Nathaniel Austin IV was the son of Nathaniel Austin III and Nancy Gilbert. He was born August 23, 1809 in South Carolina. His first wife's name is unknown. His daughter Onolda was born in 1840 in Georgia. He married 2nd Catherine (unknown maiden name) by 1850 in Georgia.
He was found in the 1850 Carroll County, Georgia census. Living with him are wife Catherine and daughter, Onolda.
By 1861, Nathaniel had relocated to Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas with his wife Catherine. He is also found in the 1870 census for Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.
The following letter from Nat Austin to Nancy Austin Dyer, his sister, was found in the possession of Mrs. Mary Lou Dyer Pattillo. His father, Nathaniel Austin III had died in 1860 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette Co. , Georgia. This is a transcription of the original letter written in 1861:
Henderson, Dec 4/61
Dear Brother & Sister,
It has been so long since I heard from any of you I hardly know how to write. I have wrote to Wm. and Starling (sic. Stirling) so often and gets no answer, I hardly know what to think of it. Wm. wrote me that there would be a division of part of Father's estate in January if so I wish you to represent me as it will be out of my power to be there. I can't see why they don't write me as I have requested them and let me know how the property and all are to be managed. I have never been informed what was the valuation , what the land, Negroes or anything else amounted to; I wish you to write me the particulars and if you have found out what they intend doing and where mother is and if she is satisfied for I tell you I am in the dark about the whole matter. My health is as bad as it well can be. I don't know the day I have sit up all day the disease has broken out on my head and a number of bones has come out and it is now breaking in several other places which I fear may prove fatal though I hope not, the balance of the family are in good health though there has been a considerable quantity of sickness in the County.
We are all excitement here for the War, there is a regiment being stationed here and it has raised the price of provisions but I think it will be of short duration as the supply will be more than the demand. Corn 50 to 75 cts per bushel. Pork 5 to 6 cts. Beef 3 to 4 and others in proportions and an abundant supply. I made a splendid crop enough to last two years and as yet I can get no sale for any of it ---------
Except our best love, from Catharine as well as myself. I must close as I can't sit up long.
Yours as ever - Nat Austin
P.S. I was going to send you a power to act for me but you can act and if any power is needed you can write me and I will send it in haste. Remember me to all my friends and except of my best wishes for yourself and family. Yours truly. N.A.
What type of illness Nathaniel had, mentioned in the above letter, is unknown. He is not found in the 1880 census. It is assumed that he died in Henderson, Texas sometime after 1870.
He was found in the 1850 Carroll County, Georgia census. Living with him are wife Catherine and daughter, Onolda.
By 1861, Nathaniel had relocated to Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas with his wife Catherine. He is also found in the 1870 census for Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.
The following letter from Nat Austin to Nancy Austin Dyer, his sister, was found in the possession of Mrs. Mary Lou Dyer Pattillo. His father, Nathaniel Austin III had died in 1860 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette Co. , Georgia. This is a transcription of the original letter written in 1861:
Henderson, Dec 4/61
Dear Brother & Sister,
It has been so long since I heard from any of you I hardly know how to write. I have wrote to Wm. and Starling (sic. Stirling) so often and gets no answer, I hardly know what to think of it. Wm. wrote me that there would be a division of part of Father's estate in January if so I wish you to represent me as it will be out of my power to be there. I can't see why they don't write me as I have requested them and let me know how the property and all are to be managed. I have never been informed what was the valuation , what the land, Negroes or anything else amounted to; I wish you to write me the particulars and if you have found out what they intend doing and where mother is and if she is satisfied for I tell you I am in the dark about the whole matter. My health is as bad as it well can be. I don't know the day I have sit up all day the disease has broken out on my head and a number of bones has come out and it is now breaking in several other places which I fear may prove fatal though I hope not, the balance of the family are in good health though there has been a considerable quantity of sickness in the County.
We are all excitement here for the War, there is a regiment being stationed here and it has raised the price of provisions but I think it will be of short duration as the supply will be more than the demand. Corn 50 to 75 cts per bushel. Pork 5 to 6 cts. Beef 3 to 4 and others in proportions and an abundant supply. I made a splendid crop enough to last two years and as yet I can get no sale for any of it ---------
Except our best love, from Catharine as well as myself. I must close as I can't sit up long.
Yours as ever - Nat Austin
P.S. I was going to send you a power to act for me but you can act and if any power is needed you can write me and I will send it in haste. Remember me to all my friends and except of my best wishes for yourself and family. Yours truly. N.A.
What type of illness Nathaniel had, mentioned in the above letter, is unknown. He is not found in the 1880 census. It is assumed that he died in Henderson, Texas sometime after 1870.
