Article: I have a Fred W. Van Auken b ca 1874 Fritoe, Ben, MO m Ella Moore. Is this the Fred you are looking for? They were married ca 1897 and are of the line A-7. If this is not your line can you give me more details? Ann Croston
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Looking for any information about great-uncle Fred Van Auken. We believe that he was born in early 1870s and died in early 1900s. According to family stories Fred was a telegraph operator at a railroad yard. Fred was killed when he was hit by a train in or near St. Joseph, MO. Any help would be greatly appreciated.