My first message may not have gotten through. I think I may have some information on George Decker. Will look it up tonight and get back to you. -----Original Message----- From: Patricia J. Kidd [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 21, 1998 7:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [DECKER-L] George Decker Hi! just posting in again in th hopes that someone might eventually be researching the same family as we are. Looking for info on a George Decker/Deckard b.9-8-1803 in North Carolina md.1st Barbara Margaret (need the last name) They had the folowing children: 1.James Deckard b.2-24-1834 2.G.W.Deckard b.4-14-1835 3.John b.4-9-1837 4.William b.4-27-1837 5.Ira B. b.11-1-1840 6.Sarah Elizabeth b.9-1-1842 7.Nancy Margaret b.2-23-1844 8.Frederick b.5-27-1846 9.Lemuel b.4-6-1849 10.Dock b.9-6-1851 George married 2nd. Sarah Bartifield and they had two children; 11.Charles Hadden Deckard b.2-6-1874 12.Samuel M. Deckard b.12-23-1875. Would appreciate any info on this family. Would really like to find info on George's parents and his wife's maiden name. Be glad to share what I have. Patricia

This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not understand this format, some or all of this message may not be legible. ------_=_NextPart_000_01BDE624.2A3ECF94 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I think I have information on George. Will look at it tonight and get back to you. ------_=_NextPart_000_01BDE624.2A3ECF94 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Description: [DECKER-L] George Decker Message-ID: <"N4pOn.A.03F.44tB2"@fp-1.rootsweb.com> From: "Patricia J. Kidd" <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: [DECKER-L] George Decker Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:14:10 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (6.0.2102.0) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hi! just posting in again in th hopes that someone might eventually be researching the same family as we are. Looking for info on a George Decker/Deckard b.9-8-1803 in North Carolina md.1st Barbara Margaret (need the last name) They had the folowing children: 1.James Deckard b.2-24-1834 2.G.W.Deckard b.4-14-1835 3.John b.4-9-1837 4.William b.4-27-1837 5.Ira B. b.11-1-1840 6.Sarah Elizabeth b.9-1-1842 7.Nancy Margaret b.2-23-1844 8.Frederick b.5-27-1846 9.Lemuel b.4-6-1849 10.Dock b.9-6-1851 George married 2nd. Sarah Bartifield and they had two children; 11.Charles Hadden Deckard b.2-6-1874 12.Samuel M. Deckard b.12-23-1875. Would appreciate any info on this family. Would really like to find info on George's parents and his wife's maiden name. Be glad to share what I have. Patricia ------_=_NextPart_000_01BDE624.2A3ECF94--

Hi! just posting in again in th hopes that someone might eventually be researching the same family as we are. Looking for info on a George Decker/Deckard b.9-8-1803 in North Carolina md.1st Barbara Margaret (need the last name) They had the folowing children: 1.James Deckard b.2-24-1834 2.G.W.Deckard b.4-14-1835 3.John b.4-9-1837 4.William b.4-27-1837 5.Ira B. b.11-1-1840 6.Sarah Elizabeth b.9-1-1842 7.Nancy Margaret b.2-23-1844 8.Frederick b.5-27-1846 9.Lemuel b.4-6-1849 10.Dock b.9-6-1851 George married 2nd. Sarah Bartifield and they had two children; 11.Charles Hadden Deckard b.2-6-1874 12.Samuel M. Deckard b.12-23-1875. Would appreciate any info on this family. Would really like to find info on George's parents and his wife's maiden name. Be glad to share what I have. Patricia

Any luck finding a John Decker b. abt 1790-1800 in N.C.? If so I would appreciate any information on him.

Is anyone out there researching North Carolina Deckers? _______________________________________________________ Clifford E. Decker Telephone-919-541-6901 Research Director Fax- 919-541-2959 Research Triangle Institute E-mail [email protected] Environmental Measurements & Quality Assurance

Hi, I don't think I sent you a response to your note. Thanks for your Decker family. Do I owe you my Dickert family stuff? If I do, I'll send it your way. Meanwhile, I'll keep your Decker info and who knows....maybe one day I'll either have an answer or one of us will come up with the missing connection. Please forgive my tardiness or my forgetfulness...I'm 50 and had an aneurysm and a stroke on the 30th of Dec. I'm coming along great, but still have some holes...and they are frustrating!! The computer is great for me because it's giving me something to do that's positive and it makes me work at something. Also, it gives me the chance to type up something and take a while on a little piece, and get all my darned mistakes cleaned up! Anyway, please tell me if I've got anything due you!! Diane

