Thomas Austin

M, b. 17 April 1791

Thomas (Kevin) Austin

M, b. 1930, d. 8 September 1953
  • Thomas (Kevin) Austin was born in 1930.
  • He was the son of Leslie Henry Austin and Edith Evelyn Kidman.
  • Thomas (Kevin) Austin died on 8 September 1953 in Brisbane, Queensland. He died from a leaking valve in his heart.
  • Thomas was buried on 11 September 1953 in Lutwyche Cemetery. He is buried with his mother.

Thomas Carpenter Austin

M, b. 22 September 1844
  • Thomas Carpenter Austin was baptized on 22 September 1844 in Hessenford, Cornwall. His father was a farmer of Treloye (Parish of St. Martins), mother Jane Olver.
  • He was the son of Abraham Austin and Jane Susannah Carpenter.
  • Thomas Carpenter Austin and William Abraham Austin appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in St Germans, Cornwall. William and Thomas were living with their aunt and uncle Richard and Louisa Andrew.
  • Thomas Carpenter Austin appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in St Germans, Cornwall. Thomas was a 15 year old carter, living at Trerulehillhead Hamlet.

Thomas Charles Austin

M, b. 3 October 1927, d. 7 October 1927

Thomas Edgar Austin

M, b. 12 February 1890, d. 1 September 1963
  • Thomas Edgar Austin was born on 12 February 1890 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper.
  • Thomas Edgar Austin commenced school at Crow's Nest State School on 28 April 1896.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper in 1913 in Leonta, Crow's Nest, Queensland. His was a farmer. Their daughter Beatrice also lived on the farm as did their son Edgar.
  • Between 1916 and 1922 Thomas Edgar Austin lived in Leonta Villa, Mountain Camp, Crow's Nest. His occupation was noted as a labourer.
  • 23 May 1921, a Virginia Hall meeting was held at the home of Fred Smith (snr), Fred being appointed Chairman for the evening. It was moved by George Austin and seconded by William Fowler that the Hall be a public place. Fred Smith and S Fuller offered half acres of land for the building site at 1/- rental per annum.

    The Trust committee consisted of
    Fred Smith (snr)
    Phillip King
    S Fuller
    George Austin (treasurer) Michael Gleeson
    Ernie Dempster (Secretary)
    M Paton
    Dan Christensen
    J Blinco
    Edgar Austin
    Herb Fowler.
  • At the age of 32 years, 10 months and 1 day, Thomas Edgar Austin married Margaret Mary Barker, daughter of Charles Henry Barker and Hannah Vian, on 13 December 1922 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • Thomas Edgar Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll with Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper between 1925 and 1930 in Leonta Villa, Mountain Camp, Crow's Nest. Thomas was a farmer and Ellen carried out home duties. His son Edgar was still registered at Leonta but his wife Margaret gave her address as Crow's Nest.
  • Thomas Edgar Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1940 living at Mountain Camp, Crow's Nest. His occupation was that of a farmer.
  • He and Margaret Mary Barker appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Mountain Camp, Crow's Nest. Edgar was a farmer and Margaret carried out home duties.
  • On 26 August 1948,his wife, Margaret Mary Barker died in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • Thomas Edgar Austin died on 1 September 1963 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 73.
  • Thomas was buried on 2 September 1963 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Inscription on tombstone - aged 73.
    Margaret M (nee Barker) and Thomas Edgar Austin - Crows Nest Cemetery
  • Thomas Edgar Austin also went by the name of Edgar.

Children of Thomas Edgar Austin and Margaret Mary Barker

Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin

M, b. 5 June 1858, d. 2 September 1939

Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin (1858 - 1939) and Ellen Austin (nee Hooper) (1861-1941). Taken in Crow's Nest.

