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William H Decker 1839–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1839

Birth Location: Russell, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 31 Aug 1876

Death Location: Casey CO Kentucky

Father: George Decker

Mother: Rachel Nelson

Spouse(s): Milly Edwards

Children(s): Willis Decker, George Decker, William Decker, Rachell Decker

In 1839, William H Decker entered the world in Russell, Kentucky, USA, born to George Washington Decker And Rachel Nelson. In 1870, William H Decker resided in Rolling Fork, Casey, Kentucky, United States. William H Decker married Milly A W Edwards, and had children including George Washington Decker, Rachell Elizabeth Decker, William John Decker, Willis A Decker. William H Decker passed away in 1876 in Casey CO Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1839, William H Decker entered the world in Russell, Kentucky, USA, born to George Washington Decker And Rachel Nelson.
  • In 1870, William H Decker resided in Rolling Fork, Casey, Kentucky, United States.
  • William H Decker married Milly A W Edwards, and had children including George Washington Decker, Rachell Elizabeth Decker, William John Decker, Willis A Decker.
  • William H Decker passed away in 1876 in Casey CO Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Decker's Ancestors

Self
William Decker
1839–1876
Birth Place: Russell, Kentucky, USA
Parents
George Washington Decker
1805–1905
Russell, Kentucky, USA
Rachel Nelson
1810–1905
Russell, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John Decker
1779–1854
Orange, New York, USA
Elizabeth
1785–1840
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Decker's Descendants

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William (H) Decker (Abt. 1839–31 Aug 1876) m. Milly (A W) Edwards (1845–26 September 1875)
  1. 1. Willis (A) Decker 1861–1940 m. Nora (Rebecca) Talmadge 1890–1962
    1. 1. Ellie (Dell) Decker 1915–1986
    2. 2. Forrest (William) Decker 1907–1935
    3. 3. Elmina Decker 1909–1910
    4. 4. Hayes Decker 1910–1924
    5. 5. Killis (Warren, Jr) Decker 1917–2004
    6. 6. Merilene Decker 1924–
    7. 7. Georgia (Faye) Decker 1926–
    8. 8. Rachel (Orene) Decker 1921–1993
    9. 9. Molly Decker 1930–1931
    10. 10. Euna (Belle) Decker 1914–
  2. 2. George (Washington) Decker 1863–1939 m. Laura (Francis) Nevius 1872–1948
  3. 3. William (John) Decker 1867– m. Sarah (E) Lyons 1869–
    1. 1. Pearl (A) Decker 1890–1910
    2. 2. Jeanette (W) Decker 1893–
    3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin) Decker 1897–
    4. 4. Daisy (J) Decker 1907–
  4. 4. Rachell (Elizabeth) Decker 1871–1955 m. John (Adams) Lynn 1866–1939
    1. 1. Ira (Burton) Lynn 1905–1988 m. Ruby (Hazel) Taylor 1908–1981 m. Eddie Lynn 1920–

William Decker's Timeline

3 Records

1839
Abt. 1839
Birth of William H Decker in Russell, Kentucky, USA
Russell, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 31
William H Decker resided here in Rolling Fork, Casey, Kentucky, United States
Rolling Fork, Casey, Kentucky, United States
1876
31 Aug 1876
Age 37
Death of William H Decker in Casey CO Kentucky
Casey CO Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1839
    Event Place: Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rolling Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: ; Source type: ; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rolling Fork, Casey, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rolling Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Casey CO Kentucky

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