Descriptive Summary
Austin, Henry
Henry Austin
Papers
1794-1853 Materials
are written in English.
AR 66-57
3 inches
Center for American History,The
University of Texas at Austin
Henry Austin came to
Texas at the urging of his cousin, Stephen F. Austin. Papers of Henry Austin
(1782-1853) and members of his family concern the Austin family, the
colonization of Texas, and the governmental and political affairs of the
republic of Texas.
Biographical NoteHenry Austin came to Texas at the urging
of his cousin, Stephen F. Austin. In 1831 the Mexican government approved
Austin’s application for land and he began a plantation, Boliver, on the Brazos
River. The plantation was never profitable, but Austin remained in Texas as a
faithful supporter of his cousin and as a lawyer.
Scope and ContentsPapers of Henry Austin (1782-1853) and
members of his family concern the Austin family, the colonization of Texas, and
the governmental and political affairs of the republic of Texas. Included are
letters, legal documents, historical sketches, maps and a broadside. Letters
(1831-1839) to Mary Austin Holley are original manuscripts; other material
consists of transcripts and Photostats.
Access RestrictionsUnrestricted access.
Index Terms
Subjects
Austin, Henry, 1782-1852.
Austin, Moses,
1761-1821.
Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen
Fuller), 1793-1836.
Borden, Gail,
1801-1874.
Burnet, David B. (David
Gouverneur), 1789-1870.
Holley, Mary Austin,
1784-1846.
Perry, James Franklin,
1790-1853.
Austin family.
Agriculture--Texas.
Government--Texas.
New Orleans
(La.)—History--19th century.
San Felipe de Austin
(Mexico).
San Felipe de Austin
(Tex.).
Texas—History--18th
century--Sources.
Texas--History--1810-1821--Sources.
Texas—History--Revolution,
1835-1836--Sources.
Texas--Politics and
government--To 1846.
Preferred CitationHenry Austin Papers, 1794-1853, Center
for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
2A146
Letters,
1831-1846
2A146
Probate records,
1794-1804
2A146
Last will and testament,
1851
2A146
List of separated items
2Q406
“Henry Austin’s Letters, 1806-1846; Henry Austin’s Will,
April 26, 1851” [2 copies]
3C63
Henry Austin estate papers,
1827-1853
Broadside Collection Box B
“A Card, Adjustment and Conveyancing,”
July 4, 1845
G 4033 C58 2A9 1830
Map of Henry Austin 5-league grant in Fayette and Colorado
counties, on cloth with wooden dowel attached,
1830?
G 4033 C58 2A9 1893
Map of Henry Austin 5-league grant in Fayette and Colorado
counties, photocopy of pages 155-156, Book 210, Deed Records, Fayette County,
Texas,
1893?