Hello readers of Decker-L. I've been reading this listserv for about two weeks now and you seem to be a helpful and knowledgeable group. Here's my question to the group: I'm seeking information about the parents and ancestors of Charles Decker, born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts on February 14, 1842 and died August 5, 1908 in the Solider's and Sailor's Home in Milwaukie, Wisconsin. Charles was married at least twice: one of the wives was Mary Elizabeth McLain of Wood County, Ohio. Charles had a brother George, born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts on January 4, 1844. George married Adelaide Lyon on May 30, 1875 in Millerton, NY and the couple moved to Beatrice, Nebraska where George died on January 31, 1924. They had nine children: Ida, Archie, John, Cora, Lewis, Nellie, Gertie, Minnie and Maud. The identity of the parents and/or other siblings to George and Charles remains a mystery, though I'm following the conventional research avenues to seek more information. Does any of this ring a bell for any Deckers out there? Thanks, in advance, for any help. Doug Decker Portland, Oregon [email protected]