Alice Mabel Austin

F, b. 30 December 1899
  • Alice Mabel Austin was born on 30 December 1899 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of George Edgar Austin and Minnie Sawatzki.
  • Alice Mabel Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll with George Edgar Austin and Minnie Sawatzki in 1925 in Milford, Boonah. George was a farmer whille Minnie carried out home duties as their daughter Alice who lived with them.
  • At the age of 27 years, 7 months and 4 days, Alice Mabel Austin married Francis Herbert Grimsey on 3 August 1927 in St Thomas' Presbyterian Church, Boonah, Queensland. An article about the wedding appeared in "The Brisbane Courier" on 27 August 1927. It read :- "WEDDINGS --- GRIMSEY-AUSTIN
    St Thomas' Presbyterian Church, Boonah, was the scene of a picturesque wedding on August 3, when Mr. Francis Herbert Grimsey (second son of Mr. and Mrs. Grimsey, Dugandan) was married to Miss Alice Mabel Austin (eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Austin,Hazelhurst, Milford). The Rev. G. K. Kirk (Ipswich), assisted by the Rev. C. Reid Boonah), officiated. The church had been tastefully decorated by the bride's friends. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ivory crepe de Chine gown) with an overskirt of silver lace, and the bodice was heavily beaded. The veil was worn in cap effect, and caught at the sides with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas, roses, and Arum lilies, tied with white ribbon streamers. Miss Doris Austin (cousin of the bride), who attended as bridesmaid, was frocked in cream georgette, with hand-made flowers, over a cream satin slip. She also wore a cream tulle cap, ornamented with pearls and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of pale pink sweet peas and roses. Her knife edged brooch was the gift of the bridegroom. The two flower girls, little Misses Georgia Austin (sister of the bride) and Hazel Millar (niece of the bridegroom), were frocked alike in pale blue crepe de Chine, trimmed with rows of cream lace, and they wore caps of tulle to tone. Mr. George Grimsey (brother of the bride- groom) carried out the duties of best man. Miss Olive Williams presided at the organ. During the signing of the register Miss Lynda Austin (cousin of the bride) rendered a vocal solo. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at Rowe's Cafe, the main feature of the bride's table being a three tier wedding cake, which was the work of Miss E. Punn (Boonah). Subsequently Mr. and Mr F. H. Grimsey left by car for the Northern Rivers, where their honeymoon was spent. Their future home will be at Mt. Alford."

  • In 1969,her husband, Francis Herbert Grimsey died in Queensland.

Ann Austin

F, b. 17 August 1806, d. 1860
  • Ann Austin was baptized on 17 August 1806 in Menheniot, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of William Austin and Mary Gibbens.
  • At the age of 21 years, 11 months and 5 days, Ann Austin married Thomas Elford on 22 July 1828 in Liskeard, Cornwall, England.
  • Ann Austin and Thomas Elford appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Rosevale, Menheniot. Thomas 40, an ag labourer and Ann 35 lived with their children Mary 12, William 10, Thomas 8, Edward 5, Jonathan 3 and Isaac 1. An Ester Rogers, aged 1 month, also lived with them.
  • Ann Austin died in 1860 in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada.

Children of Ann Austin and Thomas Elford

Ann Austin

F, b. 24 February 1796

Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin

M, b. circa 1877, d. 1946
  • Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin was born circa 1877 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Honey Austin and Sarah Priscilla Bartlett.
  • Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin married Sarah Ann Freeman, daughter of Charles Freeman and Sarah Ann Williams, on 17 April 1901 in Queensland.
  • Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1919 living at Moreton Electrol District, Queensland.
  • He and Sarah Ann Freeman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Tallegalla. Aquilla's father William Honey and his brother William Francis were also farmers at Tallegalla.
  • Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin and Sarah Ann Freeman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at Tallegalla. He was a farmer and Sarah carried out home duties. His father and brother also farmed in the area.
  • Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin and Sarah Ann Freeman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Tallegalla. Thomas was a farmer and Sarah carried out home duties. Thomas's father William also lived there as did their son Thomas Stanley.
  • Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Darling Downs Electoral District, Queensland.
  • Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin died in 1946 in Queensland.

