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James Ezekiel Decker 1838–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 May 1838

Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 2 August 1912

Death Location: Anneta, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Decker

Mother: Fanny Hayse

Spouse(s): Revasta Wilson, Sarah Cook

Children(s): Puckett None, Martha Decker, William Decker, Eli Decker, Hester Decker, Mary Decker, Elizabeth Decker, Margaret Decker, Elizabeth Ashley, Stephen Decker, Eliza Decker

The story of James Ezekiel Decker began in 1838 in Grayson County, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, James Ezekiel Decker resided in Grayson, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, James Ezekiel Decker resided in Litchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA. James Ezekiel Decker married Revasta Wilson, Sarah Ann Cook, and had children including Delbert Decker, Eli James Decker, Eliza Decker, Elizabeth Ashley, Elizabeth Eliza Lizzie Decker, Hester Ann Decker, Margaret F Decker, Martha Eliza Decker, Mary Jane Decker, Molly Decker, Puckett, Samuel Decker, Stephen B Decker, William Decker. James Ezekiel Decker passed away in 1912 in Anneta, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Ezekiel Decker began in 1838 in Grayson County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, James Ezekiel Decker resided in Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, James Ezekiel Decker resided in Litchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Ezekiel Decker married Revasta Wilson, Sarah Ann Cook, and had children including Delbert Decker, Eli James Decker, Eliza Decker, Elizabeth Ashley, Elizabeth Eliza Lizzie Decker, Hester Ann Decker, Margaret F Decker, Martha Eliza Decker, Mary Jane Decker, Molly Decker, Puckett, Samuel Decker, Stephen B Decker, William Decker.
  • James Ezekiel Decker passed away in 1912 in Anneta, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Decker
1810–1849
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
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Fanny Hayse
1811–1870
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Revasta Wilson
1843–1919
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
RW
Sarah Cook
1830–1875
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
SC

Children(s)

Puckett None
1881–
Birth Location: Unknown
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Martha Decker
1883–1976
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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William Decker
1878–1959
Birth Location: Leitchfield, Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
WD
Eli Decker
1862–1950
Birth Location: Grayson County, Ky.
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Hester Decker
1864–
Birth Location: Kentucky
HD
Mary Decker
1866–
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky
MD
Elizabeth Decker
1867–1959
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
ED
Margaret Decker
1872–
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky
MD
Elizabeth Ashley
1869–1898
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
EA
Stephen Decker
1876–1878
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
SD
Eliza Decker
1869–
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
ED

James Decker's Ancestors

Self
James Decker
1838–1912
Birth Place: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Decker
1810–1849
Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Fanny (“Hetty” Booth Decker) Hayse
1811–1870
Grayson County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Ezekiel Decker
1788–1860
, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Esther Booth
1780–1839
Meclenburg, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Fred Booth
1770–
Adaline Conrad
1858–1922
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Conrad
1829–
Mary Stuckey
1829–1911

