Seeking information on Samuel John Austin Sr. who acidentally drowned in July 1824 at Grand Point, Queens Co., NB.
I believe he was connected with the Methodist Church and hope to attain information to confirm birth, marriage, and death records for him and his family.
His first wife - Elizabeth ? b. USA d. NB
their child - Mary Austin b. abt 1786 NB d. Boston Suffolk Co USA 1856 married ?

His second wife - Eva Gabel b. abt 1765 d. Sept 7, 1854
m. November 23, 1788 in Gagetown NB
d/o David Gabel, Sr and Catherine Rhinehart.

Their Children:
Samuel John Austin, Jr
David Hurley Austin
Sarah Eve Austin
Elizabeth Austin
Catherine Austin
Nathaniel James Priest Austin
Justus Earl Austin
John Edward Austin
Phoebe Anne Austin
Margaret Eve Austin
Charlotte Amelia Austin

I found a family tree on ancestry.com regarding this family but wish to confirm information especially on Samuel John Austin, Sr so that I may find his lineage. I've been told he may be connected to John Austin of Connecticutt and I hope a death or marriage record may help verify.
Patty (Atkinson) Anderson
New Brunswick, Canada