I have been told that my great grandfather is Richard Austin and these Austins founded Austin, TX. I am not sure if the years correlate. But my great grandfather would have been born somewhere between 1880 and 1900. He married Florence Lorraine Ephraim. I would like to get more information about him and other links to this part of my family.

I too am descended from Richard Austin. I have found no relationship between he and Moses. Moses son, Stephen had no children. Moses actually negotiated to bring families to Texas. if you want more info on Richard let me know. I have several generations before and after his. Jerry Austin

I would love to get any information of Richard Austin's family before and after. However, do you know if Moses Austin had a brother? My mother thought that Richard and Moses were brothers. Also, do you know where I can find information on Moses?

Thank you.

I am a desendant of moses, I haven't found any link to a Richard Austin around that time period yet, but I will keep my eyes open

It has been said that Moses and Stephen where related to the Austins of White Co., TN. I have heard stories of their stop in White Co., TN, tring to recruit families to move to Texas. My Great great grandmother would not go so her family stayed in Tennessee

I am descended from Richard(sen) Austin, b. VA migrated to GA. Richard m. Ann Heard, d/o John Heard in GA. They had John Austin and Jane Austin. John m. Fannie (Francis) Crittenden in 1788 in Richmond County, (either GA or VA). They were parents of Richard Austin who migrated with his parents to MS. He m. Joannah Ferguson, and moved on over into North Louisiana to Ouachita Parish (later Union)by 1820. His son, Jackson Austin, m. Amanda Jackson I have traced him back to John Austin of Lunenburg County, VA, and from there back to Kent, England. Have had my DNA done to prove the connection.
Is this related to your Richard Austin?

Stephen & Moses were descended from Richard Austin, a tailor, who migrated to the East Coast in 1638. They are not part of our Austins as far as I can discover. Their families became involved in shipping, many were sea captains in Boston and Connecticut ports.

Moses died before 1835, leaving Stephen to carry on his work in getting Mexico's permission to settle the land grant he received. Neither of them "founded" Austin, TX, although it was named for Stephen F. Austin.

Would be glad to exchange information.
Ronald B. Austin You can email me direct at rbbla@yahoo.com