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Engen, Fred, 1863-1929
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Dates of existence
1863-1929
History
Fred Engen was most likely a Norwegian Canadian that later became employed by American banker Samuel McRoberts and became a key player in the migration of Mennonites from Manitoba and Saskatchewan to Paraguay in the 1926-1929 move. He died in Paraguay and is buried there.
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Authority record identifier
CA-MHA-2016-743
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updated 2 Mar 2026 by AHR
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Sources
Ens, Gerald. "Engen, Fred (1863-1929)."
Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 2024. Web. 2 Mar 2026.
See also photograph Cutting and stooking on Fred Engen's farm, Saskatchewan ca. 1910, by John Woodruff. Library and Archives Canada Archived Digital Exhibit titled "The Canadian West."
Maintenance notes
Is the Saskatchewan Fred Engen the same person? (AHR)