Birth
Andrew Van Auken was born in January 1845 in the state of New York. His sisters were:
Marriage & Children
Andrew Van Auken married Susan Ward. Their children were:
Death
Andrew Van Auken died December 13, 1909 at Knox, Albany County, New York, USA
Obituary
Andrew Van Auken Obituary
DIED.
VAN AUKEN - In the town of Knox, Dec. 13 1909, Andrew Van Auken,
in his 95th year.
Andrew Van Auken, an old resident of the town of Knox and one of the oldest persons in this vicinity, died at the home of his daughter-in law, Mrs. Ira S. Van Auken, about 3 miles north-west of this village on Monday last in his 95th year. Mr. Van Auken was remarkably smart for a man of his years up to about four years ago when his eyesight began to fail and deafness, from which he had suffered for years, became aggravated. Two sisters of a large family survive him. Miss Nancy Van Auken and Mrs. Mary J Wood, of Albany. The funeral occurred from his late home on Wednesday, Rev. T. B. Reinhart officiating. Interment in Knox cemetery.
Altamont Enterprise December 13, 1909
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Andrew Van Auken Story
Andrew Van Auken, an old gentle man living near the railroad about four miles west of this village, had a narrow escape, Monday morning, while walking to the village on the track. While crossing the culvert covering the stream near the old plank road, he was startled by noticing a train coming in an opposite direction close upon him. He did not have time to get off at either end of the bridge, so be jumped from the side down into the rocky bed of the stream below, distance of some twelve feet. The train was stopped and although he was conscious of having been injured, he walked to the home of his daughter. Mrs. S. A. Hallenbeck, near by, and Dr. Jesse Crounse summoned. His examination showed a split knee cap. He was made as comfortable as possible and afterwards removed to his home. Mr. Van Auken. who is in his 90th year, is remarkably active for one of his age, and frequently walked to the village on the track, notwithstanding his being very deaf, rendering such proceedings very dangerous. He has been accustomed to it for years, however, and it was difficult to persuade him that it was not the proper thing to do.
Altamont Enterprise July 4, 1904
