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William Richard AUSTIN 1849–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1849

Birth Location: Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, United States

Death Date: 12 Aug 1920

Death Location: Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Michael Austin

Mother: Sarah McCarty

Spouse(s): Nancy Dickens

Children(s): James Austin

The story of William Richard AUSTIN began in 1849 in Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, United States. In 1850, William Richard AUSTIN resided in Township 23 Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA. In 1860, William Richard AUSTIN resided in Winn, Louisiana, United States. William Richard AUSTIN married Nancy Dickens, and had children including James Robert Austin. William Richard AUSTIN passed away in 1920 in Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Richard AUSTIN began in 1849 in Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1850, William Richard AUSTIN resided in Township 23 Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1860, William Richard AUSTIN resided in Winn, Louisiana, United States.
  • William Richard AUSTIN married Nancy Dickens, and had children including James Robert Austin.
  • William Richard AUSTIN passed away in 1920 in Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Austin
1827–1881
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
MA
Sarah McCarty
1832–1901
Birth Location: Alabama
SM

Spouses(s)

Nancy Dickens
1853–1933
Birth Location: Indian Branch, Vernon, Louisiana, United States
ND

Children(s)

James Austin
1874–1931
Birth Location: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
JA

William AUSTIN's Ancestors

Self
William AUSTIN
1849–1920
Birth Place: Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
Parents
Michael Austin
1827–1881
Georgia, United States
Sarah (Jane) McCarty
1832–1901
Alabama
Grandparents
Richard Austin
1795–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William AUSTIN's Descendants

1.
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William (Richard) AUSTIN (19 Jan 1849–12 Aug 1920) m. Nancy Dickens (1853–24 July 1933)
  1. 1. James (Robert) Austin 1874–1931 m. Margaret (Elizabeth "Maggie") Hodges 1879–1951
    1. 1. Claude (H.) Austin 1899–1992 m. Gladys (Alwin) Collier 1908–1996
      1. 1. Robert (James) Austin 1931–1961 m. Charlotte (Marie) Loughman 1939–2015
      2. 2. Nalda (Norleen) AUSTIN 1927–2007

William AUSTIN's Timeline

7 Records

1849
19 Jan 1849
Birth of William Richard AUSTIN in Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 1
William Richard AUSTIN resided here in Township 23 Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Township 23 Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
William Richard AUSTIN resided here in Winn, Louisiana, United States
Winn, Louisiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 31
William Richard AUSTIN resided here in Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 51
William Richard AUSTIN resided here in Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
William Richard AUSTIN resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Calcasieu, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 7, Calcasieu, Louisiana
1920
12 Aug 1920
Age 71
Death of William Richard AUSTIN in Kinder, Allen, Louisiana, USA
Kinder, Allen, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1849
    Event Place: Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 450; Family History Film: 1254450; Page: 586B; Enumeration District: 013; Image: 0167
    [2] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [3] Louisiana, Find a Grave Index
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: T624_511; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374524
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 955; Image: 490; Family History Library Film: 803426
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 23 Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 294B; Image: 104
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 561; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240561

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Kinder, Allen, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] Louisiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 561; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240561

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 23 Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 23 Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 294B; Image: 104

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Winn, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 955; Image: 490; Family History Library Film: 803426

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Calcasieu, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: T624_511; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374524

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Barnes Creek, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 450; Family History Film: 1254450; Page: 586B; Enumeration District: 013; Image: 0167
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