Debbie deHoog wrote: > I would be very interested in any information you may have. I have heard >that the family was from Germany back in the 1600's but no documentation on >it. Do you have your information on computer? Could you send a gedcom file >on your information? Debbie, I hope you don't mind but am copying this to the Decker list since there are some who might also be interested in this information. I don't have the information on my computer because I am still stuck in the early 1800's on Staten Island with my Deckers even though I am very certain that I descend from Johannes de Decker who arrive in New Amsterdam in 1655. >From Genealogies of New Jersey Families, volume 1, The Decker Family by George C. Evans: The name Decker has several possible derivations. The Flemish word decker means a coverer of roofs. Some of those engaged in this occupation translated the name into the French equivalent, Le Couvreur, due presumably to the impact of French association. Another family group derived the name Decker from the positions they held as Dyck-Heer, that is wardens or "Lords of the Dycks," an office of considerable responsibility and authority, since the very existence of the population in large areas depended upon the diligent exercise of this jurisdiction. Through the centuries, the title Dyck-Heer, or Dyckher, became shortened to Decker, or Deckere. One of these Dyck-Heer (Decker) families became distinguished in Antwerp from the 15th century for their patriotic services in help- ing to liberate their country. The members of this family were officially raised to knighthood, the senior or head of the family was made a ridder or chevalier, while the junior heads of the household were made barons. The present senior head of this distinguished family is the Chevalier Frank de Decker, of De Oude Mick, Brasschaat, Belgium, who furnished this information to the write. The prefix "de" does not imply a French origin in the present case but is solely a Flemish form. The Journal of American History, Vol. V, 3rd quarter, 1911, states that Captain Heinric de Peyster of Ghent had three sons, Heinric, Jr., Joris and Jan. The second son, Joris, married Katheline de Decker about 1350 A.D. at Ghent. Captain Heinric de Peyster was a contemporary of Jacob van Artwelde and maintained the em- inence of his family throughout the regime of that renowned Ghenter, subsequent to Van Artwelde's assassination. The de Deckers were a distinguished Brabant family, according to the Niew Ned. Biogr. Woordenboek, by van Dalen, 1:690-92, members of which saw military service in the defense of Ostende. 1. Jan (or Hans)1 De Decker, b. prob. in Antwerp, Belgium, c. 1555 and m. (first wife's name unknown) in Antwerp about 1580- 81 (N.G.W.; A.D.). Upon the death of his first wife, Jan apparently migrated to Dordrecht, Holland, between 1583 and 1590. On 18 Nov. 1590, banns were published in Dordrecht for his (2nd) mar- riage to Sara Dens (or Deus) of Antwerp, which took place in Mid- delburg, Zeeland. Jan de Decker was a man of considerable substance (in bonis), albeit not a merchant of great wealth, and his name appears fre- quently in the real property tax (verponding) lists. He dwelt in the Voorstraat at Dordrecht, where his name appears in 1604 on the fireplace tax (haardstedengeld) list. (N.G.W.; A.D.). One son and perhaps the only child of Jan1 de Decker and his first wife was 2. Abraham2 see below By his second wife, Sara Dens, Jan1 de Decker had: 3. David2. see below 4. Maria2, b. March 1596 at Dordrecht (A.D.). 5. Jeremias2, b. 1598 at Dordrecht; m. 26 Sept. 1621, at Amsterdam, Maryken van der Heyden, b. 1600. 6. Sara2, b. Aug. 1601 at Drodrecht (A.D.). 