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Subject: James Austin Posted by: Patsy A. Lara Message: My ggrandfather was a James Audtin married to Elizabeth. He had 3 children. Francis Laffette Austin, called Lafe. Vera Arlis , called Arlis, and Luther Austin. Luther died at age 19, after being shoot in the back in Durango, CO. Long story. Elizabeth was kidnapped when the children was very young, Lafe , my granddad was 3,taken away by a Mr. Gibson and had two sons for him. I would love to know where she went. Ok.maybe. She was part Indain.Mother Liz Brassfield full blooded.James was German buried here in Denver, Co. His father was John Austin.Theres many Austins its hard to find relationship far back. Thanks Patsy Posted By: Patsy Oskovich Date Posted: Feb 4, 2001 Description: GGGGrandmother Liza (Brassfield )Smith Married to George Smith Had two daughters Melinda & Elizabeth Smith. This was taken from a Charcoal drawing given to me from GAunt Arlis (by way of Uncle Roy, letter to prove it's a gift) On the back of the photo was written Patsy's great,great,great,grandmother Liza Brassfield full-blooded Cherokee Indian. Born Arkansas, buried St. Joseph, Ill.

Elizabeth married SMITH, George about 1862. George was born about 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. SMITH, Elizabeth Arlis was born about 1870 in Wheeling, Livingston, Missouri, USA.
2. SMITH, Melinda was born about 1863.

Elizabeth married FIELD, Unknown about 1866. Unknown was born about 1843. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. FIELD, Howard was born about 1867.
2. FIELD, Lee was born about 1870.