Who was Jonas Austen?

Jonas Austen (1598–1683) was born in Staplehurst, Kent, England and died in Taunton, Plymouth Colony. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonas Austen 1598–1683

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born BEF 3 Dec 1598 · Staplehurst, Kent, England

Died 30 Jul 1683 · Taunton, Plymouth Colony

Father Gerves Austin

Mother Mary Bassock

Spouse Constance Unknown

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The story of Jonas Austen began in 1598 in Staplehurst, Kent, England. Jonas Austen married constance unknown, frances unknown. Jonas Austen passed away in 1683 in Taunton, Plymouth Colony.

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Birth of Jonas Austen in Staplehurst, Kent, England

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: Jonas Austen (1598–1683) was born in Staplehurst, Kent, England and died in Taunton, Plymouth Colony. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jonas Austen PTP

1598–1683

Staplehurst, Kent, England