His parents emigrated from England to Lunenburg County, Virginia Colony in 1750 with their three sons, Nathaniel Jr., Walter Manning and Thomas. Two more sons John Edward and Francis were born in Virginia Colony.

Born about 1753 in Louisa County, Virginia Colony; married an unknown spouse [Chisolm] about 1783; died after 1820. His name is shown on 1820 Census.

[Sources below is not the same individual? or a few typo date errors here??]

"He served under Captain John Redmond and Cols. Kilgrove, Roebuck and Casey.

Letter from Colonel Bryan Martin to [George Washington], Greenway Court, Jan 4, 1755

Mentions Captain Bailis, Colonel Lee

Pay Roll, Captain Thois Waggener's Company, Feb 1755 (and two days Dec 1754)

(One of the numerous soldiers name listed is)

Private -- Austin, Francis"

"Jan 1756

Payroll for Subsistence, Captain Thomas Waggener's CO

(One of the numerous soldiers name listed is)

Serjeant -- Austin, Francis"

MILITARY: "Nathaniel Austin Family of South Carolina" by James W. Austin, 1936.

In possession of AFAOA in Southern States Manuscripts #2.

"Private in Col. Levi Casey's Regiment, South Carolina Militia."

1790 CENSUS: Greenville, South Carolina

Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 ~ Francis may have been 37 years old.

Free White Persons - Females: 1

1800 CENSUS: Greenville, South Carolina

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1

Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 ~ Francis may have been 47 years old.

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2

Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1

1810 CENSUS: Moved to Pendleton, South Carolina

1810 Census shows some confusing numbers. The only thing I can think of is they were relatives living with them.

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3

Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 ~ Francis would have been 57 years old.

Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2

Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 2

Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1

Numbers of Slaves: 1

1820 Census: Moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina

The same 3 males of the 1810 Census.

Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820

Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 3

Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 ~ Francis would have been 67 years old.

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1

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