Decatur - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Commodre Stephen Decatur Pension Claim-1837

Melissa_Robards — 2009-11-15 08:49:36Z

Thank you for posting this. Francis Gurney is also buried at St. Peter's.

Re: Commodre Stephen Decatur Pension Claim-1837

shbrower — 2009-11-15 05:12:30Z

Stephen Decatur, Jr was reinterred in St. Peter's Episcopalian Churchyard here in Philadelphia, PA.

Dicie Annie Decatur

ItsLadyDonna — 2009-10-20 14:47:41Z

I'm looking for information on my Great Grandmother, Dicie Annie Decatur. She was born approx 1881 in VA and died in 1920 in VA. She was married to Edgar Edward Porter. They had a daughter, Alice Porter.If you have any information, please contact me at itsladydonna@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Re: It's a family affair

kathleenmarques — 2009-07-16 18:38:23Z

Have you tried the Los Angeles and Riverside California areas?

Decatur in New Hampshire

juliald2007 — 2008-08-21 16:45:41Z

Hello, i am so excited i found this site. i hope people are still using it. i would like to find the origin of my last name. you know like French, dutch, etc. see if we have a family crest. i just want to know everything. well my name is JULIA DECATUR, i live in New Hampshire. thats in New England if you didn't know.

Re: Decaturs of Monroe Louisiana

missmercy — 2008-05-11 00:58:25Z

I am related to the Decaturs of Monroe. My greatgrandmother was the grand daughter of Joseph Decatur. My family is still in Monroe.

Henry Decatur - b 1835 England

MEDecatur — 2008-03-31 22:35:40Z

Hi, I'm interested in locating Decatur families who originated in England and ended up in Ohio and Missouri. Henry married an Elizabeth J. and likely had a brother Charles b 1836 England.

Re: Decatur Family

shorty1947 — 2008-03-08 23:29:18Z

I have tried to email you but unable to. Maybe you if you try to email me: bawalk1@bellsouth.net. My phone number: 954-782-3631

Re: Decatur Family

shorty1947 — 2008-03-01 23:08:17Z

My email address: bawalk1@bellsouth.net

Re: Decatur Family

shorty1947 — 2008-03-01 23:04:43Z

I would appreciate that. My grandfather passed away in Florida before I was born. He went to service and came to Florida to work. I am online every night trying to locate my family tree. Hopeful you are related to me and we may get some information together. Again, thanks.

Re: Decatur Family

lilydecatur — 2008-03-01 16:48:01Z

also look at this census

http://www.rootsweb.com/~gapauldi/census/1880/ed156-pg388a.t...

scroll down to the last name decatur

you can email me directly at lilydecatur@yahoo.com

Re: Decatur Family

lilydecatur — 2008-03-01 16:25:14Z

Oh Great. We are African American too. There is not too many Decaturs in the United States and there are some Caucasian and then African American. Ill let you know what I find. Maybe our Grandfathers are brothers or something

Re: Decatur Family

shorty1947 — 2008-03-01 13:41:14Z

Yes, I am African American. My mother is from Florence, AL. Her mother name: Mary Jane Decatur
Her father name: Elijah Decatur

Re: decatur

lilydecatur — 2008-03-01 03:28:16Z

I CAME ACROSS INFORMATION ON ROBERT EDWARD DECATUR. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT LILYDECATUR@YAHOO.COM

Re: Decatur Family

lilydecatur — 2008-03-01 03:12:48Z

Hi, Im a Decatur from California, Im always doing research for the surname Decatur. Are you from the African American side. The surname is not too common and I may be able to help in your reseach.

Thank you,

Lily DeCatur

Decatur Family

shorty1947 — 2007-11-17 22:54:39Z

I am interested in the Decatur Family. My grandfather was born in Tennessee and my grandmother was born in Tennessee also. Mary Jane Lee and Elijah Decatur. If you have any info, please contact me ASAP.

Thank you.

? Decatur of Va

oclarke11 — 2007-10-25 22:29:56Z

Mr. Decatur b abt 1930 marr Barbara Brooks. She was or is the dau of Everett Pleasents ( Peck ) Brooks & Doris Rollins. I am researching the Brooks line in Caroline & Essex County & had this couple in my data. Just tring to tie up loose ends.
Ollie

Death: Guy Robert DeCatur - Lowell Sun - Lowell MA - July 2, 1945

canesfan4 — 2007-02-05 17:35:45Z

While at the library copying obits for someone, I managed to get a copy of the following obit. I'm not related to this person, but I thought I would post it in case it is helpful to someone.

