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Foster Lang Decker 1861–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1861

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

Death Date: 18 Oct 1935

Death Location: Owasso, Michigan

Father: Robert Decker

Mother: Lucy Davis

Spouse(s): Wilhelmine Grattopt

Children(s): Edith Decker, Foster Decker, Delia M, Lucy Decker, Hattie Decker, Robert Decker, Eva Decker, Wesley Decker

Foster Lang Decker was born in 1861 in Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, the child of Robert Decker And Lucy Davis. In 1871, Foster Lang Decker resided in Durham East, Ontario, Canada. Foster Lang Decker married Wilhelmine Minnie Elizabeth Grattopt, and had children including Delia M, Edith Decker, Eva Elaine Decker, Foster Lang Decker, Hattie Mae Decker, Lucy Decker, Robert Decker, Wesley Decker. Foster Lang Decker passed away in 1935 in Owasso, Michigan.

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Biography

  • Foster Lang Decker was born in 1861 in Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, the child of Robert Decker And Lucy Davis.
  • In 1871, Foster Lang Decker resided in Durham East, Ontario, Canada.
  • Foster Lang Decker married Wilhelmine Minnie Elizabeth Grattopt, and had children including Delia M, Edith Decker, Eva Elaine Decker, Foster Lang Decker, Hattie Mae Decker, Lucy Decker, Robert Decker, Wesley Decker.
  • Foster Lang Decker passed away in 1935 in Owasso, Michigan.

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)

Wilhelmine Grattopt
1864–1912
Birth Location: McComb, Michigan
WG

Children(s)

Edith Decker
1886–1934
Birth Location: Michigan
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Foster Decker
1888–1966
Birth Location: Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States
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Delia M
1885–1956
Birth Location: Michigan
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Lucy Decker
1891–
Birth Location: England, Michigan
LD
Hattie Decker
1894–1966
Birth Location: Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA
HD
Robert Decker
1895–1978
Birth Location: Michigan
RD
Eva Decker
1902–1964
Birth Location: Michigan
ED
Wesley Decker
1905–
Birth Location: Michigan
WD

Foster Decker's Ancestors

Self
Foster Decker
1861–1935
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

Foster Decker's Descendants

1.
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Foster (Lang) Decker (21 Mar 1861–18 Oct 1935) m. Wilhelmine ((Minnie) Elizabeth) Grattopt (1 May 1864–4 Jun 1912)
  1. 1. Edith Decker 1886–1934
    1. 1. Harold Ely 1907–
    2. 2. Everett Ely 1915–
  2. 2. Foster (Lang) Decker 1888–1966 m. Martha (Amelia) Chalker 1892–1982 m. Lottie M 1897–
    1. 1. Leon (C) Decker 1912–2007 m. Audrey (Eleanore) Bilky 1913–2003
      1. 1. Geraldine ("Jerrie" Pauline) Decker 1933–2017 m. Jay (Price "J P") Perkins 1930–1983
    2. 2. Fred Decker 1910– m. Myrtle 1912–
  3. 3. Delia M 1885–1956 m. Clyde (J) Ely 1883–
  4. 4. Lucy Decker 1891– m. Claude (Laclyde St.) Clair 1877–1944
    1. 1. Evelyn (Jeanette St) Clair 1913–2000 m. Clyde Moote 1903–1971 m. Albert (James) Marrah 1927–2000
      1. 1. DeWayne (Gilbert) Moote 1931–1983 m. Alice (Elaine) Veldt 1932–2015
        1. 1. Ruth (Ellen) Moote 1951–2013
    2. 2. Elijah (A St) Clair 1912–
  5. 5. Hattie (Mae) Decker 1894–1966 m. Robert (Rhinehart) Wing 1886–1969
    1. 1. Audrey (Mae) Wing 1922–2008
    2. 2. Charles (Howard) Wing 1936–2018
    3. 3. Clifford (James) Wing 1927–1996
    4. 4. Elmer (Edward) Wing 1915–1988
    5. 5. Ervin (Howard) Wing 1917–1988
    6. 6. Lloyd (Eugene) Wing 1920–2009
    7. 7. Merton (Leonard) Wing 1929–2012
    8. 8. Virginia (Maxine) Wing 1925–2013
  6. 6. Robert Decker 1895–1978
  7. 7. Eva (Elaine) Decker 1902–1964 m. Marion (Ellsworth) Hunter 1902–1993
    1. 1. David (Colman) Hunter 1938–1995
    2. 2. Laurence (Leon) Hunter 1925–2015
    3. 3. Janis (Ione) Hunter 1932–1997
    4. 4. Jean (Elaine) Hunter 1926–2017 m. John (Baty) Jr 1934–1994
    5. 5. Marion (Duane) Hunter 1928–1998
  8. 8. Wesley Decker 1905–

Foster Decker's Timeline

7 Records

1861
21 Mar 1861
Birth of Foster Lang Decker in Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
1863
29 Apr 1863
Age 2
Foster Lang Decker was baptized in Methodist Church, Clarke, Durham, Ontario
Methodist Church, Clarke, Durham, Ontario
1871
1871
Age 10
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Durham East, Ontario, Canada
Durham East, Ontario, Canada
1880
1880
Age 19
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Greenwood, Wexford, Michigan, United States
Greenwood, Wexford, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 39
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Frankfort Village, Benzie, Michigan
Frankfort Village, Benzie, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 49
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan
Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan
1935
18 Oct 1935
Age 74
Death of Foster Lang Decker in Owasso, Michigan
Owasso, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1861
    Event Place: Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenwood, Wexford, Michigan; Roll: T9_609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 477.1000; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 0686.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan; Roll: T623_702; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 5.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan; Roll: T624_637; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 973.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1863
    Event Place: Methodist Church, Clarke, Durham, Ontario

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Durham East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan; Roll: T624_637; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 973.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenwood, Wexford, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenwood, Wexford, Michigan; Roll: T9_609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 477.1000; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 0686.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan; Roll: T623_702; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 5.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Frankfort Village, Benzie, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan; Roll: T623_702; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 5.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan; Roll: T624_637; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 973.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1935
    Event Place: Owasso, Michigan
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