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The Austin Family Reunion 2027
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Cruise Dates
July 29th - August 2nd 2027
This is a 5-day, 4-night, cruise, departing on Thursday July 29th and returning on Monday August 2nd.
 
Cruise Line and Location
We will be cruising on the stunning Caribbean waters on the popular Carnival Cruise Line. In the previous letter, it was stated that we would be cruising on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. However, after that information was sent out in December, some other family members sent out information, in January, announcing a cruise on the same cruise line and at the same time, in July 2027.   I definitely didn’t intend for this to be a competition or create confusion,  so I have adjusted our travel plans. We will travel on the Carnival Cruise Line and leave from Miami, FL.      Leaving out of Miami, instead of Orlando will be much more convenient. We will only be 15 minutes from The Port Of Miami to board the ship. 
 
Hotel and Transportation
As always for reunions, Embassy Suites is our hotel of choice. Our Host Hotel will be The Embassy Suites Miami International Airport, 3974 N.W. South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33142.  Shuttle Transportation to the Port of Miami will be readily available.  The hotel is only 15 minutes from the port and transportation, by shuttle, will be affordable.  Please let me know if you will need transportation.  Our Travel Agent, Jerome Davis, and myself, are ready to assist you with making hotel and all travel arrangements.   Let me  know if you will be arriving early and/or extending your stay in Miami. 
 
Cruise Prices and Deposit
I am doing things the FAMILY WAY to make sure everyone will be able to afford this trip and no one will be priced out and unable to attend because it’s too expensive. The cost of this cruise is an unbelievably low Group Rate of $543.00 per person.  Rooms are based on  double occupancy.  Family, you won’t believe all you have to pay is a $25 deposit, per person, to reserve your room, if booked by April 10, 2026. Yes! Only a $25 deposit per person will reserve your room! I am doing things the FAMILY WAY to make this trip affordable for all family members and our friends who are like family.
 
Monthly Payment Plan 
Low monthly payments of only $47 per month will pay your cruise in full before we sail. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the payment plan. Remember, if you start early, you’ll be able to sail stress free. Your final payment will not be due until next year, April 15, 2027.  This gives you plenty of time to make payments. 
 
Family, as I said,  I never meant for this to be a competition but since it has turned into one, let me break down the facts for you.   In case you are feeling some kind of way and having trouble deciding which cruise to take, let me make it easy for you: 
 
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This Cruise, hosted by Cousin Gary, is an affordable price for everyone.  Here is what you get:
  • On Cousin Gary’s Cruise the interior rooms start at $543.00 per person.  This allows two family members or two friends to go for the price of one! The other cruise is almost a $1000.00 per person.  Why pay more when two people can go on Cousin Gary’s  cruise for the price of what one person will pay on the other cruise! That’s like bringing a friend for free! Let’s just say on Cousin Gary’s cruise you can pay for your cruise and have an extra $500.00 in your pocket to spend!!!
  • On Cousin Gary’s Cruise you only have to pay a $25 per person deposit and that’s totally doable and affordable.  On the other cruise you have to pay a whopping $200.00 deposit per person. 
  • On Cousin Gary’s Cruise you get a Longer cruise for less money, 5-day 4-night, versus 4 days, 3 nights, on the other cruise.  Why not stay and enjoy an extra day at no extra cost!
  • On Cousin Gary’s Cruise you will visit two private Islands versus one private island, on the other cruise.  We’ll visit Carnival’s new private island, Celebration Key AND the Half Moon Cay private island!
  • On Cousin Gary’s Cruise you are only a short 15 minute ride from The Port Of Miami. On The other cruise you will have a long 1 hour transportation ride (whatever that is) from Orlando that will cost from $50 -$100 or more, depending on the type of transpiration they choose. 
Now that I broke down some of the details, let’s do the math. 
A family of 6 would cost $6,000 on the Royal Caribbean Cruise. A family of 6 can take this cruise on Carnival for $3,000 with more fun and half the price!  You will have a year to complete your payments.  Your final payment is not be due until April 15, 2027. Low monthly payments of $47 per person per month will help you complete your payments on time. This is an affordable price that will not break the Bank!
 
