 July, 1785--3 July, 1871). Elizabeth was the daughter of William Henry Austin (18051878) and Jinsey Pfiper
(1818-1875) and the granddaughter of Nathaniel Austin (1781-1869). continued on page 2
NEWS OF THE AUSTIN FAMILY
Mary Kortney Moss, daughter of Richard and Nancy Moss and granddaughter of Evelyn (Greene) Moss was born February 15,
1982....Twin boys were born April 17, 1983 to Brent and Reta (Guy) Gardner, Murfreesboro. Dave and Pauline Guy are
grandparents....Frank and Hazel Davis, Dallas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, April 27, 1983....Albert and Inez Fraser
celebrated their 50th in Sparta, August 26, 198300,0(The Martin Dycus' celebrated their 50th in May, 1980, and the Dave Guys’ celebrated
their 50th in 1982. Congratulations to all)......Kathy Austin(UT Law '79) has opened a new law office in Cookeville and is active in local and
state Democratic politics. Kathy is the daughter of Mrs. H. C. Austin, Sparta.. ...Marsha Dunham and "Jim" Nikahd were married
November 6,1982 at the Sparta home of her mother, Ann Davis Dunham, daughter of Johnny Ray Davis.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
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Venton Austin, Route #6, Crossville, Tennessee, was chosen President, succeeding Larry Boyd who was appointed permanent
newsletter editor. W. A. (Billy) Goodwin, Cookeville, is Vice-President. Irene Anderson Green continues as Secretary-Treasurer and
Doug Austin as overseer of the Perpetual Care Fund.
(Send all family news to the Editor at P.O. Box 512, McMinnville, TN 37110 Phone 615-473-2574)
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T h e c h i l d r e n o f T h o m a s a n d Elizabeth were (1) JOHN WESLEY, 28 Aug. 1864 (married Martha Swift); (2) William
Edward, 27 March, 1866 (married Flora Bell Hale); (3) Alice Adele, 1 Oct. 1868--d.1870; (4) Mary Lou (Louan), 9 May, 1870
(married William Thomas Hale); (5) Thomas Fletcher, 26 March, 1872 (married Martha Patty Cunningham).....The mother, Elizabeth, died
at childbirth.Herhusband,Thomaswas killed moving a wagon from the barn when the tongue of the wagon hit him. (data from Mrs. Glenn
(Mary) Goss, 4308 Thorn- wood Drive, Knoxville, 37921).
DEATHS: MRS. POLLY BOUNDS AUSTIN, 89, February 19, 1983, Maryville, lived McMinnville. Widow of DILLARD H.
AUSTIN (who died in 1944). Survived by children, Lester, Perry, Kenneth9 Riley, Mable Ann Hames, Ethel Sasta, Eunice
Pannell, Jessie Mae Harris, and Arrie Tolbert; 3 brothers and 4 sisters; 41 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and several great-greatgrandchildren. Buried at Frazier's Chapel.
CHESTER LEE DAVIS, 71, died April 28, 1983. He was a retired farmer, lived at Bon Air. Buried at Old Bon Air Cemetery. Survived by
wife, Ruby Bryant Davis; children, Mrs. Wilma Cope, Mrs. Geraldine Sheets, Mrs. Joyce Land; sisters, Mrs. Verna Bruner, Mrs. Nannie Lou
Simons; brother, Beecher Davis; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. ..... EFFIE ELIZABETH (HALE) JOHNSON, 92, died June 16,
1983. Lived at the Homesteads (Crossville). Born November. 3, 1890 to William Thomas and Mary Lou Anderson Hale. Methodist. Buried
at Green Acres Memory Gardens. Survived by daughters, Reba Parham and Dorothy Pelfrey; son, W. T. Johnson; 10 grandchildren; 13
great grandchildren; sister Martha McCracken; brothers, Escol and Norman Hale.
The oldest and youngest at the 18th reunion. Mrs. Sophia Hale (nearly 92), Mary Ruth Goss (2) and Mrs. Effie Hale Johnson (nearly 92).
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Copy of pages from the Austin Family Association of Lost Creek, Tennessee Newsletter, 20th Annual Reunion,
September, 30, 1984.
p. 1
THE OLE NATHANIEL AUSTIN PLANTATION
Shown at left is the map of Nathaniel Austin's home as it appeared in the middle 1800s. We who attended the business session of the
reunion last year were treated with a showing of this colorful map and equally colorful narrative of the history of this
plantation. Larry Boyd had his tape recorder on and got most of that story. He will be happy to share his transcription
with anyone who sends 50 for copying + a long SASE envelope to him at Box 512, McMinnville, TN 37110. Also,
be sure to send him all news items for inclusion in next year's reunion newsletter. Much appreciation to all who send the
following items.
MEMORIAL BOOK
The 1860 TENNESSEE CENSUS, VOLUME 4, has been placed in the White County Library in memory of our reunion founder,
Bess Matchley. Elizabeth & Doug Austin have purchased the $52 book and invite all kin who would like to share in this
project to send a donation of any amount to Rt. 3, Bx. 56, Sparta, TN 38583.
WHERE IS THE BRYAN CEMETERY? Nathaniel Glenn Austin's wife, Martha Jane, was a Bryan. Where are her
parents buried? Send any information on this query to Elizabeth Austin at the above address.
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OUR KIN IN PRINT. A recent publication about the World War I veterans of White, Van Buren, Warren, DeKalb & Grundy
counties of Tennessee features a couple of our people: Beecher Davis, 88, and Escol Hale, 92, are portrayed in pictures &
historical sketches. For a copy, write "The Eagle," c/o Jeanette Lowery, Rt. 4, Bx 283, McMinnville, TN 37110. Haston's
Bookstore in McMinnville also has copies for sale.
SAMUEL ESCOL & SOPHIA J. HALE CELEBRATE 70th ANNIVERSARY: The Frasier's Chapel community couple
were treated to a big reception in mid-February 1984 by their family and many friends at Frasier's Chapel Methodist Church.
Some 224 friends and relatives came to honor the couple on their special day. Escol and Sophia were wed February 15,
1914 by Clint Haston, J. P., at the home of her parents, Harvey & Betty Ann McCormick Dodson in White County, TN. Their
daughter is Mrs. Willard Hayes and grandchildren include Geneva Honaker, Sharon Fike, Jean Rader, & Chris Miller.
Two cousins of Sophia who were present at the wedding also attended the 70th anniversary party, Mrs. Meritt Guy & Robert
Harris. Go by and visit with this fine couple and view their nice album of the event. Mrs. Sophia & Mr. Escol are an inspiration
to be around. We wish them many more happy years together.
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MARRIAGES: ROBERT LEE COPE (grandson of Ruby & the late Chester L. Davis) was wed to SUSAN ANNETT
GARRETT on March 3, 1984. They are grads of TTU; Robert is a FFA controller stationed at Birmingham, Ala.
Wilma (Davis) & Willie H. Cope of Sparta are Robert's proud parents.... KENNETH L. DAVIS (son of Leonard &
Dorothy of White County, TN) married MARY BUMBALOUGH in Cookeville's Christ Fellowship church, Nov.
12, 1983.
BIRTHS: JOE DANIEL HONAKER, JR., son of Geneva & Joe Honaker, born June 6, 1983 in Sparta, TN....
David & Judy Austin gave birth to a baby boy on April 16, 1984, named LUTHER JOSEPH AUSTIN
(grandfather, Luther Austin, Jr.) of Knoxville. Great-grandfather, Luther Joseph Austin of Norma, TN. The happy
family lives on route 1 Gatlinburg, TN.... RACHEL ELIZABETH RHEA was born on February 9, 1984 to Jim &
Tricia Rhea in Dallas, Texas. (Jim is son of Winston & Charlotte Davis Rhea, the daughter of Fleeta & Jimmie
Davis, all of Dallas. Jimmie is the son of the late Wm. Ephraim & Mary Attie Anderson Davis of Big Bottom
gulf in White Co., Cummingsville & New Martin in Van Buren Co., & McMinnville, TN.)
DEATHS: Sept. 30, 1983 - BERT C. ANDERSON, 66, son of the late William F. & Alta Dodson Anderson, in
McMinnville, TN; buried in Spencer Town Cemetery; survived by brother Creed Anderson, sisters Thelma Hicks,
Lela Cunningham, Addie Walker, Minnie Helen Simmons, Mattie Wheeler..... Oct. 2, 1983 – VERGIE
ANDERSON SMITH, 97, daughter of the late Clint Anderson, at Pleasant Hill, Cumberland Co., Tn; buried Pleasant
Hill; survived by son Gilbert & family...... Oct. 8, 1983 - JAMES MONROE (JIMMY) DYCUS, 77, son of the
late I. B & FLORA ANDERSON DYCUS, in Sparta, TN; buried at Frasier's Chapel; survived by wife, Goldie
Harris Dycus, children: Gwin Smith, Betty Farley, Charles Dycus, & Brenda Anderson, and grandchildren, brothers &
sisters: John, Martin, & Bonnie, Mary Passons, Pauline Guy, & Bernice Graves.... Nov. 7, 1983 CREED ANDERSON, 72, son of Willian & Alta, in McMinnville, TN; buried Friendship Baptist cemetery,
Campaign, Warren Co., Tn.; survivors: children: Charles (Sonny), Connie George, Joan Denton, Janet Tinsley, &
grandchildren, & sisters (as above under brother Bert's obituary).... Oct. 25, 1983 - REGINALD W.
ANDERSON, 71, husband of our cousin Edna Reeves Anderson, of Hurst, Texas. Buried at Moore Mem. Gardens,
Arlington. Lived in the Hurst area 70 yrs., member Hurst UMC, a Navy vet., Mason & Shriner, ret'd postmaster,
Sunday Sch. tchr. at 1st UMC, Hurst, "...He was always there with a smile, a warm handshake, and words of
encouragement..."
OTHER NEWS OF THE FAMILY: JONATHAN SAMUEL HALSTEAD, son of Geneva Hale Hayes Halstead
Honaker, graduated from White Co. (TN) High Sch., May 1983,
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WILLIAM and JINSEY (PHIFER) AUSTIN were the children of pioneer White County, Tennessee settlers. William's
parents were NATHANIEL and MARY AUSTIN of Lost Creek, and Jinsey's parents were JOSEPH and LUCINDA WITT
PHIFER. William (3 Sept. 1805 - 28 Nov. 1878) and Jinsey (8 Sept. 1818 - 7 May 1875) lived in the Mt. Gilead community of White
County and are buried in the Methodist cemetery there. Their children were JOHN (1836 - 1839), MARY STACY (1838 1923), LUCINDA (1840 - ? ), twins ELIZABETH ANDERSON (1841 - 1872) and SUSAN (1841 - 1862), THOMAS A
(1844 - 1931), NANCY SCOTT (1846 - ? ), MARTHA JANE (1849 ? ), FORRESTER (1851 - 1870), NATHANIEL
(NATIE) (1853 - 1929), JAMES R. (1857 - 1888), and HANNAH MIRANDY WITT (1862 - 1937) William and Jinsey
Austin wed the 23rd of December, 1834. The photograph of this couple is used courtesy of Mrs. Eva Witt Palmer, a greatgranddaughter, who now lives in Rossville, Georgia. It was given her by her grandmother, Hannah Austin Witt.
NEWS OF THE AUSTIN FAMILY
LINDA JEAN McCASKEY graduated from Tennessee Tech University on June 8, 1985, and she was united in marriage on
June 22 to Billy Hickey at Sparta's First United Methodist Church. They live in Tech Village, Cookeville. Linda; the
daughter of Jack and Ilia McCaskey (formerly of Pennsylvania but now of Sparta, TN), is a granddaughter of Rama and Lillie
(Austin) McCormick..... another granddaughter of the McCormack’s, LISA McCORMACK, was married to Kevin Richards on
May 17, 1985 at Sparta's Bear Cove Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Jim and Bernita McCormick..... On Dec. 8, 1984,
JONGEE KAY SMITH was wed to William Kevin Jarvis at the Livingston (TN) Church of Christ, Jongee is the daughter of
Jimmy and Gwin (Dycus) Smith and a granddaughter of Mrs. Goidie Dycus and her late husband Jimmy Dycus of Sparta.
Jongee is currently doing an outstanding job as assistant manager of Wal-Mart Store in McMinnville and often helps set up new
Wal-Mart Stores around the country..... KENDA COLLEEN BRASHEAR, daughter of Ken and Colleen (Davis) Brashear
of Dallas, TX, was wed to William marks (Bill) Dalrymple on June 8, 1985 at the Perkins Chapal, SMU, in Dallas.
They now live in Austin, TX where Bill is taking advanced courses at the Univ. of Texas Law School. Kenda is a granddaughter of Frank and Hazel Davis of Dallas. (Frank is a son of the late EPHRAIM and ATTIE ANDERSON DAVIS of
Tennessee).
BIRTHS: JAMES ANDREW (ANDY) DAVIS was born on Sept. 7, 1984 to Tana and Wayne Davis of White County, TN.....
BENJAMIN RYAN GOODWIN was born October 1984 in Israel to Myron &-Carol Goodwin. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. A. (Bill)
Goodwin of Cookeville, TN are the grandparents..... NATALEE MARIE ANDERSON was born November 27, 1984 to
Billy and Brenda (Dycus) Anderson of Sparta, TN. Natalee is a granddaughter of the late Jimmy Dycus and Mrs. Goldie Dycus of
Sparta. Andy Davis is a grandson of Leonard and Dorothy Davis of White County, TN.
OTHER NEWS: Lt. JEFFERY AUSTIN, son of Luther, Jr. of Knoxville, is a Naval Flight Officer, flying from the U.S.S. Carl
Vinson in the western Pacific. A '79 UT-K grad, he pilots an antisubmarine jet aircraft.
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DEATHS: We are saddened by the passing of these members of our clan during the past year: Oct. 16, 1984 - MRS.
BESSIE CUMMINGS MITCHELL, 87, of Spencer, TN died in Sparta. She was the widow of Aaron Mitchell (who
died July 1, 1970) and was buried at Cummingsville Cemetery. Bessie was the mother of Mrs. Faye Smith and
grandmother of Greg Smith..... F. C. BOYD, JR., 61, died Oct. 27, 1984. The brother of our J. Austin Boyd,
McMinnville, F. C. was widelyknown as the man who helped keep the rates low as a member of several area utility
boards and agencies. He will be missed by many water and electricity users in this region, perhaps especially those
limited-income folks who he sought to help.... ESCOL HALE, 93, of Frasier's Chapel community in White County,
TN. Last year he and his good wife Sophia, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Escol died March 13, 1985. He
is featured in a commemorative volume on the area's World War I veterans, THE EAGLE book #4 (available at
Haston's Bookstore in McMinnville, TN)..... August 26, 1985 - NATHAN LAWRENCE, 78, was the husband of
Mamie, daughter of Dal & Randy Austin Oaks. Burial was in Zion Cem., Ozark, Ill. His daughter Mildred lives at
Creal Springs, Southern Illinois..... FRANK T. AUSTIN of Dallas, TX, died in late August 1985.. He was retired from
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Branff Intn. Airline after 42 years and is survived by wife Roslie, daughters Linda Sauls & Phyllis Austin, &brother J.
C. Austin, Morristown, Burial: Restland Mem. Park, Dallas. Our sympathy to all the families of these departed
kinsmen and to any others who we may not be aware of having departed this life.
The photo at left is of brothers JAMES L.ANDERSON, 88, of Rusk, TX and RUFUS ANDERSON, 78, of Pikeville,
TN. They are grandsons of Elizabeth and Thomas Anderson (featured in our 1983 Austin Newsletter). The happy
occasion was James' birthday on April 7, 1985 at Rusk.....MRS. J. AUSTIN (ALENE DAVIS) BOYD was the editor
of a 1984 history, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF McMINNVILLE, TENNESSEE. A large, wellillustrated volume, it has been complimented by several authorities as the best local church history book of the
Tennessee Methodist Conference.... Alene's son, LARRY BOYD, wrote LEGACY OF THE CIRCUIT RIDERS: THE
METHODIST CHURCHES OF WARREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE in commemoration of the 1984 Methodist
bicentennial..... Congratulations to EDD and GENEVA (SAPP) DAVIS of Van Buren County, TN, who celebrate their
50th anniversary of life together on September 28, 1985..... The AUSTIN FAMILIES ASSN. OF AMERICA has sent
some very interesting newsletters this year. Membership is $5 a year. Write Oliver & Lorena Austin, Rt. 1, Bx. 233,
Claude, Tx 79019.....And remember to send items for this Austin Newsletter to your editor, Larry C. Boyd, P. O. Box
512, McMinnville, TN 37110. Ph.(615)473-2574
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Copy of pages from the Austin Family Association of Lost Creek, Tennessee Newsletter, 22nd Annual Reunion,
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THE 1985-1986 OFFICERS OF THE AUSTIN FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF LOST CREEK were elected at the
September 1985 meeting They are, in the photo at left (from left to right): Elizabeth Austin, new secretary; her
husband, Douglas Austin, vice- president; Venton Austin, out-going president; Irene Anderson Greene, retiring
secretary; and, William A, (Bill) Goodwin, new president. Irene had served continuously as secretary since the
association's founding in 1965. President Bill Goodwin may be contacted at 560 Pleasant Hill Dr., Cookeville, TN
38501. Elizabeth & Doug may be written c/o Route 3, Box 56, Sparta, TN 33583.
AUSTINS OF AMERICA Genealogical Newsletter serves all Austin family researchers, giving an opportunity to have
research & family photographs published at no charge. It is distributed freely to all state & major genealogical libraries
and is available to anyone for only $2.50 per year. Send orders to Dr. Michael E. Austin, Editor, AUSTINS OF
AMERICA, 23 Allen Farm Lane, Concord, Mass 01742. You receive two quality printed, illustrated newsletters
yearly. And, send in your data on Austin family history & lineage for publication!
DEATHS: Last year we failed to note the passing of BILLY GENE DAVIS, 53, of Anderson, Ind., son of Elise &
Charlie L. Davis of White Co., Tenn. Charlie was a son of Laura Anderson Davis & George Davis....On Dec. 14,
1985, NANNIE LOU DAVIS SIMMONS, 84, daughter of Laura & George Davis; buried Frasier's Chapel UMO,
White Co., TN.... On Dec. 23, 1985, JOHN LEE DYCUS, 82+, son of Flora Anderson & I.B. Dycus; buried Frasier's
Chapel... On Feb. 14, 1986, FLEETA LAND DAVIS, 78+, wife of our Jimmie Davis of Dallas, Texas, mother of
Charlotte Davis Rhea, Dallas; buried Restland Cem., Dallas..... On March 3, 1986, BEECHER CUNNINGHAM, 83,
husband of our Lela Anderson Cunningham & a faithful member of the Austin Association; buried, Lost Creek
Cemetery....
On Apr. 21, 1986, LORENE HURD ANDERSON, c. 73, widow of our late cousin Cordell Anderson (who died March
15, 1976, age 70), the son of Emma & Roe Anderson of Hickory Valley; buried beside Cordell at Old Union Cem.,
White Co., TN. .... On Apr. 25, 1986, VERNON PASSONS, 81, son of William & Jennie Austin Passons, father of
Jimmy, Frances P. Hobbs, & Varina P. Lance, at McMinnville, TN; a ret'd. teacher, farmer & Warren Co. (TN) Tax
Assessor, cousin Vernon never missed an Austin reunion; buried Old Union Cem., White Co.,TN....On July 13, 1986,
KENNETH MACHTLEY, husband of our late association founder Bess Austin Machtley (who died August 1980), a
faithful supporter and attender of the Austin Association; died & memorialized in Dallas, Texas, and buried beside
Bess in Pennsylvania.
NEWS OF THE AUSTIN FAMILY
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BIRTHS: Apr. 2, 1986, MICOL ANN HARBIN to Adie Daniel & Marsha (Lange) Harbin III of Cincinnati, Ohio. Her
sister, CHRISTINE DIANE was born Sept. 25, 1984. Our cousin Mary Belle (Goodwin) Harbin, Chattanooga, Tenn.,
is the proud grandmother.
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Cousin Wilma E. Cope writes that her husband, WILLIE HEBRON COPE, died on Apr. 27, 1985. Their eldest son,
ROBERT L. COPE, graduated from the F.A.A. Academy & is an air traffic controller. Her parents' homeplace at Bon
Air Tennessee, is for lease. That is the former home of Chester and Ruby Davis. A beautiful & quiet retreat....DR. A.
CLYDE SIMMONS, son of Gertrude (Dodson) & Arthur Simmons & grandson of Bertie- (Anderson) & Mack
Dodson, retired in May 1986 after serving 36 years with the Chattanooga Public Schools as principal and teacher....
MYRON F. & CAROL GOODWIN & young son BENJAMIN RILEY left Kiryat Shernona, Israel in May 1985 after
serving as Christian volunteers at Project Kibbutz. They moved to Fagra Mill, Dumfries, Scotland for a time & have
now relocated in Kitale, Kenya, Africa to train Christian missionaries for work in Africa. They are seeking churchsponsored persons for a one-year training program. For more information, contact them through Myron's dad, our
President Bill Goodwin (address on other side).... Bill's daughter, CATHERINE SUE GOODWIN, is teaching 3rd &
4th grades at the Lord's Chapel School-in Brentwood, Tennessee....BONNIE VERNON DYCUS celebrates his
birthday on Sept. 23rd & his sister, MARY JANE DYCUS PASSONS, has her big birthday celebration on Sept. 25.
Congratulations to both fine cousins.
