This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BOX263 Surnames: AUSTIN, NICHOLS, CHILDS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.allegany/9846.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Gloria, I found John W AUSTIN and Louisa in Genesee, Allegany Co,NY in 1850 as you indicated. While I don't have anything on son Charles M (age 11 in 1850), I did find a bit on John W AUSTIN as follows: 'John W AUSTIN was born in 1816 in Chenango county. In 1818 his father Luther came to that part of Friendship now Wirt, and settled near the center, and made the first clearing on the farm. In 1820 he moved to Bolivar, and, in company with others, built the first sawmill in that town. Mr Austin married Louisa NICHOLS. They had 5 children. He has resided in Ceres since 1840. His principle business has been that of mill building. He has served as justice of the peace for over 30 years.' (from pg 890 of the History of Allegany County NY by John S Minard, pub. 1896) You will note that only 4 children are listed in the 1850 census. I am quite certain the 5th child was Sarah W b abt 1841 who marr John CHILDS of Clarksville, Allegany Co. His father, Alanson, d in Genesee. I have this line back into the 1600's. I don't know where you live, but there's an excellant geno center in the basement of the Bolivar Library. This winter I'll likely go over and check the AUSTIN line out but I doubt if your Charles will have much data there as he moved to PA, but you never know. Regards, Sid Emmons, Historian, Town of Lyndon, Cattaraugus Co.,NY Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.