Looking for information pertaining to my great grandfather, Joseph DECKARD (1853 - 1897), married to Sarah Ann RUST (1856 - 1923). Joseph was a tenant farmer in Washington County and said to have a temper. He was allegedly murdered by Sarah in January 1897. (She hit him in the head with an ax while he slept.) I have been unable to locate any info on Joseph other than one brother was James. His parents were John and Jane DECKARD. I have a partially transcribed newspaper article on the murder from the Bristol Courier but have been unable to locate any court records, however, one relative has read them at the courthouse. Can anyone shed some light? I have lots of info on the RUST side. Thanks, Sherry