Mrs. Nancy Hawkins Buell, 110 Evans Rd., Brookline, Mass. 02146, is researching Austins in Tennessee, as well as
several other White County
families. If you would like to send her some information or ask her a question,
send a long self-addressed, stamped envelope. We appreciate her good offer of help in our quest for ancient Austins.
BURRITT COLLEGE, a private school at Spencer, Tennessee, 1848-1938 is the subject of a thesis by Marion West,
126 McFarlin Ave., Murfreesboro TN, 37130. It will be reprinted in an edition limited to orders received by Sept. 30,
1986. The thick volume costs $26.50 postpaid, (Can be paid for later when printing is completed.) Hurry!..... Also your
newsletter editor is finishing a master's thesis at Tennessee Tech on a history of the Van Buren County (Tennessee)
schools, 1840 to date. A large chapter is on Burritt College, but the two theses, while overlapping some, generally give
different information & complement each other. You may have a copy of it at cost. If interested, send a $10 deposit
prior to November 1986 to LARRY C. BOYD, P. 0. Box 512, McMinnville, TN 37110. If it costs more, you can pay
me later, if less, you will get a refund. Fair enough!
From the 1850 WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CENSUS: John Austin, 71, born NC; Mary A., 54, Md; Pleasant,
27; Robeson, 23; Susan. 21; Edward, 17.... Nathaniel Austin, 69, Tn; Mary, 66, Tn; Elizabeth, 42; Susan Fraser, 38;
Robeson Austin, 24; James Fraser, 18; Elizabeth Austin. 9.... Nathaniel G. Austin, 23, Tn; Martha Jane, 26, Tn,
Hezakiah Mills, 21; Wm. B, Austin, 3; Mary E., 2.... Zechariah Anderson, 61, Tn; Rebecca 55, Tn; Nathan, 24;
Martha, 21; Evaline, 16; Thomas, 14..... John M. Anderson, 33, Tn; Analezie, 36, Tn; Thomas M.,10; Robert B., 9;
Wm. P., 6; Martha E., 2.
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WILLIAM ANDERSON (26 Apr.1880-10 July 1950) was the ninth child of William Pleasant Anderson (1842-1889)
and Mary Elizabeth Austin (1848-1907), who are featured in the 1981 Austin Family Newsletter. He was wed to Altie
Dodson of White County, Tennessee, and and-they became the parents of Lela (wife of Beecher Cunningham, 19021986, & mother of one daughter); Attie, 1904-1988 (wife of M. C. Walker); Taft, 1908- 1978 (husband of Mattie
Austin Anderson, who died in 1978 at age 66, and father of one son); Creed, 1911-1983 (he wed Martha Lee of
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Campaign, Tenn. & became the father of four children); Mattie, ca.1912-1988, who wed Earl Wilson & had 2
daughters, then wed Raleigh Hutcheson & had 2 more daughters (Mattie later wed Frederick William Strike, then, last,
Bob Wheeler); Thelma (wife of Stanley E. Hicks, 1914- 1976, & mother of two daughters); Bert, 1917-1983, who wed
Frances Welch & had two daughters; and, Minnie Helen who wed Jay Simmons & had two daughters. WILLIAM
ANDERSON was a carpenter and also worked in timber. He loved to hunt. He and his wife were members of the
Baptist Church. Natives of White County, Tennessee, they later resided in neighboring Van Buren County. They are
both buried in Sparta, Tennessee's Highland Cemetery.
NEWS OF THE AUSTIN FAMILY
DEATHS - MRS. GENEVA (SAPP) DAVIS, 74, died on 18 November 1987 a few days after an automobile accident
near her home in the New Martin community of Van Buren County, Tennessee. The wife of Edd Davis, she was a
retired school teacher. She was buried at Mt. View Cemetery, McMinnville, Tennessee.... DAVE GUY, 79, of White
County, Tennessee, and husband of cousin Pauline (Dycus) Guy, died on 23 December 1987 and was buried at
Frasier's Chapel , White County.... MRS. MAGGIE (MITCHELL) HASTON, 93, died on 1 March 1988. The
daughter of the late Will & Ida (Austin) Mitchell of Van Buren .County, Tennessee, she was the widow of Lee Haston
and mother of Joe Bill (deceased), R. L., Louise, & J. M. Haston, Cousin Maggie was buried at Cummingsville
Cemetery.... MRS. ATTIE (ANDERSON) WALKER, 83, daughter of William Anderson (see biography above) &
wife of M. C. Walker, died on 8 March 1988 at her Van Buren County home and was buried at Spencer Town
Cemetery.... MRS. MATTIE (ANDERSON) WHEELER, 75, daughter of William Anderson & sister of Attie and all
(see above) died on 12 March 1988, just four days after her sister's passing, in Van Buren County and was buried
beside her late husband, F. W. Strick, at the Gardens of Memory on the Manchester-Tullahoma highway.... THOMAS
ARLESS (T. A.) PASSONS, 90, retired educator of Sparta, Tennessee, died on 24 April 1988 and was buried at Old
Union Cemetery. T. A. was the son of the late William B. & Jennie Austin Passons; husband of Zettie; father of
William T. Passons & Cleo P. Walker; & brother of Nina Mae Bratcher, Edwina Prater, Dallas Passons, & the late
Vernon Passons (who never missed an Austin Reunion).... MRS. CORA LEE (CUNNINGHAM) HALE, 85, of
Sparta, Tennessee died on 29 June 1988 and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Sparta. She was the mother of Gene E.
Hale. (Continued on back)
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ADDITIONAL DEATH NOTICES - MARTHA FRASIER WILSON, born 26 October 1910 the daughter of Mrs.
Lizzie Frasier, wife of Roe Wilson of Warsaw, Indiana, mother of Six children, sister of James M. Frasier, Mrs. Robert
Hudgens & Mrs. Ed Prater, died on 11 May 1987 in Indiana and was buried at Old Bon Air Cemetery in
Tennessee....LESTER AUSTIN, born 20 March 1914 & one of 13 children of the late Mr. & Mrs. Dillard Austin of
White & Warren Counties; Tenn., died on 6 November 1987, and his wife VIOLA (LEWIS) AUSTIN died 28 April
1987. Lester & Viola, who wed in June 1936, lived in LaGrange, Georgia.
MARRIAGES - SHARON LYNN MOORE & HERBERT CLIFTON FORD of Knoxville were wed on 20 September
1986 at Central United Methodist Church in Knoxville. They live in Stuart, Florida. Sharon Lynn, daughter of Dr.
Robert & Doris Jean (Fraser) Moore and granddaughter of Albert & Inez (Anderson) Fraser of Sparta, is a portrait
artist and recently sold one of her paintings to TV & screen star Burt Reynolds. .... DEBORAH LYNN FRASIER &
STEPHEN LEWIS HAWKINS of Sparta were wed on 28 May 1988 in an outdoor ceremony on the Caney Fork River
in Doyle. Stephen is the son of Howard & Janie Hawkins, Sparta, and grandson of Powell & Marie Lewis, and greatgrandson of Lela (Anderson) Cunningham, all of White County, Tenn..... MARLA DIONNE FARLEY & MICHAEL
JOSEPH KUBECKA were married on 4 June 1988 at Sparta's Central Church of Christ. Marla is a daughter of Donnie
& Betty (Dycus) Farley, granddaughter of Goldia & the late Jimmy Dycus, all of Sparta.... MARK BRYAN FARLEY
& CARLA NAOMI DANIELS of Sparta were wed on 20 August 1988 at Doyle First Baptist Church. He is son of the
Jack Farleys and grandson of the late Lorene & Cordell Anderson of Hickory Valley, White County, Tennessee....
STEVE AUSTIN (son of Luther Austin, Jr.) & LESLIE GAIL BOND wed on 28 May 1988 & now reside in
Alexandria, VA.
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BIRTHS - WILLIAM BRANDON GOODWIN was born 19 October 1987 in Kijabe, Kenya (East Africa) to Carol
Ann & Myron Franklin Goodwin who are Christian missionaries. He has an older brother, Benjamin Rim Goodwin
(born 9 October 1984) & a proud grandfather, W. A. (Bill) Goodwin of Cookeville, Tenn.... TODD ALLEN
STROCENER was born on 13 January 1988 to Rick & Lisa (Davis) Strocener of Lubbock, Texas. He is the grandson
of Edward Allen Davis, Lubbock, and great-grandson of Hazel & Frank Davis, Dallas (formerly of White & Van
Buren Counties, Tenn.).... DAVIS ALLEN RHEA was born on 14 July 1988 in Dallas, Texas to Tricia& Jim Rhea. He
has an older sister, Rachel (born on 9 February 1984). They are the grandchildren of M. Winston & Charlotte (Davis)
Rhea and great-grandchildren of Jimmy Davis of Dallas, formerly of White County, Tennessee.... KRISTIN
ELIZABETH DAUGHERTY was born on 28 July 1988 in Knoxville to Rob & Terri (Austin) Daugherty. The Luther
Austin's, Jr. are Kristin's maternal grandparents.
OTHER HAPPENINGS - DENNIS AUSTIN, 18, of Plano, Texas was a star-player for Texas' No. 1 high school
football team, the Piano Wildcats (see photo). He is a son of Joyce & Bill Austin and grandson of William B. Austin, a
descendant of Nathaniel Austin. Dennis has two brothers, Scott, 22, & Mark, 17....MARY ANN McCASKEY
graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1987 & entered graduate school at the University of Texas-Arlington.... MRS.
WILLARD (GENEVA HALE) HAYES of White County, is an accomplished china painter & gives seminars on the
art.... HARRY FRASER,son of Albert & Inez, was recently chosen to be general manager of the Lenoir City, Tenn.,
Utility Board.... PHILIP D. AUSTIN, student at White County Middle School & son of Doug & Elizabeth, was
named a Top Scholar by the Nat'l Secondary Education Council (1988).
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THOMAS A. AUSTIN (1844-1931)
A grandson of Lost Creek pioneer settler Nathaniel Austin, THOMAS A. AUSTIN was born Feb. 18, 1844 in
White County, Tenn. to William H. & Jinsey Phifer Austin (see photograph in the 1985 newsletter). He died
July 30, 1931, and was buried in Old Union Cemetery, White County, Tenn. Thomas was in Co. A, CSA in the Civil
War. He married Mary E. Miller on August 29, 1868, and they became the parents of seven children: Jennie Frances
(1870-1959) who married William Bluford Passons, Mary Elizabeth (1872-1891) who married Jim Dodson, William
Henry Austin (1875-1960) who married Ida Sapp, Martha Josephine (1878-1918) who married James Monroe Seals
(Their son, Ervin Seals & wife Margaret celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 1989), Sarah
Marandie (1880-1973) who married L. D. Oakes, Joseph Edward Austin (1887-1959) who married Rachel
Medley, and Dillard Hoye Austin (1889-1944) who married Mary Bounds (who died in 1983 in Warren County,
Tennessee).
WEDDINGS
On June 24, 1989, LESLI MICHELLE DAVIS, 24, daughter of Edward Allen Davis of Lubbock, Texas and
granddaughter of Frank & Hazel Davis of Dallas, was married to Donny Briggs at Westminister Presbyterian
Church in Lubbock. All eight grandparents of the bride and groom were in attendance. Lesli is an airline stewardess with American Airlines.... CHARMAINE DRAKE and Scott Hertwig, both of McMinnville, Tenn., were
married Oct. 7, 1988 in San Diego, California, where Scott was stationed while serving in the U. S. Navy. Charmaine is a granddaughter of cousin Thelma (Anderson) Hicks of Spencer, Tenn.... ADDITION to the biographical
sketch on the family of William Anderson (1880-1950) on the first page of the 1988 AUSTIN NEWSLETTER: his
daughter MATTIE (1913-1988) was also previously married to John W. Gallant (1906-1979), and she is buried beside
him in the Memorial Gardens between Manchester & Tullahoma, Tennessee.
BIRTHS
CORI MEGAN ELLIS was born to Kari Ellis on Feb. 28, 1989. Grandmother is Louise (Bruner) Warren &
great-grandmother is Verna M. (Davis) Bruner of Anderson, Ind. (Cori joins her sister Crystal, 15, and brother Erik,
3.)....JUSTIN SCOTT FLOWERS was born June 16, 1989 to Lora Flowers, daughter of David Bruner & granddaughter of cousin Verna Bruner (who in 1989 has 6 granddaughters, 4 great-granddaughters & 2 great-grandsons).
Justin has an older sister, Lindsay....HAYLEY ELISE FORD was born July 20, 1989 to Clifton & Sherry Lynn Ford
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(daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Robert S. Moore of Knoxville and granddaughter of Albert & Inez [Anderson] Fraser of
Sparta Route 3)....TRAVIS SCOTT HEFLEY was born August 6, 1989 at Washington Regional Hospital to
Darrell & Dauen Hefley of Fayetteville, Ark., employees of the University of Arkansas. Proud first-time grandparents
are J. W. & Beverly Hefley of Harrison, Ark.
DEATHS
JAMES LEE ANDERSON, 91, of Rusk, Texas, died Sept. 11, 1958, and he was buried in Sparta, Tennessee's
Highland Cemetery. He was born April 7, 1897 in Sparta, Tenn. He worked for 40 years with Goodyear Tire
Company in Akron, Ohio and retired to Rusk in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Mae, daughter Pat Evelyn
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Kochman, Sarasota, FL, brothers Rufus & Don Anderson, Pikeville, Tenn., 3 granddaughters & 3 step-granddaughters. His first wife Flora McPeak Anderson preceded him in death. [Information sent by step-grand-daughter Marie
Whitehead of Rusk, Texas.] [See 1983 AUSTIN NEWSLEITER for photo & information on his grandparents
Elizabeth & Thomas Anderson.]
...HERMETT (BIG BOY) ROGERS, who lived near Baton Rouge, La., died Jan. 21, 1989 of cancer. He was a son
of the late Herman Rogers and grandson of the late Emmett & Alice (Anderson) Rogers of Hickory Valley, White County,
Tenn. He had a twin brother, Kermet.
...JAMES A. DAVIS, 60, well known accountant of Miami, FL, died Oct. 6, 1988 of cancer and was brought home
for burial at Lost Creek Cemetery. A son of the late Johnny Ray Davis (1907-1977) of White County, Tenn., James
was a grandson of the late George & Laura (Anderson) Davis. Survivors include his wife, Florence, his sons and
daughter, his brothers Herbert & Donald Davis, and his sister Ann Dunham.
...BILL AUSTIN of Zinc, Ark. died Feb. 4, 1989. Bill was born Oct. 28, 1921 to the late Thomas Raleigh & Amy
Austin. He is missed by his brothers & sisters and a host of nieces & nephews. (Sent by his niece, Beverly A. Hefley,
Harrison, Ark., a descendant of Nathaniel Austin through his son Raleigh who moved to Arkansas about 1840. See the
1987 AUSTIN NEWSLETTER for photo & sketch).
...VIRGIL DAVIS, 94, husband of our late cousin Annie Dycus Davis (who died Jan. 13, 1979), died in March 1989
and was buried beside his wife at Frasier's Chapel in White County, Tenn. He was a retired teacher and a former White
County Justice of the Peace. (Virgil married many couples through the years and it is reported that none of them ever
divorced. Cousin Virgil had that special touch of grace. He will be missed.).
...WILLIE MAE (REEVES) CARTER, 79+, of Fort Worth, Texas, died April 12, 1989 in Virginia, where she was
visiting her son Clyde Carter. The widow of Dallas Carter of Fort Worth, she was the daughter of the late Mae
(Austin) & Doc Reeves of Handley, Tarrant County, Texas. She was buried in Moore Memorial Gardens near Fort
Worth.
...CARL ROGERS, 54, of McRae, Ark., son of Dorothy Rogers of Lubbock, Texas, and of our late cousin Hayden
Rogers, died April 17, 1989 of cancer in the Little Rock, Ark., Medical Center. The Wellington, Texas, native was a
market manager of Safeway Food Store and a member of the Baptist church. He is also survived by his wife and
by a brother, Will Rogers, of Atlanta, Ga.
...MRS. ZETTIE (HUDGENS) PASSONS, 87, widow of cousin T. C. Passons, died July 9, 1989 in Sparta, Tenn. and
was buried in Old Union Cemetery.
...MRS. CLARA LEE (HOLDER) PASSONS, 85, widow of cousin Erby Passons, died in Warren County, Tenn.
and was buried by her husband in Chattanooga's Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
...ERNEST RICHARD AUSTIN, 78, of Apopka, Florida, and Smartt, Tenn., died July 30, 1989 and was
buried in White County's Old Union Cemetery. The son of the late Joseph Edward & Rachel E. (Medley) Austin of White
County, Tenn., he was a retired carpenter and member of the Church of God. Survivors include his wife Rosa Lee
Austin, brothers Dillard and Brady Austin, sisters Carrie A. Frazier and Winnie A. Smoot. (His brother William
Austin died circa 1986 at age 77.)
OTHER HAPPENINGS
This year, WENDY BRASHEAR (daughter of Colleen Davis Brashear of Dallas), graduated from Abiline Christian
University and began teaching in Arlington, Texas. CATHERINE SUE GOODWIN, daughter of Bill Goodwin,
received her Master's degree in Education at Tennessee Tech. LAURA MOORE, granddaughter of cousins Inez &
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Albert Fraser of White County, Tenn., has been accepted in the School of Medicine at Memphis, where she will study
physical therapy. McMinnville, Tennessee's LEE ANN LANCE (daughter of cousin Varina Passons Lance) and TIM
MANGRUM (son of Bonita Braltcher Mangrum) are 1989-90 freshmen at Middle Tennessee State University.
The seven children of the late EPHRAIM & ATTIE (ANDERSON) DAVIS, former residents of Van Buren
County, Tenn., held a reunion on September 10, 1989, at Cummingsville Methodist Church, the church of their
childhood, located in the valley just north of Spencer, Tenn. It was the first time in over 60 years that they were all
able to gather at the church and the first reunion for all of them in eight years. They (Jimmy & Frank of Dallas, Edd
of Van Buren County, Mamie Davis & Flo Roberts of Chattanooga, Alene Boyd of McMinnville, Tenn., &
Leonard Davis of White County, Tenn.) were joined by several local cousins and friends. It was a great day for
the family and friends of the Davises.
The 2nd annual DAVIS-MITCHELL REUNION at the Burritt College building in Spencer, Tennessee, will be
Friday, November 24, 1989 at 11:00 A.M. For more information, contact Mrs. James A. (Florence) Davis, Davis
Accounting Service, 1050 S. E. 8th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010. (Phone 1-305-887-6356)
Be sure to send information on your family for the next issue of the Austin Family Newsletter to the compilereditor, Larry C. Boyd, P. 0. Box 512, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110.
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Copy of pages from the Austin Family Association of Lost Creek, Tennessee Newsletter, 26th Annual Reunion,
September, 30, 1990.
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ELVIRA HERN BROWN AUSTIN [photo at left] was born April 17, 1848 in St. Clair County, Alabama and died
May 14, 1925 in Park Hill, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. She was wed to SHELBY AUSTIN (April 17, 1848-July 23,
1876, Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas), who was a son of Rollin Austin (1815-1896) & Mary Ann McDaniel
Austin [See 1987 newsletter]. The children of Shelby & Elvira Austin were Mary Ann (April 16, 1867-Jan. 29, 1868),
William M. (Feb. 15, 1870-Dec. 15, 1871), Wesley (June 18, 1872-Aug. 21, 1873), Roleigh (July 16, 1874-Mar. 27,
1967) & Shelby Jane (Aug. 27, 1876- Mar. 31, 1964). Roleigh Austin wed Bertha Mildred Brown on Nov. 6, 1898 at
Tahlequah, in Indian Territory (later Oklahoma).
SHELBY JANE AUSTIN [photo at right] married Thomas Henry Pinson on Oct. 10, 1895 at Tahlequah, Indian
Territory, and had Drucie Mae (1896- ), Myrtle Elvira (1897-1913), Selena Della (1898- ), Fanny Emma (1900-1921),
Violet Hester (1903-1906), Bertha (1905-1918), Levi Henry (1910-1969), George Lee (1912-1918), Ella May (19151918), Alice Jane (twin, 1915-1918), & Vergie Mae (1922- ). For further data on this family, contact Hattie L. (Mrs.
Levi Henry) Pinson, 2018 Sixth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. We appreciate her sharing these pictures and
information with us. She was with us at the 1989 Austin Reunion and plans to return this year.
WEDDINGS
SHANNON FISHER and Tim Hanson were married May 20, 1989 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shannon is a daughter of
Connie (Davis) & Bill Fisher of Cypress, Texas and a granddaughter of Leonard & Dorothy Davis of White County,
Tennessee.... LARRY CRAIG BOYD and Janice Gail Lewis were wed at Westwood Church of Christ in
McMinnville, Tennessee on Sunday, December 10, 1989. Larry is a grandson of the late Ephraim & Attie (Anderson)
Davis of White, Van Buren & Warren counties, Tennessee.... EDD and Marie DAVIS were united in marriage on
December 16, 1989 at Mt. Crest United Methodist Church, Bledsoe County, Tennessee. A son of Ephraim & Attie
Davis, Edd is a former president of our association.... PATRICIA LUCINDA AUSTIN and Gregory Edward
Hitchcock were wed at Grace Temple Assembly of God, McMinnville, Tennessee, December 27, 1989. She is the
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Donald 0. Austin of McMinnville and granddaughter of the late John & Ruby Austin of
Alabama. SUSAN BRUNER and Jeff Akers were wed May 19, 1990. She is the daughter of David Bruner and
granddaughter of our Verna Davis Bruner, all of Anderson, Indiana.... DR. JOHN RICHARD GOODWIN and Tommi
Jean Mahannah were married August 4, 1990 at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, NC. He is the
son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Q. Goodwin of Walhalla, SC, and the grandson of the late Hallie (Dycus) Goodwin of
Tennessee. He is a radiology resident for the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond.
