Alsace-Lorraine Research List - ALSRL http://feefhs.org/de/als/alsrl.html The Alsace - Lorraine Research http://www.mcn.org/2/noel/Area/Research.htm The Seven Families Who Sailed On The Princes Augusta In 1736 http://www.mcn.org/2/noel/location.htm German Genealogy: ELSASS / ALSACE / ALSATIA http://www.genealogienetz.de/reg/ELS-LOT/alsace.html German Genealogy: LOTHRINGEN / LORRAINE http://www.genealogienetz.de/reg/ELS-LOT/lorraine.html Mailing Lists - See under France http://www.rootsweb.com/~medwgw/mailinglists.html ----- Original Message ----- From: Marvin Decker <mdecker1@sbcglobal.net> To: <DECKER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [DECKER-L] Deckers from Alsace Lorraine to Lewis Co. Ny area > Does anyone know of any websites that can be used to research family members > coming from the Alsace/Lorraine. The wars in that area led to a large > number of immigrants to this country, for example, French folks who did not > want to be German when the Germans took over, and vice versa. > > Marvin > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "linda croft" <bclinda@earthlink.net> > To: <DECKER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 11:49 AM > Subject: Re: [DECKER-L] Deckers from Alsace Lorraine to Lewis Co. Ny area > > > > Alsace and Lorraine are regions of northeast France. > > As border regions, Alsace and Lorraine have been fought over for centuries > > by France and Germany, their beleaguered past recalled by many a military > > stronghold and cemetery. > > Today the region presents a more peaceful landscape of pastel-painted > > villages, fortified towns and sleepy vineyards. > > At the northeast frontier of France, bordered by the Rhine, Alsace forms a > > fertile watershed between the mountains of the Vosges and the Black Forest > > of Germany. > > > > Lorraine, with its gently rolling landscape on the other side of the > > mountains, is the poorer cousin but appears more overtly French in > > character. > > Caught in the wars between France and Germany, Alsace and Lorraine have > > changed nationality four times since 1871. > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: EJ000 <EJ000@webtv.net> > > To: <DECKER-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:08 AM > > Subject: Re: [DECKER-L] Deckers from Alsace Lorraine to Lewis Co. Ny area > > > > > > > Where would Alsace Lorraine be? I am also researching Decker no one > > > seems to actually know what the first name is but they think it is > > > Peter,which limits me in my research He had a daughter named.MaryJane > > > who married a Leclair,so you see my problem as far as any info goes. > > > Jessi LaPan > > > > > > E & J > > > > > > >

Does anyone know of any websites that can be used to research family members coming from the Alsace/Lorraine. The wars in that area led to a large number of immigrants to this country, for example, French folks who did not want to be German when the Germans took over, and vice versa. Marvin ----- Original Message ----- From: "linda croft" <bclinda@earthlink.net> To: <DECKER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [DECKER-L] Deckers from Alsace Lorraine to Lewis Co. Ny area > Alsace and Lorraine are regions of northeast France. > As border regions, Alsace and Lorraine have been fought over for centuries > by France and Germany, their beleaguered past recalled by many a military > stronghold and cemetery. > Today the region presents a more peaceful landscape of pastel-painted > villages, fortified towns and sleepy vineyards. > At the northeast frontier of France, bordered by the Rhine, Alsace forms a > fertile watershed between the mountains of the Vosges and the Black Forest > of Germany. > > Lorraine, with its gently rolling landscape on the other side of the > mountains, is the poorer cousin but appears more overtly French in > character. > Caught in the wars between France and Germany, Alsace and Lorraine have > changed nationality four times since 1871. > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: EJ000 <EJ000@webtv.net> > To: <DECKER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:08 AM > Subject: Re: [DECKER-L] Deckers from Alsace Lorraine to Lewis Co. Ny area > > > > Where would Alsace Lorraine be? I am also researching Decker no one > > seems to actually know what the first name is but they think it is > > Peter,which limits me in my research He had a daughter named.MaryJane > > who married a Leclair,so you see my problem as far as any info goes. > > Jessi LaPan > > > > E & J > > >