  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin was born on 5 June 1858. on the ship Ascendant while his parents and sister were on their way to Australia from Cornwall, via Plymouth. He was born at 46deg South Latitude, 151 deg East Longitude, as the ship was starting to head north after rounding Tasmania.
  • He was the son of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell.
  • For the first few years of his life Thomas lived in Brisbane where his father worked for Thomas Payne at "Fairy Farm". Sometime between 1869 and 1872 the family moved to Bunya where Thomas' father had selected land. Thomas was about twelve or thirteen at this time, and most likely spent his time helping his father clear the land and plant crops. After spending a few years at Bunya, the family then moved, in about 1877, to Dugandan (the township of Boonah was later built nearby). Here Thomas, now almost twenty years old, would have helped his father on his property "Honeyvale."
  • At the age of 25 years, 6 months and 20 days, Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin married Ellen Hooper, daughter of John Hooper and Ann Burgess, on 25 December 1883 in Dugandan, Queensland. The marriage took place at the residence of John Thomas Hooper, Ellen's brother.
  • After their marriage, Ellen and Thomas moved to Coochin Coochin station where Thomas had found work. According to Ellen's obituary, Thomas had selected land at Coochin Scrub and the family lived there before moving to Crows Nest.
  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin's and Ellen Hooper's first child Thomas Henry Percy was born 2 November 1884. Unfortunately, he died a few weeks after his first birthday and was most likely buried at Coochin. Their second son George James was born the following February at Coochin Coochin and their daughter Beatrice two years later at Boonah.
  • Thomas and his family moved to the Crow's Nest district some time between 1888 and 1890. Their eldest son George attended school from Nov to December 1893 but then left. George was readmitted to the school in February 1895, while his sister Beatrice and younger brother Edgar (Thomas Edgar who was born at Crow's Nest in 1890) were enrolled in April the following year. The children's religion is recorded as O.D. Perhaps the children were home educated for some time. Three more children were born at Mountain Camp, Henry Leslie (Les) in 1892, Ruby Ann in 1896 and Elsie May, the youngest in 1900.
  • In 1894 he owned 511 acres at Crow's Nest, and paying rates to the Crow's Nest council.
  • On 11 March 1899 a notice appeared in The Queenslander advising the Land Court at Toowoomba had accepted applications for Selection from T H A Austin - Lot 26 a at Crow's Nest.
  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin appeared on the Legislative Assembly - Aubigny Electoral Roll in 1900 living at Crow's Nest. His qualification to vote was that he was a freeholder of the area.
  • In 1901 he was listed in the Queensland Post Office Directory as a teamster living at Crow's Nest.
  • He enrolled his son Ruby Ann Austin in school at Crow's Nest State School on 20 January 1902.
  • In 1903 he owned Portions 39 and 41, of freehold land, 89 and 26 acres respectively at Crow's Nest.
  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest, Queensland. Thomas' occupation was a carrier, most likely supplementing his farming income by hauling goods. Ellen carried out home duties.
  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Leonta, Crow's Nest, Queensland. His was a farmer. Their daughter Beatrice also lived on the farm as did their son Edgar.
  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Leonta Villa, Mountain Camp, Crow's Nest. Thomas was a farmer and Ellen carried out home duties. His son Edgar was still registered at Leonta but his wife Margaret gave her address as Crow's Nest.
  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1939 living at Barkers Lane, Crow's Nest. He was listed as a farmer but at 81 would probably have retired.
  • Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin died on 2 September 1939 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 81.
  • Thomas was buried on 5 September 1939 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. The inscription on headstone shows the dates 1857-1939. (His birth year should be 1858.)
    Gravestone of Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Austin (nee Hooper) - Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • An article appeared in the The Courier Mail on 11 September 1939 " CROW'S NEST - The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin, of Mountain Camp. He was born on the vessel Ascendant, on which his parents came from England. They settled at Coochin, near Boonah. In 1883 he married Miss Ellen Hooper at Boonah, and they came to the Crow's Nest district, where Mr. Austin had lived until the time of his death. He is survived by a widow, two sons — Messrs. G. J. (Virginia) and E. Austin (Mountain Camp)l, and three daughters — Mesdames E. J. Connolly (Rosewood), S. C. Barker (Crow's Nest), and J. Cochrane (Manly.)"

Children of Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper

Thomas Henry Percy Austin

M, b. 2 November 1884, d. 20 November 1885
  • Thomas Henry Percy Austin was born on 2 November 1884 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper.
  • Thomas Henry Percy Austin died on 20 November 1885 in Queensland at age 1. He is most likely buried at Coochin Station.

Thomas Stanley Austin

M, b. 6 December 1902, d. 21 December 1948

Thomasin Austin

F, b. 24 April 1768
  • Thomasin Austin was baptized on 24 April 1768 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Abraham Austin and Sarah Olver.

Una Florence Austin

F, b. 24 April 1899, d. 7 January 1985
  • Una Florence Austin was born on 24 April 1899 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William John Honey Austin and Ellen Jane Wilson.
  • Una Florence Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ellen Jane Wilson in 1925 in "Kenilworth", cnr William & Fleurs Roads, Buranda. Ellen carried out home duties while her daugthers, who lived at the same address Una and Ina were a nurse and clerk. Her husband William still lived at Brighton.
  • At the age of 33 years, 4 months and 21 days, Una Florence Austin married Hubert Ulrich, son of Joseph Victor Ulrich and Clara Young, on 14 September 1932 in Queensland. They moved to Perth after their marriage.
  • On 10 September 1966,her husband, Hubert Ulrich died in Apple Cross, Perth, Western Australia, at age 75. Some time after Hubert's death Una moved to Nambour where her brother Vivian Towers Austin and his family lived.
  • Una Florence Austin died on 7 January 1985 at age 85.
  • Una was buried in Nambour Cemetery. Garden Lawn Section - A Clara Violet Ulrich born 1893, died 1 January 1979 is also buried in the cemetery - perhaps Hubert's sister.

