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William Decker 1745–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1835

Death Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States

Father: Hendrick Decker

Mother: Ann Coleman

Spouse(s): Frances Bugg

Children(s): William Decker

In 1745, William Decker entered the world in Brunswick, Virginia, United States, born to Hendrick Henry Decker And Ann Fanny Coleman. In 1782, William Decker resided in Mecklenburg County, VA. In 1800, William Decker resided in Mercer County, KY. William Decker married Frances Bugg, and had children including William Decker. William Decker passed away in 1835 in Grayson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1745, William Decker entered the world in Brunswick, Virginia, United States, born to Hendrick Henry Decker And Ann Fanny Coleman.
  • In 1782, William Decker resided in Mecklenburg County, VA.
  • In 1800, William Decker resided in Mercer County, KY.
  • William Decker married Frances Bugg, and had children including William Decker.
  • William Decker passed away in 1835 in Grayson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hendrick Decker
1716–1768
Birth Location: Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States
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Ann Coleman
1720–1782
Birth Location: Lunnenburg, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Frances Bugg
1745–1830
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

William Decker
1770–1850
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
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William Decker's Ancestors

Self
William Decker
1745–1835
Birth Place: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Parents
Hendrick "Henry" Decker
1716–1768
Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States
Ann (Fanny) Coleman
1720–1782
Lunnenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Decker's Descendants

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William Decker (1745–1835) m. Frances Bugg (1745–1830)
  1. 1. William Decker 1770–1850 m. Rhoda Hunt 1787–1860 m. Margaret Booth 1782–1832
    1. 1. George (Washington) Decker 1826–1896 m. Mary (Ann) Phelps 1827–1900 m. Mary (Ann) Phelps 1829–1857
      1. 1. Lucy (Helen) Decker 1861–1922 m. John (Green) Rogers 1852–1919
        1. 1. Elmer (Blaine) Rogers 1882–1925 m. Emily (Alice "Emma") Moore 1886–1944
        2. 2. Nellie Rogers 1902–
        3. 3. Ben Rogers 1891–
        4. 4. Della (Mae) Rogers 1882–1938 m. Harold Lynn 1874–
        5. 5. Bessie (Alice) Rogers 1894–1971 m. Benjamin (Harrison) Williams 1889–1947
        6. 6. Bob Rogers 1900–
        7. 7. Kelly (J) Rogers 1887–1977 m. Athelia Hart 1891–
      2. 2. Josephine Decker 1865–1924
      3. 3. Nancy Decker 1868–
      4. 4. Mary (A) Decker 1870–
      5. 5. George (W) Decker 1863–1940
      6. 6. Elizabeth (J) Decker 1846–
      7. 7. James (Franklin) Decker 1847–1910
      8. 8. Martha Decker 1849–1954
      9. 9. Sarah Decker 1850–1854
      10. 10. Nathan Decker 1852–1858
      11. 11. Andrew (McDaniel) Decker 1856–1913

William Decker's Timeline

7 Records

1745
1745
Birth of William Decker in Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
1782
1782
Age 37
William Decker resided here in Mecklenburg County, VA
Mecklenburg County, VA
1800
1800
Age 55
William Decker resided here in Mercer County, KY
Mercer County, KY
1810
1810
Age 65
William Decker resided here in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 85
William Decker resided here in Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Grayson, Kentucky, United States
1833
1833
Age 88
William Decker resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1835
1835
Age 90
Death of William Decker in Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Grayson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Mercer County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: 7; Page: 322; Image: 00329; Family History Library Film: 0181352

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Page: 311; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 36; Family History Film: 0007815

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811; Record Group: 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1984; Series Number: M905; Roll Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1835
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
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