Van Auken, Jacob
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Jacob was born in Albany County, NY on February 15, 1798, a son of Peter Van Auken [1]and Sarah Kipp. His known siblings were:
- Catlyntje (Catherine) Van Auken born on November 25, 1789 in Albany County[2]
- Rachel Van Auken was christened on February 23, 1794 at Helderbergh RDC[2]
- Sarah Van Auken was born on December 3, 1795 in Albany County[2]
- Matthew Van Auken was born on April 2, 1800 in Albany County[2]
- Peter Van Auken was born on December 2, 1801 in Albany County[2]
- John Van Wagenen Van Auken was born on January 5, 1804 in Albany County[2]
- Evert Van Auken was born on July 17, 1807 in Albany County[2]
- Maria Van Auken was born on March 23, 1809 in Albany County[2]
Marriage & Children
At about 1819, Jacob married Elizabeth Sitterly who was born at about 1799 in Knox, a daughter of Jacob Sitterly and Apolonia Countryman[1]. Their known children were:
- Jacob Jeremy Van Auken was born on December 20, 1820 in Knox[2]
- John Elisha Van Auken was born on March 12, 1823 in Knox[2]
- Adam Van Auken born at about 1826[1]
- Evert Van Auken born at about 1828[1]
- Isaac M. Van Auken born at about 1834[1]
- Nancy Van Auken born at about 1838[1], married Ezra Gage[3]
- Catherine Van Auken born August 26, 1839, married Solomon Ostrander[1]
- Peter Van Auken [3]
Death
Jacob died on January 15, 1868 in Knox and was buried in the Van Auken Family burial ground there. [1]Elizabeth died on February 6, 1893 and was buried beside her husband. [1]
Jacob’s Will
Written June 12, 1868, proved and recorded on June 23, 1869 
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