Unnamed Female Austin

F, b. 6 February 1873, d. 6 February 1873

Vera Gaddis May Austin

F, b. 1 June 1901, d. 22 February 1968
  • Vera Gaddis May Austin was born on 1 June 1901 in Queensland. She was the younger twin of Dorris Irene Emily Austin.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Edwin Austin and Elizabeth Sawatzki.
  • Vera Gaddis May Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll with Charles Edwin Austin and Elizabeth Sawatzki in 1925 in Milford, Boonah. Charles was a farmer whille Elizabeth carried out home duties as their daughter Vera who lived with them.
  • At the age of 34 years, 6 months and 20 days, Vera Gaddis May Austin married Reginald Charles Harward on 21 December 1935 in Queensland.
  • Vera Gaddis May Austin was listed as the next of kin of Reginald Charles Harward when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 15 August 1940 in Paddington, Queensland. He gave his next of kin as Vera Harward, and was living at Paddington at the time he enlisted. He was discharged on 1 Nov 1945 as a Sergeant in the 2/13 Field Company.
  • On 25 January 1955,her husband, Reginald Charles Harward died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 53.
  • Vera Gaddis May Austin died on 22 February 1968 in Queensland at age 66.

Vincent Thomas Austin

M, b. 25 March 1916, d. 9 December 2006
  • Vincent Thomas Austin was born on 25 March 1916 in Dalby, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Arthur James Chivell Austin and Olive Alice Lovell.
  • Vincent Thomas Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll with Arthur James Chivell Austin and Olive Alice Lovell in 1937 in 12 Rosebury Street, Toowoomba. Arthur was a labourer and Olive carried out home duties. Their son Vincent who lived with them was also a labourer.
  • Vincent Thomas Austin and Doreen Mavis Lowe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Rocky Creek, Helidon. Vincent was a labourer and Olive carried out home duties. His mother Olive lived with them.
  • At the age of 26 years, 9 months and 29 days, Vincent Thomas Austin married Doreen Mavis Lowe on 23 January 1943 in Methodist Church, Helidon, Queensland.
  • Vincent Thomas Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1949 and 1963 living at Brookstead. Vincent was a tractor driver and Doreen carried out home duties.
  • He and Doreen Mavis Lowe appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1980 living at 16 Allenby Street, Toowoomba. Vincent was a farmer and Doreen carried out home duties.
  • In 1982,his wife, Doreen Mavis Lowe died in Queensland.
  • Vincent Thomas Austin died on 9 December 2006 in Toowoomba General Hosptial, Queensland, at age 90.

Vivian Edward (Mick) Austin

M, b. 5 April 1921, d. 1 September 2013
  • Vivian Edward (Mick) Austin was born on 5 April 1921 in Crows Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of George James Austin and Rosanna Werner.
  • Vivian Edward (Mick) Austin began military service on 30 May 1941 in Crow's Nest, Queensland. His service number was Q147066. He gave his next of kin as George Austin and address as Virginia.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll with George James Austin and Rosanna Werner in 1943 in Virginia, Crow's Nest. George was a teamster and Rose Ann carried out home duties. Their sons George Eric and Vivian Edward, farm labourers and farmer were also living at Virginia.
  • Vivian Edward (Mick) Austin ended military service on 25 April 1943. He was discharged as a Private in the 1st Motoring TNG Regiment, having been given an early discharge in order to continue with his brother Cyril's cream run.
  • At the age of 22 years, 3 months and 5 days, Vivian Edward (Mick) Austin married Maud Theresa Trost, daughter of Frederick August Trost and Ruby Annie May Maddern, on 10 July 1943 in Methodist Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • For the first few months of their marriage they lived in Crows Nest, then they moved to a dairy farm at Virginia where they spent the next 8 or 9 years. During this time their five children were born.
  • Around 1953, Mick and Maud moved to another dairy farm at Charleton, near Toowoomba where they spent six years. They moved yet again in 1959 to a dairy farm in the Wandoan area. They were to spend over 27 years on this farm until they finally retired into Wandoan in 1984.
  • On 14 September 1993,his wife, Maud Theresa Trost died in Wandoan, Queensland, at age 74.
  • Vivian Edward (Mick) Austin died on 1 September 2013 in Toowoomba at age 92.
  • He was buried on 6 September 2013 in Wandoan Cemetery after a service held in the Wandoan Cultural Centre.

