Thomas was baptised in Sompting on 12 March 1809[1][2]
Marriage and Children
Thomas Austin married Sarah Churcher in Sompting, Sussex on 1 November 1834[3]
In 1841 Thomas (30) and Sarah 25) were living on Sompting Street, Sompting with their children Ann (6), Amy (4), and James (2) [4]
In 1861 Thomas (52) and Sarah (47) were living in Lower Cokeham, Sompting with their children Henry (17), Sarah (15), Michael (11), Eliza (9), Frederic (7) and Alfred (3). Also with them was a niece Louisa Churcher (7)[5]
In 1871 Thomas (62) and Sarah (61) were living in Sompting with their son Michael (21) and a niece Ann Churches (5)[6]
Later Years
In 1881 Thomas (72) and Sarah (70) were living in Sompting[7]
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7SX-8HH : 13 December 2017), Thomas Austin, Sompting, Sussex, England; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7BX-6DH : 13 December 2017), Thomas Austin, Sompting, Sussex, England; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q274-4H6W : 11 December 2017), Thomas Austin, Sompting, Sussex, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 25, Piece/Folio 1101/30, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,523.
↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JFK-3YS : 31 December 2014), Thomas Austin, 1890; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Steyning, Sussex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
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