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Silas DECKER was born July 1859 in Owego, Tioga, New York, USA
Silas DECKER was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Silas married Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH 22 October 1879 in Owego, Tioga, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH was born August 1861 in Owego, Tioga, New York, USA. Eleanor L "Ella" died 28 November 1900 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Eleanor L "Ella" was the child of Hiram WELCH and Harriet MOSHER.
Silas DECKER died abt. 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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Family and Children of Silas DECKER
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Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH-- Date: 22 October 1879 Place: Owego, Tioga, New York, USA
Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH was the child of Hiram WELCH and Harriet MOSHER
Children of Silas DECKER and Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH:
Charlotte Amelia "Lottie" DECKER (b.August 1880, , New York, USA d. 9 November 1961, Cleveland, Ohio, USA)
Harvey Arnette DECKER (b.24 September 1881, , New York, USA d. 14 February 1966, Sarasota, Florida, USA)
Abram Charles DECKER (b.15 September 1885, , New York, USA d. 26 November 1945, , New York, USA)
Allie Silas DECKER (b.11 August 1887, , New York, USA d. 17 April 1980, , New York, USA)
Helen DECKER (b.abt. 1888, Cleveland, Ohio, USA d. 10 January 1983, )
Ella Euphine DECKER (b.27 June 1897, Cleveland, Ohio, USA d. 17 February 1979, Cleveland, Ohio, USA)
Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH-- Date: 22 October 1879 Place: Owego, Tioga, New York, USAEleanor L "Ella" WELCH was the child of Hiram WELCH and Harriet MOSHER
Children of Silas DECKER and Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH:
Charlotte Amelia "Lottie" DECKER (b.August 1880, , New York, USA d. 9 November 1961, Cleveland, Ohio, USA) Harvey Arnette DECKER (b.24 September 1881, , New York, USA d. 14 February 1966, Sarasota, Florida, USA) Abram Charles DECKER (b.15 September 1885, , New York, USA d. 26 November 1945, , New York, USA) Allie Silas DECKER (b.11 August 1887, , New York, USA d. 17 April 1980, , New York, USA) Helen DECKER (b.abt. 1888, Cleveland, Ohio, USA d. 10 January 1983, ) Ella Euphine DECKER (b.27 June 1897, Cleveland, Ohio, USA d. 17 February 1979, Cleveland, Ohio, USA)
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1859 Birth July 1859
Owego, Tioga, New York, USA
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
1879 Marriage / PartnerSilas DECKER and Eleanor L "Ella" WELCH 22 October 1879, Owego, Tioga, New York, USA
He was 20 years old.
1880 Birth of ChildCharlotte Amelia "Lottie" DECKER was born August 1880, , New York, USA
Silas was 21 years old.
1881 Birth of ChildHarvey Arnette DECKER was born 24 September 1881, , New York, USA
Silas was 22 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 Birth of ChildAbram Charles DECKER was born 15 September 1885, , New York, USA
Silas was 26 years old.
1887 Birth of ChildAllie Silas DECKER was born 11 August 1887, , New York, USA
Silas was 28 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1897 Birth of ChildElla Euphine DECKER was born 27 June 1897, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Silas was 38 years old.
1900 Death of Spouse/PartnerEleanor L "Ella" WELCH died 28 November 1900, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry. 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2) 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)Postcards and Memories of Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Added: 8/6/2026 3:31:09 PM
- Updated: 8/6/2026 3:35:07 PM
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