John Austin born England or Ireland. First appeared Adams Co. Oh. !800-1802 signing petition, A Thomas Austin also signs. John built first mill on Eagle Creek, Brown Co. Oh. Wife named Elizabeth. They may be connected to the O'Dell and Prather-Prater families of Maryland. John's son Joseph born in Md. My ancestor Nelson, born Va circa 1790. Nelson can not be found in Ohio after 1850. I believe he may have moved west with one of his younger daughters. Children of Nelson Austin and Mary (Polly) Grinnard John born 1824 My ancestor) Joseph born 1827 Elizabeth born 1817 Female-1819 Martha S. born 1835 Louisa born 1837 Mary born 1841 Nelson served in War of 1812 Would like to exchange info with anyone searching this family. Where did Nelson move to? Jean in Ohio