Maria Jane Austin

F, b. 8 February 1838
  • Maria Jane Austin was baptized on 8 February 1838 in Hessenford. Her father was a farmer of Treloye (Parish of St. Martins.)
  • She was the daughter of Abraham Austin and Jane Susannah Carpenter.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Maria Jane Austin was living in the household of Abraham Austin and Jane Susannah Carpenter in Hessenford, Cornwall. Abraham was a 30 year old, living with his wife Jane 25 and chldren Maria 4 and Elizabeth 3. Also living with them were 50 year old Elizabeth Carpenter and her daughter Rebecca aged 15. All were born in the county.

  • At the age of 16 years, 11 months and 3 days, Maria Jane Austin married William Langman on 11 January 1855 in St Martin by Looe, Cornwall. Maria was living at Downderry at the time of her marriage, her father was Abraham Austin, a farmer.

Mary Austin

F, b. 18 December 1796, d. November 1818
  • Mary Austin was baptized on 18 December 1796 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Austin and Elizabeth Warne.
  • Mary Austin died in November 1818 in Tregryll Down, Menheniot, at age 21.
  • Mary was buried on 20 November 1818 in Menheniot, Cornwall. The burial record shows she was 21 years old.

Mary Austin

F, b. 1 December 1742

Mary Austin

F, b. 21 October 1765
  • Mary Austin was baptized on 21 October 1765 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Abraham Austin and Sarah Olver.

Mary Ann Bartlett Austin

F, b. 6 March 1864, d. 1939
  • Mary Ann Bartlett Austin was born on 6 March 1864 in Queensland. She was a twin to William Francis Bartlett Austin.
  • She was the daughter of William Honey Austin and Sarah Priscilla Bartlett.
  • At the age of 23 years, 9 months and 16 days, Mary Ann Bartlett Austin married Joseph Brooke on 22 December 1887 in Queensland.
  • Mary Ann Bartlett Austin died in 1939 in Queensland.

Children of Mary Ann Bartlett Austin and Joseph Brooke

Mary Ann Bartlett Austin

F, b. September 1861, d. before 1864
  • Mary Ann Bartlett Austin's birth was registered with the Tavistock, Devon, England, Registration District in the September 1861 Quarter .
  • She was the daughter of William Honey Austin and Sarah Priscilla Bartlett.
  • Mary Ann Bartlett Austin immigrated on 4 November 1862 to Moerton Bay, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with William Honey Austin and Sarah Priscilla Bartlett. The "Sultana" left Plymouth 2 Aug 1862 arriving on 31 October 1862. William is shown as 32 years old, Sarah 33 and their son William H (F) as 4 years old, Mary an infant and John H was aged 2. According to information given to the State Library by an unknown person, William and Sarah immigrated with three children of which only one survived the voyage - however both William Francis and Mary Ann died in 1864, most likely on the same day as their deaths were registered consecutively. William's brother John Honey had immigrated to Moreton Bay 4 years before.
  • Mary Ann Bartlett Austin died before 1864. She possibly died at sea.

Mary Jane Austin

F, b. 27 February 1835, d. September 1914
  • Mary Jane Austin was baptized on 27 February 1835 in Millbrook, Cornwall. Her father was a labourer at the time.
  • She was the daughter of Mary Keast.
  • Her marriage, at 30 years, to Evan Crowther was registered in the March 1865 Quarter in East Stonehouse, Cornwall Registration District.
  • Mary Jane Austin appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Millbrook, Cornwall. Mary Jane is shown as the 30 year old wife of Evan Crowther, a 34 year old Mason, born Millbrook. Their children Emily M aged 4 and Frederick 2, both born Millbrook were living with them.

  • She and Evan Crowther appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Millbrook, Cornwall. Mary Jane is shown as a 34 year old wife of Evan Crowther 44, a mason. Living with them are their children Emily 14, Fred A 12, Frances 9, Charles 8, Rose 5, Matthew E 3 and Sidney T aged 1. All were born in Millbrook.

  • Mary Jane Austin died in September 1914 in St Germans, Cornwall, at age 79.

Children of Mary Jane Austin and Evan Crowther

Matilda Ann Honey Austin

F, b. 12 April 1857, d. 4 February 1934
  • Matilda Ann Honey Austin was baptized on 12 April 1857 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell.
  • Matilda Ann Honey Austin immigrated to Moreton Bay, Queensland, on 23 June 1858. Came to Australia with her parents on the barque "Ascendent."
  • At the age of 22 years, 1 month and 17 days, Matilda Ann Honey Austin married Edward Diamond on 29 May 1879 in Queensland.
  • Matilda Ann Honey Austin and Edward Diamond appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Stevenson Street, Hamilton, Brisbane. Edward was a storeman and Matilda carried out home duties. James Bernard was a clerk.
  • Matilda Ann Honey Austin and Edward Diamond appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Stevenson Street, Hamilton, Brisbane. Edward was a storeman and Matilda carried out home duties. Edward Charles was a draper.
  • Matilda Ann Honey Austin and Edward Diamond appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at "Glenfraigh", Stevenson Street, Hamilton. Edward was a storeman and Matilda carried out home duties. Francis, a labourer, and Matilda Jane, a clerk also lived with them. Their son Edward and his wife lived in Allen Street, Hamilton.
  • Matilda Ann Honey Austin and Edward Diamond appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Glenfaigh, Stevenson Street, Hamilton, Brisbane. Edward was a storeman and Matilda carried out home duties. John Henry was a freezer and Matilda Jane a clerk. Vincent was a barman. Edward and his wife Zoe lived in Allen Street, Hamilton.
  • Matilda Ann Honey Austin died on 4 February 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 76.

