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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 2 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.
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.
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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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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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.