Children of Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin and Sarah Ann Freeman

Arthur James Chivell Austin

M, b. 1 August 1874, d. 8 July 1939
  • Arthur James Chivell Austin was born on 1 August 1874 in Bunya, Upper South Pine River, Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell.
  • Arthur James Chivell Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Boonah. He was listed as a farmer as were his brothers George, William and Charles and his father John Honey.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Golden Fleece Hotel, Leyburn. He was the licensed victualler.
  • At the age of 34 years, 1 month and 13 days, Arthur James Chivell Austin married Olive Alice Lovell on 14 September 1908 in Queensland.
  • Arthur James Chivell Austin and Olive Alice Lovell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Glengilp, Cecil Plains. Arthur was a farmer and Olive carried out home duties.
  • Arthur James Chivell Austin and Olive Alice Lovell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Helidon. Arthur was a farmer and Olive carried out home duties.
  • Arthur James Chivell Austin and Olive Alice Lovell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Kenilworth Street. Arthur was a fruiterer and Olive carried out home duties.
  • Arthur James Chivell Austin and Olive Alice Lovell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at 12 Rosebury Street, Toowoomba. Arthur was a labourer and Olive carried out home duties. Their son Vincent who lived with them was also a labourer.
  • Arthur James Chivell Austin died on 8 July 1939 in Queensland at age 64.
  • Arthur was buried on 10 August 1939 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. METH3-005-0009.

Children of Arthur James Chivell Austin and Olive Alice Lovell

Beatrice Lousia Austin

F, b. 7 February 1888, d. 5 December 1975

Austin Family - Back LtoR - John Cochrane (husband of Elsie Austin), Edgar Austin, Beattie Connolly (nee Austin); and on right at back Elsie Cochrane (nee Austin). Others in photo are the children of Elsie and Edgar. Photo thanks to Athol Logan.
  • Beatrice Lousia Austin was born on 7 February 1888 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper.
  • Beatrice Lousia Austin commenced school at Crow's Nest State School on 21 April 1896.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll with Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper in 1913 in Leonta, Crow's Nest, Queensland. His was a farmer. Their daughter Beatrice also lived on the farm as did their son Edgar.
  • At the age of 29 years, 4 months and 18 days, Beatrice Lousia Austin married Edward James Connolly on 25 June 1917 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • On 17 December 1961,her husband, Edward James Connolly died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Beatrice Lousia Austin died on 5 December 1975 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 87.
  • Beatrice was buried on 8 December 1975 in Hemmant Cemetery.

Children of Beatrice Lousia Austin and Edward James Connolly

Benjamin Austin

M, b. 1719, d. 1781
  • Benjamin Austin was born in 1719.
  • He was the son of William Austin and Elizabeth Rogers.
  • Benjamin Austin was baptized on 17 May 1720 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.
  • At the age of 30 years, Benjamin Austin married Tabitha Hill, daughter of Jeptha Hill and Tabitha Truscott, on 25 December 1749 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • Benjamin Austin died in 1781. His burial record shows he was 63 years old.
  • Benjamin was buried on 22 November 1781 in St Germans, Cornwall, England.

Children of Benjamin Austin and Tabitha Hill

Berenice Austin

F, b. 19 August 1917, d. 15 January 1997

Betty Austin

F, b. 1 April 1929, d. 19 September 2017
  • Betty Austin was born on 1 April 1929 in Crow's Nest, Queensland. Twin to Faye.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Edgar Austin and Margaret Mary Barker.
  • She grew up with her siblings on the family farm at Jones Gully.
  • At the age of 22 years, 5 months and 14 days, Betty Austin married Edward (Ted or Eddie) Vietheer, son of Archibald Claude (Archie) Vietheer and Maria Dorothea (Mary) Gotz, on 15 September 1951 in Uniting Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland. Betty worked at the Crow's Nest Hospital. They worked at Ravensbourne for a time before moving to a share farm at Cooyar, then to their own dairy farm at Maidenwell. In 1966 they moved to Imbil where they ran their own butcher shop. In 1972 the family moved to Redcliffe.
  • On 16 July 1976,her husband, Edward (Ted or Eddie) Vietheer died in Brisbane, Queensland. After Ted's death Betty worked at the Golden Circle Cannery.
  • Betty Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1977 and 1980 living at 237 Elizabeth Avenue, Clontarf.
  • Betty Austin died on 19 September 2017 in Redcliffe at age 88. A service was held for her at Traditional Funerals Burpengary on 26 Sep 2017.
  • Betty was buried on 26 September 2017 in Pinaroo Lawn Cemetery.

