Decou - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Still looking for Decou?

lhdet1 — 2011-12-14 12:58:12Z

Hi Harry,
Isaac Beharrell's 1st wife was Jane Descamps and they had Jacob who married Ann Burfitt. They had Robert who married Sarah Lythe and they had Mary Beharrell who married John Marr. They Had Hannah marr who married William Hill and they had son William Hill who married Ann Bennison. Their daughter Ann(ie) Hill married Matthew Day who then produced my grandfather William Day. he and his wife had my mother Bessie Day in 1913.
I live in East Yorkshire,England a few miles from Wawne were the Beharrell family helped to drain the land having moved from the Drax area near Goole.

Shelburne Economist newspaper 1935(Ontario)-Miss Nellie DeCou, of Detroit

Forloveofthefuture — 2011-01-09 17:42:42Z

Wednesday, February 14, 1935

• Miss Nellie DeCou, of Detroit, a former teacher in Shelburne High School, has been holidaying in Florida and Texas. The trip from Detroit was made by auto.

Note from Forloveofthefuture-The Shelburne High School mentioned is in Ontario, Canada

Re: Decou family

1277gmcadam — 2010-07-14 21:39:49Z

It is interesting to know of our connection Shannon. I have no pictures related to Ann Lumley or Daniel DeCow. There are pictures in the local history section of the Library at the University of Western Ontario but they are of Lucy Ann McGregor's parents and are likely of no interest to you. I have a cousin who has Douglas McGregor DeCow's medical diploma from McGill university but otherwise the oldest photos I have are of my grandmother Sophia DeCow as a 5 year old in 1890, her grad pic from nurising school 1912 and my grandparents' wedding picture from 1913. Gail McAdam

Re: Decou family

clarkg199 — 2010-07-14 16:51:58Z

We are connected!

I descend from Daniel DeCow's half brother, John L. DeCow who is the son of Daniel DeCow/Decou/Decew and his first wife Ann Lumley.

I would be happy to share any information that I have.

Do you have any photos of Daniel DeCow or his family?
Shannon

complin

1277gmcadam — 2010-07-14 13:12:19Z

Looking for information on William Complin apothecary 1726?-1808. He likely was born in or near Enfield England but practised in London on Manswell Street and Prescott Street in Goodmans Fields.

Re: Decou family

1277gmcadam — 2010-07-14 13:08:49Z

My ancesters are Daniel DeCow (De Cou)and his wife Lucy Ann McGregor. Our line descends through their son Douglad McGregor De Cow. Are we connected?

Re: Decou family

clarkg199 — 2010-07-06 04:53:03Z

What branch of the DeCow, DeCew, DeCous are you related to?

Hamilton, NY - DeCou - 1911 Property Sale

wolong — 2009-08-03 19:30:44Z

Hopefully someone on this Board can help me. According to an indenture on record in Mercer County, NJ, on Sept 13, 1911 my greatgrandparents (Gerardo & Rosina Nardiello)bought two lots in Hamilton, Mercer Co, NJ from Sarah T. DeCou (widow of Isaac). I'm trying to find out if this property was part of a development.

Re: Still looking for Decou?

susanlouise1_1 — 2008-06-27 16:23:52Z

My father was Mahlon Isaac DeCou. He was born in Pennsylvania. My name is Mahlon Hendrickson DeCou. Wonder if we are related?

Re: Decou/Decon

susans616 — 2008-06-14 13:31:26Z

I have more information on Fred Decou, son of George and Mary Decou. He married Anna Barbara Bills. If you are still interested, you can e-mail me at stu3rvers@verizon.net.

Re: Please write directly to me !!

LenGF3 — 2007-07-03 23:28:11Z

Bob if your still there could you write me please about Captain John B. Decew. Several members of my family served under him by the names of Matthew Haney/Hany, Leonard Hany, and James.

