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Foster Lang Decker 1888–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Apr 1888

Birth Location: Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States

Death Date: Jun 1966

Death Location: Byron Cemetery, Byron, Shiawassee County, Michigan

Father: Foster Decker

Mother: Wilhelmine Grattopt

Spouse(s): Martha Chalker, Lottie M

Children(s): Leon Decker, Fred Decker

In 1888, Foster Lang Decker entered the world in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States, born to Foster Lang Decker And Wilhelmine Minnie Elizabeth Grattopt. In 1900, Foster Lang Decker resided in Frankfort Village, Benzie, Michigan. In 1910, Foster Lang Decker resided in Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan. Foster Lang Decker married Lottie M, Martha Amelia Chalker, and had children including Fred Decker, Leon C Decker. Foster Lang Decker passed away in 1966 in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Shiawassee County, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Foster Lang Decker entered the world in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States, born to Foster Lang Decker And Wilhelmine Minnie Elizabeth Grattopt.
  • In 1900, Foster Lang Decker resided in Frankfort Village, Benzie, Michigan.
  • In 1910, Foster Lang Decker resided in Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan.
  • Foster Lang Decker married Lottie M, Martha Amelia Chalker, and had children including Fred Decker, Leon C Decker.
  • Foster Lang Decker passed away in 1966 in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Shiawassee County, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Foster Decker
1861–1935
Birth Location: Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
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Wilhelmine Grattopt
1864–1912
Birth Location: McComb, Michigan
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Spouses(s)

Martha Chalker
1892–1982
Birth Location: Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
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Lottie M
1897–
Birth Location: Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States
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Children(s)

Leon Decker
1912–2007
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
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Fred Decker
1910–
Birth Location: Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
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Foster Decker's Ancestors

Self
Foster Decker
1888–1966
Birth Place: Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States
Parents
Foster Lang Decker
1861–1935
Clarke Twp, Durham County, Ontario, Canada
Wilhelmine ((Minnie) Elizabeth) Grattopt
1864–1912
McComb, Michigan
Grandparents
Robert Decker
1827–1911
Clarke, Durham, Ontario, Canada
Lucy Davis
1829–1907
Clarke Twp, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Decker
1786–1861
Christine McFall
1789–
Ashiel Davis
1796–1860
Helecta Moulton
1803–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Derrick Decker
1765–1828
Elisabeth Sesson
1770–
Simeon Davis
1766–1824
Unknown
–1826
Nye Moulton
1783–1830
Ann Fullington
1787–1861

Foster Decker's Descendants

1.
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Foster (Lang) Decker (6 Apr 1888–Jun 1966) m. Martha (Amelia) Chalker (7 Jul 1892–16 Mar 1982) m. Lottie M (May 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–

Foster Decker's Timeline

8 Records

1888
6 Apr 1888
Birth of Foster Lang Decker in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States
Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 12
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Frankfort Village, Benzie, Michigan
Frankfort Village, Benzie, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 22
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan
Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan
1917
1917
Age 29
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Shiawassee, Michigan
Shiawassee, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 32
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Sciota, Shiawassee, Michigan
Sciota, Shiawassee, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 42
Foster Lang Decker resided here in Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan
Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan
1966
20 Jun 1966
Age 78
Death of Foster Lang Decker in Owosso, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States
Owosso, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States
1966
Jun 1966
Age 78
Burial of Foster Lang Decker in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Shiawassee County, Michigan
Byron Cemetery, Byron, Shiawassee County, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 375-24-6689; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sciota, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T625_797; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 251; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: 1027; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 13.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Shiawassee County, Michigan; Roll: 1682900; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan; Roll: T623_702; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 5.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Shiawassee, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Shiawassee County, Michigan; Roll: 1682900; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sciota, Shiawassee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sciota, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T625_797; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 251; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shiawassee, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: 1027; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 13.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1966
    Event Place: Owosso, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 375-24-6689; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jun 1966
    Event Place: Byron Cemetery, Byron, Shiawassee County, Michigan
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