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Walter Austin 1888–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1888

Birth Location: Kaniva, Victoria, Australia

Death Date: 22 November 1958

Death Location: Nhill, Hindmarsh Shire, Victoria, Australia

Father: George Austin

Mother: Phillis 🔵

Spouse(s): Olive Fairy

Children(s): Raymond Austin, Raymond Austin

The story of Walter Austin began in 1888 in Kaniva, Victoria, Australia. In 1931, Walter Austin resided in Kaniva, Wannon, Victoria, Australia. Walter Austin married Olive May Fairy, and had children including Raymond Vivian Austin. Walter Austin passed away in 1958 in Nhill, Hindmarsh Shire, Victoria, Australia.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Austin began in 1888 in Kaniva, Victoria, Australia.
  • In 1931, Walter Austin resided in Kaniva, Wannon, Victoria, Australia.
  • Walter Austin married Olive May Fairy, and had children including Raymond Vivian Austin.
  • Walter Austin passed away in 1958 in Nhill, Hindmarsh Shire, Victoria, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Austin's Ancestors

Self
Walter Austin
1888–1958
Birth Place: Kaniva, Victoria, Australia
Parents
George Austin
1846–1923
in Athelstone, S.A., Australia
Phillis (Skinner *9*) 🔵
1852–1934
Athelstone, South Australia, Australia
Grandparents
John (George) Skinner
1809–1884
Great Chart, Kent, England
Sarah (Jane) Smith
1819–1885
Halstead, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Skinner
1763–1841
Sarah Carter
1767–1841
Mary Hannard
1796–1830
John Smith
1797–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Austin's Descendants

1.
WA
Walter Austin (18 Jan 1888–22 November 1958) m. Olive (May) Fairy (30 Apr 1896–30 Jan 1983)
  1. 1. Raymond (Vivian) Austin 1919–2012
  2. 2. Raymond (Vivian) Austin 1919–2012

Walter Austin's Timeline

4 Records

1888
18 Jan 1888
Birth of Walter Austin in Kaniva, Victoria, Australia
Kaniva, Victoria, Australia
1931
1931
Age 43
Walter Austin resided here in Kaniva, Wannon, Victoria, Australia
Kaniva, Wannon, Victoria, Australia
1958
22 November 1958
Age 70
Death of Walter Austin in Nhill, Victoria, Australia
Nhill, Victoria, Australia
1959
21 Jan 1959
Age 71
Walter Austin - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Kaniva, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, Pioneer Index, Victoria 1836-1888
    [2] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, Death Index Victoria 1921-1985
    [3] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Kaniva, Wannon, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 November 1958
    Event Place: Nhill, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, Death Index Victoria 1921-1985
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nhill, Hindmarsh Shire, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1959
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591

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