Austin, Moses, 1761-1821

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Birth 1761-10-04
Death 1821-06-10
French, English,

Biographical notes:

Miner and promoter of Texas colonization.

Austin settled in Upper Louisiana in 1798 and soon established his home and mining operation at Mine au Breton.

From the description of Letters to John F. Merieult, 1802-1805. (New Orleans Public Library). WorldCat record id: 17632287

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Subjects:

  • Frontier and pioneer life
  • Lead mines and mining
  • Louisiana Purchase
  • Public lands

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Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Southwest, Old (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Missouri (as recorded)

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