Blanche Austin

F, b. 19 December 1574, d. September 1576
  • Blanche Austin was baptized on 19 December 1574 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Austin.
  • Blanche Austin died in September 1576 at age 1.
  • Blanche was buried on 14 September 1576 in Menheniot, Cornwall.

Caleb Austin

M, b. 14 December 1684, d. November 1687
  • Caleb Austin was baptized on 14 December 1684 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of William Austin and Elizabeth Bannick.
  • Caleb Austin died in November 1687 at age 2.
  • Caleb was buried on 6 November 1687 in St Germans, Cornwall.

Charles Edwin Austin

M, b. 12 September 1869, d. 31 March 1937
  • Charles Edwin Austin was born on 12 September 1869 in Rocky Water Holes (Rocklea), Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell.
  • Conditional approval for Charles Edwin Austin and Charles Edwin Austin's selection of landwas given on 24 November 1888. He selected 76a at Beauaraba (near Ravensbourne). He was also fined for withdrawing from the ballot for another 80 acres of land at Beauaraba. "For the agricultural township farms adjoining the village of Ravensbourne there was great competition, many of the portions being applied for from four to ten times over. The ballot had to be resorted to in no less than 50 cases; this, with the refunding of the amounts paid by the unsuccessful applicants, necessarily occupied  a deal of time, and it was not till half-past 6 O'clock that the business was concluded, and the court closed. By 7 o'clock the whole of the refundments had been paid over to 115 applicants. The 76 portions adjoining the village of Ravensbourne, granted at the land court, were  apportioned among 62 selectors, so there is every probability of the village settlement of Ravensbourne proving a success. The total area granted at the court was 5025 acres among 68 applicants."
  • In February 1894 Fred and Charles' applications for a certificate for their land in Parish Beauaraba (Ravensbourne) was adjourned pending inspection of the properties.
  • In 1900 he was dairy farmer.
  • At the age of 30 years, 11 months and 10 days, Charles Edwin Austin married Elizabeth Sawatzki, daughter of Charles Sawatzki and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Podich, on 22 August 1900 in Queensland. Two brothers Charles Edwin and George Edgar AUSTIN married two sisters Elizabeth and Minnie SAWATZKIE.
  • Charles Edwin Austin and Elizabeth Sawatzki appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Boonah. He was listed as a farmer as were his brothers George, William and Arthur and his father John Honey. Elizabeth carried out domestic duties.
  • Charles Edwin Austin was the Director of the Boonah Farmers Co-Operative Dairy Association in 1907.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Milford, Boonah. Charles was a farmer and Elizabeth carried out home duties.
  • He and Elizabeth Sawatzki appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Milford, Boonah. Charles was a farmer whille Elizabeth carried out home duties as their daughter Vera who lived with them.
  • Charles Edwin Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Milford, Boonah. Charles was a farmer and Elizabeth carried out home duties. Their son Alexander who lived at the same address was a farm labourer.
  • Charles Edwin Austin died on 31 March 1937 in Boonah, Queensland, at age 67.
  • Charles was buried in Boonah Cemetery.

Children of Charles Edwin Austin and Elizabeth Sawatzki

Charlotte Jane Austin

F, b. 18 February 1860, d. 23 March 1915
  • Charlotte Jane Austin was born on 18 February 1860 in Boggo, Brisbane, Queensland. "There was a farming community on Bolgo Road that led down to swampy ground; I guess the water was used to grow crops. The people who live there called it "Boggy". In 1863 The new State Government was worried about the women's prison being in the heart of the city, and St Helena was a problem. So in that year they surveyed the Bolgo road site for a new prison. By this time the local people had called it Bolgo Road. The prison went ahead; the farmers were moved on and the name of the road was changed in 1905 to Annerley Road." - Tom Logan 2002.
  • She was the daughter of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell.
  • At the age of 22 years, 5 months and 16 days, Charlotte Jane Austin married Alexander Arthur Gorring, son of Thomas Gorring and Emma Elderfield, on 3 August 1882 in Queensland.
  • Charlotte Jane Austin and Arthur Austin Gorring appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Aneley, Corey Street, Toowoomba. Alexander was a crown lands ranger and Charlotte carried out domestic duties.
  • Charlotte Jane Austin died on 23 March 1915 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 55.
  • Charlotte was buried on 25 March 1915 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. COE Section.