Lowell Sun
Lowell MA
July 2, 1945

GUY R. DECATUR

WESTFORD - Guy Robert Decatur, a life long resident of this town, died Sunday at his home on Lowell road after a long illness. He was the son of Clarence R. P. DeCatur and Adelaide (Roberts) DeCatur, and was born Mar. 6, 1880, at the family homestead, where he spent his life. He was a member of the First Parish church, Unitarian, also of the Laymen's league and the Caleb Butler lodge of Ayer, AF and AM. Mr. DeCatur was a farmer by occupation and retired several years ago. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Estella D. Prud'homme and Miss Luanna B. DeCatur, both of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Westford, and several cousins.

Re: Commodre Stephen Decatur Pension Claim-1837

2005-09-23 07:28:50Z

Dennis, thank you for the reply. I finally got myself straightened out :) I had seen parts of the will of Ann Decatur and assumed she was the wife of the only Stephen Decatur I knew of. I didn't realize his father was also a 'Stephen' and that Ann is Jrs. mother. I hadn't 'googled' enough when I was trying to learn more about SD.

The following has a nice account, more details than I had found before.

http://www.foundersofamerica.org/decatur.html

I was mainly interested as in Ann's will, she mentions Mary Gurney, wife of Francis Gurney, part owner of Gurney and Smith. My family had ties to Francis Gurney (Smith, Somers, and Ritchie families) and I was curious if there was a connection with the Decatur family, but it looks like they were just friends and business partners.

Thank you again, since they aren't actually related to my family, I guess that's all I need, unless you know of a more lengthly biography than the short one I linked to above.

regards,

melissa

Anna Decatur

2005-07-24 17:24:57Z

I'n tring to find information about Anna Decatur/Decater who was married to Jacob Tremper around 1800. I'm not sure if she came from New York or Canada. Any information would be most helpful.

Adams marriage lookup

2004-02-13 16:21:26Z

Is there anyone locally that will look up two marriages for me?
Martha C. Adams married J.R.S. White 3/3/1870 book B, page 66

Mary Adams married S. A. Halstead; book D, page 716.
I would like to have all available information
Thank you,
Robin Adams

Re: Almon(d) Decatur Hyatt

2004-01-11 14:41:35Z

Almond D. Hyatt was my great uncle, born May 1st 1899 in Ilion NY. I am currently residing in the house that he built in 1938 on the shore of Cayuga Lake, NY.

Re: Gore Family of Terre Haute, Decatur County IA

2003-08-02 21:41:21Z

Hi Charlene. I am not responding to the Gore Family but to the Trought family. Hopefully you, or your husband, are also looking into the Trought side. I was born a Trought and most of my family were in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area, but I also have some relatives elsewhere. Do you have any info on the Trought side. I will be glad to give you what I have if you want it but I only go back to my great grandfather on the Trought side. Would appreciate anything you might have as I have a lot of names that I cannot connect yet.

Joan Trought Rentner

Re: family information

2003-07-06 11:04:11Z

Gerry- I wrote the first message before I saw your response to Eleazer Y. Decatur later on the list. I have a little information that I can share, and I would love to see what you have.

Rodger

Re: family information

2003-07-06 10:58:13Z

My aunt married Warren Decatur, the g-g-ggrandson of Eleazer Y. Decatur. The only thing I know about him is that he was born in New Hampshire in 1834. Does this match with any of your information?

Rodger in Nashville

Re: Decatur graves in Chicago, Illinois

2003-07-06 10:47:59Z

Michelle- My aunt married the son of the
Warren Decatur in your photo. I was in Chicago a few weeks ago, but didn't have time for that cemetery. Thanks so much for the pictures.

Rodger

Re: Is Decatur a French name?

