I want to thank everyone for the information you all sent on the origins of the Austin name. For everyone who ask for copies of what I received, I received it over the rootsweb. Thanks again Austin Cousins! Chet

I have never heard anything but that it is a diminutive form of Augustine and derives from the "austin friars" of medieval England. If any one has a better version I'd love to hear too.

Hi All, here is what I have on the origin of the Austin surname taken from the "Houston Post January 28, 1973" Enjoy, Sharon ++AUSTIN++ The name of Austin is derived from Augustine and became popular as a surname in the 13th century. The Latin Augustus means "royal, venerable and renowned". The name was enhanced by two saints bearing the name of Augustine. Austin was made familiar by the Austin Friars, or Black Canons, as they were know by their black cloaks, an established monastery of Augustinian hermits in London in the 12th century. Austin began as a surname in 1224 Suffolk, England and families of the name located in Surrey, Norfolk and Kent. Austinus de Bernardeston was listed on Suffolk tax rolls in 1224, Austinus de Beston in Norfolk in 1230 and Henry Austin and Edith Austines were recorded in Worcestor in 1275. Astin de Bennington resided in Lincolnshire County in 1273 The first bishop of Guina was the Right Reverend Piercy Austin, D. D. and one of the most famous authors in English literature was Jan Austin who inherited the Godmersham Estates. In America, the name became famous through Stephen Fuller Austin, the founder of the State of Texas. Mary Hunter Austin was the noted American author who wrote chiefly of Indian life in the Untied States. Many bearers of the name were early arrivals during colonial days. Jonah Austin came from Kent to Cambridge, Mass. and was at Hingham, Mass. in 1625. Robert Austin, born in England, was one of the grantees of Westerly and Kingston, in 1661. Richard Austin, a tailor came to Charleston , Mass in 1638. The Austin Coat of Arms is a red shield with a chevron of ermine fur. Embellished on the shield are three gold coronets. Astin and Aston were other forms of the name. Austin is one of those surnames which was once a popular personal name, now seldom heard as such, it occurs in the Domesday Book as a personal name, rather than a surname.

Hello Everyone, Here is an excerpt from "The Austin Family", American Genealogical Research Institute, Heritage Press, Inc., Washington D.C. 1975 "Evolved from the name of Saint Augustine, the family name Austin did not come into use until the time of the Crusades....the most active surname formation period occurred after the Norman conquest and coincided with the Crusades, from 1096 through 1270....the family name Austin underwent several modifications before reaching its present form...the order of Saint Augustine was founded in 1256 and devoted to educational, missionary, and parish work. A medieval family might have taken the name "Austin" because it admired Saint Augustine or because it enjoyed close ties with an Ausgustinian monastery. Because of the evolutionary nature of name development, it is virtually impossible to pinpoint the exact date of the formation of any new name. Austin, of course, is no exception. However, some of the ancient records of the English nation, including the famous Hundred Rolls, give evidence of early forms of the name and show usage as early of 1273. The names listed below are excerpts from these records. Astin de Bennington--County Lincolnshire--Hundred Rolls, 1273 Augustinus Mewhird--Yorkshire Poll Tax, 1379 Willelmus Austyn-man--Yorkshire Poll Tax, 1379 John Austen--Register of University of Oxford, 1538 The surname Austin occurs most frequently in Kent. It is also found in Oxfordshire, Sussex, Straffordshire, Hartfordshire, and Norfolk..." Hope this helps. Alinda M. Miller

The story I have heard is that the name is derived from Augustin. St. Augustin was sent by pope Gregory the Great to England in 597 as a missionary. He converted the Saxon king who had a Christian wife. Augustin then became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. Members of the order of Augustinian monks, also known as the black friars, and their descendants adopted the name Austin. I have also heard that Scottish Austin's have a different origin. I believe their was a Norse word, Oosten, or something like that, which meant a wooded place, from which the name derived. I think Hal Steiner wrote an article for the AFAOA newsletter 7 or 8 years ago that covered all of this. Scot Austin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 5:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Austin Surname Dear Austin Cousins: Would one of you mind send me the story of the origins of the Austin name? Thanks, Chet ==== AUSTIN Mailing List ==== AOAGS has published all Austins in the Federal Census of 1850 for 16 of the 32 states. Three volunteers at the 1998 National Austin Convention still leaves 13 states available. Interested in helping? Please contact Austins of America Genealogical Society, e-mail: [email protected]

This was my grandmother's, Getrude L. Austin Brewer, born in Laconia, NH in 1893, The name Austin means: most august, having a aspect of dignity or grandeur, also exalted in birth, character or authority. Historical records consulted indicate that the Austin family sett;ed om Surry, England, the Arms recorded in Camden's Grants, 1611

I would also like to hear the story of the Austin name. S. Don Cahoon Piscatorial Curmudgeon Cogito, ergo piscor

I would like a copy also, if it's not any trouble. Thanks, Susan Austin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 8:12 AM Subject: Austin Surname >Dear Austin Cousins: >Would one of you mind send me the story of the origins of the Austin name? >Thanks, >Chet > > >==== AUSTIN Mailing List ==== >AOAGS has published all Austins in the Federal Census of 1850 for 16 of >the 32 states. Three volunteers at the 1998 National Austin Convention >still leaves 13 states available. Interested in helping? Please contact >Austins of America Genealogical Society, e-mail: [email protected] >

I would like a copy also. Thanks. Vicki

In a message dated 4/14/99 5:13:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Dear Austin Cousins: Would one of you mind send me the story of the origins of the Austin name? Thanks, Chet >> Hi all.......I would love to have the same information........thanks....Kathy

