Hi Cheryl, Great information on Enoch. I have his mother as Elizabeth Mossbarger..(1811- ) I have included my information of Enoch below. I have included your informaion into my information with the following exceptions: I have Enoh wfe as Catherine Allen, you have Kathryn Allen. We both agree that Enoch had ten children and I agree with seven of the children you identified, but I have: Allen A. Deckard (abt 1863 - ) Almira A. Deckard (abt 1865 - ) Elizabeth Deckard (abt 1870 - ) which does not match your Mrs Alice Hickerson A. L. Deckard A. N. Deckard Myra Kelly Jerry Deckard Summary of Enoch Russell DECKARD - 9 Apr 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Enoch Russell DECKARD Sex: Male Father: George DECKARD (15 Feb 1803 - 17 Jan 1884) Mother: Elizabeth MOSSBARGER (1811 - ) Individual Facts Death 20 Nov 922 infirmities of old age; Springfield, Gallia, OH1-3 Birth Jan 1832 Huntington, Gallia, OH1,3-5 Burial Springfield, Gallia, OH1,4,5 Military Civil War veteran3 Marriages/Children 1. Catherine ALLEN Marriage 16 Jun 18531,6 Children Harrison C. DECKARD (1855 - ) Alonzo L. DECKARD (1857 - ) Nancy J. DECKARD (1859 - bef 1900) Albert Newton DECKARD (18 Feb 1871 - 1956) George W. DECKARD (15 Jan 1861 - 24 Dec 1915) Ira Z. DECKARD (abt 1867 - ) Allen A. DECKARD (abt 1863 - ) Betty DECKARD (abt 1869 - ) Almira DECKARD (abt 1865 - ) Elizabeth DECKARD (Apr 1870 - ) Notes (Individual) Death (20 Nov 922): Enos Deckard died in his fome at Bidwell, Monday at half past one. Mr. Deckard was 91 years old. He was one of the oldst citizens in Gallia County. living first between Vinton and Centerville in the Brush settlment and later at Bidwell. Enoch and Kathryn had ten children, seven of whom are living. Birth (Jan 1832): Enoch was born on a farm in in Gallia County. Burial: Funeral services were held 23 Nov 1922 at the family reesidence in Bidwell conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, who delivered an impressive sermon. Music was furnished by the Methodist Choir. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The body was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery by H. K. Butler to wait the great day when the faithful are rewarded. Military: A vdeteran of the Civil War, he had marched with Sherman to the sean and had fought in many of the hardest battles of the great struggle. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.). Sources 1. Email - Debbie Hodge Debbie Hodge DHodge8099@aol.com. 2. Franklin Cem. Huntington, Gallia, OH Located in Section 9 of Huntington, Gallia, OH on the east of Route 46 (Franklin Cemetery Road). Copied 30 Jun 1976 by Mr and Mrs Donald Palmer, Mrs Pauline Bush, and Mr and Mrs Charles Murray, 13 Feb 2005. 3. Newspaper article, Gallia Times - 30 Nov 1922. 4. Fairview Cem (Long Cem) Springfield, Gallia, OH Located in Section 35 of Springfield, Gallia, OH on the Fairview Road. Copied 6 Jen 1975 by by Charles and Sue Murray. 13 Feb 2005. 5. Newspaper article, Gallia Times - 7 Dec 1922. 6. Fairview Cem (Long Cem) Springfield, Gallia, OH Located in Section 35 of Springfield, Gallia, OH on the Fairview Road. Copied 6 Jen 1975 by by Charles and Sue Murray. 25 Mar 2005. ----- Original Message ----- From: "cheryl enyart" <trayne1837inc@yahoo.com> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 12:18 AM Subject: [OHGALLIA-L] Enoch Deckard x2 > > I thought this one would be helpful... it gives the children's names > instead of initals > > Gallia Times > November 30,1922 > > Taps Sound for Old Civil War Veteran > Enoch Deckard , Pioneer of Gallia County , Dies at Bidwell. > > Enos Deckard, father of Ira Z. Deckard of Wellston, died at his home at > Bidwell Monday at half past one. > > Mr. Deckard was 91 years old and his death was due chiefly to the > infirmities of his advanced age. He was one of the oldest citizens in > Gallia county, living first between Vinton and Centerville in the Brush > settlement and later at Bidwell. > A veteran of the Civil war, he had marched with Sherman to the sea, and > had fought in many of the hardest battles of the great struggle. He was a > member of the Grand Army of the Republic. (G.A.R.) > > Seven children are bereaved by the death of their father, their mother > having preceded him five years ago. The children are, Ira Z. of Wellston, > Harrison C. of Chicago, Alonzo L. of Evansville, Ind. , Albert N. of > Columbus, Mrs. Nancy J. Glenn of Bicknell, Ind., Mrs. Alice Hickerson of > Rio Grande, and Mrs. Betty Egan who was at her father's home. The funeral > services will be Thursday at 1:30 at the home , conducted by Rev. Wm. > Fulton of VInton-- Wellston Telegram > > > > > Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. > >