Children of Charlotte Jane Austin and Alexander Arthur Gorring

Clarence Austin

M, b. 17 April 1925, d. 10 November 2011
  • Clarence Austin was also known as Clarry.
  • He was born on 17 April 1925.
  • He was the son of George James Austin and Rosanna Werner.
  • Clarence was the best man at the wedding of George (Eric) Austin and Vera May Maddern, daughter of Egbert Thomas Spencer Lower Maddern and Alice Ann Gillies, on 3 November 1943 in Emu Creek Methodist Church, Queensland; Clarry Austin was best man, Evie Maddern bridesmaid and Del Knight flowergirl.
  • He was Farmer at Allora.
  • Clarence Austin died on 10 November 2011 in Warwick Hospital at age 86. He suffered from cancer of the bladder.
  • Clarence was buried on 15 November 2011 in Eden Gardens Cemetery.

Claud Chivell Austin

M, b. 19 April 1911, d. 20 April 1911

Cyril James Austin

M, b. 3 February 1911, d. 18 June 1942

Cyril Austin (1911-1942), son of George James Austin and Rosanna Werner. Photo courtesy of Helen J.
  • Cyril James Austin was born on 3 February 1911 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of George James Austin and Rosanna Werner.
  • Cyril had a cream run, firstly using a sulky (in which he use to travel to Emu Creek to see Catherine) and then a truck.
  • At the age of 24 years, 8 months and 7 days, Cyril James Austin married Catherine Jean Gillies, daughter of James Herbert (Herb) Gillies and Jessie Agnes Bailey, on 10 October 1935 in Methodist Church, Crow's Nest.
    Wedding of Cyril James Austin and Catherine Jean Gillies 10 October 1935, Methodist Church, Crow's Nest. Best man - Mervyn Gillies, Bridesmaid - Berenice Austin, Flower Girl - Lorna Austin, Page Boy - Keith Barnes. Photo thanks to Helen J.
  • Cyril James Austin died on 18 June 1942 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, Australia, at age 31. During the war, because of fuel shortages, Cyril used coal to fuel his truck. It was during a time that he was preparing the charcoal that an open wound became infected, and Cyril died of blood poisoning.
  • Cyril was buried on 20 June 1942 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
    Headstone on Cyril James Austin's grave (1911-1942). His son Graham was buried with him in 2007. Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Cyril James Austin and Catherine Jean Gillies

Doris Vera Austin

F, b. 5 April 1902, d. 6 January 1983
  • Doris Vera Austin was born on 5 April 1902 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William John Honey Austin and Ellen Jane Wilson.
  • In 1922 Doris Vera Austin lived in Samford, Queensland.
  • At the age of 20 years, 8 months and 16 days, Doris Vera Austin married Albert Ward on 21 December 1922 in Queensland.
  • Doris Vera Austin and Albert Ward appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Holms Street, Brighton. Albert was a farmer and Doris carried out home duties. They lived with Albert's father Albert senior and a Mary Ellen Ward.
  • Doris Vera Austin and Albert Ward appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Holmes Street, Brighton. Albert was a labourer and Doris carried out home duties.
  • Doris Vera Austin and Albert Ward appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at The Springs, Highvale. Albert was a farmer and Doris carried out home duties. Their son was a farm hand at the same address.
  • On 6 July 1968,her husband, Albert Ward died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Doris Vera Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1980 living at The Springs, Highvale. She lived with her son Geoffrey and his wife.
  • Doris Vera Austin died on 6 January 1983 in Queensland at age 80.