Dear Austin Cousins: Would one of you mind send me the story of the origins of the Austin name? Thanks, Chet

please send origin of austin surname. thanks, carol austin

Hi, I'm looking for info on Winnefred AUSTIN b. 1650 in Charles City Co., VA She married Roger TILGHMAN in 1674. They had a son Robert TILGHMAN in 1675. Does anyone know this family? Kelly

Subject: Royal Palm Hotel - AUSTIN Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 09:01:07 -0400 From: "William White" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Miami Daily News Dec. 29, 1952 - "AUSTIN DIES, WAS EARLY VISITOR HERE Wilson W. Austin, 78, of 1622 NW. 22nd Ave. - probably Miami's first steady winter visitor - died today at a local hospital after a long illness. Mr. Austin made his first trip here in 1895, before Miami was incorporated, and returned frequently before setting up permanent residence in 1920. In the first two decades of this century, he operated the charter boat "Record" from the docks at the old Royal Palm Hotel. He retired in 1918. He is survived by two sons, Dr. George C. Austin, and Warner L. Austin, both of Miami; and a daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Ide, Tuckahoe, N.Y., and seven grandchildren. Private services will be under direction of Van Orsdel Northside Mortuary, Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery." Does anyone know where I might find a photo of the charter boat "Record". I have found postcards of the Old Royal Plaza Hotel. But would really like to see the boat that my great-grandfather chartered. Lynn

In searching for great-grandfather Almon Anderson Austin, we found him and his first wife Emily, on the LaSalle County, Illinois, Freedom Tnp., census of 1850. Almon and Emily are shown in the household of Merritt Austin, age 24, male, b. in NY and Phebe Austin, age 25, female, b. in NY. I have not been able to connect this Merritt and Phebe Austin to any of the Austin family trees. Can anyone help? Paul Kasper

In a message dated 4/8/99 1:49:08 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << [email protected] >> Deb, My grandmother's brother was Harry Franklin Austin, born 14 Oct 1880, died 10 Feb 1953. He was married to Bertha Dean-Green on 19 Feb 1919. They had three children: Basil, Walter Elmo, and Hazel Green. Harry's parents were Benjamin Franklin Austin and Julia Amanda Biggs. My grandmother was born in Mosquito Twp, Christian Co., IL. Benjamin Franklin was born in Blue Mound, Macon Co, IL, and Julia was born in McLean, Logan Co, IL I do not know if Harry ever lived in the Chicago area. I understand most of the family lived in the central or southern parts of IL, although my grandmother did live in a suburb of Chicago. Good luck, Sandy

Greetings, Posting the 1850 census of North Carolina to dbase and find four families together in Little River,Caldwell: Daniel Austin 29 Timpy 22 Benjamin 6 Avery 3 Caroline 1 Merritt Austin 27 Lucindy 30 William Austin 26 Nancy 27 Mary 5 Martha 3 Margaret 1 William Austin 66 Martha 50 Margaret 24 Elizabeth 20 Susannah 16 Samuel 13 Sarah 10 Can anyone identify these people? They would appear to be related but I have no record of any of them except Merritt. Any help would be great. Thanks Don Challis

Dear List This is my first posting on this list so here goes. After all my years of genealogy my grandfather remains a mystery to me. When Edwin Edward AUSTIN married his first wife, my grandmother, in 1919 in Edinburgh, Scotland he gave his age as 25, which makes his birth about 1894. His parents are given as Frederick William AUSTIN, jeweller and watchmaker, deceased, and Elizabeth REDMAN, deceased. When he died in 1982 in Leamington, England, his age is given as 82 and his date of birth is given as 15 Aug 1900 in Dumbarton, Strathclyde, Scotland. I have been unable to find Edwin's birth in Scotland, in spite of trying several times, using different spellings, different years, even under the surname REDMAN. I have also tried the indexes for England without success. Even his parents elude me. There was a story in the family that there was a connection with South Africa, but I have not pursued that possibility very far yet. Perhaps Edwin lied about his age to fight in World War 1, and perhaps he lied about his birthplace to ensure he got into a Scottish regiment, though perhaps he didn't need to - he was in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Does anyone recognise any of the names anywhere in the world? Are there any AUSTIN families who used Edwin as a first name? Any information appreciated. Polly Hamilton

Dear List This is my first posting on this list so here goes. After all my years of genealogy my grandfather remains a mystery to me. When Edwin Edward AUSTIN married his first wife, my grandmother, in 1919 in Edinburgh, Scotland he gave his age as 25, which makes his birth about 1894. His parents are given as Frederick William AUSTIN, jeweller and watchmaker, deceased, and Elizabeth REDMAN, deceased. When he died in 1982 in Leamington, England, his age is given as 82 and his date of birth is given as 15 Aug 1900 in Dumbarton, Strathclyde, Scotland. I have been unable to find Edwin's birth in Scotland, in spite of trying several times, using different spellings, different years, even under the surname REDMAN. I have also tried the indexes for England without success. Even his parents elude me. There was a story in the family that there was a connection with South Africa, but I have not pursued that possibility very far yet. Perhaps Edwin lied about his age to fight in World War 1, and perhaps he lied about his birthplace to ensure he got into a Scottish regiment, though perhaps he didn't need to - he was in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Does anyone recognise any of the names anywhere in the world? Are there any AUSTIN families who used Edwin as a first name? Any information appreciated. Polly Hamilton

I am looking for information on Harry Austin that lived in the Chicago area in the 1930's. i would appreciate any information on him or any Austin family member that lived in Chicago during this time. _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com