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Ahnentafel of Retha Lucile Austin




--- 1st Generation ---


1. Retha Lucile1 Austin is still living.


--- 2nd Generation ---


2. Samual Barnie2 Austin was also known as Sam.
     Samual Barnie Austin was born on September 20, 1899 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, son of William Henry Austin and Cora Bell Summers.
     At the age of 20, Samual married Mary Eunice Whitesel, daughter of Samuel A. Whitesel and Charlotte Reichelderfer. Samual Barnie and Mary Eunice were married on Saturday September 11, 1920 in Greely, Colorado. Mary Eunice Whitesel filed for divorce from Samual Barnie Austin on September 12, 1944 in Colorado; Mary Eunice Whitesel Austin caught her husband Sam kissing her sister, Mae, at the side of their house.
     At the age of 48, Samual married Emelie Gerde, daughter of George Gerde. Samual Barnie and Emelie were married on Wednesday April 7, 1948.
     He worked for the street department in Longmont, Colorado. He was an aero-mechanic at Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, Utah.
     Samual Barnie Austin died on February 18, 1966 in Ogden, Utah, at age 66. He was buried in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
     His obituary reads - Husband of Noonan Native Died in Utah Samuel B. Austin, 66 years old of Ogden, Utah, died Friday evening, Feb. 18, of natural causes in St. Bernedict's hospital, at Ogden, Utah. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Feb 23rd, at 3 p.m. in the Ascension Lutheran Church in Ogden, with Rev. Robert C. Berndt as the officiating clergyman. Burial was in Fort Collins, Colo.
     Mr. Austin was born April 2, 1899 at Boulder, CO, a son of William H. and Cora Bell (Summers) Austin. He spent the greater part of his life in the central mountain states and on April 7, 1948 he was united in marriage to Emelie Gerde, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Gerde of Noonan. He was a retired aero-mechanic at Hill Air Force Base. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church of Ogden. He had lived in Boulder, Longmont, and Denver, Colo., prior to coming to Ogden in 1943. He worked for the Street Department in Longmont.
     Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Simmons, Denver; Mrs. Larry Larremore, Simi, Calif.; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Among people coming from a distance for the funeral was Mrs. Odin (Petra) Lanning, Sedan, Minn.

3. Mary Eunice2 Whitesel was also known as Eunice.
     Mary Eunice Whitesel was born on May 6, 1899 in Mt. Sterling, Arapaho County, Ohio, daughter of Samuel A. Whitesel and Charlotte Reichelderfer.
     At the age of 21, Mary married Samual Barnie Austin, son of William Henry Austin and Cora Bell Summers. Samual Barnie and Mary Eunice were married on Saturday September 11, 1920 in Greely, Colorado. Mary Eunice Whitesel filed for divorce from Samual Barnie Austin on September 12, 1944 in Colorado; Mary Eunice Whitesel Austin caught her husband Sam kissing her sister, Mae, at the side of their house.
     Mary Eunice Whitesel was a member of in Colfax Rebekah Lodge No. 11, Denver, Colorado.
     Mary Eunice Whitesel died on December 24, 1981 in 656 Dillon Way, Sable Care Center, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, at age 82 of Cardiorespiratory collapse, Anemia, Myelogenous Lukemia, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was buried on December 28, 1981 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Colorado.


--- 3rd Generation ---


4. William Henry3 Austin was also known as Henry W.
     William Henry Austin was born circa 1871 in Boulder, Colorado, son of Samual B Austin and Melissa Jane _____.
     William Henry Austin married Cora Bell Summers. He and Cora Bell Summers were divorced on December 27, 1901 in Denver, Colorado, Colorado Divorce Detail shows:
     Petitioner AUSTIN, CORA County DENVER
     Respondent AUSTIN, HENRY W Date 12/27/1901
     Docket # 030870 Decree Type Divorce.
     Cora's children were raised in other relative households. Samual Austin was raised in a Crammer household. Ralph Miller, son of Cora Bell and Claude Miller was raised in a Miller household.