James Decker's Descendants

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James (Ezekiel) Decker (7 May 1838–2 August 1912) m. Revasta Wilson (8 September 1843–6 August 1919) m. Sarah (Ann) Cook (Abt 1830–February 1875)
  1. 1. Puckett 1881– m. George (W) Murray 1862–1943 m. Joseph Puckett 1879–1919
    1. 1. Lillian ((Lilly ) Mae) Puckett 1919–1974 m. Woolford (Gilbert) Bailey 1912–1986
      1. 1. Kay (Frances) Bailey 1935–2019 m. Roy (Alan) Mills 1928–2024
      2. 2. Robert (W) Bailey 1942–2023 m. Lulu (Belle Willey) Holland 1943–2018
      3. 3. Patrick (Allen) Bailey 1943–2002
    2. 2. John (Joseph Franklin) Murray 1922–1944
    3. 3. William (Robert) Pucket 1902–1914
    4. 4. Revesta (Jane) Puckett 1904–1982 m. John (Albert) Milburn 1904–1996
      1. 1. John (Milton) Milburn 1929–1948
      2. 2. Sylvia (Irene) Milburn 1926–1993 m. Gerlardo (Salvador) Abbott 1929–2012 m. William (Allen) Tibbles 1922–1994
        1. 1. John Milburn 1948–1948
      3. 3. Catherine (Lorine) Milburn 1928–2011
    5. 5. James (Ezekiel) Puckett 1906–1969 m. Addie (Lee) Hurst 1924–2010 m. Martha Puckett 1916– m. Martha Giddens 1911–
      1. 1. Wanda (Ruth) Puckett 1949–2001
    6. 6. Mary (Elender) Puckett 1913–1914
    7. 7. Elba (Elizabeth) Puckett 1908–1908
    8. 8. Rosie (Connes) Puckett 1914–1985
  2. 2. Martha (Eliza) Decker 1883–1976 m. Willis Vincent 1885–1961 m. Jesse (Slayton) King 1884–1913
    1. 1. Luzetta Vincent 1915–1994
    2. 2. Shedrick (D) Vincent 1917–1996
    3. 3. Everett Vincent 1920–1983
    4. 4. Rosetta Vincent 1922–2011
    5. 5. Celesta Vincent 1925–1991
    6. 6. Ezra (L) King 1904–1922
    7. 7. William (Howard) King 1909–1977
    8. 8. Simon King 1911–1997
  3. 3. William Decker 1878–1959 m. Iva (Green) Newton 1885–1968
    1. 1. Anna (Eliza) Decker 1900–1989
    2. 2. Amos (Eli) Decker 1903–1973
    3. 3. Pearl (Marie) Decker 1908–1985
    4. 4. Ralph (Loinell) Decker 1911–1988
    5. 5. Rissie (Elvira) Decker 1918–1992
    6. 6. Vonnie (Jane) Decker 1913–1979
    7. 7. Lillie (May) Decker 1905–1906
    8. 8. Raymond (Brumsberry) Decker 1915–1918
    9. 9. Ruby (Lee) Decker 1920–1921
    10. 10. William (Loy) Decker 1922–2009
    11. 11. James (Charles) Decker 1923–2006
    12. 12. Wilbur (Edgar) Decker 1926–1926
  4. 4. Eli (James) Decker 1862–1950
  5. 5. Hester (Ann) Decker 1864–
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Decker 1866– m. William Cook 1860–
    1. 1. Sarah (A) Cook 1887–
    2. 2. Myrtie Cook 1890–
    3. 3. Effie Cook 1896–
    4. 4. Bill (L) Cook 1900–
    5. 5. Mose Cook 1905–
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Eliza "Lizzie") Decker 1867–1959 m. James (W) Lasley 1860–1933
    1. 1. Dora (A) Lasley 1901–1983
    2. 2. Robert (S) Lasley 1899–1986
    3. 3. Lawrence Lasley 1896–1954
    4. 4. Vernie (L) Lasley 1909–1986
    5. 5. Alvin (B.) Lasley 1904–1976
    6. 6. Lewis (W) Lasley 1893–1975
    7. 7. Logan (Woodford) Lasley 1887–1931
    8. 8. William (N) Lasley 1906–1911
    9. 9. Lulie (J) Lasley 1890–1928
  8. 8. Margaret (F.) Decker 1872–
  9. 9. Elizabeth Ashley 1869–1898
  10. 10. Stephen (B) Decker 1876–1878
  11. 11. Eliza Decker 1869–

James Decker's Timeline

7 Records

1838
7 May 1838
Birth of James Ezekiel Decker in Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
James Ezekiel Decker resided here in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
James Ezekiel Decker resided here in Litchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Litchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
James Ezekiel Decker resided here in Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
James Ezekiel Decker resided here in Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
James Ezekiel Decker resided here in Driskill, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Driskill, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1912
2 August 1912
Age 74
Death of James Ezekiel Decker in Shrewsbury Ky,Grayson County, Kentucky
Shrewsbury Ky,Grayson County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 May 1838
    Event Place: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Litchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Driskill, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Locust, Christian Co, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1912
    Event Place: Shrewsbury Ky,Grayson County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Anneta, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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