A list of his men in the 2nd Lincoln Militia
Capt. John Decow (captured by the Americans and sent prisoner state side)
Lieut John Coack
Ensign John Street
Sergt. Robert Kilman
Serg. Benjamin Fralick
Sergt Matthew Hany

privates
Henry Thomas
James Hany
Leonard Hany
Samuel Swayze
Benjamin Swayze
John bowman
William Disher Jr
Moses Whitsel
James Blanchfield
Jacob Birdsel
Elkanah Rogers
William McKay
John Darling
Job Congar
Stephen Becket
Christian Brown
John Brown
Henry Bowman
William Potts
Luis Smith

Decou, Decow of Norfolk County, Ontario Canada

hollywright_1 — 2007-02-25 05:42:02Z

I am decended from John Decou b. abt 1815 in Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario Canada. He was married to Catherine Doan, b. 1822 and as I am kind of new at this, I'm not having very much luck linking him any of the Decou's further back. His son was James Elijah Decou who was married to Valdora McInally. If anyone has any information that can link my line back, I would be happy to share information that I have. I can't find a death date either for John Decou either!
Thanks,
Holly Wright

Re: DeCou Family

1277gmcadam — 2007-02-11 18:01:47Z

I neglected to give you my email address. It's learning@vaxxine.com
Looking forward to hearing from you. Gail McAdam

Re: DeCou Family

sueanddanradio — 2007-02-07 13:57:20Z

I believe you and I are related. I know this is an old post so I hope you'll see this. I'd love to swap info.

Dan

Re: Emelie/Amelie Decou

russelldecou — 2006-09-12 17:10:13Z

EMILIE DECOUX WAS BORN 17 MAR 1858 IN CADE, LAFAYETTE PARISH, LOUISIANA. SHE DIED JAN 1895 IN BROUSSARD, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA. SHE MARRIED ALEXANDRE CHOPLIN ON 5 JUN 1877, IN LAFAYETTE,LAFAYETTE PARISH, LOUISIANA. HER CHILDREN WERE (1.) BERTHA AMILIE CHOPLIN,(B)20 DEC 1878 IN YOUNGSVILLE LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA.(D)19 NOV 1964(2)MARTIN (B)29 DEC 1880 (D) 31 DEC 1882. (3) ADRIENNE MARIE(B)5 FEB 1883. (D)19 JUN 1902.(4). EMILE SR.(B)5 JUN 1885. (D)27 APR 1956(5)LEOCADIE(B) 9 DEC 1887.(6)EUGENE SR.(B)20 DEC 1889 (D)6 MAR 1957.(7)GILESSE(GILES)(B)20 DEC 1889. (D)6 MAR 1957.
HER FATHER WAS HILIAREDECOUX JR. (B)26 MAR 1829, IN ST.MARTIN PARISH, LA.HE DIED NOV 1891 IN CADE, ST.MARTIN, PARISH, LA. BURIED IN THE BROUSSARD, LAFAYETTE PARISH, CEMETARY.HE WAS MARRIED TWICE, EMILIE WAS ONE OF NINE CHILDREN FROM HIS FIRST WIFE WHO WAS ELMIRE ROWAN (B)9 NOV 1826 IN LAFAYETTE, LA.SHE DIED CA. 1867 IN CADE, LA.
I HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS FAMILY IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOME LET ME KNOW. USE MY E-MAIL ADDRESS MJMMG@COX.NET. HOPE THIS HELPS.

Re: Emelie/Amelie Decou

2006-08-29 13:53:29Z

I am very interested on any info on this family. I will e-mail you direct

Emelie/Amelie Decou

cpink1 — 2006-08-11 18:05:31Z

Looking for parents and siblings of Emelie/Amelie Decou b 1858/1862 married Alexandre Choplin in Youngsville (Royville), Lafayette Parish LA abt 1880, d 1895. Probable parents Hilaire Decou b abt 1825 and Elmira Rowan/Roanne. Siblings may include Irma, Hilaire, Joseph and several others.

Re: DeCew Link

ZakButton1 — 2005-12-20 02:58:26Z

Hi James
I realize that this reply is only four years later, but the Chauncey Leonard De Cew is my great uncle. I have quite a lot of info that I'm willing to share. Please email me at ZakButton1@aol.com. But I have no record of the wife you mentioned. He had two wives that I know of--Mae and a Mary Gazarek.

Re: Decou/Decew/Decow in British Columbia

2005-06-14 21:54:00Z

Katherine,

Would you please be so kind as to provide the contact information on the book you are referring to?

