Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 1943-200, John Austin, Continental (Mass.)
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Continental (Mass) Austin, John B. L. We. 1943-2M.
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Department of War
Regulations for the heirs of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army, who were slain by the enemy, or who have died since the war, and have not received land from the United States.

By an Act of Congress of the 16th September, 1776, it is provided, that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve during the war, or until discharged by Congress, and the heirs of such Officers a d Soldiers as shall be slain by the enemy, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, or who died of sickness, fatigue, or casualty, are not entitled to land from the United States.
The following declaration (and enclosed blank form of heirship) must be filled up and signed by the proper authorities:
State of Massachusetts, County of Middlesex, April 6th, 1833 -
I, Susannah Austin heir at law of John Austin Junior do, upon oath, testify and declare, to the best of
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Department of War
Regulations for the heirs of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army, who were slain by the enemy, or who have died since the war, and have not received land from the United States.

By an Act of Congress of the 16th September, 1776, it is provided, that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve during the war, or until discharged by Congress, and the heirs of such Officers a d Soldiers as shall be slain by the enemy, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, or who died of sickness, fatigue, or casualty, are not entitled to land from the United States.
The following declaration (and enclosed blank form of heirship) must be filled up and signed by the proper authorities:
State of Massachusetts, County of Middlesex, April 6th, 1833 -
I, Susannah Austin heir at law of John Austin Junior do, upon oath, testufy
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Form for Proof of heirship
the names of each &
all the heirs to be
given-- and to be
stated that they are
the only heirs at law
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STATE of Massachusetts
Middlesex County.
Probate Office, April 6th 1833-

I certify, that satisfactory evidence was adduced to me, to prove that Susannah Austin is the sister and with Agnes Austin another sister & Susan S. Austin a niece are the only heirs at law in fee to John Austin Junior late a Lieutenant in the Regiment of Col. Crane in the Massachusetts line in the service of the United States during the revolutionary War-
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, this sixth 
day of April 1833 -
S. P. P. Fay judge of
Probate for the County
of Middlesex
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[Stamp on upper left:] US PENSION OFFICE D AUG 1 Maryville, Mo.
July 29-13-
Commissioner of Pensions:
Washington. -D.C-
Can you tell
me whether the
name of John Austin
of Massachusetts
Regiment of 3rd Artillery
is on your record.
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He was commissioned May 17 - 1782 - and was last dated May 24, - 1783 - I would like to have more data of him if possible -
and obliged - 
Mrs. Ed. G. Orear
311 - Vine Street
Maryville -
Missouri.
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Rev. War Section.

August 7, 1913.

Mrs. Ed. G. Orear,
311 Vine Street,
Maryville, Mo.

Madam:

In response to your letter dated the 29" ultimo and
received the 1" instant. you are advised that from the papers on file in this Bureau it appears that Bounty Land Warrant No. 1,943, for 200 acres of land was allowed to Susannah and Agnes Austin, sisters and Susan S. Austin a niece, the only heirs
at law of John Austin Jr. who entered the service in 1775, was a Lieutenant in Colonel Crane's regiment of Massachusetts Artillery, and continued in service until the close of the Revolution. The dates of his enlistment and discharge, and the date of his death are not stated, nor is there any further data on file as to his family.

Very respectfully,
E. C. Triman
Acting Commissioner.