BIRTHS
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CODY SMILEY was born March 26, 1989 to Abby (Thompson) & John Smiley in Sparta, Tennessee. He is a
grandson of Janis (Passons) James.... Rhonda & Tony West of Helenwood, Tennessee, announce the birth of their first
child, a son, SKYLER DAYNE TEST, born August 8, 1989 at Scott County Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs.
Grandparents are Lola & Ken Jeffers of Oneida, Tennessee, and Yvonne & Jerry West of Helenwood, and greatgrandmother is Mildred Austin West Lowe of Huntsville, Tennessee.... ELIZABETH JARVIS was born on May 3,
1990 to Jongee (Smith) & Billy Jarvis of Sparta, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Gwen (Dycus) Smith & greatgrandaughter of Goldie & the late Jimmy Dycus of Sparta.
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The Youngest & The Oldest Members Of Our Family at the 1989 Austin Lost Creek Reunion were four month old
AMBER NICHELLE AUSTIN, born on May 19, 1989, pictured at left with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Austin of
Dawson Springs, Kentucky, and our then-90 years young cousin DALLAS PASSONS of McMinnville, Tennessee.
REMINDER
Be sure to send in your donations each year for the upkeep of the Austin Ancestral Cemetery at Lost Creek. Mail donations to
Mrs. Douglas (Elizabeth) Austin, our Austin Association treasurer, Rt. 3, Sparta, Tennessee 38583.
DEATHS
MARY ANNA FARMER, 96, of Cowan, Tennessee, died January 19, 1990. The Sparta native was the daughter of the late
Lewis Akin and Flora Austin. She is survived by a brother, Alva Akin of Pikeville, six daughters (Vera, Frances, Mary,
Peggy, Betty, & Lillie), three sons (Laster, Clyde, & James), 31 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, & 11 great-greatgrandchildren. B urial was in Montgomery Cemetery in Cowan.... ALLIE EUGENE AUSTIN, 95, of Harrison, Arkansas, son
of the late Fletcher & Nannie Lane Austin of Lead Hill, Arkansas, died January 31, 1990. He was the last surviving grandson of
Raleigh (Rollin) Austin [1815-1896] & Mary Ann Austin [c.1817/ 1818-c.1886] who moved to Lead Hill, Arkansas from White
County, Tennessee sometime in the mid-1800s. Allie, a life-long resident of Boone County, Arkansas, was a farmer and veteran of
WWI, serving in France. He is remembered as a "fun person" who was always kidding & joking and helping other people. He was
preceded in death by 2 sons and a daughter and is survived by his wife Hester, sister Virgie, four sons (Eugene, John Robert,
W. A. "Bill," & James Kenneth), 16 grandchildren & many great-grandchildren. His funeral was conducted by his son, Rev.
Bill Austin & grandson, Rev. Mike Austin. Burial was in Keesee Cemetery.... RANDY MAXWELL, 24, grandson of
our Beecher Davis & son of Laurene Davis Maxwell, died in July 1990 following an accident on the Cumberland
mountain near Pikeville....WILLIAM B. (JACK) AUSTIN of Dallas, Texas, died in late August, 1990. He was the brother of
Ina Austin and Thelma, Armstrong of Dallas, and the late Bess Austin Machtley, the prime mover behind the Austin
Reunion and the restoration of the Austin Cemetery. [see the 1980 Austin Newsletter]. He and his sisters have been great
supporters of our association through the years. He was laid to rest in Laurel Land Memorial Gardens, Dallas.
OTHER HAPPENINGS
In May, 1990, Texas cousin WENDY BRASHEAR, granddaughter of Frank Davis of Dallas, visited the White House with
roommate & fellow-teacher Lauri White and Lauri’s teacher-mother and her 6th grade class from Woodville, especially to
present a Texas wildflower quilt to First Lady Barbara Bush. [See photo at right] Each of the students (and Lauri &
Wendy) had embroidered a square of the quilt. Television's "Golden Girl" Betty White (at right) observed the
presentation. Wendy (at center in dark blouse) was especially thrilled at being greeted by "First Dog" Millie (who, incidentally,
has a new [ghostwritten) book just out and on the bestseller list).
An Austin Reunion at the Kessee Cemetery & Church, six miles east of Lead Hill, Arkansas (on Highway 14) was held on July 4,
1990. Rollin & Mary Ann Austin & a large number of their descendants are buried there. For information of future reunions,
contact Beverly Hefley, 112 So. Cardinal, Harrison, ARK. 72601 or Bob Austin, 202 No. 7th St., Arkansas City, KS. 67005....
JIMMY DAVIS of Dallas, Texas, was honored in May, 1990 with the Alaska Pacific University Medal at graduation
ceremonies in Anchorage. He retired after 16 years of active service on the APU board... 1989-1990 Austin
Association of Lost Creek officers: President Doug Austin, Sparta, Tennessee; Vice-President Leonard W. Davis,
Sparta; Secretary-treasurer Elizabeth Austin, Sparta. Appointed Trustees for the Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund: Doug
Austin, Larry Boyd, Leonard Davis, Venton Austin, and Beulah Johnson.
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West Chester, Pa
November 27, 1964.
Dear Mrs. Curtis:
Thank you ever so much for your letter and other information. Do hope what information I have to offer on
White county will be of help, seem to get such little information from there by correspondence. Most of what I have
has been taken from court records, family Bibles, and cemetery headstones. Did meet a few other descendents of
Nathaniel & John Austin during my limited time in Sparta area last year and again this year. Seems to take time for
them to loosen up and become at all interested in giving assistance.
On my second stop over there this September an air of real friendliness was had……at last I feel “my foot is
in the door” and my next visit I will learn much from various ones private records. Does appear that most of the sons
of these two men moved from the county and Austin name is on decline there in Sparta area.
This year I was successful in locating the farms upon which Nathaniel and John settled upon their arrival in
early years of 1800. Both remained in the family up to rather recent times and the Family Graveyard on Nathaniels
farm seems to have been omitted in these outside sales.
This little knoll of hallowed ground is becoming neglected in recent years. Was rather difficult to make ones
way through the tall weeds, briars and brush and I have doubts that my record is 100% But care was given to
recordings on all names that meant anything to me at the time. One noticeable thing has been the predominance of the
name William for both families. John definitely had 2 adult sons by that name and there are others buried in this
graveyard that to date I have no idea who they belonged to.
I have penciled in definite information and circled a few things on your work sheets that are conflicting or
could be so…..in time there is no doubt but what some will need to be shifted to other spot on your records. But at
least we know these belong somewhere in the family. Nathaniels children were named in his will of 1869 and Johns
were obtained from records on settlement of his Estate 1860.
My time has always been far too limited when I have had access to records on Tenn, and other southern
states. I did search some census records, all were printed copies with the exception of a microfilm for 1850. That film
was in very poor state, an experienced person with sizable reading glass agreed that place of birth for John was
recorded as SC (South Carolina)….some names for both families were impossible to read….there has been some
confusion created by varying spellings for grandfathers names in various records…Robeson Robinson-Roberson….he
is one and the same and went by name of Roberson Cummings Austin. As you will see I listed Robert for Johns
family, having found no records of a Robeson or other by similar name. What age and name the 3 dtrs of John had I
have no idea, they were listed merely as wife of so and so. Someday I may find myself with the time for seeking out
marriage records on remaining ones.
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I have been interested in futher search on the following as possible parent of Nathaniel & John, if you have
any information for discrediting any or all of them I would appreciate having it.
1 John of Washington county Tenn…..late 1700’s
2 William—b. Va 1755, m. Jane Collins, d. Greensburg SC 1840
3 Nathaniel…of Hawkins county 1790-‘92
4 Nathaniel..of Claiborne County, on Clinch River & Powell Valley Capt in Rangers, on first Jury,
and one if earliest settlers…sold much land in and near present town of Tazewell
1801 to 1807…..is it possible that this could be the one that moved on to White
county? One deed was witnessed by Thomas Austin 1806.
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In White county 1809 to 1817 there were Austins that did not appear in 1820 census; Stephen, David, Jesse,
Charles sr, or James, Saunders (of James Cole’s company)…these I found in Court records at too late of a date to have
been included in Warren county (first year or two after formation of Warren the two counties held joint Court
proceedings according to research done by Womack in connection with the writing of a History on Warren by him
(1960). 1817 the above Charles sr & John sr were established as Wittnesses for will of Daniel McFarland decd. Of
Barren county Ky.Womack claims that no Austins remained in Warren for any length of time.
Would appreciate any census schedules that you might find time to send me. Will save me considerable time
for other search, my free time is somewhat limited since I do full time nursing at a amall but very active local hospital
(II years ago I went back to active duty after years of retirement “just to help them out for Summer vacations”for that
year. Is strange how one can become so involved and let a summer run into years) I have found genealogy most
relaxing from such worries that go with the care of the sick.
Have carried my Englands back to this section of Pa and have hopes of finding the missing link to carry them
back to first of that family in America. Like Austins they had many Williams and it is my
gggg grandfather William that is giving me such a rough time. He left here and went to NC 1760 and way their trail
wound about the country makes me realize my Austins might have been just as adventurious.
Am glad to have the additional information on Surry county NC Austins. I had only William,who went on to
Ohio and is not mine. He is the Rev William Austin that married his cousin Elizabeth Austin daughter of Samuel
living near Mockville.
Please excuse this messy letter, not being an experienced genealogist or typist is plain to see. Will send you
Family Sheet on Roberson & his brother William at another time. They are only ones at present that I have enough on
for interest to you. From the enclosed maybe you can tell me more of these families. Am especially interested in
locating all possible descendents with some program of care being had for this Old Family Graveyard of Lost Creek.
Sincerely,
Bess Austin Machtley
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Dear Mrs. Curtis:
Yes this is a rather busy time for me but there are few things that I would like you to have before too much
delay. Sorry I was so confusing about Tazewell. I was referring to the town which is county seat of Claiborne
Co.Tenn. The Nathaniel credited as one of its earliest settlers was of Grainger, no doubt did not move at time but was
in area of Grainger that was absorbed by Claiborne Co. when it was formed in 1801. Fires have destroyed all marriage
records up to 1838, most of wills and some deeds.Whether this will prove to be the Nathaniel that was in Hawkins
1790-92 and have any connection with other Nathaniel on Grainger tax list 1799 I have no idea. Do feel that one in
Capt Beans company is one that was near Tazewell. (all Tenn)
Hunting parties from Va were in this area from time to time between 1748-1769. Sometime later Capt
William Bean headed a group of settlers in this vicinity of Clinch and Powell Rivers. This Wm Bean was from Ingles
Ferry, Va. near Natural Bridge in Pittsylvania, Co. Va. No doubt you know far more than I of such History. Did
Pittsyvania extend that far north at one time?
All I have so far on Claiborne Co Tenn Austins is deeds of land sales by Nathaniel 1801-1807, and him
credited as being one of first settlers and on first Jury. Thomas was a witness to a sale of Nathaniels 1804. And John
was mentioned on jury list in First Minute Book (was not sent the year for this)Census search of both Claiborne and
Hawkins Co. might shed some light.
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Notice on your work sheet for William Ca 1760/70 – dying after 1830 (White Co Tenn Census 1820-30) You
have considered a 2nd marriage for him. This I have considered too, puzzlig over the little I have on this man. Doubt
that he will show up in 1840 census of VanBuren Co Tenn. He was credited as settling futher south than Nathaniel &
John sr. Have wondered why I did not come across anything on him at C.H. in Sparta. After a recheck on all others I
see that I have nothing on any name for 1830-40, no doubt did not search any record books for those years. Have
wondered if VanBuren Co. could have taken in the part of White Co. to absorb this mans home in 1840. If he died in
White Co there may be an estate settlement record that will be of considerable help.No relation in Sparta area have
been able to give any information other than there was an older William who lived futher down the Valley.
Work sheet (1)-William Austin (1805-1878) & Jinsey Phiper (1818-1875) I have penciled in information
taken from their family Bible. Elizabeth the twin sister of Susan is the 9 year old Elizabeth appearing in household of
her grandfather Nathaniel in 1850 census. This Bible is in the possession of a 71 year old son of Natty Austin; Orville
Austin was born in the log house that William built for his bride. Seems this homestead has passed from William to
his son Natty and on to his grandson Orville. This farm has retained so much of the early times that it is a most
interesting place to visit.
Work sheet (2)-John Austin jr is definitely a son of John sr and in time John sr’s first wife no doubt will turn
out to be Catherine Haston and mother of most or all of his children.(3)-James M. Austin is another son of John sr
judging by names of his children and fact a James M. was listed as a son in the estate settlement of John sr.Nathaniel’s
son James did not appear to have a middle name. In 1839 one James
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1231 Paoli Pike,
West Chester, Pa.,
January 29, 1965.
Dear Mrs Curtis:
Duty wise things are still busy for me at the hospital, seems to be no let up of for patient care and of course
there is always a shortage of help.Have been trying to get back to my ancesters of late but have learned very little since
my last letter.
On Nathaniel and Mary Austin of White Co.,Tenn. on their son Nathaniel Glenn you can add b.Sept.10,1827d.Oct.5,1898-mJennie Bryan (cousin of William Jennings Bryan). And change the dates on Susan Austin Frasier to
read b.Apr.18, 1812-d. Dec.18,1889. In time I hope to have a family work sheet fairly complete on this Nathaniel
Glenn and Jennie Austin for you. So far I have found nothing on other sons of Nathaniel and Mary. Am wondering if
any of your census lists for 1840-50-60 might shed light on James, Rollin, or Thomas? Have idea they might have
moved from White Co. by those dates. There was a James Austin from Hamilton Co., Tenn. on muster roll of Capt.
D.A.Wilds Co. Oct.26,1837 and a James Austin killed in battle Jan.24,1838. Is there any War Records that would give
additional information?
Too bad I didn’t copy entire account of 1817 court record on John sr. and Charles sr. regarding the will under
settlement in Barren Co.,Ky. Seems they were directed to travel to Barren Co. for settlement of this will. At least we
know they were in Sparta at that time. Another thing that connects with Barren Co. Ky. is family tradition says John
and Nathaniel Austin traveled to White Co., Tenn. with Zacharriah Anderson. This Zacharriah Anderson was born in
Barren Co., Ky in 1790. Dont know who his parents were, could be that his father was another Zacharriah or
regardless of his name headed this party into White Co., seems a little unlikely that one only 20-21 years old would
have been their leader.
Do you have any census list for Claiborne and Grainger Cos., Tenn for 1810? If so what do they show on
Austins? And is William still in Anderson co. 1810? or later? I somehow feel that this Nathaniel, John and William
along the Clinch River are the ones that went on to White Co. From that area a very early trail was made into Ky.**
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From Barren Co. Ky there was a road cut into Sparta about 1806 by Col.Simpson, his family settled on Call? Killer
Creek which is in same area of White Co. where Austins and Andersons settled.
Have done no Austin search in Pa. but did keep notes on ones I came across during my search here on My
England family. Nothing I have appears to be connected with ones of Pa. that you are interested in.One Elias Austin
was granted 500 acres of land in 1686; John Austin son and heir granted this said land to Thomas Collier in 1730. In
what is now Delaware Co (previously Chester Co) at Middletown Friends Meeting house is a marriage record for John
Austin and Jane Potts-1686 and I have idea it could be this same John who was son of Elias. Early Potts families
settled in Chester, Phila., and Barke Cos. Now whether this marriage record will name this Johns parents will depend
on his religion at that time. MM of Friends did keep very good records on movements of their members and something
may show this couple going into Bucks Co. There was a Potts mill in what is now Montgomery Co in 1751…..now if
this Jane Potts that married John Austin was related to David and Issac Potts
**from Clinch River settlement (handwritten)
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I can see a chance some of this Austin family moving on to Bucks Co.
Alexander Astin b. 1765 in Bucks Co., Pa. I will bear in mind. In 1771 William Austin m. Sarah
Keess…..same year and place that Mary Austin m. John Hood. This possibility that my Austins were in Pa. at one time
is rather hard to imagine but after discovering the long standing history on England family in this country so
misleading I can see how it can be same with others.Fortunately Chester Co. records have been well preserved so if
any of the Pa. Austins were ever in this area they should appear in C.H. records here. Was not at all uncommon for
ones to travel great distances into Phila. for marriages.
The Nathaniel and Agness(Richardson)Austin family of Va.&S.C. I am trying to learn more of. Out of those
other nine sons one could very well be the one I seek. 1790 Tax List of S.C. for Greenville Co shows:Nathaniel
Austin with 3 sons over 16 and one under 16 and one female; William Austin with two sons under 16and three females
(and 3 blacks);Francis Austin with one son under 16 and one female. In Laurens Co. there was John with one son over
16 and five females; another John with one son under 16 and one female; Mary with one son over 16, one under 16
and two females; William with one son over 16,two sons under16 and four females. In Spartanburgh Co. there was
Jesse with one son over16, one under 16 and five females. These three counties were all of Ninety six Dist. of S.C.In
Fairfield co. there was a James and a William Austin with sizable families.
In the Index of wills of S.C….(1787-1819) Vol.1-Elizabeth Austin, Fairfield Co; (1840-1853)Vol.2-Walter
Austin and William Austin both of Greenville Co.: (1840-1853)Vol.2 Alexander Austin,Sr.,James Austin, and Samuel
Austin of Laurens Co. In Kershaw Co. there was a will for a Drewery Austin for period of 1770-1841. Maybe some
of this will tie in with something that you have.
The William Austin in census list of 1820-30 of White Co., Tenn but not shown in 1840 census has puzzled
me no end. I have found nothing on him in the C.H. records in Sparta. If he was a brother of John and Nathaniel
seems he would have had a few jury records to his credit. In 1850 census for household of Nathaniel there appeared a
Mary Austin after Nathaniels name and before his wife Mary. Does your census list for 1850 give her age? Have
wondered if she might be the widow of this William……..of all the Williams buried in Austin Family graveyard none
have dates to fit the age of the older William. Your 1830 census list has him being 70 and under 80 which has me
wondering if he could be their father and the brother of Charles Sr. Several Austin descendents of Sparta area of
present day recall an Older William being mentioned by their grandparents but have no idea what relation he might
have been
Your Coat of arms is interesting, which Austin does it date back to?
Such little locally for me to search out on places and ones we would like to know more of.Will be spring
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Sincerely,
Bess A. Machtley
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March 18, 1965.
Dear Mrs. Curtis:
Sorry for such delay with an answer to your February letters. Have looked in vain for answers to inquires
sent to relations in White Co., Tenn. Do know they are trying to contact older relations of theirs that have moved
elsewhere to see what they may know about the ones we know so little of.
I have had some correspondence with a grandson of the Margaret (Austin) Dunanagan you mentioned in your
last letter. I had thought her father Thomas might be the son of Nathaniel of White Co.,Tenn. So far neither of us can
add a thing to what you have on this Thomas and Rebecca (Gibson) Austin of Franklin Co.,Tenn.
I feel that James M. and Mary (Anderson) Austin should be credited to John Sr. family and James and
Adeline (
) Austin to Nathaniel until more proof is had. I base this on fact that Nathaniel mentions his son as
James in his will while the estate settlement for John Sr. names his son James M…..With my next letter from
Nathaniel Glenn line this may be clarified since Andersons appear in their line and notes were had by them from a
grand daughter of John Sr. So far I have found no one to shed light as to where Rollin, Thomas and James might have
gone from White Co.
In my letter of Nov. 20, 1964 I included all that I have on Court records of White Co. for Stephen, David,
Jesse, and Saunders Austin. Could be more there that I did not come across since my search was nowhere near
completed before my time ran out.
Am contacting my daughter who lives in Houston, Texas in hopes she will be able to search a copy of Billie
Wyrick Kennerly’s “Tenn. Grainger Co.Marriage Bonds & Licenses 1796-1837”. If this is an accurate copy of
Grainger Co. there is a good chance that very helpful data can be had.From this party’s adds in March issue of
Gen.Helper it does appear that much search was made in Grainger, Claiborne and Gibson Cos. In Tenn.
I feel the Nathaniel Austin in Madison and Clay Cos., Ky. might be one and the same….having land in Clay
to be taxed while his home could be across the line in Madison Co. A Nathaniel Austin was in Claiborne Co. Tenn
selling land “like mad” 1801-1807…..In 1799 two Nathaniel Austins appear on tax list of Grainger Co., Tenn. When
Claiborne was formed in 1801 one or both of these Nathaniels’land could have been included within its boundry. In
1792 there was Nathaniel Austin in Hawkins Co., Tenn and apparently still there as late as 1809. History claims that
Nathaniel Austin of Claiborne Co., Tenn settled at an “early date” on the Clinch River and Powell Valley, this could
mean that one Nathaniel could have had land that was originally all in Hawkins Co but when Grainger was formed in
1796 it was divided and again divided with formation of Claiborne Co. in 1801. Hancock Co wasnt formed until years
later but where was that border line between Hawkins and Claiborne before 1844 Was it the Clinch River? If so then
I can see a possibility that there were only two Nathaniels in this area of Tenn during period of 1792-1809.
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W.S. Ray: ….Officers of New Claiborne Co., Tenn (1801)
Walter Evans, clerk: Nathaniel Austin, ranger.
