Van Auken, David Jr.
Birth
David Van Auken, Jr. was born January 12, 1808, in Knox, Albany, New York, USA, the son of of David Van Auken and Elizabeth Partridge. His brothers and sisters were
- Lucy Ann Van Auken
- Edward Van Auken
- Alanson Van Auken
- Lemuel Van Auken
- Betsy Van Auken
- Maria Van Auken
- James Van Auken
- Henry Van Auken
Marriage & Children
David Van Auken, Jr. married Maria Haverly on July 1, 1829 in Berne, Albany County, New York. Their children were:
- Henrietta Van Auken
- Edward Miner Van Auken
- Elisabeth Van Auken
- Adaline Eugina Van Auken
- John H. Van Auken
- Wilbur O. Van Auken
- David Irwin Van Auken
Death
David Van Auken, Jr. died in April 3, 1869 in Knox, Albany, New York, USA
Obituary
David Van Auken, Jr. Obiturary - Utica Morning Herald and Daily Gazette - About April 9, 1869 
David Van Auken, Jr. grave
David Van Auken, of Knox, Albany county, died Monday from the effects of a felon on his finger.
Utica Morning Herald and Daily Gazette - About April 9, 1869
Notes: A felon is an infection inside the tip of the finger that can form an enclosed pocket of pus (or abscess) that is very painful as it expands.
David died April 3, 1869, according to FamilySearch.org. April 3, 1869 is a Saturday, which conflicts with the Monday stated in the newspaper.
Additional Media
Albany Evening Journal – Feb 28, 1846
Anti-Rent State Convention
Pursuant to the call of the State Central Committee, the Delegates to the State Convention assembled in the city of Albany, on the 27th day of February, 1846, at the the Mayor’s Court Room in the City Hall, that being a more convenient and comfortable room than the hall at Mr. Lockwood’s.
On motion, Mr. Peter Poucher was called to the Chair, and M??? Calvin Pepper, Jr. and A. G. Johnson appointed Secretaries pro tem. The following gentlemen presented their credentials and took their seats.
Knox
Charles Chesebro, David Van Auken, Samuel H. Gallup
Albany Evening Journal – July 11, 1862
Organization and First Meeting of the Citizens War Committee
The Committee appointed by the Governor to aid in raising a Regiment of Volunteers in the Thirteenth Senate District – the county of Albany – met at the Mayor’s Office last evening for the purpose of organization.
On motion of Thom. W. Olcott, Esq, Hon. Mayor Perry was made Chairman, and George Dawnow was appointed Secretary. The Committee named by the Governor, with a request to add to their number, is as follows: -
Knox
David Van Auken, Samuel Warner
Albany Evening Journal – Dec. 26, 1867
Central Fenton Club
Club Headquarters, 75 State Street. The following is the list of officers of the Club, elected and appointed for the ensuing Presidential Campaign:
President:
Bordem H. Mills
Knox
Peter Schoonmaker David Van Auken
John H. Saddlemire H. Barkley
Jacob H. Crounse
Notes: The Central Fenton Club was formed to support the nomination of Reuben Eaton Fenton, the governor of New York, for vice president of the United States to run with Ulysses S. Grant. The nomination eventually went to Schuyler Colfax.
Anti-Rent State Convention - David Van Auken, member - Albany Evening Journal – Feb 28, 1846 - 18620711VanAukenCommitteeWEB.jpg
Organization and First Meeting of the Citizens War Committee - Albany Evening Journal – July 11, 1862 - 18671226VanAukenClubWEB.jpg
Central Fenton Club - David Van Auken, Knox representative - Albany Evening Journal – December 26, 1867
David Van Auken lived at what is now 66 Beebe Road but at that time the location was Lot 065-K in Knox, NY.
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