5. Cora Bell3 Summers.
     Cora Bell Summers was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
     Cora Bell Summers married William Henry Austin, son of Samual B Austin and Melissa Jane _____. She and William Henry Austin were divorced on December 27, 1901 in Denver, Colorado, Colorado Divorce Detail shows:
     Petitioner AUSTIN, CORA County DENVER
     Respondent AUSTIN, HENRY W Date 12/27/1901
     Docket # 030870 Decree Type Divorce.
     Cora Bell Summers married Claude S. Miller. She and Claude S. Miller were divorced on June 12, 1914.
     Cora's children were raised in other relative households. Samual Austin was raised in a Crammer household. Ralph Miller, son of Cora Bell and Claude Miller was raised in a Miller household.
     Cora Bell Summers died circa 1960 in Denver or Brush, Colorado.
     Cora Bell Summers Last known married name Cora Bell Wright.

6. Samuel A.3 Whitesel was also known as A. Samual Whitesel.
     Samuel A. Whitesel was born either 1873 or 1874 in Ohio, son of Samuel Whitesel and Mary _____.
     Samuel A. Whitesel appeared on the census of 1880 in Page 14, Sciolo Township, Pickaway County, Ohio; He was 7 years old and living with his parents, Samuel WHITZEL and Mary. His brothers and sisters are Martha J., Albert S., Mary, Wesley, George, Emma, and a younger brother Frank.
     Samuel married Charlotte Reichelderfer, daughter of Isaac Reichelderfer and Mary E. Morris.
     His daughter, Eunice, told her daughter, Retha. that Samuel was a Pentacostal minister. He left his family every winter to preach. The family had to collect cow chips to burn to keep them warm while he was away.
     The census of 1910 in Line 55, 27-27, Supervisors District 6, Enumeration District 230, Sheet 1B, Running Water Precinct, Sioux, Nebraska, reveals:
     Sam is head of the household, 37 years old, born in Ohio, both parents born in Ohio. and he is a farmer for Ginefal? Farm
     Lottie is his wife, 37 years old, born in Ohio, & both parents born in Ohio
     Mary Eunice is his daughter, 11 years old, born in Ohio, both parents born in Ohio
     Blanch(e) is his daughter, 3 years old, born in Ohio, both parents born in Ohio.
     Samuel A. Whitesel appeared again on the census of 1930 in Precint 5, Sheet 11A, Line 46, 60-63,
     The census of 1930 shows them in Kit Carson, Cheyenne County, Colorado; Sam is now a Building Carpenter and has 3 more children:
     John S., son, male, white, 19 yrs old, single, born in Nebraska, both parents born in Ohio, he is a laborer and does odd jobs
     Mae C., daughter, female, white, 15 years old, single, born in Nebraska, both parents born in Ohio
     William A., son, male, white, 13 years old, single, born in Kansas, both parents born in Ohio.

7. Charlotte3 Reichelderfer was also known as Raichelderfer. Her youngest sister, Mary Belle, gave her the Nickname Lottie.
     Charlotte Reichelderfer was born circa 1876 in Five Points, Pickaway County, Ohio, daughter of Isaac Reichelderfer and Mary E. Morris.
     Charlotte Reichelderfer appeared on the census of 1880 in Monroe, Pickaway County, Ohio. It shows:
     Charlotte REICHELDEFFER 4 Ohio Dau Single White Female.
     Charlotte married Samuel A. Whitesel, son of Samuel Whitesel and Mary _____.
     On June 23, 1942 Charlotte Reichelderfer lived in 228 Galapago St., Denver, Colorado. She also lived in 629 E. First Ave., Boulder, Colorado; At time of death.
     I have a clipping of her obituary. There is no date or newspaper. It reads:
WHITESEL--
Charlotte Whitesel of 629 E. First Ave., Mother of Mrs. Eunice Austin, Mrs. Blanche J. Dyer and William A. Whitesel, all of Denver, John S. Whitesel of St. Joseph, MO, and Mrs. Mae C. Mitchell of Martinez, Calif., also survived by 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Drawing Room, SIXTEENTH AT BOULDER, Tuesday, 11 a.m., Crown Hill.