First settlers on Clinch River and Powell’s Valley: Nathaniel Austin, William Rush, Archibald McKinney on first
grand jury for Claiborne Co., Tenn.
Dont have a thing on Austins for Ark, maybe some of this for Mo. may be of interest. Will of David Austin
of Boone Co.,Mo.Adm. granted to Benjamin and John Austin 10/4/1823.F.S. 6/4/1826.Heirs: Elizabeth Austin,
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widow;Benjamin Austin,John Austin, both of Missouri,David Austin of Indiana, Robert Austin of Boone Co.,
Missouri,Mary Bradley of Christian Co.,Ky., Peter Austin, Elizabeth Bradley of Boone Co., Mo.
1850 census of Jackson Co.,Mo:
Robert Austin-39-b.Mo,wife Elizabeth-39-b.Ky….4 ch-b.Mo.-Jesse 15, James13, Mary I 10, Wm F. 3.
Joseph Austin-30-b.Mo.,wife Martha-31-b.Tenn….5 ch (not named)
Nancy Austin-32, Townsend Austin-40 insame household as Joseph
Sni-A-Bar twp., Jackson Co.,Mo.—Brown Cemetery
Joseph Austin-b.1/1/1820-d.5/31/1889
Martha Austin, wife of Joseph-b.5/21/1818-d.2/3/1896
Trying to answer four of your letters is really taxing my weak brain, so hope there is a little something in all
this that will be helpful to you.
Sincerely,
Bess A. Machtley
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West Chester, Pa. 19380
June 14, 1966
Dear Mrs. Curtis:
Finally gave up trying to get various relations scattered over Tenn. to put themselves out a little and do some search in
their near by court houses. Recently I got started on that job, such a disappointment over the little that I found.
Maury Co., Tenn.
No Wills, Estate Settlements, or Marriages for Austin
One Trust Deed ….”Austin and Barton”….mis indexed and couldnt be found before C.H. closed,
Information on this was promised.
Only thing that might shed light on the old Rev. pensioner, William Austin supposedly there in 1833
…..There was a William ALSTON given Grant of 1,000 acres of land (Grant
418, book J-p.2-Vol1)…didnt get details on this.
Note: families there not of names associated with Austins anywhere that I know of.
Washington Co., Tenn.
John Austin………
earliest thing found for him…..3rd Aug. 1784 (Deed Book C-p.116) John Austin of
the county of Washington, Planter, purchased 100 acres of land on Little Sinking
Creek in Washington Co for 22 pounds of Virginia currency.
Jan. 3, 1791 he sold 99 acres of land (Book 4-p.178)
Nov 21, 1796 he purchased 45 acres on Reed Creek (Book 6-p.36)
Feb 24 1796 he sold 2 tracts of land
1st-contained 150 acres
2nd-contained 100 acres….this appeared to be the land he purchased Aug 3,
1784
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No other Deeds or Grants were registered for him,I was so intent on getting amts.,dates, Witnesses that I fear
descriptions to some extent were overlooked. Do think I would have noticed Cedar Creek & Buffalo Ridge had they
appeared in any of these Deeds.
This was sent to me by a cousin in California who usually copies records rather accurately: Washington Co., Tenn.
Tax List…Taxables 1778-1801
1791- in Capt. Carrigens company…....John Austin……………………………...850 A. land
1793-94 in Capt. Murrays company…...John Austin……………………………..145 A. land
1795 in Capt. Murrays company………John Austin……………………………..100 A. land, page 143
(East Fork of Cedar Creek)
45 A. land
(Reedy Branch)
145 A. land
(Reedy Branch)
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-21795-(page 154)……names of Delinquents
John Austin…145 acres land…1 poles…62 cents..31 cents..62 cents
1790-93-94-95….John Austin paid 1 wp
1794-“was out of the way last year and gives the same for 1793 and 1794
Note by Capt Murray: There are two Sinking Creeks in the vicinity of this company I distinguish them by the letters
E and W for East and West, one is on the east side of Buffalo Ridge and the other West.
This does vary some to what you have but both lists of information taken from those tax lists show John with more
land than Deeds show in Washington Co. (no Deeds for him in Hawkins, Grainger, Greene counties) He must have
recorded land Deeds elsewhere, possibly in some western county of N.C., or more likely Sullivan Co., Tenn…..I found
Deeds registered in Hawkins for Greene Co. and Sumner Co.
By 1796 the following counties had been taken from Washington Co. that could shed light on this John:
Carter,Johnson
Do you think Austin Spgs barely over the boundry line between Washington and Sullivan counties (short distance
north of Johnson City) has any connection? Does make me wonder just what might show on 1797 tax list in Carter
Co.
Abraham Haston of Washington Co. on 24 Oct.1782 purchased land lying on either side of Cherokee Creek in Greene
Co.
James Anderson of _____?______ purchased land in Washington Co on Horse Pasture Branch with “good lawful
money of North Carolina” (others used Virginia currency)…..maybe this old story we have handed down to us Austins
& Andersons coming to Va. and straight on to Tenn got a little twisted over years and it was only the Andersons that
did that and were joined in Va by Austins for the trip into Tenn…based on different currency used. …..????
Hawkins Co. just didnt show anything we didnt already know. Did find others that could have been among the early
settlers of White Co. with Austins and Andersons.
In Grainger Co. Nathaniel Austin of Grainger Co. purchased of Stockley Donelson 734 acres of land for $3,000
cash……Feb. 1801 Am confident this is the same land that Nathaniel Austin was selling in Claiborne Co. soon after
this date…..this Donelson and Charles McClung had purchased considerable amount of land along Clinch River from
N.C. 1793 and Donelson continued buyiny grants from others in this area.
1810 – Nathaniel Austin of Hawkins Co purchased 120 acres on Lick Creek in Greene Co and continued to live there
until he sold it in 1816….this has me wondering if he is the Nathaniel that went to White Co???? so far the earliest
record I have found there for him was 1817. (handwritten…) He supposedly came driving four white horses down
through a **Gap in Cumberland Mts. Into Lost Creek.
Only other Deeds for Austins in Grainger Co was 1829 when C. Austin purchased and sold it soon afterwards same
year.And in 1843 A. Austin purchased land – 1846 Archibald Austin sold this same piece of land 1824- Robert Austin
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& wife Elizabeth Webster sold land which she had inherited of her father Reuben Webster (at that time Robert and
wife were living in Monroe Co., Tenn.) witnesses for this sale: Robert Massingill, Mark Bean, John Cocke and Wm.
E. Cocke.
Sheltons were along the Holston River in Grainger Co., In 1792 (June) Ralph Shelton purchased 200 acres of land on
south side of Holston.
(handwritten) This Deed recorded in Hawkins Co- all others for them Grainger Co.
**(handwritten along side of page) This Gap became known as Natty Gap & still goes by that name.
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-3Expect to be back in Tenn. in Sept. when we will be having our 2nd reunion Do hope I can find something exciting in
Sullivan and Claiborne then. No Wills or Estate settlements for us in any of the counties I touched this past trip. And
marriage records transferred to ledgers didnt show as much as we have in our records for these counties.
A few new things have been had for White Co., Tenn.
Raleigh (Rollin) Austin
John Austin
Nathan G. Austin
John W. Austin
*Nathan Austin
Dawns B. Doyle
**John Austin Senr.
mrd. Mary McDaniel
mrd. Rebecca England
mrd. Martha Jane Bryan
mrd. Rosee Lewis
mrd. Susan Plummer
mrd. Emaline Austin
Mrd. Mary Ann Todd
June 7, 1838
June 27, 1841
Jan. 21, 1847
Feb. 1, 1877
1867
Jan. 31, 1844
Jan. 17, 1844
*…cant place this Nathan, wonder if he will turn out to be the son of John ae 20-30 of 1830 census…
and if that John could have been a John Wesley and buried as Wesley 1833 at Lost Creek…name
John Wesley appears in an Anderson family 1864, son of Elizabeth Austin g-dau of old Nathaniel…
at least its an idea to work on.
**..This was a surprise. Guess we can accept Catherine Austin buried at Lost Creek who died June
27, 1843 as the wife of John Sr and mother of Pleasant….slowly identifications are being made of
ones buried there.
I couldnt find the old 1814-17 court records but this was sent since reaching home. (page 446)…”Deposition taken of
John Austin and Charles Austin Senr. at the home of Sylvanus Hall Esq. in Barren county Kentucky” these Austins
had signed the Will of Daniel McFarland Decd. In White Co., Tenn 14th of Oct. 1811…Charles Austin Jr. had signed
this Will also. In this same book on page 525 is another reference to John and Charles Austin but what it is I am not
shure, may be what I had seen referring to this same Will…..at the time such names meant nothing to me and I really
wasnt interested in Austin search, was working on Englands Confident the above is correct since Mary Mitchell has
had many years experience on those books. This does seem to indicate some connection could exist for Austins of
White Co., and Charles of Barren Co.
Have done some search in Pa. but nothing connects with any you have been interested in, maybe in time.
Sincerely,
Bess A. Machtley
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Dear Mrs. Curtis:
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Arrived home yesterday from our trip south. Was nice finding letters from you amongst my accumulated mail, sorry I
didnt have time to answer previous ones before leaving. Have done considerable search for several things with poor
results, time too inadequate at most places. I managed to get to. Wills and Estates searched out from Indexes were so
disappointing…… so many errors in indexes for all early records in every county has left me wondering what might be
found with painstaking search. Am sure you will be exhausted and no doubt think I have done a complete file before
you finish with this “report”.
Sullivan Co., Tenn: found nothing on Austins
Claiborne Co., Tenn:
1804 Stearn Austin purchased land of John Umstead.
1804 Stephen Austin gave Deed to Aaron Davis for 150 acres of land “what was Hawkins co., now Claiborne Co., part
of Survey in Powells Valley touching upon land of Norvells, Evans, and Samuel Tate, being a part of said Survey of
A. Henderson and Company”. Wit: by Walter and Susanna Evans.
1801-1807….Nathaniel Austin bought and sold land…29 Deeds in Index Book A of Deeds has been copied and
terribly indexed, only 3-4 of these properly indexed and some had not been copied, at least I didnt find them. He had
purchased far more land in Grainger Co.and Claiborne Co. than any Deeds of sale have been found. 1799 taxed on
1040 acres in Grainger Co….1801 purchased 734 acres (which was on Barren Creek and fell in Claiborne Co with its
formation later that year)….1803 purchased another 640 acres on up Pwells Valley on Russells Creek. Found Deeds
of sale of most of this land so he probably sold all of his holdings in Claiborne Co. Previously I had assumed these
sales in Claiborne included the 1040 acres he was taxed on in Grainger in 1799 Just where and what he did with it is a
mystery. Certainly appears his appearance in Claiborne co. was pure speculation in land, even tho he had considered it
otherwise in 1802.
The Mayor of Tazewell had picked that week to commit suicide and the whole town shut down at noon for rest of the
day I was there…..really fouled my plans up for that day and I had to be in Sparta for the next day….
White Co., Tenn:
The list of brothers and sisters of John Sr & Nathaniel Austin were sent me by a great granddaughter of John Sr. She
copied the information from her late father’s papers. He was Henry Pleasant Austin, youngest son of Pleasant. When
John Sr died Pleasant purchased his home, where he lived until his death. He possibly came into possession of any
and all records of his father since he settled the estate with his brother Robert (this Robert seemed to move about and
never married so I doubt that he could have been interested in having personal things of his fathers). The history given
along with this list of Austins is that “the Austins came from England , settling in Virginia about 1768 where the
following children were born……who their parents were is not known”…..previous history handed down by an older
sister of this Henry Pleasant Austin is’The Austins were from England and came into Virginia and straight on to
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4Daniel Austin
Joseph Austin
males
26/45
2-over 45
1-26/45
1-16/26
1-10/16
females
0/10
1-45
1-26
1-0/10
1-0/10
These two Austin families were possibly in same vicinity but not next door to one another…what ever that could
mean.
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March 9, 1?08- In Garrard Co. Ky John Austin sold his private property consisting of plows, hogs, horses, beds &
bedding clothes, pots & hooks chairs and other articles that might lead one to think he was close to his home. This
sale was witnessed by J. Anderson, John B. Jennings and John B. Austin. (Book C-page 516)
1820-John B. Austin & wife Nancy were living in Harrison Co., Ky. when they sold land in Garrard Co. on Sugar
Creek (Book G- page 353)
Do you suppose this could have to do with John that disappeared from Washington Co Tenn in 1796?
If I ever get information from Miss Belle Austin in Jackson Co., Alabama some light may be shed. Austin kinfolk
living in Chattannooga have promised to go see her, just hope she hasnt become senile and unable to remember all this
history she supposedly has on Austin family.
I too have wondered about that Raleigh – Rolly Austin who died in Williamson Co., Tenn ca 1830 but have no other
information on him.
Austins mentioned of Hunt Co., Texas….No idea who they were, might possibly be a son of James M. that went to
Waco, Texas from Tenn., but I doubt it.
“Capt Baldy”….I have not run across. Wonder where your informer found that? White Co Deed Book A- page 210
shows Stephen Austin with a deed of land from Thos. K. Harris (per Index) cant say what year or exact location but it
would have been early since Deeds of 1825 were entered in Book F. Do you think this was the same Stephen that was
in Claiborne Co Tenn 1804 ? and Grainger Co. 1798 when he witnessed marriage of William ?
With Rollin Austin (son of Nathaniel of White Co Tenn) going to Marion Co. Ark ca 1851 I had thought William
might be his uncle. Thomas F. Austin County Clerk there at same time is also interesting. Do you happen to have any
census data on this Thomas? Nathaniel had a son Thomas that I have never had a lead on. William Austin appearing
in 1820-30 census of White Co was not shown on tax lists there after ca 1835. Little doubt but what he was the bro of
John Sr & Nathaniel…b. 1776. Its all so confusing but they must have sprung from the same family with so many
duplicated names????
So hope your husband wont have to go to Vietnam, is he connected with the Service? I spent about ten years in the
Navy before I married.
Sinceerely
Bess M.
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3*2-Charles Austin, makes mention of 4 orphan children of his wife.
3-William Austin decsd.. had given this son as much as intended and left $1 to be divided
amongst William’s 4 children Alice or Alcey, Wilson, Willis, William…all Austins.
Daus: 1-Sarry Sue
2-Salina Manning (possibly Felina)
3-Edy Carruth
Will dated March 13th 1837 and proved 31 March 1842 Wit. By John Cl------?, Henry Johnson, Wm.
Johnson.
Have some on the Albert? Austin family, son of Solomon Austin shown in 1850 census of Smith Co. if you are
interested.
Wayne Co., Ky.:
In records relative to estate settlement of Nancy Cooper decd. wife of Daniel Cooper this was found dated 15 Aug
1839;
Jonas Austin & Nancy E. Austin formerly Nancy Cooper…dau of Nancy Cooper (decd) they gave? Deed to Nancy
(Cooper) Austin’s bro William A. Cooper for 1/7th part of two tracts of land (1)- 80 acres on Buffalo Ridge cropping
Beaver Creek (2)- 30 acres cropping Beaver Creek
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Joseph Austin & wife Louisa J. (Cooper) Austin, heir of Henry Cooper decd., of county of Casey in state of Kentucky
gave deed to Wm A Cooper to 1/7th part of the above tracts of land…this was dated 3 Apr 1837 (possibly 1831
This was really a confusing thing to not get mixed up on…but it appeared to me that this Nancy had married 1-Henry
Cooper 2-Daniel Cooper Other Cooper ch to share in the estate were: Albert E., Wm A., Thomas J., Shelby M., Jacob
M.
Pulaski Co., Ky.:
Found nothing for Austins in Deeds, Wills & Estates or Marriage records.
Garrard Co. Ky
1910 Thomas Austin was earliest Will
1851-1863 were several Mortages relating to James Austin , Walter Austin
Marriages, quite a list dating from 1804 to 1886 (handwritten) & later
1804- Jones Austin to Polly Lloyd (copied from index) (handwritten maybe should have been Jonas)
**1809- William Austin to Sarah McLain
1811- Elizabeth Austin to Stephen Martin
1818- Robert Austin to Prudence Bland
1820- Polly Austin to Shelton Smith
1823- David Austin to Elizabeth Walker
1825- John Austin to Edy Prewitt
1825- Nathaniel Austin to Matilda Wright
1825- Thomas Austin to Milley Bland
1834- Samuel Austin to Sylvia Collier
1837- Walter Austin to Martha J. Kennedy
1838- John Austin to Jane Allen
1840- Elizabeth Austin to John w. Jeffries
Will send later ones if you wish. I was really surprised not to find Wills & Estate settlements on some of those early
Austins. Recently a history of Garrard Co has been written by a Judge Calico (don’t know how its spelled but so
pronounced) He wasnt to be found at time I was there
I was sent this from 1820 census of Knox Co., Ind., don’t know how correct it is: ?????
*this must Charles that was in Barren Co. Ky?? (handwritten in margin)
**Listed as Madison Co. Ky in previous notes. (handwritten in margin)
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2family by ox-cart, cutting their own road across the Alleghany Mts”
I can imagine this being history of the family related during or after Civil War days and plenty omitted or forgotten.
Do think the list of brothers and sisters can be accepted (day and month of birth of each was given as well as the year).
Bit I cant say this was all of them…??? Joseph and Lucy omitted and James and Nancy included in both John Sr and
Nathaniels families, has me wondering WHY? Could they have married sisters (Rachel & Mary) or (Catherine &
Mary) and their parents been James & Nancy _____?
Through Deeds (1859-61) during the settlement of John Austins estate by Pleasant Austin 4 of the grandchildren of
John Sr were proven to be: W.D. Haston, of Van Buren Co., Tenn, James M. Hastin, Isaac Hastin
Rachel E. Lewis, wife of James W. Lewis. She mentioned her father as Tamor Haston. No mention was made of her
mother, but having a daughter Rachel leads me to think a daughter of John Sr. & Rachel married Tamor Haston rather
than Tamor being a son of Catherine Haston,2nd wife of John Sr., by a previous marriage. Have a promise of Tomb
data from Haston family graveyard across Caney Fork River in Van Buren Co after cold weather sets in and clears the
copper heads out.
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The James Austin mentioned in early records as exer. Of Will of a Dillon was sued apparently because of this altho I
didnt find the true evidence for the suit. The case continued to be postponed court after court for several years and
finally mention was made that James Austin was away in the service of the Army. (mentioned in Ct records 1814-17)
Our 2nd Austin Reunion at Lost Creek was well attended. Came home expecting a stack of information promised but
not one cotton picking think has arrived. Really is provoking after all of the effort I have put into this for everyone.
But I would do it all over again, even tho I do get discouraged at times.
J.J. Austin, b. 24 May 1847- d. 24 Dec. 1932
Eliza A. Austin, b. 5 Apr 1856- d. 30 Apr 1938
W.A. Austin, b. 5 Mar. 1880- d. 12 June 1905
Alta Austin Drake, b. 26 Feb. 1882- d. 28 March 1904
Byrd Austin Williams, b. 25 Dec. 1905- d. 16 Feb. 1906
These are all buried in an old Cem. near Johnson’s Chapel which is near Sparta, Tenn. But I cant place any of them.
1865- a lease of mineral rights on 775 acres of land on Taylors Creek and Falling Waters (This up in N.W. Section of
White Co near Putnam Co) by: Susan Austin, H.R. Austin, A.R. Austin, J.J. Austin, M.S. Austin, A.W. Austin, J.M.
Austin. Wonder who these were?
Smith Co., Tenn:
Had less than an hour here, anxious to see more of the records there. Wills 1828-1859, Book 3- page 183 is found the
Will of Charles Austin Sr names wife: Susannah Austin
Son: 1-John Austin & wife Betsy and their 3 sons William, Walter and Charles…to this son
John he gave 127 acres of land on Barren River which John was “living on at this time”
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AUSTINS OF RUTHERFORD AND WILLIAMSON @ UNTIES, TENN.
July 7, 1961.
A census summarization of 1820, 1830, 1840 Census records of Williamson and Rutherford Counties, Tenn. by
Harold King Bowen, 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena-8, California.
*Martha Austin, b. 1760 to 1770, a widow at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830; Children:
*2 female, b. 1800 to 1810, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830;
1 male, b. 1810 to 1815, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830;
Stephen Austin, b. 1760 to 1770, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840; m. --, b. 1760 to 1770 at Rutherford
Co., Tenn. 1840;
Joseph Austin, b. 1760 to 1775, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820 and 1830; m. --, b. 1770 to 1790, at
Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820 to 1830;
Children:
1 male, b. 1794 to 1804, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820;
2 male, b. 1794 to 1810, at Rutherford Co., Tenn., 1820;
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1 female, b. prob. 1810, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820-1830;
2 male, b. 1810 to 1820, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820;
1 male, b. 1825 to 1830, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1825-1830;
Owen Austin, b. 1800 to 1810, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830; at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840; m. –,
b. prob. 1810, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830; at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840;
Children:
2 female, b. 1830 to 1835, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840;
2 male, b. 1835 to 1840, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840;
1 female, b. 1835 to 1840, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840.
Heads of families above mentioned also may have had married children not listed with their families above:
Martha Austin, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830.
Stephen Austin, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840.
Joseph Austin, at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1820 to 1830.
Heads of families above mentioned whose families appear to be completely listed to and including 1840:
Owen Austin, at Williamson Co., Tenn. 1830; at Rutherford Co., Tenn. 1840.
