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     Austin N. Kimmis was born on 18 August 1813 (based on his age at death of 83 years, 9 months, 26 days, although the Charles A. Towne microfilm collection says 21 August 1812) in Shushan, Washington Co., New York.^2,1 He married first Rebecca Town, daughter of Alfred Town and Polly Bartlett, on 26 July (probably in 1834 or 1835, if the birth date of their first child is correct), in Walworth, Wayne Co., New York.¹ He married second Rhoda M. Coldren, daughter of Elijah Coldren and Elizabeth Hendershot, sometime between 30 June 1848, the death date of his first wife Rebecca, and 24 October 1850, when he and Rhoda were enumerated together in the census.^1,3 He died on 13 June 1897 in Novi, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 83.²
     Austin N. Kimmis and his second wife Rhoda are listed in the census of 1850 in Lyon Twp., Oakland Co., Michigan, not far from his first wife's father Alfred Town, with his children Nelson and Sarah from his first marriage. Also listed in the same household are Caroline Grisel (age 12), Elijah Coldron (age 23), and James Scotney (age 27).³ In 1860 they are listed in Novi, Oakland Co., Michigan, again with Nelson and Sarah, plus their children Emma and Effie. Listed with them is Samuel Kimmis (age 81), probably Austin's father, and Chancy Jordan (age 23).⁴ They were still in Novi in 1870 and 1880. In 1870 their children Emma, Effie, and Austin Jr. were with them, along with Ann Shaddack (age 36, a seamstress). Also living with them was Austin N. Kimmis 2d (age 23, born in Vermont), possibly a nephew. Sarah D. Kimmis (age 18, born in Michigan), possibly a niece, was living next door as a housekeeper in the home of John and Fannie Kilworth. By 1880 Austin Jr. was the only child still living with them, but their household also included boarders Charles Parkes (age 18) and Frank Doithy (age 21), and servant Aggie Doithy.^5,6

     Samuel D. Kimmis was born about 21 September 1836 (based on his age at death of 11 years, 3 months).¹ He died on 21 December 1847.¹ He was buried at New Hudson Cemetery in New Hudson, Oakland Co., Michigan.¹

     Nelson R. Kimmis was born on 6 June 1839 (based on his age at death of 23 years, 10 months, 5 days) in Michigan.^1,2 He died on 11 April 1863 at age 23.¹ He was buried at New Hudson Cemetery in New Hudson, Oakland Co., Michigan.¹

     Sarah Rebecca Kimmis was born on 29 April 1848 in Michigan.^1,2

     Mary E. Kimmis was born on 14 September 1840 (based on her age at death of 11 months, 7 days).¹ She died on 21 August 1841.¹ She was buried at New Hudson Cemetery in New Hudson, Oakland Co., Michigan.¹

     (?) Kimmis died as an infant on 8 October 1844.¹ He was buried at New Hudson Cemetery in New Hudson, Oakland Co., Michigan.¹

     Isaac Town was born on 9 December 1759 in Killingly, Windham Co., Connecticut.^1,2 He married first Anne Ormsby on 11 November 1783 in Thompson, Windham Co., Connecticut.^1,2 He married second Judith Hutchins on 11 May 1786 (or possibly 22 March 1786).^3,2 He died on 10 January 1819 at age 59.^4,5 He was buried at Cold Brook Valley Cemetery in Onondaga Co., New York.⁵
     He served in the Revolution as a private in Capt. Stone's company, Col. Latimer's regiment, and was at the Battle of Saratoga from 23 August 1777 to 9 November 1777.³ Later, from 16 July 1780 to 25 December 1780, he served as a private in Capt. Rice's company, Lt. Col. Sherman's 8th Connecticut Reg., Continental Line.³
     He moved at one point to Norwich, Chenango Co., New York.³ He then moved to Spafford, Onondaga Co., New York, soon after 1806, becoming one of the early settlers there.⁶
     His will was dated 12 December 1818 in Spafford, and proved 4 February 1819. His wife Judith and son Clark were named executors. He left $100 each to his sons Alfred, Orren, Clark, and Simon (Lyman?), and $50 each to his daughters Prudence, Sophia, Matilda, and Sylva. The rest of his estate was to go to his wife Judith, and at her death the remainder was to be divided among his children.⁷

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• Latimer's Regiment of Militia
  
• Battles of Saratoga
  
• Connecticut Line.
  

     Anne Ormsby was born in 1761.³ She married Isaac Town, son of Archelaus Towne and Sarah Brown, on 11 November 1783 in Thompson, Windham Co., Connecticut.^1,2 She died on 22 March 1784.³

     Judith Hutchins was born about December 1758 (The Charles A. Towne microfilm collection says 1762 in one place, indicates abt 1760 in another place, and agrees with the December 1758 date in yet a third place).^1,2 She married first (?) Turner.¹ She married second Isaac Town, son of Archelaus Towne and Sarah Brown, on 11 May 1786 (or possibly 22 March 1786).^1,3 She died on 15 July 1821 in Cold Brook, Onondaga Co., New York.^1,2 She was buried at Cold Brook Valley Cemetery in Onondaga Co., New York.²
     She and her son Clark were co-executors of her husband Isaac Town's will, dated 12 December 1818 and proved 4 February 1819. She was to receive what remained of the estate after the other bequests were distributed.⁴