--- 4th Generation ---


8. Samual B4 Austin.
     Samual B Austin was born in 1844 in Kentucky, son of Captain Ira Austin and Harriet Benjamin.
     Samual B Austin was a Stock Trader in Boulder in 1880 in Colorado.
     Samual married Melissa Jane _____. Samual B and Melissa Jane were married in 1882 in Colorado. The following 2 records would indicate that the wedding was AFTER the birth of their children, who were shown on the census. Boulder County shows the mariage info as Samuel B. Austin to Mrs. Melissa Jane Austin Apr. 15, 1882. Colorado State vitals also shows the marriage Austin, Samiel B.; Melissa J. Austin 15 Apr 1882 Boulder.
     Samual B Austin married Mary Hynes. They were married on Thursday March 18, 1886 in Denver, Colorado.

9. Melissa Jane4 _____.
     Melissa Jane _____ was born in 1850 in Indiana.
     Melissa married Samual B Austin, son of Captain Ira Austin and Harriet Benjamin. Samual B and Melissa Jane were married in 1882 in Colorado. The following 2 records would indicate that the wedding was AFTER the birth of their children, who were shown on the census. Boulder County shows the mariage info as Samuel B. Austin to Mrs. Melissa Jane Austin Apr. 15, 1882. Colorado State vitals also shows the marriage Austin, Samiel B.; Melissa J. Austin 15 Apr 1882 Boulder.

12. Samuel4 Whitesel was also known as Whitzel.
     Samuel Whitesel was born in 1827 in Ohio.
     Samuel married Mary _____.

13. Mary4 _____.
     Mary _____ was born in 1837 in Ohio.
     Mary married Samuel Whitesel.

14. Isaac4 Reichelderfer.
     Isaac Reichelderfer was born on August 20, 1840 in Pickaway County, Ohio, son of Jacob S. Reichelderfer and Lydia Dresbach.
     At age 21, Isaac Reichelderfer married Mary E. Morris.
     Isaac Reichelderfer was a Butcher.
     Isaac Reichelderfer appeared on the census of 1920 in Pleasant Township, Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio.
     Isaac Reichelderfer died on April 26, 1920 in Pleasant Twp., Madison County, Ohio, at age 79 of Cancer of the stomach. He was buried on April 29, 1920 in Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio.

15. Mary E.4 Morris.
     Mary E. Morris was born on January 11, 1844 in Ohio. She was the daughter of Thomas Morris and Rebecca Crouch?
     At age 17, Mary E. Morris married Isaac Reichelderfer, son of Jacob S. Reichelderfer and Lydia Dresbach.
     Mary E. Morris died circa October 12, 1916 in Darby Township, Pickaway County, Ohio; Cause of Death was Acute Gastritis. She was buried on October 15, 1916 in Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio.


--- 5th Generation ---


16. Captain Ira5 Austin.
     Captain Ira Austin was born on May 30, 1807 in Maryland/Briston, Ontario, New York, son of Levi Austin and Hannah Mack.
     Captain Ira Austin married Harriet Benjamin.
     Captain Ira Austin died on November 9, 1893 at age 86. He was buried in Boulder Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. His Obituary Reads - 'Austin, Capt. Ira d. 9 Nov 1893 at home in Highland Lawn of kidney trouble. Lived on south side of the creek. Born 30 May 1807 Bristol, Ontario Co, NY. Moved to Illinois in 1838 and helped build the Illinois and Michigan Canal. To Plscerville, CA over land with 13 wagons and 42 men in 1848. Returned to Illinois in 1850 after making a fortune in California. To Gilpin Co, Colorado 1860 and to Boulder in 1870. In 1860 he discovered coal at Erie and bought 1400 acres of land there. Later sold 800 of those acres to the railroad. 'Man of strong mindand force of character.' 'Of spotless character, of sterling worth, of honor and strictest honesty.' Had a quiet nature. Leaves many relatives & friends. Funeral to be 11 Nov at home with Rev. George Wallace and Rev. Chase. Bur Boulder cem. (BN 9 Nov 1893:4 ; BN 16 Nov 1893:4 HW 15 Nov 1893:8 has d. of old age and Bright's Disease).

