In a message dated 8/27/2003 8:43:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, asr141@copper.net writes: ces@primenet.com Max, Yes indeed I do see a connection. My Austin's are: Hezekiah Austin B. 25 Oct 1763 in Methuen, MA, married Hannah Austin (daughter of Jonathan Austin & Hannah Charles)? children: David, Benjamin, Olive, May, Mary, Isaiah & Hannah The widow Hannah married Joseph Rand Higgens in 1805 We seem to have the same info except for Hannah's maiden name. But I would say we are definetly related. I have Isaiah's wife as Olive Hall (daughter of Nathaniel Hall & Olive Wallis) If you have any more info I would be happy to get it. I f you have any questions about my part of family let me know. Thanks Darlene