Child of Doris Vera Austin and Albert Ward

Dorris Irene Emily Austin

F, b. 1 June 1901, d. 24 September 1975
  • Dorris Irene Emily Austin was born on 1 June 1901 in Queensland. She was the older twin of Vera Geddis May Austin.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Edwin Austin and Elizabeth Sawatzki.
  • At the age of 29 years, 4 months and 14 days, Dorris Irene Emily Austin married Gustav Paul Hohenhaus, son of Wilheim Friedrich Hohenhaus and Ottililie Emilie Ramdon Gerchow, on 15 October 1930 in Queensland. The following notice appeared in "The Brisbane Courier' on Saturday 25 October 1930 - HOHENHAUS-AUSTIN.
    The Boonah Methodist Church was the scene of a picturesque wedding on October 14, the bridegroom being Mr. Gustav Paul Hohenhaus (third son of Mr. W. P. Hohenhaus and the late Mrs. Hohenhaus, of Moogerah) and the bride Miss Doris Austin (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Austin, Milford). Girlfriends of the bride had decorated the church with roses, arum lilies, and larkspurs, and the bridal couple stood under an archway formed of pink and white flowers. Rev. A. C. Tempest officiated, and Mrs. G. Grim- sev presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white crepe de Chine, and an embossed tulle veil, caught with a circlet of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses and gerberas. Miss Linda Austin (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid, and was flocked in pink crepe de Chine, with which she wore a cream picture hat. Her bouquet was com posed of pink roses and gerberas. Mr. Jack Hohenhaus (brother of the bride- groom) carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at a cafe. Later Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Hohenhaus left for a tour of the Northern Rivers. They will make their future home at Moogerah."
    Dorris' sister Lynda married Gustav's brother Albert.
  • Dorris Irene Emily Austin and Gustav Paul Hohenhaus appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Moogerah. Gus was a farmer and Dorris carried out home duties.
  • On 6 August 1968,her husband, Gustav Paul Hohenhaus died in Queensland at age 72.
  • Dorris Irene Emily Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at Moogerah, Kalbar. She carried out domestic duties. She possibly lived with her son and his wife.
  • Dorris Irene Emily Austin died on 24 September 1975 in Queensland at age 74.
  • Dorris was buried on 26 September 1975 in Boonah Cemetery.
    Grave of Dorris Irene Emily (nee Austin) and Gustav Paul Hohenhaus - Boonah Cemetery

Edward Austin

M, b. 18 August 1805, d. December 1840
  • Edward Austin was baptized on 18 August 1805 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Thomas Austin and Elizabeth Warne.
  • At the age of 23 years, 5 months and 13 days, Edward Austin married Grace Bennett on 31 January 1829 in Tywardreath, Cornwall.
  • Edward Austin died in December 1840 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, at age 35.
  • Edward was buried on 11 December 1840 in Tywardreath, Cornwall.

Children of Edward Austin and Grace Bennett

Eliza (Frances) Austin

F, b. 1907, d. 29 November 1991
  • Eliza (Frances) Austin was born in 1907 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin and Sarah Ann Freeman.
  • At the age of 30 years, Eliza (Frances) Austin married John Berlin on 30 September 1937 in Queensland.
  • Eliza (Frances) Austin died on 29 November 1991 in Queensland.

Elizabeth Austin

F, b. 22 May 1808, d. March 1846
  • Elizabeth Austin was baptized on 22 May 1808 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Austin and Elizabeth Warne.
  • At the age of 26 years, 4 months and 15 days, Elizabeth Austin married James Holwell on 7 October 1834 in Menheniot, Cornwall. Grooms occupation is shown as a sojourner living in this parish. They were married by banns, and by Vicar Richard Martin and witnesses to the marriage were Susan Austin and William Ford.
  • There is a death of a Elizabeth Austin recorded in the Tavistock, Devon in March 1846, however, this may not be the correct date of death for thisElizabeth Austin.

Children of Elizabeth Austin and James Holwell

Elizabeth Austin

F, b. 21 September 1579
  • Elizabeth Austin was baptized on 21 September 1579 in Menheniot, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Austin.

Elizabeth Austin

F, b. 19 July 1618

Elizabeth Austin

F, b. 24 September 1786

Elizabeth Austin

F, b. 22 September 1725

Elizabeth Austin

F, b. 15 September 1644
  • Elizabeth Austin was baptized on 15 September 1644 in St Germans, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of George Austin and Agnes Unknown.

Elizabeth Bennett Austin

F, b. 16 August 1829, d. June 1861
  • Elizabeth Bennett Austin was baptized on 16 August 1829 in Tywardreath, Cornwall. Her father was a miner living at Treasmill.
  • She was the daughter of Edward Austin and Grace Bennett.
  • There is a death of a Elizabeth Bennett Austin recorded in the Dover, an unknown place in June 1861, however, this may not be the correct date of death for thisElizabeth Bennett Austin.