Thank you,
Melinda

Re: Decou/Decew/Decow in British Columbia

2005-06-14 21:49:08Z

Katherine,

Thank you for the information. Yes, I incorrectly said the Decow's were of German descent, when I have learned that they were in fact French Huguenots. I have 19 Isaac Decows in my file, the oldest being of whom I believe you are referring to. Interesting web page (do a search for "Decou"):

http://www.westjerseyhistory.org/books/decou1/mtn17.html

How exactly do you fit in the family tree? You can email me directly at < jeffmelinda@netzero.net > if you want to share.

Best regards,
Melinda

Re: Decou/Decew/Decow in British Columbia

2005-06-14 21:35:00Z

Melinda (and others)
Many of the DeCows are actually of French descent. They were Huguenots (French protestants who were persecuted) and came to North America in about 1686. There was a book put together in about 1912 that detailed the descendents of Isaac DeCow, who you may be related to. I am descended from Isaac DeCow (he would be my 9x great-grandfather). You can buy a photocopy of this book from Tuttle Antiquarian Books in Vermont (or you could about 5 years ago when I got my copy). If anyone is interested let me know and I can send you the contact information.
Katherine

Re: Daniel and Lucy Ann DECOW in Elgin, Ontario

2004-12-22 20:12:45Z

Re: Daniel and Lucy Ann DECOW in Elgin, Ontario

2004-12-22 08:45:46Z

Did you ever get an answer. My husband ggrandfather is John L.,
Melissa's brother. We have Melissa as being born in 1838. She married John Clark 3/16/1862. The book Houses of Elgin County says "the birthdate of Melissa does not fit very well with the age of her parents, she was not listed on 1852 or 1861 census, perhaps she was in London with her McGregor grandparents." Daniel DeCow was born in 1821, which would make him 17 at the time of her birth.

I would love to know your history. My records say her family was "scattered to the four winds." This was from a letter in 1921.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Donna

Re: Still looking for Decou?

ericfw — 2004-08-05 23:33:55Z

Harry,

You mentioned "Descendants of George DeCou", by Frances DeCou 1970.

This was my great-aunt Franny. She never married, and I was told she was the 'wild' one. She smoke and drank, unheard of in my great-grandfathers house.

She was a career woman, starting as a secretary. then becoming
what we would now call an Office Manager, and then starting her own transcription/typying service. She saved her money, bought her own house and worked from home. In fact, as a write this, it occurs to me that today we might say she was highly successful. I know her sisters (my grandmother among them) were very proud of her.

When I knew her she was living in West Hartford, Ct. near two of her sisters. They were always fun at family events.

Somewhere I have one of her drafts of that book you mentioned.

Eric

Re: Decou/Decew/Decow in British Columbia

2004-07-31 14:00:56Z

Hi Melinda,
I suspect that C.P.R. stands for the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

Re: Still looking for Decou?

2004-07-31 13:55:18Z

A book "The Genealogy of the DeCou Family" is available on line at Heritage Quest. It is searchable. Check with your local library for access, usually known as ProQuest.

My 7th great grandfather Richard Dell (c1660 - bef 1724) married as his first wife Elizabeth DeCou in Burlington Co., now New Jersey. She was born 25 Aug 1675, probably in Yorkshire England, daughter of Isaac and Susan (Ashton) DeCou.

Isaac arrived at Burlington NJ in the Ship "Shields". He died before 1692, as his widow Rebecca married Francis Davenport the 12th day of 8th month, 1692.

Isaac de Coux (De Cou) was of Huguenot descent. He & his 2nd wife, Rebecca, emigrated from Arvert, France, and arrived at New Castle on the Delaware in 1686. He settled at Newcastle MD on land bought of William Penn. The first meeting of Quakers in America was held at his house. He died shortly after his arrival & was buried at Chester. Isaac & his 1st wife, Susannah Ashton, had Jacob, John, Isaac, Elizabeth and Emanuel. Isaac Jr. & Jacob settled in Burlington County prior to 1690.

Death date, place from Descendants of George DeCou, by Frances DeCou 1970. See also LDS FR 16879/80 submitted by Mrs. Howard T. (Lucy A.) Bonnett, 314 E. Glenwood Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045 (312) 234-4804.

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There was a "Daniel Decow of Drax Abbey" mentioned in the will of David Beharrell, 3 Jun 1708 of Waghen alias Wawn, Yorkshire, named to be Tutor or Guardian of David's children, along with Samuel Beharrell, if their mother remarried. David's brother Isaac Beharrell married Jane Descamps in 1666 in Hatfield (Yorkshire?) and this Daniel Decow was probably her brother. Note that the name Decow is an English corruption of the French name Descamps. The towns of Goole, Snaith, Howden, Airmyn and Drax are all quite close to Wawn, 20-30 miles west of Hull, on the south side of the river Ouse.

