Austen, Cassandra Elizabeth b. January 9, 1773 d. March 22, 1845 Literary Figure. Born the first daughter and fifth child of Cassandra Leigh and the Rev. George Austen at Steventon, Hampshire, England. Her only sister, Jane, was born some three years later and the two remained exceptionally close throughout their lives. Between 1785 and 1786 the sisters attended the Reading Ladies Boarding School. In 1791, she produced a series of illustrations to accompany Jane's manuscript, "The History of England." In 1794, she became engaged to Thomas Fowle. He died...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) St Nicholas Churchyard, Chawton, Hampshire, England
b. January 9, 1773 d. March 22, 1845