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 Richard AUSTIN II, son of Richard AUSTIN I and Annis (Agnes) UNK.Born ± 1598 at Titchfield, Hampshire, England, baptized 18 Nov 1593 at Titchfield, Hampshire (Hants) England, died 1638 at Charlestown, Middlesex or Suffolk Co., MA, approximately 40 years, buried at Charlestown, Middlesex, MA. Occupation: Tailor 2/5/04: According to one source on the Internet, David B Robinson haruspex@pobox.com, he came to America in 1638 with his wife and two sons, Anthony B. and Richard B. on the ship Bevis which departed South Hampton, 5/12/1638. He was from Bishopstoke, Hampshire at that time. He traveled with his servant Robert Knight. Also on board were his wife and his sons Richard and Anthony, his sister, Annis, wife of Edmond Littlefield and her children John, age 14, Elizabeth, age 11, Mary 8, Thomas 5, Anne 5 and Frances the Younger who was two and their servant John Knight who was a carpenter and Hugh Durdal. He died shortly after arriving in America. The introduction to the inventory of his father's will follows: "An inventory taken of the goods of Richard Attnoke alias Austin lately deceased by Peter Faithfull and Stephin Pearcy, Daniel Austin, Edmond Littlefield, Richard Austin dated the 20 day of February Anno 1622." Some sample entries: 40 shillings for wearing apparel, 20p 3s for pewter, etc. Total value of inventory 123p 12s 6d. Married at Hampshire, England to:  Elizabeth (Betsy) UNKBorn 1610 at Titchfield, Hampshire, England, died at Charlestown, Middlesex, MA Children: 1. Richard AUSTIN IIIBorn ± 1633 at Titchfield, Hampshire England, died 15 Aug 1703 at Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, approximately 70 years, buried Aug 1703 at St. Phipps Burial Ground, Charlestown, Suffolk Co, MA Made a freeman 31/5/1671 and he immigrated in 1638 on the Bevis. Record from D. B. Robinson: haruspex@pobox.com 2. Anthony B. AUSTINBorn 1636 at Titchfield, Hampshire, England, died 22 Aug 1708 at Suffield, Hampshire, CT, 71 or 72 years 1636 (some records say 1638)-Immigrated with parents, aunt and her children and older brother Richard aboard the ship"Bevis", setting sail in April from Southampton and landing at Boston Harbor 16 May. His father died soon after arriving in the colonies, and the bereaved family settled in Charlestown, MA. 1669-Made a Freeman 1674-Original proprietor of Suffield, CT, being granted 17 Jul, 50 acres along Feather Street. 1678-May-a Sergeant of a foot company at Suffield, noted in Major Pynchon's account book. 1681-12 Oct-promoted toLieutenant, being the first officer to command the foot company in Southfield (Suffield). This company was engaged in frequent battles with the Indians. First town clerk, werved 27 years for town of Rowley, Essex, MA LDS Family search says that Anthony and Esther were married in Suffield, Hartford, CT. (Dates are the same) | |||