Ella Van Auken
about 1863–Deceased (Age NaN)
New York, United States
The Life of Ella
When Ella Van Auken was born about 1863, in New York, United States, her father, Abraham Benson Van Aken, was 23 and her mother, Elizabeth VanKeuren, was 21.
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Family Time Line
Robert Parsons
1861–
Ella Van Auken
1863–
Spouse and Children
1861–Male
1863–Female
Parents and Siblings
Abraham Benson Van Aken
1840–Male
Elizabeth VanKeuren
1842–1878Female
siblings
(9)
Lawrence C Van Auken
1862–Male
1863–Female
Bruyn Van Auken
1866–Male
Jennie Van Auken
1871–1930Female
Sarah Martha Van Aken
1871–Female
+4 More Children
World Events (3)
1863
Age 0
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 0
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1917 · Women Given the Right to Vote in New York
Age 54
Voters in New York approve a bill giving women the right to vote. This is passed three years prior to the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which allowed women to vote nationwide.
Name Meaning
1 Vietnamese: unexplained.2 Dutch (De Van): metonymic occupational name for a winnower or a maker of winnowing fans, from Middle Dutch van(ne) ‘fan’.3 English: Western English variant of Fann .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (1)
- Legacy NFS Source: Ella VanAken - Government record: Census record: birth-name: Ella VanAken
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