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Peter Decker 1848–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1848

Birth Location: Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 25 July 1940

Death Location: Lavender, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Pvt. Decker

Mother: Lydia Cook

Spouse(s): Eliza BOWERMAN, Martha Wilson

Children(s):

Peter Decker was born in 1848 in Ontario, Canada, the child of Pvt Oliver Tiffany Decker And Lydia Cook. In 1861, Peter Decker resided in Wentworth, Canada West, Canada. In 1891, Peter Decker resided in Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada. Peter Decker married Eliza Jane Bowerman, Martha E Wilson. Peter Decker passed away in 1940 in Lavender, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • Peter Decker was born in 1848 in Ontario, Canada, the child of Pvt Oliver Tiffany Decker And Lydia Cook.
  • In 1861, Peter Decker resided in Wentworth, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1891, Peter Decker resided in Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada.
  • Peter Decker married Eliza Jane Bowerman, Martha E Wilson.
  • Peter Decker passed away in 1940 in Lavender, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pvt. Decker
1823–1888
Birth Location: Flamborough, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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Lydia Cook
1824–1884
Birth Location: New Brunswick, Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Eliza BOWERMAN
1852–1913
Birth Location: Simcoe County, Ontario, Ontario, Canada,
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Martha Wilson
1863–
Birth Location: canada
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Children(s)

Peter Decker's Ancestors

Self
Peter Decker
1848–1940
Birth Place: Ontario, Canada
Parents
Pvt. Oliver Tiffany Decker
1823–1888
Flamborough, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Lydia Cook
1824–1884
New Brunswick, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Richard (B.) Decker
1780–1868
New York State, United States of America
Sarah (Emma) Mann
1780–1853
Cambridge, Somerset, Maine, United States
Daniel Cook
1775–1860
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, Colony of New York, British Colonial America
Lydia Churchill
1778–1860
Gagetown, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Martinus DECKER
1733–1802
Mary Penneton\Pennington
1748–
WILLIAM MANN
1755–1825
Esther shipman
1757–1825
Daniel Couk
1752–1840
Nathaniel, Churchell
1748–1820
Elizabeth Rider
1752–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
COL. Mann
1723–1803
Anatje Jefres
1724–1783
John Shipman
1730–1770
Margaret Knowleman
1720–1757
Daniel Couk
1731–
Mary Melay
1735–

Peter Decker's Timeline

9 Records

1848
2 Jun 1848
Birth of Peter Decker in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 13
Peter Decker resided here in Wentworth, Canada West, Canada
Wentworth, Canada West, Canada
1891
1891
Age 43
Peter Decker resided here in Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 53
Peter Decker resided here in Nottawasaga, Simcoe (North/Nord), Ontario, Canada
Nottawasaga, Simcoe (North/Nord), Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 63
Peter Decker resided here in Simcoe North, Ontario
Simcoe North, Ontario
1920
1920
Age 72
Peter Decker resided here in Marion, Sanilac, Michigan
Marion, Sanilac, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 82
Peter Decker resided here in Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan
Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 92
Peter Decker resided here in Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1940
25 July 1940
Age 92
Death of Peter Decker in Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA
Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1848
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T627_1818; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 76-23.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T625_796; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 1017.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 1028; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 358.0; FHL microfilm: 2340763.
    [6] 1901 Census of Canada
    [7] 1911 Census of Canada
    [8] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 130; Film Description: 1916 Oakland - 1916 Wayne
    [9] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Wentworth, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Nottawasaga, Simcoe (North/Nord), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Simcoe North, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1913

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1916
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T625_796; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 1017.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 1028; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 358.0; FHL microfilm: 2340763.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T625_796; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 1017.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 1028; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 358.0; FHL microfilm: 2340763.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Deckerville, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T627_1818; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 76-23.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Creemore, Canada
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 130; Film Description: 1916 Oakland - 1916 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 July 1940
    Event Place: Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lavender, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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