Elsie May Austin

F, b. 8 May 1900, d. 14 February 1981
  • Elsie May Austin was born on 8 May 1900 in Oakleigh, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin and Ellen Hooper.
  • In 1920 he was a trained nurse.
  • In January 1922 Elsie was almost drowned in a creek. Her lucky escape was reported in "The Courier Mail" on 9 January 1922. It read -"Whilst crossing Loveday's Creek near Crow's Nest, last week, Miss Elsie Austin was swept out of the sulky by the strong current. Fortunately Mr Lionel Skelly happened to bo crossing at the same time, and immediately jumped in and brought her safely to the bank. Miss Austin was unable to swim."
  • At the age of 26 years, 9 months and 21 days, Elsie May Austin married John Joseph Cochrane, son of William Cochrane and Sarah Gallacher, on 1 March 1927 in Ipswich, Queensland.
    Wedding day of Elsie May Austin (daughter of Thomas H A Austin & Ellen Hooper) and John Joseph Cochrane. They were married 1 March 1927. Photo thanks to Athol Logan
  • Elsie May Austin lived in Yeronga, Lota, Camp Hill and Wynnum.
  • In 1949 some of the Austin siblings got together, probably at the home of Elsie and John Cochrane. This photo was taken of the family gathering.
    Austin Family - Back LtoR - John Cochrane (husband of Elsie Austin), Edgar Austin, Beattie Connolly (nee Austin); and on right at back Elsie Cochrane (nee Austin). Others in photo are the children of Elsie and Edgar. Photo thanks to Athol Logan.
  • Elsie May Austin died on 14 February 1981 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 80.
  • Elsie was buried on 17 February 1981 in Hemment Cemetery, Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland.

Emma Louise Austin

F, b. 9 September 1867, d. 29 January 1928
  • Emma Louise Austin was born on 9 September 1867 in Oxley Creek, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • She was the daughter of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell.
  • In 1894, Emma Louise Austin lived at the Industrial Home, Normandy, Brisbane, Queensland.
  • In 1894Emma Louise Austin owned land at Ravensbourne and was paying rates to the Crow's Nest Shire Council.
  • She. The Queenslander reported that applications for certificates at Ravensbourne for the following selections were adjourned for inspection:- John M'Laughlan, William Richards, August F. Beutel, Gustav F. Beutel, Robert Shedden, Ann Walsh, Donald A McDonald, Hugh M'Erlean, Mary Ryan, Charles McQuillan, Frederick Reuschle, Jacob Weller, Harriet E. Austin, Emma L. Austin, Charles Wallace, Henry McLeod, and William J. H. Austin.
  • At the age of 34 years, 8 months and 5 days, Emma Louise Austin married Albert Edward Colthup, son of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett, on 14 May 1902 in house of Mr AA Gorring, Cory Street, Toowoomba, Queensland. Arthur Gorring was married to Emma's sister Charlotte. After their marriage Albert adopted Emma's son Eric and he became known as Frank Eric COLTHUP.
  • Emma Louise Austin and Albert Edward Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Albert was a teamster and Louisa carried out home duties. His parents Afred, a joiner and Lydia a shop keeper also lived in Crow's Nest as did his brother Ernest and his wife Sarah.
  • Emma Louise Austin and Albert Edward Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Toowoomba. Albert was a teamster and Louise carried out home duties.
  • Emma Louise Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Kingaroy. Emma was a housewife. Albert was not on the roll.
  • On 29 April 1918, the day Emma's son Frank Eric was killed in WWI, Emma Louise Austin and Albert Edward Colthup lived in Clement Street, Gympie.
  • Emma Louise Austin and Albert Edward Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at Eel Creek, Gympie. Albert was a timber getter and Emma carried out home duties.
  • Emma Louise Austin and Albert Edward Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at cnr Old Sandgate Road and Robinson Road, Eagle Junction. Albert was a labourer and Emma carried out home duties. Their daughter Imelda also lived with them.
  • Emma Louise Austin died on 29 January 1928 in Mater Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, at age 60 from Coronry Thrombosis, Heart Failure and Syncope.
  • Emma was buried in Bulimba Cemetery, Grave 101, Block 8 (no Headstone), Brisbane, Queensland.

Child of Emma Louise Austin

Children of Emma Louise Austin and Albert Edward Colthup

Ethel Harriet Austin

F, b. 1897
  • Ethel Harriet Austin was born in 1897 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin.
  • At the age of 19 years, Ethel Harriet Austin married John Stack in 1916 in Queensland.
  • Ethel Harriet Austin and John Stack appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1936 living at Moreton Electrol District, Queensland.