17. Harriet5 Benjamin.
     Harriet Benjamin was born in 1806 in KY or NY.
     Harriet Benjamin married Captain Ira Austin, son of Levi Austin and Hannah Mack.

28. Jacob S.5 Reichelderfer.
     Jacob S. Reichelderfer was born in 1815 in Saltcreek Twp, Pickaway County, Ohio, son of John Adam Reichelderfer and Christina Spangler.
     Jacob married Lydia Dresbach. Jacob and Lydia were married on Saturday September 29, 1838 in Ohio.
     Circa 1851 Jacob moved his family from Saltcreek Township to in Monroe Township, Pickaway County, Ohio. by 1860 he owned approximately 37 acres.
     Jacob S. Reichelderfer died on March 13, 1862 in Monroe Twp., Pickaway County, Ohio.

29. Lydia5 Dresbach.
     Lydia Dresbach was born in 1820.
     Lydia married Jacob S. Reichelderfer, son of John Adam Reichelderfer and Christina Spangler. Jacob and Lydia were married on Saturday September 29, 1838 in Ohio.
     Lydia Dresbach appeared on the census of 1900 in Pickaway County, Ohio. She is 79 and a grandson "Guy" is visiting.


--- 6th Generation ---


32. Levi6 Austin.
     Levi Austin was born on February 1, 1772 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut, son of William S Austin and Sara Fish.
     At the age of 28, Levi Austin married Hannah Mack.
     Levi Austin died on August 22, 1847 in LeRoy, Ohio, at age 75.

33. Hannah6 Mack.
     Hannah Mack was born on April 12, 1776 in Bristol, Ontario, New York.
     At the age of 24, Hannah Mack married Levi Austin, son of William S Austin and Sara Fish.
     Hannah Mack died in January, 1839 in LeRoy, Ohio, at age 62.

56. John Adam6 Reichelderfer.
     John Adam Reichelderfer was born on March 30, 1778 in Albany Twp, Berks County, Pennsylvania, son of Johannes Adam Reichelderfer and Anna Elizabeth Hagenbach.
     John married Christina Spangler. They had 10 children:
     Infant, born 9/28/1800, died before 1894
     Sarah, born May 21, 1806, died December 1, 1880 --- married John Crites 5/31/1827
     Catherine, born 1809, died July 16, 1883 --- married Cyrus Crites May 19, 1830
     John D., born October 16, 1812, died January 31, 1899 --- married Hester Estel Markle April 17, 1832
     Jacob S., born circa 1815, died March 13, 1862 --- married Lydia Dresbach
     Wilhelm Reichelderfer, born November 1816, died March 13, 1903 --- married Sarah Davis December 21, 1838
     Elizabeth, born November 1817, died September 20 --- married Ephraim Markle April 18, 1836
     Lewis Reichelderfer, born October 9, 1821, died January 18, 1908 --- married Julia Ann Ranke January 15, 1845
     Mary, born August 1823, died July 9, 1886 --- married William Parcells September 15, 1844
     Charles. born May 11, 1824, died June 21, 1915 --- married Lucy Allen February 23, 1945 --- also married Louise Kentner Westerman July 12, 1860.
     About 1812, John brought his family to in Saltcreek Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is considered one of the earliest settlers of Saltcreek.
     John Adam Reichelderfer died on March 5, 1861 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway County, Ohio, at age 82. He was buried in Stumpf Cemetery, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway County, Ohio.