Decou/Decew/Decow in British Columbia

2004-07-21 21:02:56Z

Re: Still looking for Decou?

joyce_davidson — 2004-04-17 03:50:36Z

My Decou ancestors came to Canada around 1798. John Decou/Decew was a captain in the war of 1812 and it was to his home that Laura Secord went to warn him that the Americans were coming. There are 2 towns in Ontario named after him - Decew Falls and Decewsville. There is a lovely park at Decew Falls on what was his property and the remains of the home. You can read about it and see the home at http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/dmthomson/secord/walk.htm and at http://www.heritagethorold.com/future.html

Have attached a couple of files. I live on the west coast in British Columbia

Re: Still looking for Decou?

ericfw — 2004-03-29 04:05:17Z

I knew George had written some books. In fact his daughter, my Great-Aunt Franny, had written some family history also. On her death many of her papers went to my father. And so to me. Somewhere I have a early manuscript of Along the Back Trail. Unfortunately, my Great-Aunt Franny was a transcriptionist so it is
all typewritten, instead of handwritten.

Somewhere I knew there was a Canadian branch, but I don't know much about your side. When, and why did your ancestor go to Canada? What have they been doing since?

Re: Still looking for Decou?

joyce_davidson — 2004-02-19 21:10:49Z

I am sure you know George wrote some wonderful books such as Along the Back Trail, Moorestown and Her Neighbors.

I am descended from the Canadian branch of the family (Captain John Decou/Decew) for whom Decew Falls and Decewsville, both in Ontario, Canada, were named

Still looking for Decou?

2004-01-18 06:24:27Z

My grandmother was a Elizabeth Hendrickson DeCou of Moorsetown, NJ. Her father, George DeCou, grew up arond Trenton, NJ.
I am looking for any information on the family. Anybody else still looking?

Re: DeCou Family

2003-01-30 18:00:02Z

I have this on the family; do you have additions or corrections, please? leabuzby@aol.com
FIRST GENERATION

1. Jacob DECOU -i was born in 1668 in Yorkshire, England. He died in 1735 in Burlington Co., NJ.
He was married to Elizabeth POWELL -i on November 16, 1695. Elizabeth POWELL -i was born in 1677 in Brulington Co., NJ. She died in 1714 in NJ. Jacob DECOU -i and Elizabeth POWELL -i had the following children:
+2 i. Isaac DECOU -i (born on February 13, 1703).
SECOND GENERATION
2. Isaac DECOU -i was born on February 13, 1703 in Brulington Co., NJ. He died in April 1765.
He was married to Mary EVES -i on September 14, 1737.

and.................
John Decou b. about 1742 m. Sarah Antrim and a bit of their line.

Re: Looking for first wife of Daniel DECOW (b.1821 Elgin, Ont.)

CComplin — 2002-10-19 17:33:26Z

We believe the first wife was Lucy Ann Lumley but we can't trace her but have heard she died in 1846. The children of the family of Daniel were John L 1841-1886, Duncan McG b 1845, Lavina 1847-1927, Daniel b 1849. Hannah 1853-1923, Abraham b 1855, Douglas McG 1857-1902 (Charles grandfather) Rose 1859-1863 and William 1864. Make what you will whose children were the first wife's or the second. We are still mystified and still searching. Betty

Re: DeCou Family

Strawknows — 2002-09-09 23:13:24Z

I found your message interesting as I am a direct decendant of Jacob Decow and Elizabeth Powell, through my Great Gandmother Ulah Payne. I am told that my lineage is through Jacob and Elizabeth's son Jacob who married Jane Duncan, their son John Decew who married Jane Thatcher, their daughter Elizabeth Decew who married William Cole, their son Christian J. Cole who married Angelina Harrington, their daughter Chloe Ann who married Robert Payne, their son William Henry Payne who married Lenore Bellenger who are my Great Grandmother's parents. I have these names, but am missing a lot of pertinent information such as birthdates and such. I would love to hear from you to share what information we can with each other.