I am so excited about these AFFORDABLE PRICES! 
I am so excited no one will be left out because the price is too high. I am so excited we will be able to spend quality family time together relaxing, getting to know each other better and strengthening our family ties.  I am so excited that close friends, who are like family to us, will be able to join us for what will be an amazing and memorable trip!

 
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​Don't forget to make your Family Reunion Cruise Payment this Month!!!
Go To The Make A Payment Page To Make All Payments

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​​If you have any questions 

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Having Doubts About attending The Family Reunion?
Ever Thought About It Like This?

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Yes the Family Reunion Cost Money

Yes Adult Registration Cost Money
Yes Child Registration Cost Money
Yes Your Hotel Room   Cost Money
Yes Buying Gas               Cost Money
Yes Buying Plane Tickets Cost Money
And Yes you will have to Buy some miscellaneous things along the way

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Spending Time With Your Family
Making Up For Lost Time With Your Family
Making Things Right With Your Family
Making a Lifetime of Memories With Your Family
Sharing Activities With Your Family
Going On Outings With Your Family
Listening To Music With Your Family
Reminiscing With Your Family
Talking With Your Family
Playing Games With Your Family
Worshiping With Your Family 
Eating With Your Family
Having Fun With Your Family
Seeing Smiles From Your Family
Loving Your Family
Hugging Your Family
Putting Eyes On Your Family
Being There For Your Family
Showing The Younger Generation How To Be Family 
And Putting Smiles On Your Family's Face

 Priceless!!!!!!!!!
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March Birthdays!!!
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March Birthdays
Pisces/Aries

Birthstone Aquamarine
Myles Curtis  March 1
                                                                                                                   William Austin Jr.   March 4
Steve Austin  March 6
                                                                                                            Sydney Paiton Austin  March 8
James Austin III  March 9
                                                                                                        Laverne Merriweather  March 10
Lilian Pender  March 10
                                                                                                                  Charles McLaurin  March 14
Madison Brooke  March 14
                                                                                                          Natasha Reene Doren  March 16
Mark Cristopher II  March 20
                                                                                                                    Karin Kristopher  March 25
Kenneth Conyers  March 27
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​**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday.  Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!
February  Birthdays!!!
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February Birthdays
Aquarius/Pisces


Birthstone Amethyst
​Birth Flower Violet


Charles Ramon Louch February 1
                                                                                                                    Maxine Austin   February 3
Dollie Mae wight February 4
                                                                                                            Ariel Amela Austin   February 6
Jenny Lynn Anthony February 12
                                                                                                     Ronald Lee Brooks Jr.   February 14
Darnell Klutz February 14
                                                                                                    Gianna Marie Padgett   February 23
Samantha Austin Courtney   February 24
                                                                                                   Phenol Nayyira Austin   February 25
Arnold Lee Austin Sr.   Febuary 26
                                                                                                            Jacqueline Austin   February 27
Dalpha Pender (RIP)    February 27
                                                                                                                        Arnie Austin February 27 Truin Austin   February 28
January Birthdays!!!
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January Birthdays
Capricorn/Aquarius
Birthstone Garnet
Birth Flower Carnation
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 Jace Campbell  January 1
                                                                                                                    Henry Austin Jr.  January 2
Jonathan Alexander Strange  January 2
                                                                                                                   Evelyn King (RIP)  January 3
Jazzman Andrea Austin  January 3
                                                                                                                        Raylen Barlow January 9 Pam Austin  January 13
                                                                                                         Jasmyn Marie Austin  January 16
William L. Austin Sr.  (RIP) January 19
                                                                                                               Tremayne Pender  January 19
Savannah Leigh Conyers  January 19
                                                                                                                     Carolee Austin  January 22
Aston Lee Austin  January 22
                                                                                                                    Orlanda Austin  January 23
Ashlyn Pender  January 27                                                                    
                                                                                                         Trinity Louise Austin  January 28
 Daniel Isaac Austin  January 29
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 Zaki Amir Evans January 31
Happy New Year 2026!!!
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Please enjoy your New Year Eve Parties.  Please be safe and have fun!!!  Don't forget to have your good luck meal on New Years Day!
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Pig Feet, Greens, Black Eye Peas, and Corn Bread.  
Remember 
Black Eye Peas for Pennies, Greens for Dollars, and Cornbread for Gold. ​
Old Family Tradition says you eat the pigs feet because pigs are always rooting in the ground and pushing forward which is the same direction you should go in the new year, so pork represents Positive Motion.