*Note: (handwritten) Elizabeth Austin m. 2nd Elbourne Bowles had dau., Martha Bowles
Notes: (handwritten) James Davis m. Elizabeth Austin b. 1810 had son James J. Davis b. Apr 16, 1829 or 1827, 1830
Census Williamson Co., Tenn. (Elizabeth Austin in family of James Davis); p.118
James Davis, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 male 5 to 10.
(handwritten) (Search for Elizabeth Austin, b.1810, m. 1st James Davis, m. 2nd. Elbourne Bowles)
Copy for Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis.
Harold K. Bowen,
428 Vista Ave.,
Pasadena-8, California.
(Report of July 7, 1961).
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File: AUSTIN, (DAVIS)
To:
Mrs. Kathryn J. Loomis,
3814 Edison St.,
Alexandria, Va.
July 6, 1961 #1
From:
HAROLD K. BOWEN,
428 Vista Ave.,
Pasadena-8, California.
Dear Mr. Loomis:
I believe you will now agree with my findings that we can now go back with our Elizabeth Austin-Davis-Bowles a
couple of years toward a clear location to Butler, Barren, and Christian and Warren Counties, Kentucky:
We had her at the following places:
1832-Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn. (birth of son Thompson Davis).
1840-Bedford Co., Tenn. (with husb. Elbourne (Elburn) Bowles).
1850-Lincoln Co., Tenn. (with husb. Elbourne (Elburn) Bowles).
1860-at Sarahsville, Williamson Co., Ill., bur. White County, Ill.
Now 1830 –at Williamson Co., Tenn with husb. James Davis & son James J. Davis. She m. 1st. James Davis,
and had sons:
1-James J., b. april 16, 1829-(the 9 could be a 7 carelessly written per Bowen Family Bible).
2-Thompson Austin, b. Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn. June 2, 1832:
Alright, Elizabeth Austin, was b. 1810 per my records and she had just the one son, James J. Davis, per my records
prior to 1830. And. She married James Davis (I had it –Davis and you had it James Davis).
Here’s the 1830 information regarding her
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Elizabeth Austin, at Williamson Co., Tenn. in 1830 with her husb. James Davis and son James
J. Davis, b.
April 16, 1929 (the 9 could be a 7 carelessly written-Bowen Family Bible)
Here’s the official record:
1830 Census, Williamson Co., Tenn:
P. 118 -James Davis 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 male 5 to 10.
Summary: James Davis, b. 1800 to 1810, Elizabeth Austin, b. 1800 to 1810, James J.
Davis, b. 1825 to 1830.
And, This I think is further clinched by the finding of the following records of the earlier Davis generation, though I do
not know which was the father of your James Davis m. Elizabeth Austin:
1830 Census, Williamson Co., Tenn.
p. 108-James C. Davis, 1 male 40 to 50, 1 female 30 to 40, 3 male 10 to 15, 1 female to 5, 1
male to 5. (He would have been b. 1780 to 1790)
p. 110-Thompson Davis 1 male 40 to 50, 1 female 30 to 40, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 10 to
15, 1 male 15 to 20, 1 female 5 to 10, 2 male 10 to 15, 1 female to 5, 1 male to 5.
Other Davis records in 1830, Williamson Co. Census:
p. 140-William Davis, 1 male 30 to 40, 1 female 20 to 30, 3 male to 5.
p. 156-Sam’l Davis, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 50 to 60, 2 male to 5, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 female 5 to
10.
p. 170-Willson Davis, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 male to 5, 1 female 5 to 10, 1 female to 5.
p. 194-W?ilson Davis, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 male to 5, 1 female 5 to 10, 1 female to
5.
Sincerely,
Harold K. Bowen.
(handwritten) Copy for Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis.
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File: AUSTIN, (DAVIS)
To:
Mrs. Kathryn J. Loomis,
3814 Edison St.,
Alexandria, Va.
July 6, 1961 #1
From:
HAROLD K. BOWEN,
428 Vista Ave.,
Pasadena-8, California.
Dear Mr. Loomis:
I believe you will now agree with my findings that we can now go back with our Elizabeth Austin-Davis-Bowles a
couple of years toward a clear location to Butler, Barren, and Christian and Warren Counties, Kentucky:
We had her at the following places:
1832-Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn. (birth of son Thompson Davis).
1840-Bedford Co., Tenn. (with husb. Elbourne (Elburn) Bowles).
1850-Lincoln Co., Tenn. (with husb. Elbourne (Elburn) Bowles).
1860-at Sarahsville, Williamson Co., Ill., bur. White County, Ill.
Now 1830 –at Williamson Co., Tenn with husb. James Davis & son James J. Davis. She m. 1st. James Davis,
and had sons:
1-James J., b. april 16, 1829-(the 9 could be a 7 carelessly written per Bowen Family Bible).
2-Thompson Austin, b. Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tenn. June 2, 1832:
Alright, Elizabeth Austin, was b. 1810 per my records and she had just the one son, James J. Davis, per my records
prior to 1830. And. She married James Davis (I had it –Davis and you had it James Davis).
Here’s the 1830 information regarding her
Elizabeth Austin, at Williamson Co., Tenn. in 1830 with her husb. James Davis and son James
April 16, 1929 (the 9 could be a 7 carelessly written-Bowen Family Bible)
Here’s the official record:
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1830 Census, Williamson Co., Tenn:
P. 118 -James Davis 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 male 5 to 10.
Summary: James Davis, b. 1800 to 1810, Elizabeth Austin, b. 1800 to 1810, James J.
Davis, b. 1825 to 1830.
And, This I think is further clinched by the finding of the following records of the earlier Davis generation, though I do
not know which was the father of your James Davis m. Elizabeth Austin:
1830 Census, Williamson Co., Tenn.
p. 108-James C. Davis, 1 male 40 to 50, 1 female 30 to 40, 3 male 10 to 15, 1 female to 5, 1
male to 5. (He would have been b. 1780 to 1790)
p. 110-Thompson Davis 1 male 40 to 50, 1 female 30 to 40, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 10 to
15, 1 male 15 to 20, 1 female 5 to 10, 2 male 10 to 15, 1 female to 5, 1 male to 5.
Other Davis records in 1830, Williamson Co. Census:
p. 140-William Davis, 1 male 30 to 40, 1 female 20 to 30, 3 male to 5.
p. 156-Sam’l Davis, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 50 to 60, 2 male to 5, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 female 5 to
10.
p. 170-Willson Davis, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 male to 5, 1 female 5 to 10, 1 female to 5.
p. 194-W?ilson Davis, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 female 20 to 30, 1 male to 5, 1 female 5 to 10, 1 female to 5.
Sincerely,
Harold K. Bowen.
(handwritten) Copy for Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis.
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MISC. TN
F.G. SHEETS ETC.
Please note: A large number of Family Group Sheets are included as separate pages in the notebook (pages 359-374).
They primarily involve people that exist in two existing AFAOA databases: Thomas Austin of Virginia and William
Austin of Kent County, Maryland. Some of these FGS pages are duplicates of sheets found earlier in this notebook.
These sheets have not been transcribed here, but they all have been gleaned of any information that is new or nonexistant in the existing databases.
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Elizabeth Austin b. Sept 10, 1810 Va; d. Carmi, White Co., Ill. Oct 22, 18—after 1871
m. 1st ca 1827 James Davis, killed ca Jue 2, 1833 He was a traveling pedlar
m. 2nd Elbourn Bowles
Children
1.
James J. Davis b. Ap 16, 1829; m. Oct 16, 1851 Nancy Brim
2.
Thompson Austin Davis, b. Jue 2, 1832 Saltillo Hardin Co., Tenn.; d. Sept 23, 1913 Davis
Murray Co., Okla
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3.
Elijah P. Bowles b. Jan 15, 1837 Tenn.
4.
Martha Elvira Bowles b. Feb 1, 1839 Nashville, Tenn
5.
Mary E. b. Jly 12, 1841 Tenn
6.
Zachariah C., b. May 27, 1844 Tenn
7.
Sarah A., b. Dec 6, 1849 Tenn
8.
Nancy Josephine b. Sept 1, 1853
9.
Elbourne Hyson, b. Nov 12, 1851 Lincoln Co., Tenn
10. Elizabeth
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Stephen Austn, b. 1809/10 Tenn.
m. Ann Lamb, b. 1815/6 Tenn.
Children: born in Tenn.
1.
Rachel, b. 1830
2.
Saunders, b. 1832
3.
Dolly (Polly) Ann, b. 1834
4.
* Henry L., b. Nov 11, 1835 Hardin Co., Tenn; m. Mary E. Hardwick
5.
*Benjamin, b. Feb 18, 1837; d. Nov 23, 1904 bur. Hollins Creek Cem.
m. Mary (
) ca 187?9, b. Jly 4, 1840 Tenn; d. Nov 23, 1911
6.
*John, b. 1840; m. Sarah L. (
7.
Nancy, b. 1842, ?m. W.W. Mangrum, 4 Oct 1862
8.
Martha J., b. 1844
9.
*Archibald, b. 1845; m. Mary (
) b. 1843 Tenn.
) b. 1845 Tenn
10. Sarah E., b. 1848; m. Bobgate Qualls before 1870
11. Louisa, b. 1851
12. Enoch, b. 1858
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Stephen Austin’s occupation in the 1850 Census of Hardin Co., Tenn is given as that of School teacher. While his son
Saunders is listed as a farmer. 1860-70 Census Stephen is listed as a farmer. R.E 1860 amounted to $1000 & P.P.
$2316
Sources: 1850 Census 8th Civil Dist. Hardin Co., Tenn
Mrs. Mary Ellen Moses, 730 N. 120 East; Orem, Utah-1956
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Henry L. Austin, b. Nov 11, 1835 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. Sept 26, 1919 Shannee, Okla; m. Mary E.
Hardwick ca 1854 b. Aug 1, 1837; d. 28 May 1919
Children:
*1. Stephen Conrad, b. 26 Feb 1855, m. Rachel Caroline Sharp
2. Benjamin H., b. Mch 19, 1857
3. Martha Lucinda, b. Oct 23, 1859
4. Morgan, b. Feb 20, 1862; d. Oct 30, 1873
5. Wm. Carley, b. Jan 2, 1864
6. Sarah Louisa, b. Jue 4, 1866
7. Isadora, b. Mch 4, 1868
8. Rachel Susannah, b. Feb 7, 1871
9. Henry Cornelius, b. Dec 13, 1872
10 Robin Luther, b. Dec 3, 1874; d. Oct 25, 1918
11 Enoch Wheeler, b. Jan 12, 1877; living 1956
12 Eli Hugh, b. Mch 5, 1879; m. Mabel Wilmath (liv. 1956)
Sources:
Mrs. Mary Ellen Norswothy Moses, 730N, 120 East; Orem, Utah 1956
1860 Census Hardin Co., farmer Aug 16 – 8th Civil Dist.
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Stephen Conrad Austin, b. Feb 26, 1855 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. Dec 10, 1899 Greene Co., Ark; m. Rachel Caroline
Sharp (dau John Sharp by 1st wife) b.
d. Sept 5, 1895 Ark.
Children:
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1.
Bart P., b. 1873 Savannah, Tenn; d. (living 1957); m. Margaret……………, b. 1869
2.
Henry
3.
Arthur
4.
Bertha, m………………Blakefield
5.
Zetta
6.
Almeda Austin, b. Jan 7, 1883; d. 25 Jue 1914 Marlow, Okla.; m. Dec 21, 1897 Greene Co., Ark
to John Owen Norsworthy b. 29 Jue 1879; d. 27 Mch 1933 ElCreek, Calif. had son Bonnie John
Norsworthy who was father of Mary Ellen Norsworthy Moses
7.
*Stephen Lonnie, b. 8 July 1885 Savannah, Tenn; m. 5 Jan 1913 Stanford, Ark. to Mary Lovina
Miller b. 8 Dec 1896 Poplar Bluff, Mo.
8.
Ida
Sources: Mrs. Mary Ellen Norsworthy Moses, 1957
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Benjamin Austin, b. Feb 18, 1837; d. Nov 23, 1904 and is buried in Hollens Creek Cem., Hardin Co., Tenn.
m. Mary (
), b. Jly 4, 1840; d. Nov 23, 1911 also buried in Hollens Creek Cem.
Children:
1- Rachel W., b. 1859
2- Thomas Frank, b. Apr 23, 1863; d. Aug 9, 1938 Bur. Hollens Creek Cem.
3- William O., b. 1867; d. 1936 Bur: Hollens Creek Cem.
1870 Census indicates Benj. Austin was a farmer
Sources: 1860-70 Census Hardin Co., Tenn.
Hollens Creek Cem. Inscriptions, Hardin Co., Tenn
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John Austin, b. 1840; d.
m. Sarah L. (
), b. 1843 Tenn
Mrd 1860 census
m. Sarah A. Armstrong, 16 Aug 1865 Hardin Co., Tenn
Children:
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1- Lucinda, b. ca 1866
2- Solomon A., b. ca 1868
Sources 1860-70 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn.
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John Austin, b. 1815 Tenn (handwritten b. Jue 8, 1816; d. Nov 2, 1896)
m. Jane …………..; b. 1819 Tenn.
Children: born in Hardin Co., Tenn.
1.
Ayn, b. 1838
2.
Judy, b. 1840
3.
Francis (f), b. 1843
4.
Sarah, b. 1846; ?m. A.A. Fisher 3 Nov 1864
5.
Zachary T., b. 1848 Sept 7; d. Feb 1, 1892 bur. Hollens Creek Cem. Hardin Co., Tenn
6.
Mary, b. 1852
7.
George C., b. 1855
8.
Charles W., b. 1861
9.
John W., b. 1864 May 28; d. Jan 2, 1898 Hardin Co. Tenn
In 1850 Census of Civil Dist. # 8 on Feb 7th the above John Austin was listed as a farmer with Real estate valued at
$1,025.
1860 RE $3000 & Pers Prop $4545 still a farmer (Aug 17)
(handwritten)
1870 RE $2800 & Pers Prop $1853 “ “
(handwritten)
P.O. Savannah, Tenn
“
(Aug 29)
(handwritten)
Sources: 1850 Census Hardin Co., Tenn.
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David Austin, b. 1818 Tenn; d. between 1850/60
m. Nancy……………..; b. 1812 Ga., d. Dec 31, 1886 bur. Hollens Creek Cem. Hardin Co. Tenn.
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Children: born in Alabama & Hardin Co., Tenn.
1.
White, M., b. 1839 Ala.; m. ca 1862 (
2.
Martha, b. 1840 Ala.
3.
Dolly, b. 1841 Ala.
4.
Thomas C., b. 1842 Ala.
5.
Emily, b. 1844 Ala
6.
John D., b. 1845 Tenn.; m. Martha A. (
7.
Elizabeth, b. 1847 Tenn
) wife dis. 1870
) ca 1864; she b. 1841 Ala.
In 1850 Census of 8th Civil Dist., Hardin Co., Tenn this man listed as a farmer with Real Estate valued at $800. Living
with the family at this time James Milligan ae 21, b. Ala.
Sources: 1850 Census Hardin Co., Tenn.
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White M. Austin, b. ca 1839 Ala.
m. 1st – ca 1862; wife descd by 1879
Children:
1.
Thomas B., b. Oct 5, 1862; d. Oct 9, 1910
m. Linda (
) b. Dec 1, 1863; d. Dec 14, 1935?
Both bur. Hollencs Creek Cem.
2.
Amanda E., b. 1865
3.
John D., b. 1868
Sources: 1870 Census Hardin Co., Tenn.
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John D. Austin, b. Feb 28, ca 1844 Tenn; d. Dec 13, 1813 Hardin Co., Tenn. Bur: Hollens Creek Cem.
m. Martha (
) b. ca 1841 Ala.
Children:
1.
Thomas R., b. 1865
2.
Mary A., b. 1867
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Sources: 1870 Census Hardin Co., Tenn
Hollens Creek Cem. Inscriptions
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William Austin, b. 1820 Tenn
m. Martha?................; b. 1826 Ala.
Children:
1.
Polly, b. 1842 Tenn.
2.
John, b. 1845 Tenn.
3.
Augustin G., b. Sept 14, 1847 Tenn. d. Feb 21, 1912 Hardin Co.; bur: Hollens Creek Cem.
m. Rebecca Laird 14 Sept 1867 Hardin Co. Tenn
4.
Ardena (f), b. 1851
5.
James W., b. 1855
6.
Laura M., b. 1858
7.
Reece Reason, b. Apr. 1860
8.
Enoch, b. 1863
Res: 1850 Civil Dist # 8, Hardin Co., Tenn
1860-70 “ “ “ “
“
“
“
Hardin Co. Tenn Mgs. – Tenn St. Lib.
farmer
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A.S. Austin (Archibald?) b. 1826 Tenn.
m. Martha Qualls, b. 1829 Tenn (She was a Cherokee Indian)
Children:
1.
Luvice (Vicey)(f), b. Jan 1849 Tenn.
2.
John W., b. 1851
3.
Nancy E., b. 1853
4.
*Stephen Alfred, b. Jan 28, 1855 Hardin co., Tenn; d. Feb 17, 1929 Waterloo, Ala; m. Mary
Elizabeth Seaton, b. Dec 24, 1857 H. Co.T.; d. Jan 9, 1935 W., Ala.
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5.
Wm. R., b. 1859
6.
James A., b. 1862
7.
Martha A., b. 1864
8.
Mary A., b. 1867
Sources: 1850 Census Hardin Co., Tenn; 8th Civ. Dist.
1860 “
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“
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1870 “
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Stephen Alfred Austin, b. Jan 28, 1855 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. Feb 17, 1929 Waterloo, Ala; m. Mary
Elizabeth Seaton (dau
) b. Dec 24, 1857 Hardin Co., Tenn; d. Jan 9, 1935 Waterloo, Ala
Children:
1.
John Riley – Jly 28, 1887 Hardin Co., Tenn; d, Dec 25, 1945 Oklahoma City; m. Nancy Virginia
Strcklen, Ap 19, 1903; b. Oct 30, 1886
2.
Dau, m. Charles Crofts
3.
Lee, m. Lee Andrew Stricklen (1st cousin of Nancy Va. above)
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Robert Austin, b. 1831 Hardin Co., Tenn; d.
; m. Mary A. (
) b. 1835 Tenn
Children: b. Hardin Co., Tenn
1.- Juda C. (boy), b. 1859
2.- Frank E., b. 1861
3.- Margaret, b. 1863
4.- Sarah, b. 1865
5.- Isaac, b. 1867
6.- Richard, b. 1869
Sources: 1870 Census, Hardin Co., Tenn
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1-1-4-5 ?
Ransom Austin, b. 1805 Tenn; d.
1830 McNairy Co. Tenn
1860 Greene Co. Ark.
; m. 1830 Martha (
) b. 1810 Tenn
Children: - b. in Arkansas
1- Joseph, b. 1833; m. Rhoda M.
2- Elizabeth 1834
3- Thomas 1836
4- Stephen 1838
5- Wesley 1839
6- Martha A. 1841
7- Nancy 1846
8- Robert C. 1848
9- Smith 1850
1830 Census McNairy Co. Tenn
1840-1860 Census Greene Co. Ark. – Mary Ellen Moses
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Joseph Austin, b. 1833 Ark. dm. Rhoda M.-----; b, 1836 Ark.
farmer 1860 Greens Co., Ark.
Children: b. Ark.
1.
John W., b. 1857
2.
Wm. H., b. 1860
1860 Census-Greene Co., Ark.
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Archibald Austin (alias Pruit), b. 1767 Va (age 83 in 1850 Census of Grainger Co., Tenn); d.m. Rebekah Blankenship, b. 1771 Va.
Archibald Austin owned a large plantation in what is now Hamblen Co., Tenn. The site was flooded by Cherokee
Lake when that was formed. He sold this plantation to Warham Easley. In 1850 the family resided in Grainger Co.,
Tenn. 1840 Census also last taxed 1795 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
Children:
*1. Clisby, b. 1802 Tenn
m. Jane (
) b. 1813 Tenn
*2. Son – died before 1850 Census of Grainger Co.; m. Mary……………, b. 1808 Tenn
3.
perhaps William, b. 1798 N.C. Res: 1850 Knox co., Tenn
4.
perhaps Jesse; m. 1824 Washington Co., Tenn to Camilla Bean
5.
perhaps Evelina; m. 1827 Washington Co., Tenn. to Wm. Kelsey
------- p. 152 (Very faint writing)
1780 wf Rachel, dau Mary ---------Rebecca ------
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Clisby Austin, b. ca 1802 Tenn; dm. 1st –
m. Jane (
) b. 1833 Tenn; dRes: 1840 Grainger Co., Tenn; 1850 Murray Co., Ga. Later at Austin Springs, Wash. Co., Tenn.
Children:
*1. Archibald, b. ca 1824; m. Matilda (
); 1850 Knox Co., Tenn later to Texas, (Quero)
2. Dau-, b. 1820-25
3. Rebecca, b. 1827-8; unmrd 1850 living with grandfather, Archibald.
*4. William Thompson, b. 1829; m. Louisa Easley
*5. James Clisby, b. 1832; m. Mattie Smith
6. Clara, b. 1833
7. Sarah, b. 1834
8. Matilda Caroline, b. 1835
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9. Adaline D., b. 1837; ----2nd wife
10. Eliza c., b. 1839
11. Frederick H., b. 1845; d. 1886
12. Clisby, Jr., b. 1847
13. Henry c., b. 1849; m. M.J.
He was a Meth. Minister
1850 Census a Merchant ???Can’t read
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William Thompson Austin, b. 1829; d.