Jennae Straw

Re: Looking for first wife of Daniel DECOW (b.1821 Elgin, Ont.)

MelindaBrasier97 — 2002-08-27 20:09:24Z

Dear Betty,

Iona Cemetery, North side Talbot Road, Lots 1 & 2, Southwold Township, Elgin County, #137 - (broken stone, flat) In memory of Ann/ wife of/ Daniel Decow/ who...../......1873 [corrected to 1843].

I have the same children and dates that you have. My 3rd great grandmother was Melissa Ann Decow, born about 1840 to Daniel and Ann Decow.

Do you have information on Douglas McGregor? All I found on him was this:

"Dr. Douglas DeCow was a doctor in Montreal, where he was active in the Liberal Club. About 1899 he received an appointment to take charge of the Government Hospital in the Yukon. While there he fell seriously ill, and was forced to return east. He then lived quietly on the banks of the Richelieu. He died suddenly at Iberville, Quebec, age 45, leaving a wife and several children. None of them were named in his obituary." From the book Houses of West Elgin.

I would be interested if you have more. You can email me directly at:

jeffmelinda@netzero.net

Thanks,

Melinda

Winnifred (King) DeCou obituary, May 1963

labuhnk1 — 2002-08-09 18:11:48Z

Mrs. E. DeCou Dies in Hospital
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon for Mrs. Winnifred DeCou, of 62 Mill street east, who died Saturday in Leamington District Hospital after a short illness. She was 83

Born in Michigan, Mrs. DeCou had resided in Leamington for the past 40 years. She was a member of the Leamington United Church, Order of the Eastern Star and of the Maccabees of Michigan.

Surviving are three sons, Garnet, of Marine City, Mich.; William of Kalamazoo, Mich.; James of Staples; three daughters, Mrs. Claude Daniels (Mary), of Newport, KY; Mrs. C. Peterson (Beryl), of Berkley, Mich.; Mrs. Michael Stasso (Jane) of Leamington; a sister, Mrs. Cora Wedge of Pontiac, Mich., and 28 grandchildren.

Her husband, Edward, died in 1949.

Rev. William Bell officiated for the last rites at the Robinson funeral home, Leamington, with interment following in Sandusky, Mich., Tuesday morning.

Mrs. E. DeCou Dies in Hospital, The Leamington Post and News Thursday May 16, 1963, p. 2, column 3. [microfilm “Leamington Post Ontario January to June 1963”; held by the Windsor Public Library, Windsor, ON]

(note that Garnet DeCou and Mary Daniels are listed as children which is incorrect, they were step-children to Winnifred)

Decou/Decon

pizaz — 2002-07-21 08:38:37Z

We currently live on a parcel of land in Nelson township of Kent county Michigan that once was owned by George W. Decou/Decon. (I find both spelling) George W. Decou b. 1835 d. March 6, 1882. He was married to Mary (whitney) Decou. They had several children.
Across the street from me, I believe a house was built by a A.W Decou. approximate date.... before1863. And yes the house still stands and is lived in!!! House looks great for its age. Also other Decou/Decon I believe where brothers... Frank B. Decou b.1837 d.1912 had two wives. Margaret b.1839 d.1904 2nd wife Louis b.1894 d. 1907. have more, Benjamin F. Decon b.1838, wife Margaret Skinner. more.... Martha (whitney) Decou, Lila (smith) Decou b. 1896 d.1978, Fredrick Decou, E.S Decou, N.A, or H.A Decou. I am looking for any information on these people and there line of decent. I have found most of the dates of these people at the cemetary. I hope to hear from a interested party soon. I have more dates and childrens names.

Jodie

Re: Daniel and Lucy Ann DECOW in Elgin, Ontario

@@Jeffmelinda@Integrityol.com — 2002-03-29 20:11:15Z

Dear Gail,

Hope you can help.

My great grandparents were John Clark, b. abt. 1839 in Dunwich, Elgin Co., Ontario and Melissa Ann Decow, b. abt. 1841 in Southwold, Elgin Co., Ontario. They married March 16, 1862. In the marriage register her parents are listed as Daniel Decow and Ann. I viewed the 1861 Elgin County census and found a Daniel Decow with wife Lucy Ann and their children. Listed at the bottom was Melissa Payson, age 20, and noted as not a member of the family. The next year she marries John Clark and registers as Melissa Ann Decow with her parents as Daniel Decow and Ann. My mystery is was she taken in by the Decows and maybe adopted??? Was she a servant and just used the Decow name??? I would be most interested on anything you have on this family.

