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F.W.G. (Francis William Gowen) Austin was an advocate and farmer born 22 December 1818 in Quebec City. Austin was the son of Lucretia Hall Austin and Captain Francis Austin, and the grandson of William Hall (1768-1854). He married Myrrha Harriet Bradshaw on 25 November 1856 at the Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church in Quebec City. They had at least 6 children together. He died on 20 November 1890.
Dates of existence based on the contents of the fonds and documents in the fonds' acquisition file, as well as a baptism record.