Ira H Austin (1831 - 1907)

Born 31 Mar 1831 in Denmark, Lewis, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah (Dence) Austin — married 4 Jul 1862 in Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA

Descendants

Died 18 Jan 1907 at age 75 in Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA

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Biography

Ira Austin was born 31 Mar 1831^[1] in Denmark, Lewis County, New York.^[2]

He was the son of Ira Austin and Pedda Everett.^[1]

In 1850 he was living in Denmark, Lewis, New York.^[3] The household included Ira Austin 49, Peggy (sic) Austin 52, Ira H Austin 20, Evanus Austin 12 and Peddy Ann Austin 14, all born in New York. Ira was a tailor, son Ira was a farmer.

He married first Clarinda Parsons.^[1]

On 3 Aug 1853 Elias A Cook and Anna his wife and Ira Austin and Clarinda his wife of the town of Denmark, Lewis County, New York sold 61 acres in lot 97 town 4 in the township of West Turin to Amos Kentner of the town of West Turin, Lewis County for $300 via quit claim deed.^[4]

In 1855 he was living in the town of Denmark, Lewis, New York.^[5] The household included Ira Austin 24, wife Clarinda Austin 23, niece Elizabeth Austin 5, and boarder D A Blinn 28. Both Ira and Clarinda were married, once. Ira had been in the town for 24 years, Clarinda for 2 years, Elizabeth for 1 year and D A for 28 years. Ira was a harness maker. D A was a shoemaker. All were born in Lewis County except D A born in Columbia County.

In 1860 he was living in Boonville, Oneida, New York.^[6] The household included Ira Austin 29, E B Austin 23, F W Esler 18, Jerome Bateman 23, Pricilla Roberts 48 and Matilda Gogins 23, all born in New York. Ira, E B, F W and Jerome were saddlers. Priscilla and Matilda were domestics. He was working as a saddler, as was his brother Erasmus Bartholomew "E B" Austin.

Ira H. Austin and Hannah Dence were married 4 Jul 1862 in Lowville, Lewis, New York.^[2] It was his second marriage.^[1]

In 1865 he was living in the village of Boonville, Oneida, New York.^[7] The household included Ira Austen 33, wife Hannah Austin 30, son William Austen 2, son George Austin 4 months, boarder Matilda Gookins 27 and boarder Enoch P Stickney 20. Ira and Hannah were reported as born in Lewis County, William and George as Oneida County, Matilda in Lewis and Enoch in Oneida. Ira owned a frame house valued at $1400 and was working as a harness maker. Ira had been married twice and was currently married. Hannah was also married and had been married once; Hannah was the mother of 2 children. Matilda was single and a servant. Enoch was also single and working as a harness maker. The household of John Lewis, living next door, included boarder Erastus Austin 27 working as a harness maker and boarder Rosanna Austin 28 working as a millner.

In 1870 he was living in Lowville, Lewis, New York.^[8] The household included Ira J Austin 39, Hannah Austin 36, Willie D Austin 7, George F Austing 5, Charles B Austin 2, Ham Austin 1, Matilda Gookins 34 and Anna Shong 17, all born in New York. Ira was a harness maker with real estate valued at $11000. Hannah was keeping house. Willie attended school. Matilda was a nurse. Anna was a domestic; her parents were of foreign birth and she was not able to read and write.

In 1875 he was living in Lowville, Lewis, New York.^[9] The household included Ira Austin 44, wife Hannah Austin 40, son Willie Austin 14, son George Austin 11, son Charles Austin 6, son John Austin 3 and daughter Magie Austin 7 months. Ira had a stone house valued at $3000 and was a farmer. Ira and Hannah were married. Ira was born in Lewis County; Hannah in Montgomery County; Willie and George in Oneida County; and Charles, John and Maggie in Lewis County.

In 1880 he was living in Lowville, Lewis, New York.^[10] The household included Ira Austin 49, wife Hannah Austin 46, son Wm D Austin 17, son George F Austin 15, son Charles D Austin 12, son John I Austin 9, daughter Maggie E Austin 5, Wm J Grupe 17 and Kate Lewis 17, all born in New York. Ira and Hannah were both married. Ira was a farmer. Hannah was housekeeping. Wm worked on the farm. George, Charles, John and Maggie attended school. Wm Grupe was working on the farm and Kate was a domestic servant.