Nathaniel Austin IV was the son of Nathaniel Austin III and Nancy Gilbert. He was born August 23, 1809 in South Carolina. His first wife's name is unknown. His daughter Onolda was born in 1840 in Georgia. He married 2nd Catherine (unknown maiden name) by 1850 in Georgia.
He was found in the 1850 Carroll County, Georgia census. Living with him are wife Catherine and daughter, Onolda.
By 1861, Nathaniel had relocated to Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas with his wife Catherine. He is also found in the 1870 census for Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.
The following letter from Nat Austin to Nancy Austin Dyer, his sister, was found in the possession of Mrs. Mary Lou Dyer Pattillo. His father, Nathaniel Austin III had died in 1860 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette Co. , Georgia. This is a transcription of the original letter written in 1861:
Henderson, Dec 4/61
Dear Brother & Sister,
It has been so long since I heard from any of you I hardly know how to write. I have wrote to Wm. and Starling (sic. Stirling) so often and gets no answer, I hardly know what to think of it. Wm. wrote me that there would be a division of part of Father's estate in January if so I wish you to represent me as it will be out of my power to be there. I can't see why they don't write me as I have requested them and let me know how the property and all are to be managed. I have never been informed what was the valuation , what the land, Negroes or anything else amounted to; I wish you to write me the particulars and if you have found out what they intend doing and where mother is and if she is satisfied for I tell you I am in the dark about the whole matter. My health is as bad as it well can be. I don't know the day I have sit up all day the disease has broken out on my head and a number of bones has come out and it is now breaking in several other places which I fear may prove fatal though I hope not, the balance of the family are in good health though there has been a considerable quantity of sickness in the County.
We are all excitement here for the War, there is a regiment being stationed here and it has raised the price of provisions but I think it will be of short duration as the supply will be more than the demand. Corn 50 to 75 cts per bushel. Pork 5 to 6 cts. Beef 3 to 4 and others in proportions and an abundant supply. I made a splendid crop enough to last two years and as yet I can get no sale for any of it ---------
Except our best love, from Catharine as well as myself. I must close as I can't sit up long.
Yours as ever - Nat Austin
P.S. I was going to send you a power to act for me but you can act and if any power is needed you can write me and I will send it in haste. Remember me to all my friends and except of my best wishes for yourself and family. Yours truly. N.A.
What type of illness Nathaniel had, mentioned in the above letter, is unknown. He is not found in the 1880 census. It is assumed that he died in Henderson, Texas sometime after 1870.
He was found in the 1850 Carroll County, Georgia census. Living with him are wife Catherine and daughter, Onolda.
By 1861, Nathaniel had relocated to Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas with his wife Catherine. He is also found in the 1870 census for Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.
The following letter from Nat Austin to Nancy Austin Dyer, his sister, was found in the possession of Mrs. Mary Lou Dyer Pattillo. His father, Nathaniel Austin III had died in 1860 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette Co. , Georgia. This is a transcription of the original letter written in 1861:
Henderson, Dec 4/61
Dear Brother & Sister,
It has been so long since I heard from any of you I hardly know how to write. I have wrote to Wm. and Starling (sic. Stirling) so often and gets no answer, I hardly know what to think of it. Wm. wrote me that there would be a division of part of Father's estate in January if so I wish you to represent me as it will be out of my power to be there. I can't see why they don't write me as I have requested them and let me know how the property and all are to be managed. I have never been informed what was the valuation , what the land, Negroes or anything else amounted to; I wish you to write me the particulars and if you have found out what they intend doing and where mother is and if she is satisfied for I tell you I am in the dark about the whole matter. My health is as bad as it well can be. I don't know the day I have sit up all day the disease has broken out on my head and a number of bones has come out and it is now breaking in several other places which I fear may prove fatal though I hope not, the balance of the family are in good health though there has been a considerable quantity of sickness in the County.
We are all excitement here for the War, there is a regiment being stationed here and it has raised the price of provisions but I think it will be of short duration as the supply will be more than the demand. Corn 50 to 75 cts per bushel. Pork 5 to 6 cts. Beef 3 to 4 and others in proportions and an abundant supply. I made a splendid crop enough to last two years and as yet I can get no sale for any of it ---------
Except our best love, from Catharine as well as myself. I must close as I can't sit up long.
Yours as ever - Nat Austin
P.S. I was going to send you a power to act for me but you can act and if any power is needed you can write me and I will send it in haste. Remember me to all my friends and except of my best wishes for yourself and family. Yours truly. N.A.
What type of illness Nathaniel had, mentioned in the above letter, is unknown. He is not found in the 1880 census. It is assumed that he died in Henderson, Texas sometime after 1870.
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