Children of Matilda Ann Honey Austin and Edward Diamond

Myrtle Florence Austin

F, b. 26 October 1912, d. 14 August 2007

Myrtle Florence Austin (1912-2007). Daughter of George James Austin and Rosanna Werner. Photo courtesy of Helen J.

Child of Myrtle Florence Austin and George Wilfred McLeod Kidman

Raymond Austin

M, b. 5 May 1927, d. 19 November 1995

Rebecca Austin

F, b. 4 October 1579
  • Rebecca Austin was baptized on 4 October 1579 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Austin.

Robert Austin

M, b. 7 October 1614

Children of Robert Austin

Robert Austin

M, b. 24 August 1788

Ruby Ann Austin

F, b. 29 June 1896, d. 30 August 1987

Children of Ruby Ann Austin and Sidney Charles John Barker

Ruby Vian Austin

F, b. 2 March 1924, d. 9 December 1934
  • Ruby Vian Austin was born on 2 March 1924 in Crow's Nest, Queensland. Her birth was announced in "The Courier Mail" on 1 May 1924 - BIRTHS
    AUSTIN.-On the 2nd March, to Mr and Mrs.T. E. Austin, Crow's Nest-a daughter (Ruby Vian). Dr. Williams in attendance.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Edgar Austin and Margaret Mary Barker.
  • Ruby Vian Austin died on 9 December 1934 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 10. She died from diptheria.

Sarah Austin

F, b. 26 June 1680
  • Sarah Austin was baptized on 26 June 1680 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Austin and Elizabeth Bannick.
  • At the age of 28 years, 7 months and 26 days, Sarah Austin married Daniel Geach on 21 February 1709 in St Germans, Cornwall.

Sarah Austin

F, b. 6 March 1715

Sarah Austin

F, b. 16 June 1793
  • Sarah Austin was baptized on 16 June 1793 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Abraham Austin and Mary Ann Avery.
  • At the age of 21 years, 1 month and 19 days, Sarah Austin married James Smith on 4 August 1814 in St Germans, Cornwall.

Sarah Austin

F, b. 20 January 1767
  • Sarah Austin was baptized on 20 January 1767 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Abraham Austin and Sarah Olver.
  • At the age of 19 years, 7 months and 16 days, Sarah Austin married James Hancock on 5 September 1786 in St Germans, Cornwall.

Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin

F, b. 23 June 1876, d. 1955
  • Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin was born on 23 June 1876 in Tallegalla, Rosewood, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Honey Austin and Sarah Priscilla Bartlett.
  • At the age of 26 years, 4 months and 29 days, Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin married John George Williams on 21 November 1902 in Queensland, Australia.
  • Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1936 living at Moreton Electral District, Queensland.
  • Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin died in 1955 in Queensland.

Children of Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin

Children of Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin and John George Williams

Susanna Austin

F, b. 19 October 1583
  • Susanna Austin was baptized on 19 October 1583 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Austin.

Susannah Austin

F, b. 3 December 1815, d. 22 April 1905
  • Susannah Austin was baptized on 3 December 1815 in Tregryll Down, Menheniot, Cornwall. Her father Thomas was shown as a labourer at the time of her birth.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Austin and Elizabeth Warne.
  • Susannah Austin witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Austin and James Holwell on 7 October 1834 in Menheniot, Cornwall; Grooms occupation is shown as a sojourner living in this parish. They were married by banns, and by Vicar Richard Martin and witnesses to the marriage were Susan Austin and William Ford.
  • At the age of 22 years, 10 months and 8 days, Susannah Austin married James Hancock on 11 October 1838 in Liskead, Cornwall.
  • Susannah Austin immigrated to Canada circa 1845.
  • On 14 August 1886,her husband, James Hancock died in Mitchell, Perth, Canada, at age 71. He was a 71 year old farmer, 4 months and 14 days old.
  • Susannah Austin died on 22 April 1905 in Mitchell, Ontario, Canada, at age 89.

Children of Susannah Austin and James Hancock

Susannah Austin

F, b. 18 December 1797

Susannah Austin

F, b. 5 December 1769
  • Susannah Austin was baptized on 5 December 1769 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Abraham Austin and Sarah Olver.

Sylvia Ruth Austin

F, b. 1934, d. 19 December 1979
  • Sylvia Ruth Austin was born in 1934. Not sure of parents - she may have been Raymond's wife.
  • She was the daughter of Vivian Towers Austin and Jane Parker.
  • Sylvia Ruth Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at Pavilion Street, Pomona. She carried out home duties. Her parents lived in Obi Obi Road, Nambour.
  • Sylvia Ruth Austin died on 19 December 1979.
  • Sylvia was buried in Nambour Cemetery. Garden Lawn Section.