57. Christina6 Spangler.
     Christina Spangler was born on March 11, 1784 in Alsace Twp, Berks County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Captain John Peter Spengler and Anna Maria Boyer.
     Christina married John Adam Reichelderfer, son of Johannes Adam Reichelderfer and Anna Elizabeth Hagenbach. They had 10 children:
     Infant, born 9/28/1800, died before 1894
     Sarah, born May 21, 1806, died December 1, 1880 --- married John Crites 5/31/1827
     Catherine, born 1809, died July 16, 1883 --- married Cyrus Crites May 19, 1830
     John D., born October 16, 1812, died January 31, 1899 --- married Hester Estel Markle April 17, 1832
     Jacob S., born circa 1815, died March 13, 1862 --- married Lydia Dresbach
     Wilhelm Reichelderfer, born November 1816, died March 13, 1903 --- married Sarah Davis December 21, 1838
     Elizabeth, born November 1817, died September 20 --- married Ephraim Markle April 18, 1836
     Lewis Reichelderfer, born October 9, 1821, died January 18, 1908 --- married Julia Ann Ranke January 15, 1845
     Mary, born August 1823, died July 9, 1886 --- married William Parcells September 15, 1844
     Charles. born May 11, 1824, died June 21, 1915 --- married Lucy Allen February 23, 1945 --- also married Louise Kentner Westerman July 12, 1860.
     Christina Spangler died on June 26, 1871 in Pickaway County, Ohio, at age 87. She was buried in Stumpf Cemetery, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway County, Ohio.
     Carolyn has a couple stories, one a premonition, about Christina Spangler on her site her site. .


--- 7th Generation ---


64. William S7 Austin.
     William S Austin was born on May 10, 1747 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of William Austin and Amy Hall.
     At the age of 24, William married Sara Fish. William S and Sara were married on Friday August 23, 1771 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
     William S Austin died on May 8, 1777 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut, at age 29.

65. Sara7 Fish.
     Sara Fish was born circa 1747 in Voluntown, Connecticut.
     Sara married William S Austin, son of William Austin and Amy Hall. William S and Sara were married on Friday August 23, 1771 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut.

112. Johannes Adam7 Reichelderfer.
     Johannes Adam Reichelderfer was born on December 26, 1741 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, son of Frederich Jacob Reichelderfer and Anna Christina Hagenbuch.
     Johannes married Anna Elizabeth Hagenbach. Anna and Johannes were married in 1774 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
     Johannes' oldest daughter, Catherine, and her husband, Conrad Braucher, moved to Saltcreek Township in Pickaway County, Ohio in 1805. Between 1806 and 1812, Johannes and his son, John, brought thier families to Saltcreek as well, both families living together in one cabin. Johannes' daughter, Barbara also came with her husband, Jacob Sprangler.
     Johannes Adam Reichelderfer died on August 30, 1810 in Saltcreek Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, at age 68.

113. Anna Elizabeth7 Hagenbach.
     Anna Elizabeth Hagenbach was born on April 27, 1754 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania; daughter of Andreas Hagenbach and Magdalena.
     Anna married Johannes Adam Reichelderfer, son of Frederich Jacob Reichelderfer and Anna Christina Hagenbuch. Anna and Johannes were married in 1774 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
     Anna Elizabeth Hagenbach died on August 24, 1825 in Saltcreek Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, at age 71.


--- 8th Generation ---


128. William8 Austin.
     William Austin was born on March 15, 1712 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of John Austin and Agnes King; He was the Twin of Margaret Austin.
     At the age of 26, William married Amy Hall, daughter of Nathaniel Hall and Mabel Winchell. William and Amy were married on Sunday July 20, 1738 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut.
     William Austin died on January 3, 1787 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut, at age 74.

