Austin, Willis H., 1875-1947
Biography
Willis Hinton Austin was born July 6, 1875, in Johnston County, NC, to William Joseph and Sarah Young Austin of Cleveland Township.
Mr. Austin was General Manager of Austin-Stephenson Company, one of Johnston County’s leading mercantile establishments. He married Ada Miriam Stevens (1878-1962) on December 26, 1900, at Centenary United Methodist Church, Smithfield, NC. Ada was the daughter of William Smith and Mary Boddie Sanders Stevens, and her father was employed as Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court.
Mr. Austin died from a heart attack on January 17, 1947 in Johnston County and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, NC
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Willis H. and Ada Stevens Austin Papers
The Willis H. and Ada Stevens Austin Papers contain stock certificates, deeds, a will, loan documents, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous correspondence.