Alsace and Lorraine are regions of northeast France. As border regions, Alsace and Lorraine have been fought over for centuries by France and Germany, their beleaguered past recalled by many a military stronghold and cemetery. Today the region presents a more peaceful landscape of pastel-painted villages, fortified towns and sleepy vineyards. At the northeast frontier of France, bordered by the Rhine, Alsace forms a fertile watershed between the mountains of the Vosges and the Black Forest of Germany. Lorraine, with its gently rolling landscape on the other side of the mountains, is the poorer cousin but appears more overtly French in character. Caught in the wars between France and Germany, Alsace and Lorraine have changed nationality four times since 1871. ----- Original Message ----- From: EJ000 <EJ000@webtv.net> To: <DECKER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [DECKER-L] Deckers from Alsace Lorraine to Lewis Co. Ny area > Where would Alsace Lorraine be? I am also researching Decker no one > seems to actually know what the first name is but they think it is > Peter,which limits me in my research He had a daughter named.MaryJane > who married a Leclair,so you see my problem as far as any info goes. > Jessi LaPan > > E & J >

Where would Alsace Lorraine be? I am also researching Decker no one seems to actually know what the first name is but they think it is Peter,which limits me in my research He had a daughter named.MaryJane who married a Leclair,so you see my problem as far as any info goes. Jessi LaPan E & J

Believe this is a hoax. See below. 1. Urban Legends Reference Pages: Computers (JDBGMGR.EXE) .... Information about the JDBGMGR.EXE virus hoax. JDBGMGR.EXE Virus name: JDBGMGR.EXE. Status: Hoax. Example: [Collected on the Internet, 2002] I got this message about a... ...The name of the virus is jdbgmgr.exe and is transmitted automatically through the Messanger and addresses book of the OUTLOOK. The virus is neither... ...2. in "FILES andFOLDERS" write: jdbgmgr.exe 3. be sure that it searches in "C" 4. click SEARCH NOW 5. if the virus appears (with icon of a small... Sun, 22 Sep 2002 03:46:08 GMT http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/jdbgmgr.htm There are too many people out there with much too much time on their hands! Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: <BSwa103415@aol.com> To: <DECKER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 9:54 PM Subject: [DECKER-L] FWD. Virus info please read > Hi: > > It looks like I was hit with a virus. Sorry! > Subject: Virus > Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2002 > My address book has been infected with a virus. As a result, yours may have > too because your address is in my address book. The virus is called > jdbgmgr.exe. It cannot be detected by Norton or McAfee Anti-virus > programs. It sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the system. > > Here is how to get rid of it. > > 1. Go to Start, then Find or search > > 2. In Files/Folders write the name jdbgmgr.exe > > 3 Be sure to search in your "C" drive > > 4 Then hit search or find > > 5 The virus has a teddy bear logo with the name jdbgmgr.exe-DO NOT OPEN > > 6 Right click and delete it > > 7 Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also > > IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK > > > >

This is a hoax...see the following 1. <A HREF="http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/jdbgmgr.htm">Urban Legends Reference Pages: Computers (JDBGMGR.EXE)</A> •••• Information about the JDBGMGR.EXE virus hoax. JDBGMGR.EXE Virus name: JDBGMGR.EXE. Status: Hoax. Example: [Collected on the Internet, 2002] I got this message about a... ...The name of the virus is jdbgmgr.exe and is transmitted automatically through the Messanger and addresses book of the OUTLOOK. The virus is neither... ...2. in "FILES andFOLDERS" write: jdbgmgr.exe 3. be sure that it searches in "C" 4. click SEARCH NOW 5. if the virus appears (with icon of a small... Sun, 22 Sep 2002 03:46:08 GMT http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/jdbgmgr.htm It is a Java Debug Manager program used by the Microsoft Java runtime engine. This file is included as part of a standard Windows installation and is not a "virus." Sally Huntley