129. Amy8 Hall was also known as Anne Hall.
     Amy Hall was born on April 5, 1720 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, daughter of Nathaniel Hall and Mabel Winchell.
     At the age of 18, Amy married William Austin, son of John Austin and Agnes King. William and Amy were married on Sunday July 20, 1738 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut.
     Amy Hall died on October 21, 1795 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut, at age 75.

224. Frederich Jacob8 Reichelderfer.
     Frederich Jacob Reichelderfer was born in 1714 in Ittlingen, Germany, son of Johannes Viet Reichelsdorffer and Anna Cadarina ?
     Frederich married Anna Christina Hagenbuch. Anna and Frederich were married before 1741.
     Around 1756 the Indians began raiding, murdering, and massacring the settlers of the Berk County area. Frederich's home was burned, two children killed, one of them scalped and horribly mutilated. Carolyn has published on her site two letters graphically describing their situation. Please check them out at Please check them out. .
     Frederich Jacob Reichelderfer died in 1759 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He left a will on July 20, 1759; In his will, he requested his brothers, Henry and Andreas take Christian care of his wife, Christiana, and children. He left the property to Christiana for as long as she was a widow, and had a legal right to the land. He left his arms to his only son, Johan Adam. The rest was to be equally divided between all.
     You can find a transcript of his will at Please check them out. .

225. Anna Christina8 Hagenbuch.
     Anna Christina Hagenbuch was born circa 1719 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
     Anna married Frederich Jacob Reichelderfer, son of Johannes Viet Reichelsdorffer and Anna Cadarina ?. Anna and Frederich were married before 1741.
     After her husband, Frederich, died, around 1759, Christina married Henry Neithuit, who also became the Administrator of Frederich's will.


--- 9th Generation ---


256. John9 Austin.
     John Austin was born on October 22, 1672 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, son of Captain Anthony Austin and Esther Huggins.
     At age 26, John married Agnes King, daughter of James King and Elizabeth Fuller. John and Agnes were married on Monday October 5, 1699 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
     John Austin's first wife, Agnes King, died in 1733. Mary's first husband John Burbank died in 1774. Mary's son, also John Burbank, married Rachel Austin, John's niece, in 1732/1733. These events must have brought John and Mary together because John Austin married Mary Granger on July 3, 1734 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
     John Austin died on May 18, 1737 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 64. He was buried in Old Center Cemetery, Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

257. Agnes9 King.
     Agnes King was born on July 15, 1682 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, daughter of James King and Elizabeth Fuller.
     At age 17, Agnes married John Austin, son of Captain Anthony Austin and Esther Huggins. John and Agnes were married on Monday October 5, 1699 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
     Agnes King died on June 7, 1733 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 50. She was buried in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

258. Nathaniel9 Hall.
     Nathaniel married Mabel Winchell.

259. Mabel9 Winchell.
     Mabel married Nathaniel Hall.

448. Johannes Viet9 Reichelsdorffer.
     Johannes Viet Reichelsdorffer was born circa 1685 in Reichelsdorf, Germany.
     Johannes married Anna Cadarina ? They had 5 children. Joseph, Anna Elizabeth, and Johan Wilhelm were born in Ittlingen, Germany, in 1707, 1709, and 1711. Frederich Jacob and Heinrich were born in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 1714 and 1716. This would place their migration to the US between 1711 and 1714.
     Johannes Viet Reichelsdorffer Johannes joined the New York City Lutheran Church in 1718 and also signed a petition in 1728 in Hanover (currently known as Montgomery County), Pennsylvania.

     A more complete biography of Johannes Viet Reichelsdorffer and his decendants can be found at from http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/a/r/Carolyn-s-Markham-CT/GENE2-0001.html .

