Charles and Mary Austin came from Ireland with eight of their children about 1766 and settled in Wake County, NC. There were Austins in the area at that time that were probably related. One of Charles' children was named William, born 4/3/1754 in Ireland. I have no further info on him. I have reason to believe that some of the family went to Tenessee and I am working on that. If I come up with anything, I'll let you know.