Anxious to here from you,

Melinda (Clark) Brasier
Enumclaw, WA USA

Looking for first wife of Daniel DECOW (b.1821 Elgin, Ont.)

jeffmelinda2 — 2002-03-29 17:54:48Z

I am very interested to find out who Daniel Decow's first wife was. I know he married Lucy Anne McGregor January 24, 1847 in Southwold, Elgin County, but I am trying to find out who his first wife was. These would be my 3rd great grandparents. Anyone who may have information on this couple, please contact me at:

jeffmelinda@direcway.com

Sincerely,

Melinda (Clark) Brasier

Re: DeCou Family

JRCOTTRILL — 2002-01-18 22:54:17Z

I AM in Canada, and a Decou descendant. I would be interested in what kind of information you have down a certain line. I'm particularly interested in the descendants of Capt. John Bloome De Cew, born Feb 3 1766 in the USA and married to Katherine Dockstater.
They had a daughter, Eliza Jane, who is my 3rd great grandmother. If you have info about John and Katherine's family, or Eliza's family (and her husband Henry Young) I'd love to hear it (-;

Re: DeCou Family

2001-12-19 02:01:25Z

Re: Looking forward to hearing from you !!

2001-10-11 18:52:14Z

Bob,
Please goo ahhesd and send the information you are offeriing to the E-Mail!
As I'm in and out of the feild(Army).
Thanks
James

Re: Looking forward to hearing from you !!

2001-09-17 13:15:57Z

James
I am most willing to help you in whatever way I can. I have a great deal of DeCou information. Please give me the information that you do have and I will search my data base. Pleas feel free to contact me directly at the e-mail address provided. Gail

Re: Looking forward to hearing from you !!

2001-09-11 05:24:44Z

Dear James,

It would be easier to send "stuff" to you via e-mail. One of the items is an article I wrote on Captain John B. DeCou that was published in "Families" the journal of the Ontario Genealogical Society. As the article is on my computer, I could send it to you as an attachment (or if you are worried about viruses as a copy & paste into the e-mail message).

Cheers,

Bob McBride
E-mail: <bob-mcbride@heydon.com>

Re: Frustated and seeking help contacting DeCou family members

2001-09-11 05:18:36Z

Dear James,

Thanks for responding. I have a wealth of DeCou family information that I'd be most interested in sharing with anyone interested. As well have an insatiable appetite for new information. Write me directly at my e-mail address:
<bob-mcbride@heydon.com>
and I'll send some of my files directly to you.

Cheers,

Bob McBride

Re: Looking forward to hearing from you !!

2001-09-10 23:07:38Z

BoB,
Regards to info you are willing to send me, please send to this address.

P.O.Box 255
Dupont,Wa.
98327

Re: Frustated and seeking help contacting DeCou family members

2001-09-10 22:50:58Z

Hello Bob,
I have been away for some time and thought I would try to get in touch wiith the people researching the same Ancestry line.Any luck in your research thus far?Will be going oveer my notes and info from my brother sent me, so please stay in touch.

Thanks,

James

Looking forward to hearing from you !!

2001-06-14 18:44:14Z

Dear James,
Thanks for your response.Do you have my home e-mail address ? Don't know how to write to you directly without going through this site. Have files I'd like to send you as attachments.
Cheers,
Bob McBride

DeCew,DeCou

2001-06-14 16:04:49Z

BoB,
Observived your link as I received a message through family link. Had stop doing research,Due to the military and responce.I'm looking for my file and will E- Maail you soon as I have the need to check the background as you do.
Hope to contact a line!
James

Please write directly to me.

2001-04-06 16:08:45Z

Dear Mr.or Mrs. Dunn,

Somehow, I don't know how to use this message board to write directly to those posting messages. I have a lot of DeCou family information that I'm most willing to share and learn more about you and your line in the DeCou family. Please write directly to me at e-mail: bob-mcbride@heydon.com.

Cheers,

Bob McBride, B.Sc., M.Ed., M.M., U.E.
(a direct line third great grandson of Captain John B. DeCou & Katherine Dochstader)
e-mail: bob-mcbride@heydon.com