2. Abraham2 De Decker b. 1582 in Antwerp, d. at Amsterdam 16 May 1658, m. (banns pub.) at Drodrecht on 18 March 1607 to Maria van den Bremden from Antwerp, b. 1583, d. after 1666. They were probably married by Johannes Becius, pastor of Dordrecht. They settled in Drodrecht, where they resided until 1616 when they moved to Amsterdam. Abraham2 de Decker was one of the commanders who took part in the defense of Ostende. In Amsterdam he made but a frugal livelihood as a grocer, but in 1622 the burgomasters of that city provided him with the post of "broker" which materially increased his income. He had a large family and made many sacrifices to educate his children. He possed an alert, acquisitive mind and an insatiable interest in the classical studies. He spoke fluently both Dutch and French and translated a number of works from the Latin. He soon won a reputation as an able historian and a man of letters among the savants of his day. His translations of Florius and Eutropius were published after his death by his celebrated son, Jeremias (see Jeronimo de Vries, "Jeremias de Decker", pp. 2-7, 51, 76-77; van Dalen; History of Drodrecht by van Balen, 1677). Abraham2 de Decker and Maryken van den Bremden had ten children, among whom were: 7. Jeremias3, b. 1609 in Dordrecht; d. at Amsterdam in Dec. 1666. Van Dalen (N.N.B.W., 1:690-92) describes him as a distinguished poet, classical scholar and grammarian (see "Jeremias de Decker" by Jeronimo de Vries, Amsterdam, 1807, et. al.). Jeremias was an intimate friend of the painter Rembrandt, who executed a portrait of him which van Dalen reported was in the Hermitage Museum at St. Petersburg. Bode, however, states that this picture is not of de Decker and that the portrait of Jeremias de Decker has disappeared. Jeremias never married, but devoted himself to the affectionate care of his mother. 8. Johannes3, bapt. in June 1611 at Drodrecht. 9. David3, b. prob. in Amsterdam (A.Am.). 10. Katherine3, b. prob. in Amsterdam (A.Am.). 11. Abraham3, b. prob. in Amsterdam (A.Am.). 3. David2 de Decker, b. c. 1595, prob. at Dordrecht, d. in Dor- drecht in Nov. 1652, m. 15 May 1618 (banns pub. 29 April 1618) Maeyken Gisbrechtsdr. Melcen, from Shiedrecht. She d. in April 1637 at Dordrecht. David was a cooper, who resided at the time of his death near the Groethoff (a city gate and bastion) next to the house (probably an inn) named the "Peacock." David2 de Decker and Maeyken Gisbrechtsdr. Melcen had nine children: 12. Sara3, b. July 1619 at Dordrecht (A.D.). 13. Gisbrecht3, b. July 1621, at Dordrecht (A.D.). 14. Anna3, b. March 1624 at Dordrecht (A.D.). 15. Johannes3, b. June 1626 at Drodrecht (A.D.). The American progenitor. see below. 16. Maria3, b. Dec. 1628, at Dordrecht; d. prior to 1632 (A.D.). 17. Christina3, b. Dec. 1630, at Dordrecht (A.D.). 18. Maria3, b. July 1632, at Dordrecht (A.D.). 19. Elisabeth3, b. March 1635; d. shortly thereafter. 20. Elisabeth3, b. Nov. 1636, at Dordrecht (A.D.). All of the above children of David2 de Decker were probaly baptized in the Groot Kerk at Dordrecht which still stands. At the time of David's death, the family resided near the City Gate, known as the Groethoff (a bastion) and next to the house called "The Peacock," probably an inn. After David's death, his wife moved to a house called "the Thistle," since the records show that, at the time of her death on 12 April 1637, a bier was ordered for her at that residence. 15. Johannes de Decker, b. June 1626, at Dordrecht (A.D.), d. prob. at New Springville, S.I.,........<this is where I started in my previous message>. I hope that some found this of interest. Of couse there are many Deckers of various origins and this is only one of them. - Ed Edward Coates Sinker - email: [email protected] Church Lea Bosbury Herefordshire HR8 1PX U. K.