2003-04-25 14:50:33Z

my maiden name is DECATUR MY GRANDFATHER LEO STEPHEN DECATUR CAME OVER HERE TO THE UNITED STATES FROM FRANCE

Decaturs of Monroe Louisiana

2001-12-10 17:29:28Z

I am an african-american female descendant of Julian Donaldson Decatur, Jr. of Monroe Louisiana. He had 2 other sisters that I know of. If you have any information pertaining to those Decaturs or any others that might be of some help please email me at traycash@mediaone.net

Re: Check your records please

2001-12-10 05:44:01Z

My Grandfather is also name Herbert Decatur, so is my brother who is named after him. We are the children of Carl Decatur in Calif. There is Ten of us. Please E-mail gail_decatur707@hotmail.com

Re: It's a family affair

2001-12-10 05:32:26Z

E-Mail address of other decaturs
gail_decatur707@hotmail.com
huradog@aol.com
decatur@hotmail.com

Re: It's a family affair

2001-12-10 05:13:25Z

I'm doing some family reasearch on decatur's, but this information might help you on your seach of family members.
My father Carl Decatur was born in Monroe Louisiana in Dec 7
19?. His Father ( mother Oakland CA) and brothers are still living in Monroe.
My father's , father is about 90 now still ownes a corner store in Monroe. Look in the directory For Herbert Decatur, I'm sure they will be willing to help you on your search. Just a FYI these are the Decatur that was purchase during slavry from Stephen Decatur so this is a African American Family

Re: Decatur Family

2001-12-10 04:58:35Z

I'm following upon some family research on the decatur family,
Name and living family members. There's 10 of use from 1 family of decatur's all living trying to research others. please e-mail

It's a family affair

2001-09-19 21:05:05Z

I am one to believe that all the Decaturs are connected down the line somewhere. My grandfather's name was Julian Donaldson Decatur, Jr. I believe he was from TexArkana (The border of Texas and Arkansas). He made his home in Monroe Louisiana where he had up to 13 kids (that the family knows of - I believe my PA-PA was a rolling stone). However, it would be nice if someone out there knew anything about the Decatur's of the South. It is very possible migrated between the Southern States; it was pretty common for folk to do that in the early days. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Commodre Stephen Decatur Pension Claim-1837

Melissa_Robards — 2005-09-20 21:24:13Z

Would this be Stephen's 2nd wife? Was his first wife 'Ann'? I believe her will is proved 1812.

Decatur Family

tsb8e — 2001-08-07 17:16:27Z

where did your family come from? I am looking for a Frank Decatur from W.Va

Decatur

tsb8e — 2001-08-07 17:16:27Z

What state I dont have where your family id from. My greatgrandfather lived here in Va. My great great grandfather lived in WVa. It has been very hard to find the last name Decatur. My great great grandfather was Frank Decatur and his wifes name was Margaret Hansen. He is said to have died in a coal mine in WVA. She then moved to Washington D.C. where I belive she is buried.

My grandfather had two sisters.

Write me back and let me know a little about your family.

Thanks

Decatur Family

tsb8e — 2001-08-07 17:16:27Z

Thank You I really appreciate it. I have some information on a few Decatur's at home but I have not made a connection I will send it to you

Decatur Family

tsb8e — 2001-08-07 17:16:27Z

I am looking for information on my great great grandfather Frank Decatur who was killed in a coal mine in west virginia around 1910-1915 we think. He is said to be buried around Rainelle and lookout WVa. If you have any info let me know by email tsb8e@virginia.edu

Lonnie Decatur

toniacox — 2003-03-10 07:23:34Z

I am looking for any information on my great grandfather Lonnie Decatur. he had 3 daughters and a son that he walked out on somewhere in the late 1920's, or early 1930's. Would like any info anyone might have.

Commodre Stephen Decatur Pension Claim-1837

dsegelquist — 2005-12-13 16:06:32Z

I have Info. on Stephen Pension put in by his wife Susan.
If you would like let me know.

The Private Act
Vol. 6 1789-1845
pg.700

Re: Commodre Stephen Decatur Pension Claim-1837

dsegelquist — 2005-12-13 16:06:32Z

Hi Melissa I work in the field of military and not much in family’s but I was able to find that Susan was his 2nd wife I also was able to find that he had a brother by the name of John P. Decater and a sister by the name of Mrs. McKnight. Stephan’s funeral was held Friday March 24, 1820 I believe that Susan last name was Wheeler but don’t hold me to that? I get my info from the Library of Congress there is over 100 Items on Susan Decatur. The were many Debates in Congress over her Relief Bill, should Susan get $33,000 prize money and McKnight $10,000 or should it be the other way around, and Congress wanted to give John and his children sum of the prize money, and there were other Heirs that should have sum so the debate went on. But in the end Susan won. If this is family and you need more help let me know, but I give Military info only.
Dennis Segelquist.
p.s. he was also known as Stephen Decatur Jr.

