William Henry Austin E section non-conformist
William Henry Austin was born in Barbados, West Indies in 1805.
Barbados in the 19th century
The harsh conditions endured by the slaves resulted in several planned slave rebellions, the largest of which was Bussa's rebellion in 1816 which was suppressed by British troops. Growing opposition to slavery led to its abolition in the British Empire in 1834. However, the white plantocracy class retained control of the political and economic situation on the island, with most workers living in relative poverty.
In 1854, a cholera epidemic killed over 20,000 inhabitants.
Agnes Love, William's future wife, was born on the 12th of September 1820 and baptised on the 16th of March 1823 at Dartmouth, Devon.
Agnes, daughter of Joseph Love of the ... was born September 12, 1820, and baptised 10 March 1823.
William married Elizabeth Darley on the 11th of February 1829 at Barbados, West Indies.
William Henry Austin married Elizabeth Darley on the 11th of February 1829
I cannot find any further information about Elizabeth Austin.
William married Agnes Love in 1861 at Totnes, Devon.
In 1871, the Austin family were living at Brook Street Higher, West Teignmouth, Devon;
William Henry Austin Head aged 66, born 1805 at Barbados, West Indies
Agnes Austin Wife aged 50, born 1821 at Dartmouth, Devon
William Percy Austin Son aged 8, born 1863 at Dartmouth, Devon
Albert Wilberforce Austin Son aged 6, born 1865 at Dartmouth, Devon
Eliza Francis Morris Visitor aged 26, born 1845 at Barbados, West Indies
Mary Brook Luscombe Servant aged 23, born 1848 at Bovey, Devon
Elizabeth Ann Coles Servant aged 19, born 1852 at West Teignmouth, Devon.
William Henry Austin died on the 5th of January 1875 aged 70 years.