449. Anna9 Cadarina ?
     Anna married Johannes Viet Reichelsdorffer.


--- 10th Generation ---


512. Captain Anthony10 Austin.
     Captain Anthony Austin was born in 1635 in Bishoptocke, Hampshire, England, son of Richard Austin and Elizabeth _____.
     Captain Anthony Austin emigrated circa 1638 from England to the U.S. with his parents when Anthony was only 3. His father, Richard, died before the end of 1638 and his mother, Elizabeth, was left to raise Anthony and his brother Richard by herself in the new world.
     Captain Anthony Austin married Esther Huggins, daughter of John Huggins and Bridget Green, Anthony and Esther were married on October 19, 1664 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts.
     Anthony and Esther were one of the original settlers of Suffield, Massachusets (which became Connecticut in 1749). In 1674, they were granted 50 prime acres next to Major Pynchos.
     The 30 families listed below are the families the Suffield Historical Society reports actually settled and stayed in Suffield:

Edward Allen, Anthony Austin, John Burbank, Edward Burleson, Thomas Copley, Launcelot Granger, Timothy Hale, Walter Halladay, Thomas Hanchett, John Harmon, Thomas Huxley, Samuel Kent, James King, Samuel Lane, Edmund Marshall, George Norton, Robert Old, Timothy Palmer, William Pritchard, Thomas Remington, John Rising, Hugh Roe, Victory Sikes, Thomas Smith, Jonathan Taylor, Stephen Taylor, Michael Towsley, John Warner, Robert Winchell, and Robert Woolworth.
     Due to King Phillips War in 1675, all land grants were suspended and the area temporarily abandoned. The settlers buried their belongings in the ground or in wells and vacated to Springfield. Everything in the town was burned to the ground by the Indians. In the spring of 1677, the residents returned and rebuilt their town.
     Captain Anthony Austin Anthony lead a very full and busy life. He was the first of a long line of Indian fighters. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1681 and Captain in 1697. In 1682 Suffield elected a body of five Select Men to take over town responsibilities. This would be the equivalent of a City Council today. A Lieutenant at the time, Anthony was elected the town clerk or recorder. He held the position for 27 years. In 1688 he was elected Commisioner and Town Assessor, and was so until his death in 1694. He also became the schoolmaster of Suffield's first free school. He enjoyed helping to shape the new minds for the new world. It could prove interesting to reserch the other 29 families of Suffield to see how many of those minds he may have passed his strength and determination to.
     Captain Anthony Austin died on August 22, 1708 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut. He was buried in Old Center Cemetery, Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut; Anthony was laid to rest in the burying ground back of the meeting house on High Street, as was his wife, Esther who died 3/7/1698. Today his gave is beneath the First Congregational Church, which was moved back into the cemetery from the street to make room for the commons.

513. Esther10 Huggins.
     Esther Huggins was born in 1642/43 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, daughter of John Huggins and Bridget Green.
     Esther Huggins married Captain Anthony Austin, son of Richard Austin and Elizabeth _____, Anthony and Esther were married on October 19, 1664 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts.
     Esther Huggins died on March 7, 1697 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut. She was buried in Old Center Cemetery, Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

514. James10 King was also known as Jacobus Kinge.
     James King was born on November 7, 1647 in Ugborough, Devonshire, England.
     At age 24, James married Elizabeth Fuller, daughter of John Fuller. James and Elizabeth were married on Wednesday March 23, 1672 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.
     James King died on May 13, 1722 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 74. He was buried in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

515. Elizabeth10 Fuller. Reference: 142.
     Elizabeth Fuller was born on May 31, 1652 in Cambridge Village (Now Newton), Middlesex, Massachusetts, daughter of John Fuller.
     At age 19, Elizabeth married James King. James and Elizabeth were married on Wednesday March 23, 1672 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.
     Elizabeth Fuller died on November 28, 1685 in Cambridge Village (Now Newton), Middlesex, Massachusetts, at age 33.