Re: Decatur

filobeco — 2006-02-23 20:40:24Z

Hi Tiffany,
I am trying to research your Frank Decatur line, too. Margaret remarried to Valentine Horst from Mayland. Have you found any more info in the past few years?
Warm Regards,
Becky in West Virginia

obit: William Henry Decatur, Barrington, NH>Westford, MA, D. 1945

djahern — 2006-05-17 13:09:25Z

From The Lowell Sun, 30 July 1945 -

WILLIAM H. DECATUR
WESTFORD—William Henry Decatur, a resident of this town,
Lowell, Chelmsford and Littleton for the past 86 years, died Saturday
at the Delaney private hospital, Lowell, following a brief illness. He
was the son of John Henry and Hannah (Abbott) Decatur and was
born in Barrington, N. H., May 6, 1859.
During his residence in Littleton, Westford, and Chelmsford, Mr.
Decatur attended the Methodist church and for several years had been
an attendant of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Lowell. He leaves
two daughters, Mrs. Edward G. Brotz, and Mrs. Ernest D. Peck of
Chelmsford; a son, Joseph H. Decatur of Wayland; five nieces, six
nephews, 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Dennis Ahern [no relation]
Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws

Gore Family of Terre Haute, Decatur County IA

jctrou — 2002-11-24 00:43:59Z

Hi,

Would anyone have information on any of the following people, their ancestors, additional descendants, siblings, locations, etc.:

1. Valentine Gore 1840-1890 m Leona McGahee in Terre Haute IA 1859. She later married an Evans and was living with son, Joe, in Kansas City, MO. They are my great-grandparents.

I believe their children were: George 1871-1933 who m Anna Mae Kenny in 1916; Jim 1873-1926 who never married; Joe (J.P.) (my grandfather) 1875-1941who m Georgie, then Stella May Sibole in 1908 (my grandmother); Molly 1879-1890; Louis 1884-1952 who m Beulah Roger 1888-1953 - they lived in Mena AR. I have a list of their descendants, too.

2. Ervin Gore 1838-1904, whose children were possibly:
John; Ella m an Allan; Etta m a Benizer; Robert 1861-1932; and Clara who married Henry Turpin 10/15/1882 or 1880, had 10 children and d 1/19/1914.

3. Possibly Cerom ( I have a better spelling from some recent information, but it isn't at my fingertips right now!) 1848-?, children Ora, Nora m a Morehouse.

4. Possibly Zedrick, who had a lot of information from the Leon City paper on the Geneology.com message board. No ancestors, but children were Minnie (Mrs. JN Akins) 1880- 1958; Emmet, Mae, Bird, Roy, Bryan.

5. Possibly Orphie 1857-1901 who married a Smith and a Fulton. Children were Floyd Smith 1883-1954 and Carr Fulton.

Thanks both for reading this and for any help you may be able to give!

Charlene Gore Trought
jctrou@ctcis.net

Re: Eleazer Y. Decatur

gerrydecatur — 2002-12-30 04:00:57Z

I have traced family back toFrancistown N.H.&Bennington N.H in1858-1879 then to Fitzwilliam N.H. i live in Troy N.H.will share info Thankyou Gerry

family information

gerrydecatur — 2002-12-30 04:00:57Z

looking for Decaturs from new england 1800-2000 harrison Decatur

Re: family information

gerrydecatur — 2003-07-15 22:41:05Z

rodger thanks for info will get with my brother and see if we have anything. we go back to francistown & bennington n.h. in 1860 gerry decatur

BETTY JOYCE EIKENBERRY

SusanParish44 — 2004-01-24 21:41:07Z

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON BETTY JOYCE EIKENBERRY WHO ATTENDED MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY, DECATUR, ILLINOIS

Re: Decatur Family

2003-02-20 18:09:49Z

I am trying to locate a great great grandfather Frank Decatur who died in a West Virginia coal mine. He had 1 son named Claude who was a police opfficer and retired in Lovingston, Virginia. He and his wife rana small store . They had 4 daughters and 1 son. 4 children live in Virginia and 1 in West Virginia now.

Decatur graves in Chicago, Illinois

michellepeacemorgan — 2003-10-30 13:49:29Z

The following are buried in Rosheill Cemetery:

Decatur, Estelle
(b. 1893 d. 1944)

Decatur, Warren
(b. 1890 d. 1964)

Photos on my web site. No further info, I just happen to be there in the area and snapped the pictures. Thought maybe someone here might be interested. :)

-Michelle
http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~chicagocemeteries/