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Myrtle Marie Decker 1901–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1901

Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio

Death Date: 28 August 1969

Death Location: Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Lafayette Decker

Mother: Mary Wohlgamuth

Spouse(s): Howard Franks

Children(s): Lyle Franks

In 1901, Myrtle Marie Decker entered the world in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, born to Lafayette George Washington Decker And Mary Elizabeth Wohlgamuth. In 1910, Myrtle Marie Decker resided in Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Myrtle Marie Decker resided in Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA. Myrtle Marie Decker married Howard Lee Franks, and had children including Lyle Ellsworth Franks, Robert Lee Franks Sr. Myrtle Marie Decker passed away in 1969 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Myrtle Marie Decker entered the world in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, born to Lafayette George Washington Decker And Mary Elizabeth Wohlgamuth.
  • In 1910, Myrtle Marie Decker resided in Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Myrtle Marie Decker resided in Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • Myrtle Marie Decker married Howard Lee Franks, and had children including Lyle Ellsworth Franks, Robert Lee Franks Sr.
  • Myrtle Marie Decker passed away in 1969 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lafayette Decker
1855–1937
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
LD
Mary Wohlgamuth
1867–1923
Birth Location: Wyandot County, Ohio, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Howard Franks
1897–1959
Birth Location: Allen, Hancock, Ohio
HF

Children(s)

Lyle Franks
1922–1977
Birth Location: Rawson, Hancock, Ohio, USA
LF

Myrtle Decker's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Decker
1901–1969
Birth Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio
Parents
Lafayette George Washington Decker
1855–1937
Ohio, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Wohlgamuth
1867–1923
Wyandot County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Elisha (Jackson) Decker
1824–1907
Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Mary (Ann) Whiteman
1836–1915
Solomon (S) Wohlgamuth
1833–1906
Wayne County, Ohio, USA
Sophia Spade
1838–1918
Wyandot County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elisha Sr
1785–
Catharine Andrix
1798–1865
Joseph Whiteman
1793–1868
Isaac Sr
1806–1890
Mary Putnam
1809–1875
Daniel Spade
1805–1865
Mary Briner
1811–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elias Decker
1761–1851
Catharine Lyons
1759–1824
Christian Whiteman
1762–1827
Jacob Putman
1787–1848
Elizabeth Gross
1791–1846

Myrtle Decker's Descendants

1.
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Myrtle (Marie) Decker (31 Aug 1901–28 August 1969) m. Howard (Lee) Franks (1 Jan 1897–13 May 1959)
  1. 1. Lyle (Ellsworth) Franks 1922–1977 m. Fannie (Jean) VanCleave 1930–2020 m. Rose (Ellen) Walter 1925–2009

Myrtle Decker's Timeline

9 Records

1901
31 Aug 1901
Birth of Myrtle Marie Decker in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio
1910
1910
Age 9
Myrtle Marie Decker resided here in Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Myrtle Marie Decker resided here in Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Myrtle Marie Decker resided here in Findlay, Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1931
1931
Age 30
Myrtle Marie Decker resided here in Findlay, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
Myrtle Marie Decker resided here in Rural, Hancock, Ohio
Rural, Hancock, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 39
Myrtle Marie Decker resided here in Allen Twp, Allen, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Allen Twp, Allen, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Myrtle Marie Decker resided here in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1969
28 August 1969
Age 68
Death of Myrtle Marie Decker
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1901
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: 3710; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 32-22
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 2, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Findlay, Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Findlay, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Hancock, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Allen Twp, Allen, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: 3710; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 32-22

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 August 1969
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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