Tabitha Austin

F, b. 17 May 1795, d. April 1797
  • Tabitha Austin was baptized on 17 May 1795 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Austin and Mary Lyne.
  • Tabitha Austin died in April 1797 in St Germans at age 1.
  • Tabitha was buried on 7 April 1797 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.

Tabitha Austin

F, b. 15 May 1803, d. November 1835
  • Tabitha Austin was baptized on 15 May 1803 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Austin and Mary Lyne.
  • Tabitha Austin died in November 1835 in St Germans at age 32. She died in the poor house aged 33.
  • Tabitha was buried on 2 November 1835 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.

Thomas Austin

M, b. 18 January 1795, d. February 1867
  • Thomas Austin was baptized on 18 January 1795 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Thomas Austin and Elizabeth Warne.
  • At the age of 28 years, 5 months and 4 days, Thomas Austin married Ann Honey, daughter of John Honey and Mary Cornish, on 22 June 1823 in Buckland Monachorum, Devonshire, England. According to information published with a photo of William by Picture Queensland, State Library of Queensalnd, Thomas and Ann had three sons, all with the second name of Honey.
  • Thomas Austin and Ann Honey appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Buckland Monachorum, Devon. Thomas is shown as a 40 year old agricultural labourer, living with his wife Ann also 40 (both not born in Devon), living with their two sons William 11 and John 7, both born in Devon.

  • Thomas Austin and Ann Honey appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Buckland Monachorum, Tavistock, Devonshire. Thomas is shown as a 50 year old ag labourer born Menheniot Cornwall, living with his wife Ann, also 50 and born Lewannick, Cornwall, and sons William, a 20 year old carpenter and John 16,an ag labourer. Both boys were born in Buckland Monachorum.

  • Thomas Austin and Ann Honey appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in "Barnpark Cottage", Buckland Monachorum, Devon. Thomas is shown as a 60 year old agricultural labourer, born Cornwall and living with his wife Ann, also 60 years old and born in Cornwall.

  • In July 1863,his wife, Ann Honey died in Buckland Monachorum at age 67. The parish registers show Ann was 66 years old when she died.
  • At the age of 69 years, 2 months and 26 days, Thomas Austin married Hannah Chambers, daughter of Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth Chaffe, on 13 April 1864 in Buckland Monachorum, Devon. The marriage record shows Thomas was a widowed labourer, father Thomas Austin, also a labourer. Hannah was a widow, daughter of Thomas Chambers, a chair maker. Witnesses to the marriage were Henry Barrons and Thomas Chambers Tall (the 10 year old nephew of Hannah.)
  • Thomas Austin died in February 1867 in Buckland Monachorum, Devon, at age 72.
  • Thomas was buried on 6 February 1867 in Buckland Monachorum. The parish registers show Thomas was 72 when he died.
  • Held within the Plymouth and West Devon Records Office is the fascinating catalogue reference 600.Conveyance reference 600/99 Date 1858.
    "Thomas Austin's garden upon trust for building a school thereon for the education of the labouring manufacturing and other poor classes, in the parish of Buckland Monachorum.
    To explain and add a little more the Book of Buckland Monachorum chapter 5 Schools in Buckland Monachorum shows."

    ".........A National School was opened in 1859 in a field north of the church next to the established building.
    Boys were taught in the old building and girls were admitted to the new school up the lane close by, which had been built in Thomas Austin's garden the previous year. Thomas Austin lived in one of the cottages opposite the church......."

    Both buildings still stand and the researcher has pictures of the school which is a delightful dolls house type building.




Children of Thomas Austin and Ann Honey

Thomas Austin

M, b. 6 April 1766, d. before 17 June 1838
  • Thomas Austin was baptized on 6 April 1766 in St Germans, Cornwall, England. [Note:- This may not be the correct Thomas. There was a Thomas Austen baptised in St Germans in 1766 (son of Benjamin & Tabatha) and 1768, Thomas Austen (son of Richard and Sarah In Liskeard). Thomas was supposedly 77 years old when he was buried. In which case he was born in 1761]
  • He was the son of Benjamin Austin and Tabitha Hill.
  • At the age of 26 years, 6 months and 13 days, Thomas Austin married Elizabeth Warne on 19 October 1792 in St Germans, Cornwall. Thomas was a husbandman at the time.
  • Thomas Austin was a labourer at Tregryll Down at the time of his daughter Susannah's birth in 1815.
  • Before 8 August 1823,his wife, Elizabeth Warne died in Menheniot, Cornwall. The records shows she died at 52 years of age and she lived at Tregryll Down.
  • Thomas Austin died before 17 June 1838 in Quarry, Menheniot. aged 77 years.
  • Thomas was buried on 17 June 1838 in Menheniot.

Children of Thomas Austin and Elizabeth Warne

Thomas Austin

M, b. 15 November 1607