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Jacobus Decker 1781 – 1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1781

Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York

Death Date: 1864

Death Location: Ulster County, New York

Father: Uriah Decker

Mother: Annatje Winfield

Spouse(s): Hannah Eckert

Children(s): Matilda Decker, Ann Decker, Thomas Decker, John Decker

In 1781, Jacobus Decker entered the world in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, born to Uriah Abramse Decker and Annatje Hannah Winfield. In 1850, Jacobus Decker resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York. In 1860, Jacobus Decker resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York. Jacobus Decker married Hannah Annatie Eckert, and had children including Matilda Decker, Ann Maria Decker, Thomas A Decker, John J Decker. Jacobus Decker passed away in 1864 in Ulster County, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1781, Jacobus Decker entered the world in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, born to Uriah Abramse Decker and Annatje Hannah Winfield.
  • In 1850, Jacobus Decker resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York.
  • In 1860, Jacobus Decker resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York.
  • Jacobus Decker married Hannah Annatie Eckert, and had children including Matilda Decker, Ann Maria Decker, Thomas A Decker, John J Decker.
  • Jacobus Decker passed away in 1864 in Ulster County, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Uriah Decker
1753 – 1818
Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
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Annatje Winfield
1750 – 1825
Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Eckert
1785 – 1852
Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
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Children(s)

Matilda Decker
1804 –
Birth Location: –
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Ann Decker
1809 –
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Decker
1814 – 1888
Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
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John Decker
1815 –
Birth Location: New York
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Jacobus Decker's Ancestors

Self
Jacobus Decker
1781 – 1864
Birth Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Parents
Uriah Abramse Decker
1753 – 1818
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Annatje (Hannah) Winfield
1750 – 1825
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Grandparents
Abraham Decker
1717 – 1792
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Elizabeth Schutt
1721 – 1767
Kingston, Ulster, New York
David Winfield
1721 – 1806
Ulster County, New York
Engeltje Helm
1726 – 1806
Rosendale, Ulster, New York
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Decker
1684 – 1761
Geertje Wagenen
1686 – 1770
Abraham Schutt
1682 – 1739
Geertjen Kortregt
1682 – 1722
Daniel Winfield
1700 – 1746
Claertje Terpenning
1700 – 1740
Simon Helm
1694 – 1750
Johanna Schaefer
1684 – 1739
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gerrit Decker
1662 – 1696
Magdalena Schut
1666 – 1722
Jacob Wagenen
1652 – 1715
Sara Pels
1659 – 1710
William Schutt
1637 – 1722
Margaret Jacobs
1641 – 1706
Hendrick Kortryk
1648 – 1741
Catherine Hanson
1648 – 1740
Richard Winfield
1665 – 1738
Magdalena Schut
1666 – 1722
Gerrit Terpenning
1668 – 1703
Antje Hoogland
1664 – 1703
Peter Helm
1670 – 1710
Anne Engel
1680 –

Jacobus Decker's Descendants

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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 – )
      1. 1. David (M) Decker (abt 1868 – )
    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 – )
      1. 1. Tillie (M) Decker (Nov 1888 – )
      2. 2. Rosie Decker (Jun 1891 – )
    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)
      1. 1. Flora Decker (5 Jun 1906 – 19 Jun 1941)
      2. 2. Orlando Decker (26 Dec 1907 – 28 Mar 1963)
      3. 3. Richard Decker (21 Nov 1909 – 19 May 1964)
      4. 4. Andrew Decker (15 May 1912 – 26 May 1961)
      5. 5. Hester (May) Decker (1914 – 8 Jan 1929)
      6. 6. Lester Decker (20 Nov 1916 – 5 Jul 1965)
      7. 7. Chester Decker (20 Nov 1916 – 7 Oct 1977)
      8. 8. Myrtle Decker (2 Feb 1920 – 20 Jun 2008)
      9. 9. Nellie Decker (21 Dec 1921 – 31 Jan 1991) m. Edward (Everett) Safford (20 Dec 1917 – 5 Jan 2008)
        1. 1. Bruce (E) Safford (22 Mar 1947 – )
        2. 2. Mark (Steven) Safford (1 Sep 1964 – ) m. Lisa Ball (30 Aug 1964 – )
      10. 10. David Decker (15 Jan 1924 – 21 Aug 1980)
      11. 11. Maud (A) Decker (3 Mar 1926 – 7 Sep 1988)
  4. 4. John (J) Decker (1815 – )

Jacobus Decker's Timeline

4 Records

1781
5 Mar 1781
Birth of Jacobus Decker in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
1850
1850
Age 69
Jacobus Decker resided here in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
1860
1860
Age 79
Jacobus Decker resided here in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
1864
1864
Age 83
Death of Jacobus Decker in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1781
    Event Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_869; Page: 276; Family History Library F
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York; Roll: 605; Page: 297b
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York; Roll: 605; Page: 297b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_869; Page: 276; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Ulster County, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wallkill, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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