Hold On to These Old Family Traditions and Bring in your New Year in the Right Way!!
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Merry Christmas and Season Greetings Family!!!
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​Want The Perfect Stocking Stuffer This Year?????
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Family if you are thinking what would be the Perfect Christmas Gift or Stocking Stuffer this Hoilday Season then you just happen to be in the right place.  Buy your Loved One a Family Reunion 2027 Gift Certificate!!  Just pay on The Make A Payment Page and we will mail them their Gift Certificate right to their door!!! It doesn't get any easier than that.  

              Make Someone Very Happy This Christmas
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​     Buy Them A Family Reunion Gift Certificate Today!!!!!!






​​December Birthdays!!!
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December Birthdays
Sagitarius/Capricorn
Birthstone: Blue Zircon / Tanzanite / Turquoise
Birth Flower: Narcissus
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Lori Strange December 1
                                                                                                                Sherria Harrris December 3  Crystal Gerron December 4
                                                                                                              Juanita Conyers December 7
 Marion " Champ" Benton December 8
                                                                                                                     Eric Conyers December 8
 Dwayne R. Austin December 10
                                                                                                                     Ski Layette December 13
Wesley Harrison Austin December 15             
                                                                                                   Arnold Lee Austin Jr. December 18
 DeAndrea Cormier December 10 
                                                                                                                 Selma Austin December 18
Samantha Austin December 31
 



​​**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday.  Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!

 
 

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 Happy December
​Wedding Anniversary!!!


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​Congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Austin on their Wedding Anniversary!!  This beautiful couple are parents to son Gary and Grandparents to a handful of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.  They both are enjoying their retirement.  The Austins enjoy traveling and SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY.  Larry and Jacqueline live in The BlueGrass State and Hometown of Muhammad Ali.

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**Family if you notice your name is not on the Wedding Anniversary List for the month its because we don't know your Anniversary.  Please email us on the contact us page and tell us your Wedding Anniversary information and we will gladly add it to the Anniversary List!!!


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11-11-25
​Happy Veteran's Day!!!


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​On November 11th  Americans honored those brave men and women who have served in the military. It all started on November 11, 1918 when an Armistice between the Allied forces of World War I and Germany went into effect. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th Armistice Day in recognition of the end of the War that was to end all Wars. In 1938, the U.S. Congress passed an Act declaring November 11, Armistice Day, a national holiday. In 1954, after World War II, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed and the Congress approved changing the name Armistice Day to Veterans Day, honoring all Americans who had served in all wars.

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But the celebrations we have today do not do justice to the African Americans who have fought and died for America, in spite of the racism and segregated practices that have denied us full and equal treatment. Consider the following The Hall of Fame of African Americans who have served and in many instances, died for this country.
​Crispus Attucks, son of a slave, first American casualty of the Revolutionary War. March 5, 1770; Nurse Susie King Taylor,  who in the 1800s when it was illegal for African Americans to be educated, snuck in lessons at an underground school which she put with her passion to help others. She met and worked along side Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross.

During the Civil War, Lewis Martin of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry who lost a leg and an arm following the Battle of the Crater in July 1864;  the Buffalo Soldiers, as the Colored Soldiers of the 10th Calvary became known, who fought both in the Civil War and the Indian Wars where they got the name ” Buffalo” from Native Americans; and Corporal Freddie Stowers who led the all-Black 371st Infantry Regiment in France in a successful battle against German troops and was recommended for the Medal of Honor which was not given to him until 70 years later awarded posthumously to his family.
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We also remember Corporal John T. Van Rensalier of the 350th HQ. Battalion who was awarded the French Legion of Honor in WWI; Doris “Dorie” Miller, a Mess Steward in the U.S. Navy, became the first African American to win the Navy Cross based on service at Pearl Harbor in WWII. Let us not forget African American women like Colonel Margaret Barley serving in WWI and fighting for integrated military housing when Blacks were still fighting and living in a segregated army.