; m. Louisa Easley (dau of Warham Easley)
In 1854 they supposedly removed from Tunnel Hill, Whitfield Co., Ga. to Hamblen Co., Tenn (then still part of
Grainger co) and resided on the old Archibald Austin plantation.
Children:
1.
Robert W., b. 1850
2.
James F., b. 1852
3.
Sarah E., b. 1854 to Winfield, Kans.
4.
Martha Lee, b. 1856
5.
Mary Porter, 1862
6.
William Thompson, Jr., b. 1865 went to Manitou, Okla. Had son Edward of Calif.
7.
Walter Lee, b. 1868
8.
Laura Lola, b. 1870; m. James K. Lacy, b. 1869; d. 1947; Res: Belton, MO.
Source: Laura L. Lacy of Belton, Mo.
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James Clisby Austin, b. 1832
m. Mattie Smith
Res: Greeneville, Tenn
Children:
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1.
William Frederick, b. 1876; d. 1876
2.
Franklin C., b. 1879; d. 1879
3.
Mary J., b. 1884; d. 1886
4.
Clyde Bernard, b. Jan 20, 1891; m. Felice Noell, 1913; Res: Greeneville, Tenn
(1) Clyde B., Jr.-b.
(2) Thomas Noell-b.
(3) Robert Carter,-b.
(4) Frank
Sources: Cemetery at Austin Springs (per J.P. Palmer)
Who’s Who
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Son – perhaps John Asten d. ca 1843; m. Wash. Co. Tenn; 1832 Mary McCracken, b. 1808 Tenn.
Res: 1850 Census Grainger Co., Tenn
Children:
1st wife
1. William, b. 1830
2.- Mary
2. Catherine, b. 1833
3. Joseph, b. 1835
4. Thomas, b. 1838
5. Clarissa, b. 1840
6. Archibald, b. 1843
Source: 1850 Census Grainger Co., Tenn
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TENNESSEE
(Drop Chart)
Edwin Austin, Sr. b. 6 Feb, 1785; d. May 14, 1847 Davidson Co., Tenn; m. Milly Thompson, b. Nov 5, 1785; d. Sept
22, 1840 Davidson Co. Tenn; Res: Antioch – Davidson Co., Tenn ca 1830 From N.C. to Va. – to Tenn.
Their Children:
Caroline, m. Oct 7, 1845 Benj. Johnson
Ephraim F., Dr., b. 1823; m. 1854 Mary Whitemore
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Thompson b. May 22, 1830; d. Dec 14, 1889; m. Mary L. Gibbons b. 1/10/53; b. Dec 21, 1827; d. Dec 24, 1840
William, 1826; m. Hannah H. -------Their Children:
Sarah, 1840
Martha, 1845
Susan, 1842
James, 1847
John, 1843
Edwin, 1849
Edwin, Jr., m. Aug 15, 1839 Lucinda Johnson
George W., b. 1812, d. Sept 20, 1876 Benton, Mo.; m. Nancy R. Boaz Aug 5, 1831; b. Jan 30, 1813; d. Feb 18,
1886; to Ky ca 1848 to Mo. 1855. Their Children:
Lucinda, 1832; m. Mat Ross
Mary Ann Smith, 1843
Sally Ann, 1833; m. Louis Loffin
Geo Talbert, 1845-1877; m. Mary K.
Marshall
Amelia, 1835-1835
John Bell, 1847-1877; m. Betty Oakes
Eliza Jane, 1836-1879; m. B.M. Lemley
Nancy Caroline, 1849; m. J.H. Marshall
Elizabeth, 1839; m. 1871 Sam Denton
Josiah Boaz, 1851; m. Ida Hawkins
Elizabeth, 1839; m. 1871 Sam Denton
James G., 1853; unmrd.
Susanna Cath.1842-1912; m. Daniel C.
Margaret, 1856-1879; m. Wm. Congleton
Adams
Jason H., b. 1815; d. 1884; m. Nov 21, 1837 Lucinda Johnson
William, 1837
John, 1844
James C., 1839
Baylie, 1849
Newton C., b. 1820; m. Elizabeth L.
Lucinda F. 1838
William 1846
Caroline E. 1844
Robert 1849
Levinia, m. Jan 1, 1829 Sampson P. Carper
Lucinda, m. Sept 30, 1837 Jno F. Saunders
Elizabeth, m. Feb 13, 1826 Thos A. Adams
Sarah, m. Dec 17, 1836 Peter H. Lenon
Susan, m. Thos. Harris Sept 1, 1838
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3823 W. Highland Blvd.,
Milwaukee, 8, Wisconsin.
May 10, 1954
Mrs. Janet Austin Curtis,
Box 326, R.D. 1,
Bel Air, Maryland.
Dear Mrs. Curtis:
I wish to thank you for your reply to my inquiry with reference to the genealogy of the Austin family.
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Our information regarding Gracie Austin Odell, wife of Thomas Odell (1752) is very limited. We find that
she was born in Wales and that she was born Sept. 22, 1756. Her name appears in Montgomery County, Maryland
records. I am not sure however that it appears otherwise than as the wife of Thomas Odell.
Thomas Odell was born in Prince George’s County, part of which became Montgomery Co. He moved to
Frederick County where he married an Elixabeth Garrett who died after birth of one child. His second marriage was to
Gracie Austin. Thomas and Gracie moved apparently to Berkeley County, Virginia (now W. Va.) where they lived for
twenty years and reared a large family.
Gracie Austin Odell died July 6, 1835 at Odell, Indiana and is buried at Mills (Salem) Cemetery, eight miles
east of Attica, Fountain County, Indiana.
The above answers your question whether Gracie Austin m. Thomas Odell was of Maryland. I will give you
here the genealogy of the Odell line into which she married:
Thomas Odell and Sarah Ridgely Brewer m. 1691
Thomas Odell and Margaret Beall
James Odell and Martha Prather
Thomas Odell and Gracie Austin
This may not interest you particularly but it is information with reference to one more Austin. I would be
happy to obtain any information with reference to her family. I note however that you apparently do not have any
further information. I thank you very much for taking the trouble to reply.
Yours very truly,
G.R. Alexander
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Edwin Austin, Sr, b. Feb 22, 1785 N.C.?; d. between Dec 1846 and June 1847 (May 14, 1847) Antioch, Davidson Co.,
Tenn; bur. Cane Ridge Cem; m. Millie Thompson (dau Ephriam Thomspn) b. Nov 5, 1785; d. Sept 20, 1840 Antioch,
Tenn.
Children:
1.
Elizabeth, b. ca 1807; m. Feb 13, 1826 Thos. A. Adams
2.
Lavinia, b. ca 1809; m. Jan 1, 1829 Sampson P. Carper (Cooper)
3.
Edwin Austin, Jr., b. ca 1810; m. Aug 13, 1839 Lucinda J. Johnson
4.
George W. Austin, b. 1812; m. Aug 5, 1831 Nancy R. Boaz
5.
Sarah, b. ca 1814; m. Dec 17, 1836 Paten H. Lenon
6.
Jason H., b. 1815; m. Nov 21, 1837 Lucinda Johnson
7.
William Austin, b. 1816 Tenn; m. Sept 15 1836 Hannah Gillman
8.
Lucinda J., b. ca 1817; m. Sept 30, 1837 Jno. F. Saunders
9.
Susan, b. ca 1818; d. before 1846; m. Sept 1, 1838 Thomas A. Harris
10. Newton C., b. 1820; m. Elizabeth L. (
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11. Ephriam F. Austin, b. 1823 (physician) m. 1854 Martha Whitemore
12. Caroline, b. ca 1824; m. Oct 7, 1845 Benjamin Johnson
13. Thompson Austin, b. 1830; m. Jan 10, 1853 Mary L. Gibbons
Note: A gr-son of Edwin Austin Sr, Gus Austin of Antioch Tenn (1942) stated that his gr-father had come from North
Carolina to Virginia thence to Davidson Co., Tenn. His wife’s name was Millycent Thompson and she was a dau of
Ephriam Thompson. Edwin Austin mrd Jan. 1806 at Wentwoth, Rockingham Co., N.C. Millie Thompson
Sources: Mr. H.K. Bowen 428 Vista Ave., Pasadena 8, Calif
1850 Census Records of Davidson Co., Tenn
Marriage Records of Davidson Co., Tenn.
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4-George W. Austin (Edwin Sr.,) b. 1812 Tenn; d. Sept 20, 1876 bur Benton, Mo.; m. Aug 5, 1831 Davidson Co.,
Tenn to Nancy R. Boaz (dau
) b. Jan 30, 1813 Va.; d. Feb 13, 1885 bur Benton, Mo.; Res: Blodgett, Mo.
Removed from Davidson Co., Tenn to Graves Co., Ky. 1848. Removed to McCracken Co., Ky Dec 30, 1849 and to
Scott Co., Missouri 1855
Children:
1.
Lucinda, b. 1832 Davidson Co., Tenn; m. Mat Ross.
2.
Sally Ann, b. Nov 28, 1833 Davidson Co., Tenn; m. Louis Loftin, b. 1824 N.C. 1860 CensusRes: Scott Co., Mo.
3.
Amelia, b. Apr 12, 1835 Davidson Co., Tenn; d. 1835
4.
Eliza Jane, b. Sept 10, 1836 Davidson Co., Tenn; d. Feb 25, 1879 Benton, Mo.; m. B.M. Lemley, b. Oct 20,
1831; d. Dec 19, 1889 Benton, Mo.
5.
Edwin, b. Mch 9, 1838 Davidson Co., Tenn; m. Josephine Neal
6.
Elizabeth, b. Dec 1, 1839 Davidson Co., Tenn; m. Oct 9, 1871 Sam Denton
7.
Susanna Catherine, b. Sept 17, 1842 Davidson Co., Tenn; d. Dec 19, 1912 Blodgett, Mo; m. Daniel Carr
Adams, b. Mch 12, 1848 Benton, Mo; d. Apr 9, 1899
8.
Mary Ann Smith, b. Dec 14, 1843 Davidson Co., Tenn; died before 1860 Census
9.
George Tolbert, b. Mch 16, 1845 Davidson Co., Tenn; d. 1877 Benton, Mo.; m. Mary K. Marshall
10. John Bell, b. Jan 29, 1847 Tenn; d. Aug 25, 1878 Benton, Mo; m. Betty Oakes
11. Nancy Caroline, b. Oct 27, 1849 Graves Co, Ky; m. J.H. Marshall
12. Josiah Boaz, b. Sept 29, 1851 McCracken Co., Ky; m. Ida Hawkins
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13. James G., b. Dec 10, 1853 McCracken Co., Ky; single
14. Margaret, b. Feb 15, 1856 Benton, Scott Co., Mo; d. Dec 19, 1879 Benton, Mo; m. Wm. B. Congleton who d.
Dec 187- ae 28 yr 0mo 22 da.
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6-Jason H. Austin, b. 1815 Tenn; d. 1884 date of administrators settlement of estate; m. Nov 21,
1837 Davidson Co., Tenn to Lucinda J. Johnson, b. 1818 Tenn (prob dau of Jno Johnston ae
80 in 1850 b. Pa)
Children born in Davidson Co., Tenn:
1.
William, b. 1837/8
2.
James C., b. 1841
3.
John, b. 1844
4.
Baylie, b. 1849
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) b. 1816 Tenn; d. ca 1879 (Inventory of estate); m. Sept 15,1836 Davidson
7-William Austin (Edwin Sr,
Co., Tenn to Hannah Gillman; b. 1819 Tenn;
Children: born in Tenn.
1.
Sarah, b. 1840
2.
Susan, b. 1842
3.
John, b. 1843
4.
Martha, b. 1845
5.
James, b. 1847
6.
Edwin, b. 1849
William Austin was a farmer at time of 1850 Census and resided in Civil Dist. # 6 Davidson Co., Tenn.
Sources: 1850 Census Davidson Co., Tenn
Marriages of Davidson Co., Tenn.
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10-Newton C. Austin, (Edwin Sr
) b. 1820 Tenn; d. ; m. Elizabeth L.
; b. 1825 Tenn.
He was a school teacher in 1850
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Children: born in Davidson Co., Tenn
1.
William, b. 1846 Tenn
2.
Robert, b. 1849 Tenn
Living with this family Lucinda F. Austin ae 12, Caroline E. Austin ae 6, probably children of bro. Wm. & Hannah
Sources: 1850 Census Davidson Co., Tenn
Marriages of Davidson Co., Tenn
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Maury Co Tn
Reference Family Data Sheet
Surname
Austin
RFDS #
Sheet 1 of 1
Date: 07/01/92 Researcher: Georgia Belle Austin
The following data was taken from a single source exactly as it was found.
Source: Book; “Maury County, Tennessee Cemeteries, Vols 1 & 2” Compiled by Fred Lee Hawkins Jr.
Volume 1, page 39
Bethlehem Cemetery
Austin, Joseph M.,
15 Apr 1895-2 Jan 1984.
“ , Pearl S., 16 Jun 1897-8 Jan 1981.
Volume 1, page 377
Rose Hill Cemetery
Austin, Georgie G.,
20 Feb 1885-22 Feb 1969.
Volume 2, page 499
Wilkes Cemetery (also known as Old Camp Ground Cemetery.)
Austin, Charles Harris, 28 Nov 1879-20 Nov 1969.
“ , Otie E. Kerr, 24 Sep 1877-28 Aug 1970.
TENNESSEE
A LETTER FROM: Amon and Louise Austin, 280 N. Riverside Dr. Carthage, Tn 37030 1990:
The only thing that we know about Amon’s ancestor, Ammon B. Austin, is that he left a wagon
train of Mormons in Kentucky—came to the Buffalo Valley Silver point area of Tennessee, mar.
Elizabeth Frances Smith, who was “much” younger than she, fathered a child and died shortly
after. All that is known about him is that he was a “snappy” dresser, a good dancer and rode
a fine horse. There are other Amon Austins in the Dekalb county history, but I have been
unable to connect them to this Amon Austin. Some of the Smith family went to Utah to join
the Mormons, apparently due to other influence from Mormons.
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Bledsoe County, Tenn 1815 Petition
[1815 crossed out, replaced by 1812]
Petitions to delay enactment of the land during the War between Great Britian and the United States.
Only Austin surnames extracted below:
Hesekiah, Daniel, John, Moses.
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John Austin & (Hannah Austin?) (Saponi Indian ?)
Richard
John
Stephen
John Jr.
Valentine
William David Stephen Isaiah
Joseph
Others
Josiah William Saunders John Hannah Others
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Benjamin, Elizabeth, Stephen, John Bally, David, William, Angeline, Archibald, Robert, James
+Mary
Zachariah
Marvin Wesley
Judy Caroline
Lillie Phoebe Lard
Ralph Elvin Austin
Connie Gale Austin
Glenda Gale Austin Webb
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p. 1
A. Benjamin Austin m, Sarah G.
b. North Carolina 1797
res. Hardin County 1850
p. 2
B. Elizabeth Austin m. 1 James Davis
m. 2 Elbourne Bowles
1 James J. Davis m. Nancy Brin 1929
2 Thompson Davis m. Ally Balkom 1829 or
1832
3 Elijah Bowles m. Caroline Upchurch 1837
4 Mary Bowles m. Arch Abel Gill 1841
5 Zachariah Bowles m. Elizabeth Love 1844
6 Sarah Bowles m. Wm. Strickland 1849
7 Elbourne Hyson Bowles
8 Elizabeth Bowles m. Labab Jenkins
9 Martha Bowles m. Peter Dener Bowen
1839
10 Nancy J. Bowles 1853
8 Martha J. Austin 1844
9 Archibald Austin m. Mary Polly Austin
1845
a. Sarah Ann Austin 1867
1. Lewis
2. Haynes
3. Enoch
b. Martha A. Austin
c. Berdie Austin
1. May
2. Onie
p. 3
C. Captain Stephen Bally Austin b. 1809 or
1811 m. Ann Lamb b. 1814
1 Rachel Austin m. Mr. Qualls 1830
2 Saunders Austin 1832
3 Dolly Ann Austin 1834
4 Henry Lamb Austin 1835 m. Mary
Elizabeth Hardwick
a. Luther Austin 1874
b. Luona Austin 1866
c. Hugh Austin 1879
d. Strickand Austin
5 Benjamin Austin 1837-38 d. 1904
Holland’s Creek Cemetery, m. Rachel
Qualls (owned Aunt Dorothy’s place)
a. Bill (William) Austin
1. G. C. Austin
b. Timothy Austin
c. Garfield Thomas Austin
d. Martha “Mattie” Austin m. Cass
Johnson (Kate Tune’s Grandparents)
e. Gertie Austin m. Mr. Milligan
6 John B. Austin m. Sarah L 1840-43
a. Lucinda C. Austin 1867
b. Solomon A. Austin 1868
c. Henry R. H. Austin 1874
d. James Austin 1875
e. Stephen A. Austin 1878
7 Nancy Austin 1842
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p. 4 (Children – 9. Archibald & Mary Polly
Cont’d)
3. Carter
4. Vergil
5. Ralph
6. Waymon
7. Maud
8. Paul
9. J.B.
10. Bert
d. John C. Austin
1. Madge Austin
2. Steller Austin
3. Oda Austin
4. Ruth Austin
5. Fred Austin
6. Enoch Austin
7. Blanch Austin
8. Allen Austin
e. Otis Austin
1. Earl Austin
2. Edgar Austin
3. Ray Austin
4. Bert Austin
f. Walker Austin
1. Rosa Austin
2. Willis Austin
3. Estell Austin
4. Rena Austin
5. Lee Austin
g. Owen Austin
h. Wymon Austin
i. Arch Austin
10. Sarah E. (Babe) Austin m. Bob Gate Qualls
1848
a. Matt Qualls
b. Jim Carroll Qualls
c. Robert Gate Qualls
d. Millie Anna Qualls
p. 5
11. Louisa Austin 1851
12. Enoch Austin 1858 m. Rebecca
a. Ida Austin m. Mr. Gourt 1876
b. Estillee Austin m. Mr. Parker 1878
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(1) Jesse Daniel
Webb b. 9/19/63
(2) Jodie Gale Webb
b. 9/10/1994
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D. John Bally Austin b. 1817 d. 1896
m. 1. Jane Lamb 1819
2. Isabell Qualls b. 1851 d. 1924
Farmer: Owned slaves Alph & Felix
“Aunt” Nerve’s parents.
1. Ayn Austin 1838
2. Judy Austin 1848
3. Francis “Franky” Austin m. John
Stout b. 1843
a. Litho Stout m. Mr. Howard
b. Bob Stout
c. Jimmy Stout m. Mr. Milligan
d. Lizzie Stout m. Mr. Austin
e. Ike Stout
4. Sarah Austin m. A.A. Fisher b. 1846
5. Zacharia Taylor Austin b. 9/7/1848 d.
2/1/1892 m. Martha Jane Qualls b.
4/7/1848 d. 3/7/1929
a. Jesse More Austin b. 5/8/1872 d.
1/26/1948 m. Nancy “Nan”
Isabell Lard (Gr-mother Lillie
Austin’s sister)
(1) Harley Bill Austin m. Ethel b.
1916 d. 1994 Fairburg, Neb.
(a) Harley Bill Austin
“Junior” m. Becky
(b) Kathy Austin
(c) Joel Austin m. Glenda
(2) Lester Nolan Austin b. 1900
m. Lettie Benson b. 1901 d. 1969
(a) J.B. Austin b.
12/23/1921
d. 9/7/1998 m. Mazzie
Estelle Evans
1. Glen Rae Austin b.
8/25/1947 m.
6/14/1969 Dallas, TX
Connie Gale Austin b.
9/19/45
a. Chad Lesley
Austin b.
10/22/1969 m.
Marisa Kay
Wilson 5/1992
Bruceton, TN
b. Glenda Gail
Austin b.
3/2/1971 m.
Daniel Wade
Webb May 1991
Memphis, TN
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(b) Mary Ellen Austin m. Buster
Austin (Columbus Austin’s
brother)
1. Jimmy Carroll Austin
a. Jamie Austin
2. David Terry Austin m.
Barbara Crotts – divorced.
a. Terry Faith Austin
3. Sherry Lynne Austin m.
Joey Fox
a. Jason Fox
b. Brittney Fox
(c) Aleda Austin m. Luther Shelby
(d) Aubene Austin m. 1. Earnest
Whitt m. 2. Milton Sweat
(e) Margie Autin m. Clinton Benson
1. Dennis Benson m. Cindy
Williams
a. Courtney Benson
b. Justine Benson
2. Connie Aene Benson
(f) Dollie May Austin m. Columbus
Austin (Buster’s brother)
1. Dwight David Austin m.
2. Richard Bennett Austin m.
Missy
(3) Minnie Austin m. Arch Austin
(a) Eva Beil Austin
(b) Betty Austin m.
(c) Gene Austin m. Sally
1. David Austin
(d) Thomas Jesse “T.Jack” Austin
m. Maud Evans (Estelle’s sister)
1. Danny Austin m. Becky
Lokey
a. Dannette Austin m.
1. Jesse
b. Jackie JoEllen Austin
c. Boy – died
d. Angela Austin
(e) Bob Austin
(f) Rita Austin
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(4) Siney Austin m. Charlie Seaton
(a) L.Q. Seaton
(b) Geneva Seaton m. Mr. Shelby
1. Patty Shelby m. Mr. Yancy
(5) Pearle Austin m. Herman Shelby
(a) Aline Shelby
(6) Zellar Austin m. Clyde Paulk
(a) Ralph Paulk
(b) Max Paulk
(c) Dwight Paulk
b. Lille Isabell Austin b. 1/148/1874 d.
