Butler reported that John Austin was from England and was a soldier in the French and Indian war (1754-1763). His birth date is guess based on that service.
Austen, John, Brunswick. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Col. Jonathan Mitchell's (2d Cumberland Co.) regt., dated Dec. 10, 1777; joined Capt. Jenkins's co., Col. Francis's (also given Col. Samuel Brewer's) regt.; enlistment, 3 years; returned by Maj. Larrabee.
