I came across your site, and thought I would see if you could help me locate any new information about the family. I am trying to locate a connection to the Sarah and William Vanderbilt line (cousins) from Melrose, Iowa, from the 1880's as well.
Here is our line as I know it:
Jan Coster Van Auken
Marinus Van Auken
Pieter Van Auken 1685 - 1756
Petrus Van Auken 1720 - 1784
Jeremiah Van Auken 1743 - 1825
Soloman Van Auken 1811 - 1860
Nellie Van Auken 1859 - 1938 (my great grandmother)
