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Walter John Decker 1895–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 DEC 1895

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

Death Date: 5 FEB 1966

Death Location: Manaseta Memorial Park, Onece, Florida

Father: Fredrick Decker

Mother: Margaret Schwab

Spouse(s): Mary Wagner

Children(s): Margaretrose Decker, John Decker, Walter Decker, Donald Decker, Lawrence Decker, Mary Decker

Walter John Decker was born in 1895 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States, the child of Fredrick John Decker And Margaret May Schwab. In 1900, Walter John Decker resided in Rochester City, Monroe, New York. In 1910, Walter John Decker resided in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA. Walter John Decker married Mary Irene Wagner, and had children including Donald Joseph Decker, John Aloysius Decker, Lawrence Albert Decker, Margaretrose Decker, Mary Irene Decker, Walter Fredrick Red Decker. Walter John Decker passed away in 1966 in Manaseta Memorial Park, Onece, Florida.

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Biography

  • Walter John Decker was born in 1895 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States, the child of Fredrick John Decker And Margaret May Schwab.
  • In 1900, Walter John Decker resided in Rochester City, Monroe, New York.
  • In 1910, Walter John Decker resided in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • Walter John Decker married Mary Irene Wagner, and had children including Donald Joseph Decker, John Aloysius Decker, Lawrence Albert Decker, Margaretrose Decker, Mary Irene Decker, Walter Fredrick Red Decker.
  • Walter John Decker passed away in 1966 in Manaseta Memorial Park, Onece, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fredrick Decker
1864–1940
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
FD
Margaret Schwab
1865–1943
Birth Location: St. Catherines, Canada
MS

Spouses(s)

Mary Wagner
1895–1988
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
MW

Children(s)

Margaretrose Decker
1919–2011
Birth Location: Rochester , Monroe, New York, United States
MD
John Decker
1922–2012
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
JD
Walter Decker
1923–2006
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
WD
Donald Decker
1928–2002
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
DD
Lawrence Decker
1932–2001
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
LD
Mary Decker
1926–1999
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
MD

Walter Decker's Ancestors

Self
Walter Decker
1895–1966
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Parents
Fredrick John Decker
1864–1940
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Margaret (May) Schwab
1865–1943
St. Catherines, Canada
Grandparents
John (Nicholas) Decker
1840–1911
Hesse-Kassel / Hessen-Kassel / Electorate of Hesse / Kurhessen
Josephine Jahn
1839–1918
Hessen-Kassel, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johann Decker
1802–1842
Maria Leister
1804–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Decker's Descendants

1.
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Walter (John) Decker (13 DEC 1895–5 FEB 1966) m. Mary (Irene) Wagner (6 MAR 1895–6 JUL 1988)
  1. 1. Margaretrose Decker 1919–2011 m. Milton (Jacob) Weishaar 1917–2005
  2. 2. John (Aloysius) Decker 1922–2012 m. Mary (Agnes) Bayer 1924–2018
  3. 3. Walter (Fredrick "Red") Decker 1923–2006
  4. 4. Donald (Joseph) Decker 1928–2002 m. Eleanor (May) Ernst 1931–
  5. 5. Lawrence (Albert) Decker 1932–2001 m. Living O'Donaghue 1936–2016
  6. 6. Mary (Irene) Decker 1926–1999 m. William (Henry) Hamill 1920–1996

Walter Decker's Timeline

13 Records

1895
13 DEC 1895
Birth of Walter John Decker in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester City, Monroe, New York
Rochester City, Monroe, New York
1910
1910
Age 15
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 20
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 25
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 30
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester Ward 22, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 22, Monroe, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 35
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1936
1936
Age 41
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Walter John Decker resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
1942
1942
Age 47
Walter John Decker resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Walter John Decker resided here in Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA
Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA
1966
2 FEB 1966
Age 71
Death of Walter John Decker in Bradenton, Manatee, Florida, United States
Bradenton, Manatee, Florida, United States
1966
5 FEB 1966
Age 71
Burial of Walter John Decker in Manaseta Memorial Park, Onece, Florida
Manaseta Memorial Park, Onece, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 DEC 1895
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New York State, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555973; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 14
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] New York, State Census, 1915
    [4] New York, State Census
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 104-10-0675; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1122; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1455; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 91.0.
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Monroe County, New York; Roll: 1818713; Draft Board: 1.
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T623_1074; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 69.
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_989; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375002
    [11] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849
    [12] Brderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records:U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with D, Date ofImport: Aug 17

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester City, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T623_1074; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 69.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_989; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375002

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 FEB 1919

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1122; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Moved to 59 Dickenson St.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 22, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1455; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 91.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New York State, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555973; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 14

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Moved to Penfield

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 DEC 1960
    Event Place: Five Mile Line Road House

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Albert Decker & Margaret Wagner

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: SSN-104-10-0675

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Monroe County, New York; Roll: 1818713; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 FEB 1966
    Event Place: Bradenton, Manatee, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 104-10-0675; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] Brderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records:U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with D, Date ofImport: Aug 17

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 FEB 1966
    Event Place: Manaseta Memorial Park, Onece, Florida
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