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Moses Austin (October 4, 1761 – June 10, 1821) was an American businessman and pioneer who played a large part in the development of the lead industry in the early United States, especially in southwest Virginia and Missouri.
20 de nov. de 2019 · Moses Austin was a Connecticut-born entrepreneur who founded the American lead industry and obtained permission to bring Anglo-American settlers into Spanish Texas. He died in 1821 on his way to Texas, where his son Stephen fulfilled his vision of establishing a colony.
Há 5 dias · Learn about Moses Austin, the father of Anglo settlement in Texas, who died before his colonial dream became a reality. Explore his biography, papers, and legacy through books and online resources.
16 de nov. de 2009 · Hoping to recover from bankruptcy with a bold scheme of colonization, Moses Austin meets with Spain authorities in San Antonio to ask permission for 300 Anglo-American families to settle in...
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Learn about Moses Austin, an American merchant and lead miner who founded a town in Missouri and planned to colonize Texas. Read about his early life, business ventures, challenges, and legacy.
The Moses and Stephen F. Austin Papers consist primarily of the personal and official records of Moses Austin (1761-1821), and his son Stephen F. Austin (1793-1836) who carried out his father's plan for the Anglo colonization of Mexican Texas.
11 de fev. de 2015 · Nine PBS. 26.3K subscribers. Subscribed. 6. 948 views 9 years ago. Moses Austin was an American merchant and lead miner who brought national attention to America’s mineral wealth. He built...
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