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​Let us remember Colonel Charles Young, the 3rd African American to graduate from West Point Military Academy  and the first African American to reach the rank of “Colonel” in the U.S. Army; or the Tuskegee Airman, Colored fighter pilots who never lost a plane they were escorting during WWII and paved the way for more than 1.2 million African Americans to enter the service during and following that War.


We remember with pride our pioneering Black Generals like Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr., U.S. Army and first African American to obtain that rank in the U.S. Army, and his son Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr. ,U.S. Air Force as well as General Daniel “Chappy” James, fighter pilot U.S. Air Force; and General Colin Powell, City College of New York ROTC graduate who rose to become a four star general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, twice, as well as the first African American Secretary of State under President George Bush.

Of the 3470 Medals of Honor given out since the beginning of this award, 89 have been given to African Americans and the first African American to receive one was William Carney on July 18, 1863.
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So this Veterans Day, all African Americans have a very special and proud history to celebrate, recognizing that among those we honor and remember are our own countless “Band of Brothers and Sisters” that must not be forgotten in the first of Parades and Holiday Sales. “And still we rise.”

 
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​11-27-25
​Happy Thanksgiving Family!!!!
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​Enjoy your Thanksgiving and Please be careful traveling the busy airways, highway and byways!! 

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Family Advice From The Godfather
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The Hoildays are all about family. Take advantage of the time you can spend with your family.  So eat together, shop together, just do everything together as a family during the hoildays!!! 

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​November Birthdays!!!


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November Birthdays

Scorpio/Sagitarius
Birthstone: Citrine
Birth flower: Chrysanthemum

Rochelle Austin    November 3
                                                                                                                   Morgan Wells  November 8
Ron Austin     November 10
                                                                                                              Angela Austin    November 10
Martha Austin      November 14
                                                                                                             Kelly Hamilton    November 16
Shawn Pender   November 16
                                                                                                              Tavelle Austin    November 18
K'aeon Austin      November 18
                                                                                           John Christopher Austin    November 19
Robert "Bob" Harris (RIP)     November 26
                                                                                                                 Charles Wells  November 26
Pryson Pender     November 27
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**Family if you notice your name is not on the Birthday List for your month its because we don't know your birthday.  Please email us your birthday and we will gladly add it to the Birthday List!!!



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Happy Halloween Family 2025!!!
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Family Please Be Safe Out There With Kids!!!



​Fun Fact Family!!!​
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Thriller is turning 43 this year!! Can You Believe it? Michael's Music is Timeless and Still Jamming Today!! ToCelebrate the albums anniversary Thriller will be released in an updated version.
Thriller 40
 is the anniversary edition reissue of Michael Jackson's sixth studio album Thriller from 1982. The original album has sold 70 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling album of all time. Thriller 40 was released on November 18, 2022. It is his first album in five years since the release of 2017's Scream.  Thriller 40 marks the third reissue of the original record, following the 2001 special edition and Thriller 25 in 2008.




​​Want To Take A Trip Down Memory Lane
Check out the Official Video Below!!!!
Viewer Discretion Advised.



October Birthdays!!!
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October Birthdays

Libra/Scorpio
Birthstone Opal / Pink Tourmaline


​Sherry Jackson October 5
                                                                                                               Jamaal Sturdivant October 6
Lakisha King   October 6
                                                                                           James Howard Austin Sr. (RIP) October 7        Teresa Austin October 15
                                                                                                            Shirley Austin (RIP) October 17 Chile Jamaar Arango October 17
                                                                                                                         Larry Austin October 18
Prince Austin October 25
                                                                                                                          Aliya Austin October 25
Harmony Sturdivant October 27
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​Please Mark Your Calendars!!
 
The Next Family Reunion Will Be In 
July 2027
​Official Dates Coming Soon!!