In a message dated 10/22/02 10:55:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BSwa103415@aol.com writes: << 5 The virus has a teddy bear logo with the name jdbgmgr.exe-DO NOT OPEN >> Please check out these scams before sending them to the list. That teddy bear logo belongs there. If you remove that teddy bear, you should go back in and replace it, in case you ever need it. Elaine

Hi: It looks like I was hit with a virus. Sorry! Subject: Virus Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2002 My address book has been infected with a virus. As a result, yours may have too because your address is in my address book. The virus is called jdbgmgr.exe. It cannot be detected by Norton or McAfee Anti-virus programs. It sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the system. Here is how to get rid of it. 1. Go to Start, then Find or search 2. In Files/Folders write the name jdbgmgr.exe 3 Be sure to search in your "C" drive 4 Then hit search or find 5 The virus has a teddy bear logo with the name jdbgmgr.exe-DO NOT OPEN 6 Right click and delete it 7 Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK

New to this list. Looking for Nicholas, Peter, John, and Michael Decker who came to Lewis Co. NY. in the 1880's from Alsace Lorriane. Nicholas married Lousia Bintz and moved to Ia. One of the other brothers might have also married a Bintz. Have family photo of Michael's family taken in Watertown, Ny around late 20's. Has anyone come across any of these Deckers? Robbie Decker

The following was also found in today's Rootsweb EZine, Missing Links. Even though my Deckers are in Muskingum Co., Ohio, they are not so far connected to those in Holmes Co. Would hate to see this not go to a deserving relative. The Goodwill link did not seem to work for me but they could be having temporary problems. o SHOEMAKER-DECKER Family Record, Photos; Item ID # 410447 Auction ends: 11 October 2002 6:30:28 AM PT Seller: Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Inc., Ohio, USA Family record in picture frame under glass. There are six real photographs mounted in the frame -– two adults and four children (probably the mother and father and their children/child). In the background of the pictures of the man and woman you can see a giant sign for Coca Cola painted on the side of a large brick building. [Editor's Note: The man, who might have a light moustache, is seated outside, wearing a suit, white shirt, string tie, light hat with dark band; pretty woman with short dark hair and small dark hat is standing outside and wearing a dark dress with elbow length sleeves; photo taken in front of porch steps of light-haired boy perhaps age 7-10, wearing long dark trousers and open necked, long-sleeved, white shirt, a girl with dark hair who is much younger than the boy, and a small white dog; lighter-haired boy wearing dark knickers and long sleeved white shirt, clutching to his shoulders a black and white cat in one arm and either another cat or maybe a rabbit in the other arm; photo taken in a field with what appear to be farm buildings in distant background; dark-haired young baby in what might be a christening gown, apparently taken on an inside porch or sun room.] There are sections for Marriages, Births, and Deaths on the matting, with the names Cha. SHOEMAKER and Arilla R. DECKER written in the Marriage section, the names and birth dates of Rosezilla ? SHOEMAKER and Arilla SHOEMAKER on June 27, 1926 written in the Births section, and the name Arilla and the date of June 27, 1926 written in the Deaths section. There are two other names and dates in the Births section but I can't make them out. The wood frame is very heavy and solid, with a paneled wood backing through which you can see an old newspaper that was used for padding. The frame measures about 21" x 18" and it weighs about 5.5 lbs. by itself. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=410447 Denny Shirer - drdx@neo.rr.com - Canton, OH Shirer Family Genealogy - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mysong Muskingum County, OHGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmuskin/

