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Elizabeth Decker 1851–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1851

Birth Location: Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 23 MAY 1875

Death Location: Durham, Ontario, Canada

Father: Robert Decker

Mother: Lucy Davis

Spouse(s): Christopher Hayes

Children(s): Robert (Decker), George Hayes, Sylvester (Decker)

The story of Elizabeth Decker began in 1851 in Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada. In 1852, Elizabeth Decker resided in Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. In 1861, Elizabeth Decker resided in Clarke. Elizabeth Decker married Christopher Amos Hayes, and had children including George Worship Hayes, Robert Hayes Decker, Sylvester Lang Hayes Decker. Elizabeth Decker passed away in 1875 in Durham, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Decker began in 1851 in Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1852, Elizabeth Decker resided in Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • In 1861, Elizabeth Decker resided in Clarke.
  • Elizabeth Decker married Christopher Amos Hayes, and had children including George Worship Hayes, Robert Hayes Decker, Sylvester Lang Hayes Decker.
  • Elizabeth Decker passed away in 1875 in Durham, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Decker
1827–1911
Birth Location: Clarke, Durham, Ontario, Canada
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Lucy Davis
1829–1907
Birth Location: Clarke Twp, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
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Spouses(s)

Christopher Hayes
1848–1915
Birth Location: Durham, , Ontario, Canada
CH

Children(s)

Robert (Decker)
1874–1937
Birth Location: Durham, Ontario, Canada
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George Hayes
1873–1918
Birth Location: Bowmanville, Durham, Ontario, Canada
GH
Sylvester (Decker)
1872–1932
Birth Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
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Elizabeth Decker's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Decker
1851–1875
Birth Place: Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Robert Decker
1827–1911
Clarke, Durham, Ontario, Canada
Lucy Davis
1829–1907
Clarke Twp, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Grandparents
John (D) Decker
1786–1861
Hillsdale, Columbia, New York, USA
Christine (A) McFall
1789–
NY
Ashiel Davis
1796–1860
Massachusetts or New Hampshire
Helecta Moulton
1803–1866
Ascott Township, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Derrick Decker
1765–1828
Elisabeth Sesson
1770–
Simeon Davis
1766–1824
Unknown
–1826
Nye Moulton
1783–1830
Ann Fullington
1787–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Davis
1744–1828
Lydia Davis
1744–1771
Elijah Moulton
1753–1825
Ruth Blodgett
1754–1835

Elizabeth Decker's Descendants

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Elizabeth Decker (19 Nov 1851–23 MAY 1875) m. Christopher (Amos) Hayes (7 Jan 1848–4 Apr 1915)
  1. 1. Robert (Hayes) (Decker) 1874–1937 m. Belle (Campbell) Fifer 1866– m. Matilda Kleinadar 1875–1942 m. Rose Burns 1893– m. Cora (May) Cook 1879–1908
    1. 1. Thelma (Rose) Decker 1903–
    2. 2. Irene (M) Decker 1898–1982 m. Floyd (Henry) Gehrett 1893–1973
      1. 1. Merrille (D) Gehrett 1915–1981
      2. 2. Cleo (Franklin) Gehrett 1918–1981 m. Donna (May) Lowry 1924–2003
      3. 3. Kenneth (Floyd) Gehrett 1921–2000 m. Ruby (I.) Lawson 1925–2010
        1. 1. Shirley (Jean) Gehrett 1949–2013
      4. 4. Robert (K) Gehrett 1935–1942
  2. 2. George (Worship) Hayes 1873–1918 m. Minnie (Florence) Law 1881–
    1. 1. Charles (Law) Hayes 1902–1974 m. Annie (Leota) Whittaker 1905–1937 m. Violet (H) Cooke 1919–1970
      1. 1. George (E.) Hayes 1933–1933
      2. 2. Florence Hayes 1936–1936
      3. 3. Arnold Hayes 1936–1936
      4. 4. Annabell Hayes 1937–1937
      5. 5. Marilyn (Leota) Hayes 1934–1975 m. Ronald (Leslie) Pullman 1930–2015
    2. 2. Frank (Edward) Hayes 1905–1974 m. Evelyn (June) Dagg 1905–1994
      1. 1. Frank (Edward) Hayes 1930–1949
      2. 2. Diana (Claire) Hayes 1933–2022 m. Milton (Gene) Koenig 1927–2007
    3. 3. George (William) Hayes 1910–1982 m. (Mary) (Dorothy) Row 1914–1983
    4. 4. Thomas (H) Hayes 1912–1985 m. Ardis (J) Milford 1906–1993
  3. 3. Sylvester (Lang Hayes) (Decker) 1872–1932 m. Eva (Jeanette) Edenburn 1881–1970
    1. 1. Clyde (Edwin) Decker 1908–1985 m. Fredonia (Winifred “Ona”) Watson 1910–1995
      1. 1. Donna (Lea) Decker 1942–2009
      2. 2. Everett (Wayne) Decker 1937–2021 m. Patricia (Marie) Honeysett 1941–2002
    2. 2. Orlie (Merle) Decker 1901–1982 m. Alma (Cecil) Barr 1895–1980 m. Ruie (Virena) Randall 1905–1988
      1. 1. Betty (Jo) Decker 1926–2018 m. Gerald (Ellison) Ross 1924–2007

Elizabeth Decker's Timeline

8 Records

1851
19 Nov 1851
Birth of Elizabeth Decker in Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
1852
1852
Age 1
Elizabeth Decker resided here in Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1861
1861
Age 10
Elizabeth Decker resided here in Clarke
Clarke
1861
1861
Age 10
Elizabeth Decker resided here in Durham, Canada West, Canada
Durham, Canada West, Canada
1863
29 Apr 1863
Age 12
Elizabeth Decker was baptized in Methodist Church, Clarke, Durham, Ontario
Methodist Church, Clarke, Durham, Ontario
1863
29 Apr 1863
Age 12
Elizabeth Decker resided here in Clarke
Clarke
1871
1871
Age 20
Elizabeth Decker resided here in Clarke, Durham West, Ontario, Canada
Clarke, Durham West, Ontario, Canada
1875
23 MAY 1875
Age 24
Death of Elizabeth Decker in Durham, Ontario, Canada
Durham, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1851
    Event Place: Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada
    [4] Durham County, Ontario Census, 1861
    [5] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924
    [6] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Roll: MS935_11.
    [7] Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, RootsWeb; Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1863
    Event Place: Methodist Church, Clarke, Durham, Ontario
    Record Source: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, RootsWeb; Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Clarke
    Record Source: Durham County, Ontario Census, 1861

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Durham, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1863
    Event Place: Clarke
    Record Source: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, RootsWeb; Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Clarke, Durham West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1875
    Event Place: Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, Roll: MS935_11.
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