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Thomas A Decker 1814 – 1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Dec 1814

Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York

Death Date: 13 Mar 1888

Death Location: New Paltz, Ulster, New York

Father: Jacobus Decker

Mother: Hannah Eckert

Spouse(s): Esther Green, Esther Yerks

Children(s): Charles Decker, Lydia Decker, Andrew Decker, Ceclia Decker, Melinda Decker, William Decker, Annais Decker, Harriette Decker, George Decker, Delphine Decker, Lorenzo Decker, Andrew Decker, Ira Decker

Thomas A Decker was born in 1814 in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, the child of Jacobus Decker and Hannah Annatie Eckert. In 1833, Thomas A Decker resided in Ulster County, New York. In 1850, Thomas A Decker resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York. Thomas A Decker married Esther Nancy Green, Esther Anna Yerks, and had children including Charles Decker, Lydia J Decker, Andrew Decker, Ceclia A Decker, Melinda Decker, William Decker, Annais Decker, Harriette L Decker, George T Decker, Delphine Decker, Lorenzo Decker, Andrew Decker, Ira Decker. Thomas A Decker passed away in 1888 in New Paltz, Ulster, New York.

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Biography

  • Thomas A Decker was born in 1814 in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, the child of Jacobus Decker and Hannah Annatie Eckert.
  • In 1833, Thomas A Decker resided in Ulster County, New York.
  • In 1850, Thomas A Decker resided in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York.
  • Thomas A Decker married Esther Nancy Green, Esther Anna Yerks, and had children including Charles Decker, Lydia J Decker, Andrew Decker, Ceclia A Decker, Melinda Decker, William Decker, Annais Decker, Harriette L Decker, George T Decker, Delphine Decker, Lorenzo Decker, Andrew Decker, Ira Decker.
  • Thomas A Decker passed away in 1888 in New Paltz, Ulster, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacobus Decker
1781 – 1864
Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
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Hannah Eckert
1785 – 1852
Birth Location: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
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Spouses(s)

Esther Green
1815 – 1861
Birth Location: New York
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Esther Yerks
1848 – 1916
Birth Location: Ulster County, New York
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Children(s)

Charles Decker
1841 –
Birth Location: New York
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Lydia Decker
1842 –
Birth Location: –
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Andrew Decker
1844 –
Birth Location: United States
AD
Ceclia Decker
1845 –
Birth Location: New York
CD
Melinda Decker
1847 –
Birth Location: New York
MD
William Decker
1849 –
Birth Location: New York
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Annais Decker
1852 –
Birth Location: New York
AD
Harriette Decker
1856 –
Birth Location: New York
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George Decker
1859 –
Birth Location: New York
GD
Delphine Decker
1865 –
Birth Location: Ulster County, New York
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Lorenzo Decker
1867 –
Birth Location: Ulster County, New York
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Andrew Decker
1872 –
Birth Location: New York
AD
Ira Decker
1882 – 1949
Birth Location: Gardiner, Ulster, New York
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Thomas Decker's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Decker
1814 – 1888
Birth Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Parents
Jacobus Decker
1781 – 1864
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Hannah (Annatie) Eckert
1785 – 1852
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Grandparents
Uriah (Abramse) Decker
1753 – 1818
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Annatje (Hannah) Winfield
1750 – 1825
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Stephanus Eckert
1752 – 1796
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York
Maria Decker
1746 –
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Decker
1717 – 1792
Elizabeth Schutt
1721 – 1767
David Winfield
1721 – 1806
Engeltje Helm
1726 – 1806
Johann Eckert
1718 – 1755
Ysaak Decker
1719 –
Annetjen Bogardus
1713 –
2nd-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
Jacob Decker
1684 – 1761
Geertje Wagenen
1686 – 1770
Petrus Bogardus
1695 –
Zara Schoonmaker

Thomas Decker's Descendants

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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 – )
        1. 1. Steven Safford
        2. 2. Drew Safford
        3. 3. Marissa Safford
    10. 10. David Decker (15 Jan 1924 – 21 Aug 1980)
    11. 11. Maud (A) Decker (3 Mar 1926 – 7 Sep 1988)

Thomas Decker's Timeline

10 Records

1814
5 Dec 1814
Birth of Thomas A Decker in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
1833
1833-1923
Age 19
Thomas A Decker resided here in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County, New York
1850
1850
Age 36
Thomas A Decker resided here in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
1855
1855
Age 41
Thomas A Decker resided here in Mamakating, Sullivan, New York
Mamakating, Sullivan, New York
1860
1860
Age 46
Thomas A Decker resided here in Crawford, Orange, New York
Crawford, Orange, New York
1865
1865
Age 51
Thomas A Decker resided here in Gardiner, Ulster, New York
Gardiner, Ulster, New York
1870
1870
Age 56
Thomas A Decker resided here in Gardiner, Ulster, New York
Gardiner, Ulster, New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 61
Thomas A Decker resided here in Gardiner, Ulster, New York
Gardiner, Ulster, New York
1880
1880
Age 66
Thomas A Decker resided here in Tuthill, Ulster, New York
Tuthill, Ulster, New York
1888
13 Mar 1888
Age 74
Death of Thomas A Decker in New Paltz, Ulster, New York
New Paltz, Ulster, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1814
    Event Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tuthill, Ulster, New York; Roll: 939; Page: 76B; Enumeration District: 119
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gardiner, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1105; Page: 76B
    [3] New York, State Census, 1855
    [4] New York, State Census, 1865
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875
    [6] 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: Crawford, Orange, New York; Roll: M653_834; Page: 1031; Family History Library Fi
    [7] 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: 298a
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833-1923
    Event Place: Ulster County, New York
    Record Source: Guilford church records

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 298a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Mamakating, Sullivan, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Crawford, Orange, 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: Crawford, Orange, New York; Roll: M653_834; Page: 1031; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Gardiner, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gardiner, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gardiner, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1105; Page: 76B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Gardiner, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tuthill, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tuthill, Ulster, New York; Roll: 939; Page: 76B; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1888
    Event Place: New Paltz, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burlingham, Sullivan, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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