10/28/1875
c. Rosey Etta Austin m. Will Nolan b.
7/18/1875 d. 4/18/1987
(1) Bula Nolan m. Elmer Austin
(a) Grace Austin m.
(b) Mac Austin
(c) Mabel Austin
(d) Buster Austin
(e) Eddie May Austin
(f) Pete Austin
(g) Happy Austin
(h) Lawrence Austin m. divorced
(i) Polly Austin
(j) Willie Austin m. Evelyn?
1. Phillip Austin
(k) Freddy Fay Austin m.
(l) Teddy Tay Austin m.
(m) Nancy Austin m.
(n) Tommy Austin
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(2) Alger Nolan m. Irene
(a) Margaret Nolan m.
(b) Joan Nolan m.
(c) Billy Nolan
(d) Henrietta Nolan m. 1.?
m2. Mr. Kimberlake
(3) Robert Nolan m. Delores
d. Ralph Neel Austin b. 9/11/1877 d.
12/14/1938 Single
e. Marvin Wesley Austin m. Lillie
Phoebe Lard b. 1886 d. 1953 b.
9/27/1879 d. 12/26/1948
(1) Bebe Hilda Austin m. D.H.
“Hamp” Tune b. 1906
(a) Ruben Tune m. Mary
Franks
(b) Gertie Vernell Tune m.
Eldridge White b. 1933
1. Herbert Doyle White
b. 1956
2. Jeffrey Dale White b.
1953
(c) Mary Earline Tune m.
Lawrence Holcomb b. 1935
1. David S. Holcomb
2. Rhonda Sue Holcomb
(2) Eldridge Allen “Shorty”
Austin m. Emily Patterson b.
1907
(a) Eldridge Allen Austin, Jr.
m. Fanny Kate Smith b.
1932
1. Brenda Kay Austin
m.1.? m.2.?
2. Roger Leo Austin m.
Sue
a. Matthew Austin
b. Bryan Austin
(b) Franklin Delanor
“Derod” Austin m. Reba
Cromwell b. 1934
1. Sandra m.
2.Sherry m.
(c) Grady Lloyd Austin m.
Barbara Orton b. 1935
1. Harold Austin lives
Flagstaff, AZ
2. Garry Lloyd Austin b. 1954
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p. 10 (Eldridge & Emily Austin’s children cont’d)
(d) Ancil Patrick Austin m. Wanda Smith b. 1937 Memphis, TN
1. Ancil Alan Austin
2. Marty Austin
(e) Patsy Caroline Austin m. Arnold Holcombe b. 1930
1. Richard “Ricky” Holcomb m. Savannah, TN
2. Alisa Holcomb (adopted)
3. George Earlin Austin m. Tilda Barrier b. 1911 d. 4/30/1922
(a) Lavada Austin m. Mr. Cossey
1. Wanda Gale Cossey
2. Tommie David Cossey
3. Peggy Cossey
4. Barbara Cossey
5. Gary Cossey
(b) George Luther Austin 1932
4. Erby Woodrow Austin m. Lucille Johnson d. 12/27/1988
(a) Martha Jane Austin m/ Ken Carlzen b. 1939 Pontiac, MI
1. Rebecca Jane Carlzen
2. Steven Kenneth Carlzen
3. Katherine Carlzen
(b) David Eugene Austin m.
1. Kathleen Austin
5. Dorothy Erthel Austin (single)
6. Ralph Elvin Austin b. 11/3/1917 d. 12/17/1988 Dallas, TX m. Melba Jean Drain b. 12/18/1921
(a) Connie Gale Austin b. 9/19/1945 m. Gale Ray Austin b. 8/25/1947 (double 4th cousins) Memphis TN
p.11
1. Chad Lesley Austin b. 10/22/1969 m. Marisa Kay Wilson of Bruceton, TN
2. Glenda Gale Austin b. 3/2/1971 m. Daniel Wade Webb
a. Jesse Daniel Webb
b. Jodie Gale Webb
(b) Jerry Lynn Austin b. 3/12/1947 m. Rosanna “Zan” Richardson Denton, TX
1. Jennifer Elizabeth “Jeni” Austin 3/2/1977
2. Jonathan Christopher “John” Austin b. 6/20/1982
(c) Judy Kay Austin b. 1/3/1950 m. Charlie George Dalton Dallas, TX
1. Jason Christopher Dalton b. 12/10/1970
7. Robert Ree Austin m.1 Helen Murry divorced m.2
(a) Robert Jack Austin b. 1951 Nashville, TN
(b) William “Bill” Murry Austin b. 1955
(c) Steven Austin b. 1958
8. Thelma Pauline “Polly” Austin m. Melburn Weatherington Savannah, TN divorced
(a) James Edward Weatherington b. 1946 m. Kay White Chattanooga, TN divorced
(b) Thelma Jean “Jeanne” Weatherington b. 1948 m. Robert Campbell Symerna, TN
1. Robert Daniel Campbell
2. Alexander Austin Campbell b. 1983
9. Mary Onedia “Tea” Austin m. Raleigh Keller
(a) Patrick Keller b. 1952
(b) Michael Wesley Keller b. 1950
(c) Janet Elaine Keller m.1 m.2
10. Martha Louise “Easy-Jack” Austin m. Horace Eaves
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(CAUTION – page apparently missing. p. 12
starts with (f) Comer Ashley Austin – apparently
the fifth child of unknown parents)
(f) Comer Ashley Austin m. Estelee
Conoway b. 9/17/1882 d. 3/20/1955
1. Harlan Austin m. Helen Baron
2. Harold Austin m.
(g)Cassie Lola Austin (single) b. 9/12/1884
d. 11/25/1918
(h) Grover Cleveland Austin b. 4/14/1887 d.
5/17/1938
1. Memphis Austin (girl)
2. Lorrine Austin
3. Jessie Austin (girl)
(i) Osha Jane Austin b. 7/29/1889 m. James
Atkinson
6. Mary Austin b. 1852 m. Andy Lamb
(a) Torn Lamb
(b) Charley Lamb
(c) Braun Lamb
(d) Minnie Lamb m. Mr. Gray
(e) Mary Emma Lamb m. Mr. Gray
7. Charles W. Austin b. 1861 OK
(a) Dr. Carl Austin Ft. Worth, TX
8. George C. Austin
9. John W Austin b. 5/28/1864 d. 1/2/1898 m.
Martha
(a) Nancy Austin
(b)Andrew Austin
10. Katie Austin (single) Mother: Isabell Qualls
11. Lizzie Austin m. John Smith
(a) Nancy Smith
(b) Andrew Smith
(c) James Smith
(d) Millard Smith m. Mammie Barrier
1. Fanny Kate Smith m. Elridge Allen
Austin, Jr.
a. Brenda Kay Austin m. 1 m. 2
b. Roger Leo Austin m. Sue
1) Matthew Austin
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2) Bryan Austin
2. Hassell Smith
3. Joyce Smith m. Mr. White
p. 13
E. David Austin m. Nancy b. 1818 TN
1. White b. AL 1839
(a) Thomas b. 1873
(b) Amanda E. b. 1877
(c) John D. b. 1878
2. Martha b. AL 1848
3. Dolly b. AL 1841
4. Homer Thomas C. b. AL 1842 m. Sally
Qualls
(a) Tim Austin
(b) Arch Austin m. Minnie Austin
(Lester Austin’s sister)
1. Thomas Jesse “T. Jack”
Austin m. Maude Evan
(Estelle’s sister)
a. Danny Austin m.
Rebecca “Becky” Lokie
1) Jesse
b. Jackie Jo Ellen Austin
c. Boy died
d. Angela Austin
2. Betty Austin
3. Gene Austin m. Sally
a. David Austin
4. Bob Austin
5. Alta Austin
6. Eva Nell Austin
(c) Elmer Austin m. Bula Nolan
(Alger Nolan’s sister)
1. Grace
2. Mae
3. Mable
4. Buster
5. Eddie May
6. Pete
7. Happy
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8. Lawrence Austin
9. Polly Austin
10. Willie Austin m. Evelyn
a. Phillip Austin
11. Freddy Austin
12. Teddy Tay Austin
13. Nancy Austin
14. Tommy Austin
(d) Kenny Austin m. Martha Benson
1. Ada Austin m. Herman Austin
a. James Harold Austin
b. Patricia Austin m. Dee
Paterson
1. Kenneth Paterson
2. Ida Austin m. Glen Hurt
a. Jimmy Hurt
3. Otis Austin
(e) Mac Austin
(f) Alma Austin m. Dan Freeman
5. Emily Austin b. TN 1844
6. John D. Austin m. Sarah R. b. TN 1844/45
(a) George A. Austin
(b) Thommess J. Austin
(c) Thomas Austin
(d) Julices Austin
(e) Wie Austin
7. Elizabeth b. TN 1847
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F. William Austin b. TN 1820, m. Sarah b. AL 1825
1. Polly b. 1842
2. John T. Austin m. Martha A. b. 1845
(a) Thomas W. Austin
(b) Mary Austin
(c) James Austin
(d) Nancy Y. Austin
(e) John M. Austin
3. Augustus or Augustin m. Cinthia Rebecca b. 1847
(a) Daniel Austin
1. Bedford Austin
2. Clarence Austin
3. Gusty Austin (moved to AR)
4. Reader Austin
(b) Noah Austin
1. Clarence Austin
2. Gustis Austin b. 19027 d. 1969, m.
Mertle b. 1910 d. Buster’s
a. Buster Austin m. Mary Ellen
Austin (J.B.’s sister)
1) Jimmy Carroll Austin m.
Pam Lenard
a) Jamie Austin
2) David Terry Austin m.
Barbara Crotts
a) Terry Faith Austin
3) Sherry Lynn Austin m.
Joey Fox
a) Jason Fox
b) Brittney Fox
b. Columbus Austin d. 1981 m.
Dolly May Austin (J.B.’s sister)
1) Dwight Austin m.
2) Richard Bennett m. Missy
c. Hoover Austin
d. Belle Austin
e. Annie Austin
f. Virgie Austin
g. R. C. Austin
h. Jerry Austin
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p. 16 (Children of Augustus and Cinthia Austin Cont’d)
(c) Sarah E. Austin b. 1869
(d) Josa Austin b. 1861
(e) Andrew Austin b. 1863
(f) S. A. Austin b. 1865
(g) Alva J. Austin b. 1868
4. Ardena Austin b. 1851
5. James Austin m. Martha J. b. 1855
6. Laura M. Austin b. 1858
7. Reece Reason [is this also Austin?]
8. Enoch Austin b. 1863
(p. 16 ends at this point)
p. 17
G. Aneline Austin m. Henry Qualls
(p. 17 is otherwise blank)
p. 18
H. Archibald S. Austin “Blind Arch” b. 1826 m. Martha Qualls b. 1829 divorced
1. Louise Austin b. 1829
2. John Wesley Austin
(a) Nancy E. Austin b. 1873
(b) Joseph A. Austin b. 1874
(c) Martha J. Austin b. 1876
3. Nancy E. J. Austin m. Elbourne Hyson Bowles b. 1851
(a) Gothian Bowles
(b) Mary A. Bowles
4. Stephen Alfred Austin m. Mary Elizabeth Seton b. 1855
(a) John Seaton Austin b. 1878
(b) Urnnia Seaton Asutin b. 1879
5. William R. Austin b. 1859
6. James A Austin b. 1862
7. Martha A Austin b. 1864
8. Mary Alice Austin m. Mr. Qualls b. 1867
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1) David S. Holcomb b. 1957
2) Ronda Sue Holcomb b. 1968
2. Eldridge Allen “Shorty” Austin m. Emily
Patterson b. 1987
(a) Eldridge Allen Austin, Jr. m. Fanny
Kate Smith b. 1932
1) Brenda Kay Austin m.1? m.2?
2) Roger Leo Austin m. Sue
a) Matthew Austn
b) Bryan Austin
(b) Franklin Delanor “Derod” Austin m.
Reba Cromwell b. 1934
1) Sandra m.
2) Sherry m.
(c) Grady Lloyd Austin m. Barbara
Orton b. 1935
1) Harold Austin
2) Gary Lloyd Austion b. 1954
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(adopted)
3. George Earlin Asutin m. Tilda Barrier b. 1911
d. 4/20/1932
(a) Lavada Austin m. Mr. Cossey
1. Wanda Gale Cossey
2. Tommie Davis Cossey
3. Peggy Cossey
4. Barbara Cossey
5. Gary Cossey
(b) George Luther Austin b. 1932
4. Erby Woodrow Austin m. Lucille Johnson d.
12/27/1988
(a) Martha Jane Austin m. Ken Carlzen b.
1939
1. Rebecca Jane Carlzen
2. Steven Kenneth Carlz
p. 19 (These entries just appear on these pages. It is
not known how they relate to the previous families.
There are akso many repeats which may be the author
following cousin marriages.)
1. Robert Austin m. Mary Ann Swinford
Crippled – club-footed
1. Judia or Judy Carolyn Austin m. James Alfred Lard b.
1859 (Cherokee Indian)
(a) Lillie Phoebe Lard m. Marvin Wesley Austin b.
9/27/1879 d. 12/26/1948
1. Bebe Hilda Austin m. D.H. “Hamp” Tune b.
1906 d. 1953
(a) Ruben Tune m. Mary Franks
(b) Gertie Vernell Tune m. Eldridge
White b. 1933
1) Herbert Doyle White b. 1956
2) Jeffrey Dale White b. 1963
(c) Mary Earline Tune m. Lawrence
Holcomb b. 1935
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(d) Ancil Patrick Austin m. Wanda Smith b. 1937
1. Ancil Alan Austin m.
2. Marty Austin
(e) Patsy Caroline Austin m. Arnold Holcomb
b. 1930
1. Richard “Ricky” Holcomb m.
2. Alisa Holcomb en
3. Katherine Carlzen
(b) David Eugene Austin m.
1. Kathleen Austin
5. Dorothy Erthel Austin (single)
6. Ralph Elvin Austin b. 11/3/1917 d. 12/17/1988 m.
Melba Jean Drain b. 12/18/1921
(a) Connie Gale Austin b. 9/19/1945 m. Glen Ray
Austin b. 8/25/1947
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p. 21
1. Chad Lesley Austin b. 10/22/1969 m. Marisa
Kay Wilson
2. Glenda Gale Austin b. 3/2/1971 m. Daniel
Wade Webb
(a) Jesse Daniel Webb b. 9/19/1993
(b) Jodie Gale Webb b. 9/10/1964
(b) Jerry Lynn Austin b. 3/12/1947 m. Roseanna
“Zan” Richardson
1. Jennifer Elizabeth Austin b. 3/2/1977
2. Jonathan Christopher Austin b. 6/20/1982
(c) Judy Kay Austin b. 1/3/1950 m. Charlie George
Dalton
1. Jason Christopher Dalton b. 12/12/1970
7. Robert Ree Austin m.1 Helen Murry divorced m.2
(a) Robert Jack Austin b. 1951
(b) William “Bill” Murry Austin b. 1955
(c) Steven Austin b. 1958
8. Thelma Pauline “Polly” Austin m. Melburn
Weatherington divorced
(a) James Edward Weatherington b. 1946 m. Kay
White divorced
(b) Thelma Jean Weatherington “Jenne” b. 1948 m.
Robert Campbell
1. Robert Daniel Campbell
2. Alexander Austin Campbell b. 1983
9. Mary Oneida “Tea” Austin m. Raleigh Kellar
(a) Patrick Joseph Kellar b. 1952
(b) Michael Wesley Kellar
(c) Janet Elaine Kellar m.1 m.2
10. Martha Louise “Easy-Jack” Austin m. Horace Eaves
p. 22
(b) Mary Lard m. Calvin Benson
1. Jim Benson
2. Ed Benson
3. George Benson
4. Arnold Benson
5. Bedford Benson
6. Isadore Benson m. Jim Brown
(c) Nancy Lard m. Jessie N. Austin
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(d) Vicey Lard m. Otha White
1. Christine White
(e) Litha Lard m. Mr. Horton
1. Jim Horton
2. “Monkey” Horton
(f) John Robert Lard m. Miss Webb
1. Berlan Webb Lard
2. Robert Webb Lard
3. Webb Lard
(g) George Lard m.1 Lola Webb m.2 Maggie
Michael
1. Donald Lard
2. Frank E. Austin b. 1861
3. Margaret Austinh b. 1863
4, Sarah Austin b. 1865
5. Isaac Austin b. 1867
6. Richard K. Austin b. 1869
7. Easter Austin b. 1870
8. John B. Austin b. 1872
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J. James J. Austin b. 1817 m. Dorcus
1. Eliza Jane Austin b. 1837
2. Urih I Austin b. 1838
3. Camilie Austin b. 1840
4.Daniel Austin b. 1842
5. Robert Austin b. 1844
6. Mais C. Austin b. 1846
7. Molly C. Austin b. 1848
(End of p. 23 and this series which expanded the
drop chart on Page 408)
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1-7-82
4460 Cleo Dr.
Memphis Tn
38122
Dear Ms Curtis,
I am so sorry that I am such a poor correspondent. I had completely forgotten the family tree until my son
needed it for school, so I looked it up and found your note and sheets. I had put it aside several years ago because I
began working on my masters degree at night. When you have a family, teach during the day and go to school at night
and in the summer, you stay busy.
Anyway, I have updated yours sheets and I would like your book if you still have a copy. Also I need a little
help on the outline part. Here is what I have.
John & Hannah
Richard
John
Stephen
William
Josiah
(A)
Benjamin
John Jr.
David
Stephen Isaiah
William
(B)
Elizabeth
(C)
Stephen
Valentine
Saunders
(D)
John Billy
Others
John
Hannah Others
(E) (F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
David William Angeline Archibald Robt.
Zachary Taylor
Marvin
Joseph
(J)
James
Judy Caroline
(married)
Lillie Phoebe
Ralph
Connie
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Did Judy Carolyn come from Robert or Archibald? Who was Judy Carolyn’s daddy? Who was her granddaddy?
My brother, Jerry Lynn Austin, had a son born in June 1982. His name is Johnathan Christopher Austin.
Outside of that the family, as far as I know, is stable. Jerry and his family moved from Kearney, Nebraska to Denton,
Texas and my sister, Judy Kay (Austin) Dalton moved from White Rock, New Mexico to Dallas, Texas. They are
moving closer to mother and daddy now that they have retired from the jewelery business. Judy and her husband took
over the business. Jerry is a college professor. He has a doctor’s degree in fine arts.
Did you ever live in the Carolinas or Florida? One summer, long ago I spent several weeks with my aunt
Dorothy and a Janet Curtis had written to her. I think this is where I got my family tree. You had sent it to Aunt
Dorothy and I copied it. It seems like I copied something for Aunt Dorothy to send to you. It has been so long ago
that I really do not remember the details.
Anyway, I will try to write more frequently now that I finished school.
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Sincerely,
Connie Austin
p.s. I have enclosed money for the book and your postage on any correspondence.
Page 422
Family Group Sheet* for Glen Ray Austin + Connie Gale (Austin) Austin
Page 423
Family Group Sheet* for J. B. Austin + Mazzie Estelle Evans
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Page 424
Austins, White County, Tennessee
Copied by Terry McBroom, for
Anthony Kent Austin
Deed Book A, page 210
(The oldest Austin record found in the White County Court House.)
This indenture made this the Tenth day of May in the year 1808 between Thomas (?) Harris of the
(one) part and Stephen Austin of the other part…. Registered this 16th day of June 1808.
Deed Book F, page 270
John Austin and Geo. Tucker, Sept. 9, 1818.
Deed Book F, page 149
Nathaniel Austin to W.P. White, ______, 1818.
Book H, page 67
William Austin to J. Austin, 27 Aug., 1829.
Book H, page 26
William Austin to Jno. Austin, no date.
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LINCOLN COUNTY
TENNESSEE
PIONEERS
Jane Warren Waller, Editor
January 29, 1983
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Dear Mr. Austin,
I do not seem to have too much on the Austin families, just what has been published.
Lincoln Co., TN Will Bk. 1 p. 71
Will of Drewry Austin: wife Betsey Austin. Sons: Harris and William Phillip Austin. Granddaughter Ann Bolen.
Mentions Thomas Bolen. Witness: Benjamin Rives, Mathew Carter and Henry S. Gill. Proven in Court Oct. 25,
1831.
p.278
Will of John Austin. Wife Elizabeth Austin. Dauther wife of Cecil Thornton, He willed to Hardy Birmingham, land
in Giles County, on the waters of sinking Creek, 47 acres. Son Andrew W. Austin was Willed land in Lincoln and
Giles Co. Executor: Hardy Birmingham. Signed Mar. 28, 1845. Witness: Spencer Leatherwood and B.B.
Leatherwood. Proven and recorded at Feb. Term 1846.
Will Bk. & Inventoried – 1810 of Lincoln Co., TN
John Austin witnessed will of Andrew Spralding Feb. 11, 1817
Will Bk. 1 p. 11
Gideon Austin named as son-in-law of Lewis Morgan’s will dated Nov. 26, 1827.
Hope this might be of interest to you.
Sincerely,
(Mrs. G.F. Waller)
(handwritten)
The Lincoln Co material I misplaced.