In 1892 he was living in Lowville, Lewis, New York.^[11] The household included Ira Austin 670, Hannah Austin 59, John Austin 21 and Margaret Austing 18. Ira was a farmer. John was a printer.

In 1900 he was living in the town of Lowville, Lewis, New York.^[12] The household included Ira Austin 70, wife Hannah Austin 66, son John Austin 29 and daughter Margaret E Austin 26. Ira and Hannah had been married 38 years. Hannah was the mother of 6 children, 5 living. Ira was a farmer and owned his farm subject to a mortgage. John was single and was a printer. Margaret was also single and had no children.

In 1905 he was living in Lowville, Lewis, New York.^[13] The household included Ira Austin 74, wife Hannah Austin 71, son George F Austin 39 and daughter Maggie E Austin 30.

He died 18 Jan 1907 in Lowville, Lewis County, New York.^[2][14]

He is buried in Boonville Cemetery, Boonville, Oneida County, New York.^[15]

His obituary was published January 24, 1907 in The Journal and Republican, Lowville, New York.

Children with Hannah Dence:^[2]

William Dence Austin

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Moore: Page 250, 302
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Putman, George W. Genealogy of David Putman and his descendants, 1645-1916 : showing his descent from Johannes Pootman (Putman), born in 1645, the earliest ancestor that we have any record of : also his family record and early descendants FamilySearch. Digital images (https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/506944-genealogy-of-david-putman-and-his-descendants-1645-1916-showing-his-descent-from-johannes-pootman-putman-born-in-1645-the-earliest-ancestor-that-we-have-any-record-of-also-his-family-record-and-early-descendants : accessed 25 Feb 2021) p. 49
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYY-X58 : 23 December 2020), Ira H Austin in household of Ira Austin, Denmark, Lewis, New York, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99W5-X5MD?cc=2078654&wc=M7H5-GNG%3A358133201%2C358344501 : [REFERENCE-ERROR]), Lewis > Deeds 1852-1854 vol 10-11 > image 642 of 676; multiple county courthouses, New York.
5. ↑ "New York State Census, 1855," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6QL-J1G : 27 December 2020), Ira Austin, E.D. 1, Denmark, Lewis, New York, United States; citing p. , line #34, family #54, county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 900,775.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCQL-D1B : 18 February 2021), Ira Austin, 1860.
7. ↑ "New York State Census, 1865," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNV-83HT : 31 December 2020), Ira Austen, District 01, Boonville, Oneida, New York, United States; citing Census, p. 33, citing multiple county Clerks; Warren and Lewis County Board of Supervisors; multiple counties in New York; Utica and East Hampton Public Libraries, New York.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8J3-J1T : 3 January 2021), Ira J Austin, 1870.
9. ↑ "New York State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT8P-Y7N : 18 February 2021), Ira Austin, Lowville, Lewis, New York, United States; citing p. 10, line 24, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 900,778.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZDC-H5P : 19 February 2021), Ira Austin, Lowville, Lewis, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 173, sheet 219C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,858.
11. ↑ "New York State Census, 1892," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X36Z-9RB : 23 February 2021), Ira Austin, 1892; citing , Lowville, , 01, Lewis, New York, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm 900,779.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSNT-JF4 : accessed 25 February 2021), Ira Austin, Lowville Township (excl. Lowville vill.), Lewis, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 62, sheet 9B, family 138, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,070.
13. ↑ "New York State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SP6H-BNP : 31 December 2020), Ira Austin, Lowville, E.D. 01, Lewis, New York; citing p. 16, line 39, various county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 900,779.
14. ↑ "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGKJ-64ML : 20 October 2019), Ira Austin, 1907.
15. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (  : accessed 25 February 2021), memorial page for Ira Austin (31 Mar 1831–18 Jan 1907), Find A Grave: Memorial #19808831, citing Boonville Cemetery, Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Thomas Bartholomew (contributor 47119981).

• Moore, Edith Austin A Genealogy of the Descendants of Robert Austin of Kingstown, Rhode Island (St. Petersburg, Fla.,1951)

Acknowledgements

This person was created through the import of Austin_Alfred_2011-03-28.ged on 28 March 2011.