 
 
 

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Looking Forward to seeing everyone On The Cruise Ship in July 2027
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​Don't worry we got you covered!!  As you are remembering the great time you had at the reunion in Chattanooga, it is now time to start making your plans for 2027.  So many family members have called wanting to start their payment plan, so we figured why wait??

                 We are now accepting payments for 2027.  

Thats right you can make a payment TODAY by going to the make a payment page. You can pay as little as $50.00 per adult and child to get your monthly payment plan started.  
 
The exact amount of the registration fee will be determined when the events and the activities for The Family Reunion Cruise are selected.  By the time the final registration fee is determined you will already have a nice dent in your total cost.  
 
If you participated in the payment plan in the past you know you had more than a year to pay.  If you start this November you would have had a full 17 months to pay your registration fee.  This gives you plenty of time to fund your Family Reunion Trip.  
 
 Don't Delay Start Your Family Reunion Lay A Way Today!!!!!!

 

For More Payment Information Please Visit The Registration Fees and Payment Plan Schedule Page!!!

​Please Visit The Make A Payment Page To Make A Payment!!! 
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**Family You Are Now Able To Pay Your 2027 Family Reunion Registration On This Web Site On The "Make A Payment Page!!!"  

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted.                
**Please Remember All Family Reunion Registration Payments Are Due On The 15th Of Each Month.


For More Payment Information Please Visit The Registration Fees and Payment Plan Schedule Page!!!

​Please Visit The Make A Payment Page To Make A Payment!!!
 

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​Please remember you can make online payments on this website 24 hours a Day 7 Days A Week on The Make A Payment Page.  


​Why Wait???  Make A Payment Today!!!
Family Prayer Line
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Family Prayer Line!

“The Family that Prays together, Stays together.”  The importance of prayer is affirmed throughout the Bible.  As a family, we should be committed to praying for each other.  Some family members have shown an interest in our family praying together.  Several family Deacons and other family members have volunteered to lead us in Prayer.  All family members are encouraged to call in and be a part of the Prayer Line.
 
Anyone desiring prayer for a loved one who is ill, facing surgery, hospitalized, or in a Nursing Home, can request prayer on the Family Prayer Line.  The Prayer Line can also be used to lift family members up who are experiencing special events in their lives such as couples getting married, celebrating wedding anniversaries, celebrating births of children and other special occasions.  Family Deacons will be available to pray with you whenever individual or family needs occur. The Deacons will take turns being on call each month so you will always be able to reach someone to pray with you and for you.  

​We will have our Family Prayer Line Call every 4th Sunday at 8 P.M. every month.   Please contact us to get the Family Prayer Line Number and Access Codes.  


Family Reunion Updates!!

Contact Information & Pictures

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**We need to update the family contact list!!!


**Family we are asking ALL family members to email their current contact 
information if you have not done so.


**Please email your current contact information to

​The Official Family Reunion Email Address [email protected]


Please submit your information
today.


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Please help us get in contact with these family members and friends. Please email us contact information so no one will be left out of the reunion.


1. Andrew Shropshire of Clinton, MD

2. Krista Johnson of Richmond, TX

3. Vincent Austin Jr. of Miramar, FL

4. Juanita Coleman Harris of Reston, VA

5-6. Darrell and Rosemary Johnson of Cleveland, TN

7.  Marion (Champ) and Theresa Benton of New Rochelle, NY

​8.  Shante Henderson of Los Angeles, CA


​The Family's Who's Who Book

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The first edition was published and distributed at The 1st Reconnection Family Reunion in Virginia Beach in 2008.  Henry Austin, Sr. is the author of this priceless book of our family history.  

We would love to update our family book for the 2018 Reunion to celebrate 10 years of Biennial Reunions.  In order to accomplish this task we need the full cooperation of all family members.  

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Please send a current picture of you and your family with names and birthdays explaining the connections in your family branch.  More info to come soon.

Please continue to visit our site for up-to-date information leading up to our next family reunion.  

Please make sure you share this family reunion web site with other family members to make sure all family members have access.  

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