Vivian Towers Austin

M, b. 6 February 1904, d. 7 July 1979
  • Vivian Towers Austin was born on 6 February 1904 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • He was the son of William John Honey Austin and Ellen Jane Wilson.
  • Vivian Towers Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Farnham Plains, Eulo. He was a jackaroo.
  • At the age of 28 years, 2 months and 13 days, Vivian Towers Austin married Jane Parker, daughter of John Malcolm Parker and Jane Clifford, on 19 April 1932 in Queensland.
  • Vivian Towers Austin and Jane Parker appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1937 living at Maroochy River, Yandina. Vivian was a cane farmer and Jane carried out home duties.
  • Vivian Towers Austin began military service on 23 April 1940 in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland. His Service Number was QX7222 and he enlisted in Kelvin Grove giving his next of kin as Jane Austin. He was living at Nambour at the time he enlisted.
  • He ended military service on 4 June 1941. He was discharged with the rank of Private in the 1st Forestry Unit.
  • He and Jane Parker appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Oakey Creek, Eumundi. Vivian was a farmer and Jane carried out home duties.
  • Vivian Towers Austin and Jane Parker appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1958 and 1963 living at Obi Obi Road, Nambour. Vivian was a farmer and grace carried out home duties.
  • Vivian Towers Austin and Jane Parker appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1977 living at MS 921, Nambour. Their children, lived in Acacia Street, Parklands, Nambour.
  • Vivian Towers Austin died on 7 July 1979 at age 75.
  • Vivian was buried in Nambour Cemetery. Garden Lawn Section.

Children of Vivian Towers Austin and Jane Parker

William Austin

M, b. 28 July 1799

William Austin

M, b. 4 August 1782
  • William Austin was baptized on 4 August 1782 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of William Austin and Elizabeth Harris.
  • At the age of 23 years, 2 months and 18 days, William Austin married Mary Gibbens on 22 October 1805 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.

Children of William Austin and Mary Gibbens

William Austin

M, b. 8 April 1688

Children of William Austin and Elizabeth Rogers

William Austin

M, b. 9 March 1753
  • William Austin was baptized on 9 March 1753 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of Benjamin Austin and Tabitha Hill.
  • At the age of 25 years, 11 months and 6 days, William Austin married Elizabeth Harris on 15 February 1779 in St Germans, Cornwall.

Children of William Austin and Elizabeth Harris

William Austin

M, b. circa 1610
  • William Austin was born circa 1610.

William Austin

M, b. circa 1550
  • William Austin was born circa 1550.

Children of William Austin

William Austin

M, b. 2 October 1577
  • William Austin was baptized on 2 October 1577 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of William Austin.
  • At the age of 26 years, 3 months and 12 days, William Austin married Tamsyn Wilcock (Wilcoke) on 14 January 1604 in Menheniot, Cornwall.

Children of William Austin and Tamsyn Wilcock (Wilcoke)

William Austin

M, b. 30 April 1609

Children of William Austin and Elizabeth Edwards

William Austin

M, b. 4 March 1637
  • William Austin was born on 4 March 1637 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Robert Austin.
  • William was buried on 9 December 1693 in Menheniot, Cornwall. May be son of Roberts son.

William Austin

M, b. 30 August 1635

William Austin

M, b. 20 August 1654
  • William Austin was baptized on 20 August 1654 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of George Austin and Agnes Unknown.
  • At the age of 25 years, 7 months and 30 days, William Austin married Elizabeth Bannick on 19 April 1680 in Duloe, Cornwall, England.

Children of William Austin and Elizabeth Bannick

William Austin

M, b. 22 December 1799

William Austin

M, b. 10 March 1833
  • William Austin was born on 10 March 1833 in Millbrook, Cornwall. His father was a labourer at the time.
  • He was the son of Mary Keast.

William (Henry) Austin

M, b. 12 August 1838
  • William (Henry) Austin was baptized on 12 August 1838 in Maker, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Mary Keast.

William Abraham Austin

M, b. 2 August 1842
  • William Abraham Austin was baptized on 2 August 1842 in Hessenford, Cornwall. His father was a farmer of Treloye.
  • He was the son of Abraham Austin and Jane Susannah Carpenter.
  • William Abraham Austin and Thomas Carpenter Austin appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in St Germans, Cornwall. William and Thomas were living with their aunt and uncle Richard and Louisa Andrew.
  • William Abraham Austin appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Menheniot, Cornwall. William was an 18 year old lead miner born St Martin, Cornwall living at Tregaill Down.