Tony
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Family Group Sheet* for Benjamin Austin + Elizabeth Watson
Page 427
Family Group Sheet* for George W. Austin + Nancy R. Boaz
Page 428
Family Group Sheet* for Edward (Edwin) Austrin + Josephine Demerus McNeil
Page 429
Family Group Sheet* for Thomas G. Austin + Elizabeth C. Curd
Page 430
Family Group Sheet* for Ephraim P. Austin + Nancy J. ___
Page 431
Family Group Sheet* for William Austin + Martha Fox
Page 432
Family Group Sheet* for John Austin + Lucinda ____
Page 433
Family Group Sheet* for Henry Austin + Sophronia J. Talbott
Page 434
Family Group Sheet* for John Connor Austin + Eola A. Knouer
Page 435
Family Group Sheet* for John Connor Austin, Jr. + Clomara Q. Deck
Page 436
Family Group Sheet* for Anthony Kent Austin + Elly B. Neace
Page 437
From Clyde B. Austin – 1963
5/10/16
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and data entered into the appropriate AFAOA
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AUSTIN FAMILES MARRIAGES
Clisbe Austin and Sallie Robertson were married the 10th day of August 1820.
Rebecca, their daughter, was married to George Lacy the 6th day of December 1838.
Polly, their daughter, was married to James Cardwell the 13th day of December 1838.
Clisbe Austin and Jane Hammond were married the 24th day of February 1842.
Edna Austin and George Lacy were married the 23rd day of November 1843.
Archibald Austin and Matilda Rogers were married the 5th day of July 1846.
William T. Austin and Louisa Easly were married the 29th day of March 1849.
Sarah Catherine Austin and William Andrew Lawrence were married the 6th day of August 1850.
Clara Austin and E. J. Young were married the 1st day of February 1853.
Matilda Caroline Austin and C. J. Emerson were married May 23, 1853.
Eliza Austin was married twice – Russell Emerson and Lee Dyer.
Adeline Austin married Lawrence James Austin wife not known.
Frederick Hill Austin and Martha Ann Hodges were married.
Clisbe Austin and Martha Ann Smith were married September 15, 1870 (Clyde’s parents).
Henry Clay Austin and Nannie Amelia Taylor were married September 15, 1870.
Henry Clay Austin and Mollie Jane Kidwell were married December 10, 1874.
AUSTIN FAMILIES – AUGUST 1920
Pollie Cardwell and James Cardwell were parents of 10 children: Robert, Napoleon, Clisbe, Henry, Clara, Frances,
Sallie, Eliza, Alice. Alice Rector only one living.
Edna Austin and George Lacy: Nannie, Cassie, Alice, Mrs. Travis.
Archibald Austin and Matilda Rogers were parents:
William T. Austin and Louisa Early were parents of: Bob, Frank, Will, Lou, Lizzie, Hattie, Laura.
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-2Sarah Catherine Austin and William Andrew Lawrence were parents of:
Clara Austin and E J. Young were parents of Clemie, Loretta.
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Matilda Caroline Austin and C. J. Emerson were parents of: Sallie, William, Fannie
Eliza Austin and Russell Emerson were parents of: Henry, Callie, Linn, Russell.
Eliza Austin and Lee Dyer were parents of: Fred, Mollie, Arch, Will, Sam, Charlie, Sallie, Walter.
Adeline Austin and Lamance were parents of: Will, Edd, Mollie, Joe.
James Austin and wife were parents of Mattie, Will, Mollie.
Frederick Hill Austin and Martha Ann Hodges were parents of: Sallie, Fannie, Jessie, Will, Bob.
Clisbe Austin and Martha Ann Smith were parents of Julia, Willie, Frank, Thomas, Clisbe, Mary, Frederick, James
Clisbe, Clyde
Henry Austin and Nannie P. Taylor were parents of: Maude.
Henry Austin and Mollie J. Kidwell were parents of: Charles, Nannie, Jennie, Elizabeth, Richard, Mary, Frederick,
James, Cecil.
AUSTIN FAMILY BIRTHS
Clisby Austin, son of Archibald and Rebecca Austin, was born on the 21st day of January 1802.
Sallie Austin, daughter of Richard and Polly Robertson, was born on the 4th day of November 1802.
Polly Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 20th day of August 1821.
Rebecca Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 7th day of September 1822.
Archibald Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 12th day of November 1823.
Edna Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 11th day of September 1825.
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-3Martha Jane Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 8th day of January 1827.
William Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 26th day of March 1828.
William Thompson Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 19th day of August 1829.
James C. Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 13th day of April 1832.
Clara Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 6th day of December 1830.
Sara Catherine Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 28th day of December 1833.
Matilda Caroline Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 19th day of December 1835.
Adaline Deadrick Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 15th day of February 1837.
Eliza C. Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 5th day of January 1839.
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Clisbe Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, was born on the 23rd day of October 1842.
Jane Ann Hammond Austin (Granddaughter of Julie), second wife of Clisbe Austin, was born on the 31st day of
October 1812.
Frederick Hill Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Jane his wife, was born on the 27th day of June 1845.
Clisbe Austin, Jr., son of Clisbe Austin and Jane his wife, was born on the 22nd of December 1846.
Henry Clay Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Jane his wife, was born on the 29th day of June 1849.
AUSTIN FAMILY DEATHS
Martha Jane, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, died October 24, 1828.
William Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, died November 15, 1828.
Clisbe Austin, son of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, died on the 6th day of January 1841.
Margaret Jane Austin, daughter of Clisbe Austin and Sallie his wife, died on the 21st day of November 1842.
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MILLARD JOSEPHUS LAYMANCE’S ANCESTORS ON HIS MOTHER’S SIDE
No. 1
My Great, Great, Great Grandfather Austin was born and raised in England and when a young man married
Haner Love and came to America and settled in Bedford County, Virginia, and had five boys, Richard, John, Stephen,
Vaneltine and Champ.
My Great, Great Grandfather No. 2 married a Prewet and settled in Littsylvania County, Virginia. He had 6
sons, William, Davis, Champ, Stephen and Archibald. My Great Grandfather No. 4 was born February 10th 1767, in
Littsyvania County, Virginia, he married a Rebeka Blankenship and moved to East Tennessee when he was first
married. He had four sons, Joseph, William, Clisby and Archibald and four daughrers, Polly, Welthy, Clara and Edna.
Clisby was my Grandfather No. 4, he married Sallie Roberson. Clisby Austin, My Grandfather was born January 21st,
1802, and died at Austin Springs, Tennessee July 22, 1883. My Grandmother Sally Austin, was born November 4th,
1802 and she died November 24th, 1842. They had sixteen children:
Mary Austin Cardwell, the oldest
Rebecca, married a Lacey
Archibald
Edna married George Lacey
Mathias died when a baby
William died when a baby
Wm. T. married an Easley
Clara, married a Young
James Clisby, married a Mathis
Sarah Catherine married a Lane
Matilda
Adeline Dedrick, married E.M. Laymance
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Born
August 26, 1821
September 7, 1822
November 12, 1823
September 11, 1825
January 8th, 1827
March 26, 1828
Auguat 19, 1829
December 6th, 1830
April 15th 1832
December 28, 1833
October 19, 1835
February 15, 1837
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January 5th, 1839
November 20, 1840
October 20, 1842 and was Grandmother’s last
Eliza, died a baby
Clisby Stephen, died a baby
Margaret, died a baby
child. My Grandmother died from child-birth.
My Grandfather married the second time, a Jane Hammond. He had three sons by her. Frederick Hill Austin,
Clisby Austin and Henry C. Austin.
-4Sallie Austin, daughter of Richard Robertson and Polly his wife, died the 24th day of November 1842.
Rebecca Austin, mother of Rev. Clisbe Austin, died at Tunnel Hill, Georgia on the 30th day of July 1854 at 9:00 PM,
age 83 years 6 Mos. 10 days.
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From Eliz. Austin
Sparta, Tn
1984
AUSTIN BROTHERS OF WHITE CO. TN
Austin, John
B. 6 Jan 1779 NC
D. 27 Feb 1858
Bur: Austin Cem. Lost Creek
White Co., TN
1Racheal Denny
B.
D.
M. 30 Jun 1802 Wayne Co., Ky
2Catherine Haston
B. 1790/1800
D. 27 Jun 1843 Bur: Austin Cem.
M. 1819/20
3Mary Ann Todd
B. 7 Jan 1793 MD
D. 10 Nov 1864
M. 17 Jan 1844
Bur: Austin Cem.
Children:
William
Jude
Tamsy
Hannah
James M.
Elizabeth
John Jr.
Pleasant
Emaline
Robert (Robin)
Susan
Bird
William Edward
Austin, Nathaniel
B. 8 Feb 1781 VA or TN
D. 27 Sep 1869
Bur: Austin Cem.
1803-1833
1805-1825
1807
1809-1826
1814-1889
1816-?
1818-1903
1820-1900
1822-?
1826-?
1829-1879
1831-1833
1833
Margaret Bryan
Wiley B. Haston
Mary Anderson: 22 Mar 1839
Wm. Dudley Hudgens
Rebecca England: 27 Jun 1841
Mary E. Warren: 14 Sep 1852
Dawn B. Doyle: 31 Jan 1844
(Never Married)
John J. Duncan: 1 Nov 1855
Mary L. Frasure: 24 Jan 1859
Mary ____
B. 1784
D. 29 Jun 1870
M. ?1804
Bur: Austin Cem.
Children:
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William Henry
James
Elizabeth
John Wesley
Nancy
Susan
Raleigh (Rollins)
Mary
Thomas
Jackson
Roberson Cummins
1805-1878
1807-?
1808-1896
1809-1833
1811-1843
1812-1889
1814-1880
1819-?
1821-1874
1824-1828
1826-1912
Nathaniel Glenn
1827-1896
Jinsey Pfiper: 23 Dec 1834
Adeline ____
(Never Married)
____ Frasier (Died MO 1833)
Mary McDaniel: 17 Jun 1838
Shelby Hudgens: 22 Feb 1839
1Elizabeth England: 31 Jan 1856
2Almeta _____Green Cole:20 Nov 1879
Martha Jane Bryan: 21 Jan 1847
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Family Group Sheet* for William Douglas Austin + Elizabeth Lee Palmer
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Family Group Sheet* for Homer Gordon Austin + Emily Juanita Powell
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Family Group Sheet* for William Henry Austin + Ida Myrtle Sapp
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Family Group Sheet* for Thomas Austin + Mary E. Miller
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Family Group Sheet* for William Austin + Jinsey Pfiper (Phifer)
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Family Group Sheet* for William Austin + Jinsey Pfiper cont’d
Page 448
Family Group Sheet* for Nathaniel Austin + Mary ____
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Family Group Sheet* for Nathaniel Austin + Mary ____ cont’d
Page 450
Pedigree Chart:* Ancestors of Mark Edward Austin
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Family Group Sheet* for Larkin K. Austin + Sarah Elizabeth Young
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Family Group Sheet* for Larkin K. Austin + Sarah Young cont’d
[*All Family Group Sheets have been gleaned
and data entered into the appropriate AFAOA
database]
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TOWN OF JASPER
Jasper, Tennessee
37347
March 8, 1971
Mrs. Janet A. Curtis
1025 Matador, S. E.
Albuquerque, N. M.
Dera Mrs. Curtis:I trust you will pardon the delay in answering your last letter, but when it was received, my wife and I were
deeply engrossed in handling my brothers affairs. He passed away Dec. 3, 1970. He had no family and I was the next
of kin, and we live 240 miles away. He had been living alone since his wife died three years earlier. Dec 6, 1967.
About two years earlier he had an internal operation, and since then we knew it was only a matter of time.
We visited him often, and had told a lady who lived upstairs, “Anytime she thinks he needs us just call, Collect, and
we will come immediately”. She called, and we spent the last three weeks of his life as his constant companion. He
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was 82 years old and had come to the place where his life was no joy to him. He could barely see, barely hear, and
seemed to not enjoy the company of people, that is most people. I believe he thought more of Aggie, my wife, than
anyone else at the time of his death. She was an angel to him, so kind and helpful. Enough of that.
I have appreciated the information you have given me about the Austin family, and I find myself more
intrested as the years go by. The first time I remember anyone saying anything about the geneology, was a good many
years ago. I vaguely remember, Mrs. Coleman, (my fathers sister) telling my brother, (who just passed away) about
someone by our name who was wholesale grocer in Mexico City, returning to this country and visiting her..That is
where the information I had came from. I have had no information from another source. Also, my father died when I
was five years old, and I vaguely remember there being such a person.
You ask for more detailed information on the decendents of James Clisby Austin and Martha
Haralson.
James Clisby Austin m. Martha Haralson
lived at Tunnell Hill Ga. Whitfield County Georgia
William James Austin
b. Aug. 17, 1854
d. Oct. 6, 1904
Married
Columbia Annie Hassler
March 22, 1885
Children
Grace Rowena Austin
b. Jan. 16, 1886
d. Oct. 16, 1955
James Michael Austin
b. July 29, 1888
d. Dec, 3, 1970
Lucy Agnes Austin
b. July 26, 1890
d. Dec. 11, 1946
Martha Austin
b
d
Rowena Austin
b
d
The following information about my fathers sisters if from
memory and will be very erratic, however the persons are
are correct. I have tried to get this information from
members of these families, but have had no success.
Martha Austin married
James Coleman
Children
Mamie Coleman
Louise Coleman
William Coleman
Robert Coleman
David Coleman
Rowena Austin married
Adolphus Bell
Children
Willie Bell
Bessie Bell
Ruth Bell
Janie Bell
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James Clisby Austin and Martha Haralson
Tom Longest Austin
b. July 16, 1892
d. Sept. 6. 1953
Martha Christine Austin
b. Sept 11, 1895
d. June 14, 1925
Mary Francis Austin
b. July 30, 1897
d. Oct. 30, 1955
Harry Hassler Austin me
b. July 25, 1899
still living
Grace Rowena m. W.F. Morrison
Children
Anne Rowena Morrison
b. Feb. 5th 1913
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m Duke Elder Broome
Allie Mauline Morrison
b. Oct. 24th 1914
m Maddox Jerome Hale
Mr. Hale died 2/15/70
Charles Franklin Morrison
b. Jan 29th 1917
m Lois Shirley
Lucille Morrison
b. April 11th 1919
m Thomas Oliver Weathers
James Edward Morrison b3/6//21
m Jewell Francis Reece
Martha Christine Morrison
b. Jan. 21, 1924
m Fred Lewis Henderson
James Michael Austin
m Anna Doyle 8/15/1914
No Children
Lucy Agnes Austin
m Burrell Stokley Johnson
Aug. 15th 1909
Children
1 Roy Durward Johnson
b. Apr 4th 1911
m Vyda Wilkerson
2 vivian Loretta Johnson b 12/7/14
m Donald Finger
3 Eva June Johnson b 10/19/17
m Norman Richard Lusk
4 Roibert Glen Johnson b 1/17/24
m Patsy Dooley
5 Betty Sue Johnson b 5/7/26
m Karl Smith Jr.
6 Raymond Johnson b 11/5/28
married but information not furnished
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James Clisby Austin and Martha Haralson
Tom Longest Austin – never married
Martha Christine Austin
m Edward Franklin Hammontree
No Children
Mary Francis Austin
m Norman L. Hogan 8/14/15
Mr. Hogan died 2/23/24
Mary re-married
C.L. Rhinehart 7/3/31
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Divorced 7/21/34
Remarried Henry M. Quarles 12/19/36
One child was born to Mary’s first marriage
Francis Geraldine Hogan
b. June 9th 1917
Harry Hassler Austin (me)
m Aggie Irene Howard 6/12/20
Children
Jack Raymond Austin
b. Jan. 20, 1923
m Faye McAlexander 10/23/43
Edward Julian Austin
b. May 4th 1925
m Evelyn Jean Rowland 8/9/45
Children of Jack Austin
Jean Ann Austin
b. Aug. 22 1944
Joanne Austin
b. Jan. 17, 1947
Children of Julian Austin
Stephen Edward Austin
b. Nov. 9, 1947
Karen Lynne Austin
b. Oct,. 23, 1951
Kevin Austin
b. May 6, 1959
April 28, 1971
Again, I will say, I trust you will pardon the delay in getting this information together. I hope this is the facts desired.
However if more is wanted I shall try to get what you want.
Sincerely yours
Harry H. Austin
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10 February 1994
Austins of America Family History Newsletter
Austin, Texas
Claude
Dear Editor: - Lorena
Will you please publish the following queriy in your next Newsletter?
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QUERIES
John Calhoun AUSTIN, b. NOV. 1832 in TN, d. at homestead Sec. 21 in Bankhead Forest, near McDougall camp
Dec. 1907. Buried at Mountain Springs Church.
Seeking information on his parents and place of birth in TN. His parents were both born in South Carolina and lived
in the Greenville, Lauens area about 1800 until they moved to TN, somewhere upriver from Chattanooga. His
nickname was Jack. There are many descendants in North Alabama from the three wives: (1) Elizabeth EDWARDS
SWANN AUSTIN m. 06 Jan 1856, Morgan Co., AL; (2) Mary Easter EDWARDS AUSTIN m. 30 May 1867, Morgan
Co., AL; and (3) Margaret Jane HENDERSON SIMMONS AUSTIN m. 29 May 1896, Winston Co., AL. Children
were (1) Thomas J.L. AUSTIN, b. Dec. 1859 AL; (2) Mary (Mollie) AUSTIN FRANCIS, b. 1862 TN; (3) Isaac
Samuel (Sam) AUSTIN (named for grandfather Isaac EDWARDS), b. Jul 1867 m. Delilah, Lawrence Co., AL,
Mountain Springs; (4) John Harvey AUSTIN, b. 29 Apr. 1876, m. Henrietta FLANNIGAN, Lawrence Co., AL,
Mountain Springs; (5) Luther Demarcus AUSTIN, b. 01 Jul 1879, Winston Co., AL, m. Rosa B. CANNON; (6)
Eunice AUSTIN, (Mrs. Dave NICHOLS); (7) George Reason AUSTIN, b. 11 Apr. 1895, Lawrence Co., AL; (8)
Arthur Ambers AUSTIN, b. 18 Dec. 1897 Lawrence Co., AL, our father. This family history will be published soon.
Response from descendants is welcomed.
Helen and Vernon Austin
108 Ryan Crest Lane
Decatur, AL 35603
(205) 350 – 2787
(handwritten) enclosed is $15 for membership per our telephone conversation of 2/10/94
cc: Hal
Bonnie
Marilyn
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Pedigree Chart:* Ancestors of James David Austin
[*All Charts have been gleaned and
data entered into the appropriate
AFAOA database]
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Census Aug. 5, 1880 Weakley County
Columbus Austin 20
Ada
Farmer
18
Wife
born in Tenn.
“
William W. Austin
Nancy J.
23
22
born in Tenn,
“
Farmer
Wife
The above families were listed as being side by side.
Muster Roll prepared July 1862, 33rd Tennessee Infantry, Company K
Austin, William
A T.G. Austin was with the 12th Kentucky Cavalry CSA
An L.C. Austin is listed with H Co. 49th Inf. CSA
There are several Williams listed in the CSA. Tenn.
From “An Old Virginia Court” by Marshall Wingfield
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Being a transcript of the records of the first Court of
Franklin County, Virginia 1786-1789
Nov. Sessions 1786
William Austin vs Stephen Herd, Samuel Webb a Garnishee being sworn saith he has sufficient in his hands of a horse
of $12.
Value which is ordered to be sold towards satisfying the plaintiffs, judgement for 2.13.6 with interest 27 and costs.
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Acree Cemetery Austin Springs, Tenn.
Nancy J.
Nov. 9, 1870
Oct. 8, 1952
Austin
John R.
Nov. 25, 1878
May 9, 1955
Fannie
Austin
Alvis Lee
1882-1954
1877-1931
Dora Austin Murrell
July 2, 1870
Jan 13, 1933
Murrell Cemetery Austin Springs, Tenn.
Amy
Daughter of
C.C. & L.L.
Austin
Born Dec. 21, 1888
Died Aug. 26, 1890
Austin Cemetery
B.A.
Daughter of
W.W. & N.J.
Austin
Born Mar. 13, 1883
Died May 23, 1885
Indian Mound, Tenn.
W.D. Austin
Dec. 3, 1845
Jane Ramey
Wife of W.D. Austin
Jan 9, 1848
Oct. 27, 1928
July 28, 1898
Samuel L. Austin
1830-1887
Lewis C. Austin
Dec. 14, 1881
July 9, 1959
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Austin Families Association of America
Application for Membership
Austin lineage for:
(1) William George Austin
b. 22 Aug 1946 Chicago, Il
m. Sandra Gail Franks
11 Nov 1972 Memphis, Tn
b. 4 Dec 1952 Memphis, Tn
(2) William Marshall Austin
b. 4 Oct 1911 Chicago, Il
d. 10 Nov 1980 Chicago, Il
m. Grace Creaney
b. 1916
d. Mar 1959 Chicago, Il
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(Continuation of Austin lineage)
(3). George Austin
b. 1 Jul 1871 Sikeston, Mo.
d 29 Aug 1934 Chicago, Il
m. Rose Anna McCormick
30 Jan 1892
b. 15 Sept 1873 Chicago, Il
d. 12 Jul 1925 Chicago, Il
(4). George W. Thompson Austin
b. 1812
d. 20 Sept 1876 Benton, Mo.
m. Nancy . Boaz
Aug 1831 Davidson Co, Tn.
b. 30 Jan 1813
d. 13 Feb 1886 Benton, Mo.
(6). Edwin Austin, Sr.
b. 22 Feb 1785
d. 14 May 1847 Davidson Co., Tn.
m. Millicent (Millie) Thompson
b. 5 Nov 1785
d. 20 Sept 1840
******End of Tennessee Book B******
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