Hello, The name AUTEN OR AUTON came into the Allen/Adams county area abt 1850. A new genforum page has been started for this name at http://www.genforum/auten/ This is a quick way to get exposures and hits because it allows for abbreviated types of queries and responses The page sponsor informed me that they will delete it if there is insufficient activity levels, so if you have an Auten puzzle or question, please post to the forum. Lou loumoses@indy.net