John, I have noticed several people thanked you for the information you gave them. Do .you have a copy that you could post on the list for all? Thank you, Linda

Hi Ronald, you wrote: > You mentioned that you have information on the DeDecker family. As I >recall, the first male Decker in the Dutch Colony of New Amsterdam was a >DeDecker (I have his first name in my notes somewhere), from Amsterdam, > who was a key advisor to Governor Peter Stuyvestant.......<snip> Thank you very much for your interesting reply. I have always been under the impression that the Orange County/Sussex County Deckers were an entirely separate family to the New Amsterdam/Staten Island Deckers but I could be completely wrong about this. My only source of information on the Deckers comes from an article published in Genealogies of New Jersey Families, vol. 1, The Decker Family by George C. Evans. It is twelve pages and full of a great deal of information but is the only source that I know of and would love to have more than this. >From what you have written, it would appear that you are referring to the same Decker line that is written of in the article but it does not mention the Sussex/Orange County connection. The article does stress the point that there is a lot of confusion concerning the Deckers by saying, "The Deckers were among the most prolific colonial families of the Island's pioneer days, and their intermarriages with neighboring families, together with their frequent use of similar Christian names, has complicated the task of the genealogist." Interestingly, I do find an Isaac Decker mentioned who almost matches your Isaac but the dates vary a bit: 50. Isaac Decker, twin of Abraham, b. 30 Aug 1765, d. 21 Nov 1853. He and his wife had issue; among others: 60. Henry C. b. 29 July 1805 There is a bit more on this line and I will skip the early Dordrecht info and transcribe some of what is written about Johannes De Decker the original settler. p. 193 15. JOHANNES DE DECKER, . June 1626, at Dordrecht, d. prob. at New Springville, S.I., m. (banns pub.) at Dordrecht on 27 Oct. 1657 to Margareta van Belcamp, b. 1636 in Amsterdam, dau. of Jacob van Belcamp and Hester Bachers of Amsterdam. He was the progenitor of this family in America. While not receiving, perhaps, the same thorough educational training as his distinguished cousin, Jeremias, it must be presumed that Johannes de Decker did acquire an above-the-average amount of schooling or tutoring, probably from his uncle, Abraham, with whom he resided at the time of his marriage and possibly for a few years prior to that date. At the early age of 21 years he was registered as a notary in Dordrecht, on 7 Oct 1647, and later he was registered as a notary of Schiedam in 1650, 1653, and 1654 and as a State' attorney. In April 1655, Johannes arrived in New Amsterdam on the ship, Swarte Arent (Black Eagle), having served as supercargo on the voyage, and bearing a letter dated 23 Nov 1654 from the directors of the Amsterdam Chamber of the West Indies Company, addressed to Governor Pieter Stuyvesant and recommending de Decker as one "whose abilities we admit, deserve of better and higher position, for besides being a well conducted man, experienced in business, having served faithfully for some years as procureur (States' attorney) and notary at Schiedam, he is a young man of sound judgment and writes a neat and manly style. You may try him and employ him provisionally in the office, or in some other place, for we have concluded that he shall remain there in the Company's service, recommending that upon the first occasion offer- page 194 ing, you give to the said Decker a proper and decent appointment, for we are confident that the Company and you will be benefited by his good and faithful services." Again on 26 May 1655: "The good tes- tiony given us every day concerning the life, suitableness and indus- try of Johannes de Decker, arrived lately in the ship Swarte Arent, has so increased our good opinion of the man, that we have concluded to confirm our recommendation of 23 Nov 1654 and to direct you to pay special attention to him . . . . in the mean time we increase his salary by 150 fl. a year or as much as you already may have allowed him." In accordance with these instructions, the director general and Council, on 16 June 1655, appointed him presiding commissary at Fort Orange (Albany), replacing Johannes Dyckman, who has become insane. From 13 July 1655 to 17 July 1656 de Decker's name appears in the court minutes of Fort Orange as "Commissary Officer here, ex-officio plaintiff," in all official cases, and minutes are in his own hand, signed "J. de Deckere" or "J. Deckere." There arose a conflict between Johannes de Decker and certain members of the court at Fort Orange, namely, Ret Jacobse and Volkert Jansz, regarding de Decker's duties and his request for additional salary, but soon after Stuyvesant's arrival, the Directors recommended that "de Decker should assume the duties of both Inspector and Commissary, and that he also be appointed a member of the Council." This was on 13 March 1656. Brodhead also gives him the title of vice-director under Stuyvesant. On 19 Dec. 1656, the Directors wrote, "As you have given permission to the Commissary of the aforesaid Fort, Johannes de Decker to come to Holland on private business, we trust that you have provisionally filled his place with a proper and honest man, until the said de Decker shall have returned, which he will undoubtedly do in the spring . . . ." *********** I will stop here and continue either privately or if there seems to be enough interest to the list. - Ed Edward Coates Sinker - email: [email protected] Church Lea Bosbury Herefordshire HR8 1PX U. K.

I need help! I am researching my grandmother's family John Brochmon Decker, they are suppose to be from Tennessee, as this is where she gives as birth place. Is anyone researching Deckers in Tennessee?? If so can you give me some leads on counties. I have searched the census and have not found a thing on John, he was born 1836 in Virginia. ANY leads or thought are appreicated, Joyce Rogers

Hi Debbie, you wrote: >I am searching for information on the family of Willem Dekker. If you have >any information on the family listed below or anyother Dekker's from the >Netherlands, I would grately appreciate your help......<snip> I have some very early De Decker information from the 15-1600's. This family were possibly originally from Antwerp and then settled in Dordrecht but this is probably too early for what you are interested in. I will share what I have if you think it will help. - Ed Edward Coates Sinker - email: [email protected] Church Lea Bosbury Herefordshire HR8 1PX U. K.