--- 11th Generation ---


1024. Richard11 Austin.
     Richard Austin was born in 1598 in Tichifield, Hampshire, England, son of Richard Austin and Annis _____.
     Richard married Elizabeth _____. Richard and Elizabeth were married in Hampshire, England.
     Richard Austin was a Tailor in England.
     Richard Austin emigrated on May 16, 1638 from England to Charlestown, Massachusetts; the passenger list shows Richard Austin of Bishopstoke, [Harts], tailor 40, his wife & 2 children, and his servant Robert Knight, carpenter. It also shows his sister, Annis Littlefield & 6 children and servant John Knight, carpenter, and Heugh Durdal came with them.
     Richard Austin died in 1638 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts. He was buried in 1665 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

1025. Elizabeth11 _____ was also known as Betsy.
     Elizabeth _____ was born in 1610 in Titchfield, Hampshire, England.
     Elizabeth married Richard Austin, son of Richard Austin and Annis _____,. Richard and Elizabeth were married in Hampshire, England.
     Elizabeth _____ emigrated in May, 1638 from England to New England; with her husband, Richard and two young sons. Richard died in 1638, leaving Elizabeth to raise her two children by herself in this new country.
     I wish we knew more of Elizabeth. She had to be an amazing woman. She must have given them great strength and honor. I wonder if she knew she was raising children that would be the beginning of a line that would have such an impact on this new world. Or did she get her strength from her own family?

1026. John11 Huggins.
     John married Bridget Green.

1027. Bridget11 Green.
     Bridget married John Huggins.

1030. John11 Fuller.
     John Fuller was born in 1611 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, son of Rodger Fuller and Jane Gowan.
     John Fuller died on June 4, 1666 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.


--- 12th Generation ---


2048. Richard12 Austin was also known as Richard Attnoke. He was also known as Asten.
     Richard Austin was born in 1566 in Titchfield, Hamshire, England.
     Richard married Annis _____.
     Richard Austin died before February 15, 1622/23.
     Richard Austin left a will. It reads:
"In the name of God, Amen. I Richard Asten of Tichfield being possessed of good and ? memory do commit both to God that gave it, my body to the ground, my goods to my wife and children in trust payment (?) as have all mentions (?). I make my wife Anes my sole executor. I give to the Cathedral Church of Winchester, 3 shillings, 4 pence. I give to my son Daniel one bullock of one year old to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son Peter one bullock of one year old to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son Richard twenty pounds to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter Joan five pounds to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter Emlen five pounds to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter Elizabeth twelve pounds to be paid six months after my decease, to the years of her she not having the use of it her ? (phrasing?), my executor shall have the disposing of it to her use. I give to my daughter Anes a cow and a bullock to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son Daniel's son Richard two sheep. I give to his son Francis two sheep. I give to my son Peter's two children a sheep each. I give to my daughter Joan's child a sheep, all of these sheep to be paid within six months after my decease. I give to my daughter Anes' three children three bullocks two years old to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son in law Edmond Littlefield a colt of three years old. I give to my man John Shackleford five shillings in money. I give my man William Hocraft 3 shillings in money. I give my boy John Lodgyer a sheep. I give my maid Catorn a sheep. To all my godchildren six pence apiece, all these shall legacies ? to be paid six months after my decease. I make my son Richard one of my overseers and my neighbor Peter Faithful also, and I give them for their pains 3s 4d apiece for ?
this my last will and testament."
Richard Asten his mark.
(a jiggly vertical cross)
Signatures (/) of the Witnesses
Richard Asten
Peter Faighful
Edmond Littlefield.

2049. Annis12 _____.
     Annis married Richard Austin.

2060. Rodger12 Fuller.
     Rodger Fuller was born on October 19, 1572 in Topcroft, London, Norfolk, England.
     At age 27, Rodger married Jane Gowan. Rodger and Jane were married on Monday April 24, 1600 in Topcroft, Norfolk, England.
     Rodger Fuller died on April 30, 1644 in Topcroft, Norfolk, England, at age 71.

2061. Jane12 Gowan.
     Jane Gowan was born in 1580 in Topcroft, Norfolk, England.
     Jane married Rodger Fuller. Rodger and Jane were married on Monday April 24, 1600 in Topcroft, Norfolk, England.



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