John DECKER (1683–1754) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Pownalborough, Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John DECKER 1683–1754

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1683 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 30 Oct 1754 · Pownalborough, Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA

Father John Decker

Mother Mary Scott

Spouse Sarah Bennett

Children David Boston Tea Party Participant Decker

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Decker

Mary Scott

Spouse(s)

Sarah Bennett

Children

David Boston Tea Party Participant Decker

Biography

In 1683, John DECKER entered the world in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john decker and mary scott. John DECKER married sarah bennett, and had children including david boston tea party participant decker. John DECKER passed away in 1754 in Pownalborough, Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA.

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Birth of John DECKER in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1754

Death of John DECKER in Pownalborough, Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John DECKER

This ancestor line traces from Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1480) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1683) across 7 generations.

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: John DECKER (1683–1754) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Pownalborough, Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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