Dorothy Decker - she was my mother! I'm sorry Rita, just had to tell you that...but not the one you're looking for...it's just a kick to see mom's name - she would get such a chuckle were she alive. >From time to time, I've see the name Dorothy Decker in the SS Death Index...you might try that. Good luck... Diane Decker Warneke At 04:43 PM 9/11/98 -0400, you wrote: >Dorothy Decker, born in Greenwich, NY 1910 >She was in Hartford, CT in 1928. >Anyone with this Decker please respond. > >Rita Ellis > >

My grandfather Henry Decker born abt. 1881 to a Cyrus Decker and Nancy Marshall - Henry had a sister Mary E. Decker and two brothers - Samuel and Abraham. Samuel lived in Andover, N. J. I don't know if he was married or not - Abraham lived in Middletown, N. Y. and is buried in the Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipsburg, N. Y. in a family plot. If there is anyone out there that lives never this cemetery I would appreciate a look-up - since it was a family plot there might be other Deckers in it - especially Cyrus - who I am trying to find and maybe Nancy too. I believe Abraham was married and would like to get a copy of his obit also. He was born July 1883 died December 26, 1947 - Middletown, NY and was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church. will gladly pay for cost of photocopies and mailing. I always thought that my grandfather was born in Deckertown, NJ - that's what he always said but could have been over the NY line and not in NJ, because I have written for his birth certificate and they cannot find it. Also being here in SC doesn't help because I am not near a large library nor an LDS Center - so I have to do it on computer or have someone look things up for me - until I can get back up to NJ. Thanks for your help. Barbara from SC

Hi I was just wondering if there were any people subscribed to this list who have Decker ancestors from Staten Island, New York. I have posted queries about my Daniel C. Decker who married Catherine Ann Alston on 24 Nov 1839 but never get a response. I do understand that perhaps this is because no one has any information on them but I was just wondering if there was anyone with Staten Island Decker info. I also have an Androvette relation who is descended from David Decker b. 1780 d. 1858 m. Anna _______ who had: Henry Decker b. 1806 d. 1877 m. Mary Wood who had: Melissa Terssa Decker b. 1844 d. 1918 m. Cornelius Cole Androvette. Would anyone be familiar with that line? - Ed Edward Coates Sinker - email: [email protected] Church Lea Bosbury Herefordshire HR8 1PX U. K.

Dorothy Decker, born in Greenwich, NY 1910 She was in Hartford, CT in 1928. Anyone with this Decker please respond. Rita Ellis

I am searching for information on the family of Willem Dekker. If you have any information on the family listed below or anyother Dekker's from the Netherlands, I would grately appreciate your help. Willem Dekker was born in Hoek, Noord-Holland (Netherlands) no dates m: Dingetje Van Laere-Riemens who was born in Zaamslag, Zeeland (Netherlands) I only know of 1 child so far: Daniel Dekker b: June 9, 1889 in Axel, Zeeland; d: May 1965 in Axel, Zeeland m: Janna deRegt on March 18, 1909 in Axel, Zeeland b: May 30, 1889, Hoek, Zeeland d: Nov. 11, 1951, Axel, Zeeland daughter of Abraham deRegt and Adriana Johanna Westerbeker Daniel and Janna's children: Willem b: 1910 d: 1988 Adriana b: 1912 d: 1985 Dingetje b: 1922 Abraham b: 1929 Janna b: 1934 Debbie deHoog

I have a few Daniel Deckers and Catherine Decker in Knox Co. In. 1825. My Deckers came from N.Y. but I am not sure where. If you are interested in my information e mail me at [email protected] Karen

Could I get the information too. -----Original Message----- From: Richard Smurthwaite [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 11, 1998 10:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [DECKER-L] Charlotte Decker Hi John, Thank you so much for the wealth of information on the Decker family! I really appreciate it! Lisa

Daniel --- Where is Roxbury, New York? --- Scott Foster (Moraga, CA)

Hi John, Thank you so much for the wealth of information on the Decker family! I really appreciate it! Lisa