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Abraham Decker 1717 – 1792 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1717

Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York

Death Date: 24 Mar 1792

Death Location: Ulster, Ulster, New York

Father: Jacob Decker

Mother: Geertje Wagenen

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Schutt, Catherine Terwilleger

Children(s): Abraham Decker, Jacobus Decker, Evert Decker, Uriah Decker, Geertie Decker, Elizabeth Decker, Catrina Decker, Lea Decker

In 1717, Abraham Decker Sr entered the world in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, born to Jacob Gerrits Gerritsen Decker and Geertje Jacobs Van Wagenen. In 1790, Abraham Decker Sr resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York. Abraham Decker Sr married Elizabeth Schutt, Catherine Cate Terwilleger, and had children including Abraham Decker, Jacobus Decker, Evert Decker, Uriah Abramse Decker, Geertie Decker, Elizabeth Decker, Catrina Decker, Lea Decker. Abraham Decker Sr passed away in 1792 in Ulster, Ulster, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1717, Abraham Decker Sr entered the world in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, born to Jacob Gerrits Gerritsen Decker and Geertje Jacobs Van Wagenen.
  • In 1790, Abraham Decker Sr resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York.
  • Abraham Decker Sr married Elizabeth Schutt, Catherine Cate Terwilleger, and had children including Abraham Decker, Jacobus Decker, Evert Decker, Uriah Abramse Decker, Geertie Decker, Elizabeth Decker, Catrina Decker, Lea Decker.
  • Abraham Decker Sr passed away in 1792 in Ulster, Ulster, New York.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abraham Decker's Ancestors

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Abraham Decker
1717 – 1792
Birth Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Parents
Jacob Gerrits Gerritsen Decker
1684 – 1761
Kingston, Ulster, New York
Geertje (Jacobs Van) Wagenen
1686 – 1770
Kingston, Ulster, New York
Grandparents
Gerrit (Janse) Decker
1662 – 1696
Kingston, Ulster, New York
Magdalena (Willemsze) Schut
1666 – 1722
Albany, Albany, New York
Jacob (Aertsen Van) Wagenen
1652 – 1715
Creek Locks, Ulster, New York
Sara (Evertszen) Pels
1659 – 1710
New York
Great-Grandparents
Jan Decker
1630 – 1709
Heiltje Jacobs
1635 – 1678
William Schutt
1637 – 1722
Margaret Jacobs
1641 – 1706
Aert Wagenen
1610 – 1667
Annetje Gerrits
1624 –
Evert Pels
1624 – 1686
Jannetje Sijmons
1624 – 1683
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jan Cornelissen
Jan Schutt
1611 – 1657
Grietje Schutt
1615 – 1658
Rutger Shoendenwoerd
1615 – 1665
Tryntje Bresteede
1625 – 1711
Evert Pels
1585 – 1661
Claertje Arents
1595 – 1645
Sijmon Florisz
1590 – 1645
Clara Arents
1596 –

Abraham Decker's Descendants

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Abraham Decker (27 Oct 1717 – 24 Mar 1792) m. Elizabeth Schutt (18 Jun 1721 – 1767) m. Catherine (Cate) Terwilleger
  1. 1. Abraham Decker (abt 1748 – )
  2. 2. Jacobus Decker (Abt 1750 – )
  3. 3. Evert Decker (1753 – 1832)
  4. 4. Uriah (Abramse) Decker (9 Apr 1753 – 5 Apr 1818) m. Annatje (Hannah) Winfield (25 Apr 1750 – 9 Dec 1825)
    1. 1. Lucas Dekker (1777 – )
    2. 2. Jacobus Decker (5 Mar 1781 – 1864) m. Hannah (Annatie) Eckert (17 Mar 1785 – 17 Apr 1852)
      1. 1. Matilda Decker (13 Nov 1804 – )
      2. 2. Ann (Maria) Decker (13 Feb 1809 – )
      3. 3. Thomas (A) Decker (5 Dec 1814 – 13 Mar 1888) m. Esther (Nancy) Green (1815 – 20 Apr 1861) m. Esther (Anna) Yerks (Jan 1848 – 28 Jan 1916)
        1. 1. Charles Decker (abt 1841 – )
        2. 2. Lydia (J) Decker (abt 1842 – )
        3. 3. Andrew Decker (abt 1844 – ) m. Mary (E) Decker (abt 1853 – )
        4. 4. Ceclia (A) Decker (abt 1845 – )
        5. 5. Melinda Decker (abt 1847 – )
        6. 6. William Decker (abt 1849 – )
        7. 7. Annais Decker (abt 1852 – )
        8. 8. Harriette (L) Decker (1856 – )
        9. 9. George (T) Decker (abt 1859 – ) m. Ophelia Decker (Apr 1861 – )
        10. 10. Delphine Decker (abt 1865 – ) m. Jacob (M.) Rinehart
        11. 11. Lorenzo Decker (Abt 1867 – )
        12. 12. Andrew Decker (May 1872 – )
        13. 13. Ira Decker (3 Jul 1882 – 6 Dec 1949) m. Maude (May) Yeaple (20 Oct 1888 – 30 Jul 1961)
      4. 4. John (J) Decker (1815 – )
  5. 5. Geertie Decker
  6. 6. Elizabeth Decker (16 Jun 1765 – 24 Feb 1841) m. Zacherias (Van) Derlyn (29 Jul 1763 – 11 Aug 1857)
  7. 7. Catrina Decker m. Evert` Dekker
  8. 8. Lea Decker m. Jacob (J) Dekker

Abraham Decker's Timeline

3 Records

1717
27 Oct 1717
Birth of Abraham Decker Sr in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 73
Abraham Decker Sr resided here in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
1792
24 Mar 1792
Age 75
Death of Abraham Decker Sr in Ulster, Ulster, New York
Ulster, Ulster, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1717
    Event Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 107 : 1914
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 197; Family History Library Film: 0568146

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1792
    Event Place: Ulster, Ulster, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 107 : 1914
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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