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Lewis Decker 1828–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1828

Birth Location: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA

Death Date: 6 Aug 1914

Death Location: Clintondale, New York, USA

Father: Reuben Jr.

Mother: Maria Snyder

Spouse(s): Grace Riel

Children(s): Frank Sr, Rose Decker

Lewis Decker was born in 1828 in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA, the child of Reuben Decker Jr And Maria Snyder. In 1850, Lewis Decker resided in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA. In 1855, Lewis Decker resided in Deerpark, Orange, New York, USA. Lewis Decker married Grace Amilia Riel, and had children including Frank L Decker Sr, Rose E Decker. Lewis Decker passed away in 1914 in Clintondale, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • Lewis Decker was born in 1828 in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA, the child of Reuben Decker Jr And Maria Snyder.
  • In 1850, Lewis Decker resided in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Lewis Decker resided in Deerpark, Orange, New York, USA.
  • Lewis Decker married Grace Amilia Riel, and had children including Frank L Decker Sr, Rose E Decker.
  • Lewis Decker passed away in 1914 in Clintondale, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Jr.
1786–1888
Birth Location: New York (Ireland)
RJ
Maria Snyder
1798–1882
Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Grace Riel
1844–1921
Birth Location: Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
GR

Children(s)

Frank Sr
1870–1940
Birth Location: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
FS
Rose Decker
1875–
Birth Location: New York
RD

Lewis Decker's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Decker
1828–1914
Birth Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
Parents
Reuben Decker Jr.
1786–1888
New York (Ireland)
Maria Snyder
1798–1882
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, USA
Grandparents
Reuben Dekker
1753–1826
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Nancy (Ann) ROBINSON
1757–1830
Frederickstown (Dutchess) NY
Daniel (SNYDER) Jr
1757–1823
Ulster County, New York USA
Maria UPRIGHT
1759–1836
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lewis Decker's Descendants

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Lewis Decker (Feb 1828–6 Aug 1914) m. Grace (Amilia) Riel (07 Jan 1844–2 Jan 1921)
  1. 1. Frank (L Decker) Sr 1870–1940 m. Minnie (M) Lockwood 1870–1952
    1. 1. Myrtle (A) Decker 1902–1990 m. Henry (Elias Troy) Sr 1906–1982
      1. 1. Henry (Edward Troy) Jr 1932–1998
    2. 2. Gladys Decker 1896–1957 m. Leland (Henry) Dawes 1887–1966 m. Fayette (Mereseau) Keene 1875–1923 m. Charles Eschbach 1883–
    3. 3. Frank (Lewis Decker) Jr 1898–1952 m. Freida (L) Rommerel 1900–
    4. 4. Elsie (G) Decker 1901–1978 m. Gerald (P) Jones 1899–
      1. 1. Robert (Carlton) Jones 1924–2004
    5. 5. Lila (Marilyn) Decker 1911–1998
  2. 2. Rose (E) Decker 1875–

Lewis Decker's Timeline

9 Records

1828
Feb 1828
Birth of Lewis Decker in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
Lewis Decker resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 27
Lewis Decker resided here in Deerpark, Orange, New York, USA
Deerpark, Orange, New York, USA
1872
1872
Age 44
Lewis Decker resided here in Kingston, New York, USA
Kingston, New York, USA
1880
5 Jun 1880
Age 52
Lewis Decker resided here in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Lewis Decker resided here in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 77
Lewis Decker resided here in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Lewis Decker resided here in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
1914
6 Aug 1914
Age 86
Death of Lewis Decker in Clintondale, New York, USA
Clintondale, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1828
    Event Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Roll: 940; Page: 37D; Enumeration District: 143
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; City: Plattekill; County: Ulster; Page: 56
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241170
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Roll: T624_1085; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375098
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M432_573; Page: 31B; Image: 69

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M432_573; Page: 31B; Image: 69

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Deerpark, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Kingston, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Archive Collection Number: A71; Roll: 71; Page: 3; Line: 8; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Archive Collection Number: A71; Roll: 71; Page: 3; Line: 8
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Roll: 940; Page: 37D; Enumeration District: 143

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241170

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; City: Plattekill; County: Ulster; Page: 56

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Plattekill, Ulster, New York; Roll: T624_1085; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375098

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Clintondale, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
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