For those who don't receive the Rootsweb EZine, Missing Links, her is a post that appeared today regarding the auction of a Decker Family Bible. It is a Lutheran Bible in German. o 1846 DECKER Family Bible; Item # 1568792465 Auction ends: Oct-14-02 08:17:02 PDT; Seller: minimine Family Bible, containing the new testament, printed 1846. It appears to be in German, handcrafted leather bound with clasps still intact. Dedication inside front cover. Contains insert page with information on birth of children and a card stating: This Bible Belonged to Mary DECKER Born in 1827. Great- grandmother of Earl, Jean Ann and Ruth Ellen MASTERSON. [Editor's Note: Accompanying the listing are seven images including one of the title page and two pages of what appear to be family records handwritten in German.] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1568792465 Denny Shirer - drdx@neo.rr.com - Canton, OH Shirer Family Genealogy - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mysong Muskingum County, OHGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmuskin/

Jeri, I have great grandparents Emma Decker (1852-1935) and Patrick Collins (1846-1926). They were married 1876 in Dwight Illinois and lived at Odell, Illinois. Are these the same Decker and Collins that you have? Larry Jeri Decker wrote: >Adam, I am also a descendant of that line and would appreciate an invite to >your MyFamily.com site......If I find I have information other than what you >have listed I will let you know ASAP...... > >Thank you, >Jeri, forever researching and still smiling :-))) >DECKER & COLLINS, >SAVAGE & BONIN, >GAGNE & SARRAZIN >jedecker@exploremaine.com > > > >

Does anyone with a Maine connection possibly have knowledge of the following Decker family? I have a birth certificate for WILLIAM DECKER, born Aug 21, 1897 in Rumford, Maine. Parents' names are William Henry Decker , paper maker, born in Lee MA, and Estelle Elizabeth Johnston, born in Brownville, NY. I believe that William Decker went by the name of Carleton Decker throughout his life, but I have no idea why. Annie San Jose, CA << One note the other researcher was Caroline Rhuda, who has done extensive research on the Decker family, along with Helene Decker, who has also done extensive research on the Decker family. Helene llives still in Maine! Near to Kennebunk if memory serves correct. I think Caroline also lives in Maine as well. Adam >>

Glad to share the wealth as so many have shared with me. What goes around comes around. I urge all genealogist, to share information. Its the best way to make corrections, as well as make new leads, and find distant cousins! Adam

In a message dated 9/25/02 10:32:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ShadenALune@aol.com writes: << I have added those that have requested it. Keep an eye out for the invite Email! It will have subject line Shadenalune invites yo to Rollins Family Ancestry... >> Thank you. I went in last night. You have done much work and I appreciate your sharing. Elaine

I have added those that have requested it. Keep an eye out for the invite Email! It will have subject line Shadenalune invites yo to Rollins Family Ancestry... Adam

Adam, I am also a descendant of that line and would appreciate an invite to your MyFamily.com site......If I find I have information other than what you have listed I will let you know ASAP...... Thank you, Jeri, forever researching and still smiling :-))) DECKER & COLLINS, SAVAGE & BONIN, GAGNE & SARRAZIN jedecker@exploremaine.com

In a message dated 9/24/02 9:16:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jedecker@exploremaine.com writes: << Adam, I am also a descendant of that line and would appreciate an invite to your MyFamily.com site......If I find I have information other than what you have listed I will let you know ASAP...... >> Has anyone an Ephraim DECKER, b. abt. 1807, probably somewhere in NY State? He probably died in Laurens, Otsego Co. abt. 1880, give or take. Thank you, Elaine Decker

I have ancestor information on Mary Scott's Ancestors, Sarah Bennett's ancestors, Rachel Boynton's ancestorss, Eunice Place's ancestors, and Catherine Hall's ancestors also. For those related to my lines please ask and I will send you an invite to my Myfamily.com site so you can look over the information and sources. Just send me an wmail with your full name and email address, and I will gladly add you to my site. Adam

Unfortunately I do not have a Mercy Ann DECKER in my line. All my DECKERs lived in either, MA, NH, or ME. I think there was a William DECKER who settled in NJ or MD and had descendants that spread out in the middle states. I would think that you are descended from him perhaps? Adam