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     Nathaniel Page was born on 15 February 1700/1 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of John Page and Sarah Singletary. Nathaniel Page married Phebe Chapman before 1729 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.² Nathaniel Page died in November 1778 at age 77.

     Hannah () Richardson married Joseph Richardson.

     Joseph Richardson married Hannah () Richardson.

     Phebe Richardson was born on 20 December 1729 at Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Richardson and Hannah () Richardson. Phebe Richardson married Samuel Paige, son of Nathaniel Page and Phebe Chapman, on 24 January 1749/50 at Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.²

     Samuel Paige was born on 11 May 1729 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel Page and Phebe Chapman. Samuel Paige married Phebe Richardson, daughter of Joseph Richardson and Hannah () Richardson, on 24 January 1749/50 at Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.² Samuel Paige died in 1789 at New Hampshire, USA.³

     Mary Kezer was born circa 1760 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Timothy Keyzer and Mary Tucker. Mary Kezer married Samuel Paige Jr., son of Samuel Paige and Phebe Richardson, on 8 December 1775 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.² Mary Kezer died on 15 December 1825 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.¹
     Mary Kezer also went by the name of Polly Kezer.

     Samuel Paige Jr. was born on 28 July 1751 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Paige and Phebe Richardson. Samuel Paige Jr. married Mary Kezer, daughter of Timothy Keyzer and Mary Tucker, on 8 December 1775 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.² Samuel Paige Jr. died on 16 February 1838 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, at age 86.³

     Sarah Page was born circa 1791 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Paige Jr. and Mary Kezer. Sarah Page married Solomon Johnson, son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee, on 24 October 1809 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.³ Sarah Page died before 1850.
     Sarah Page was also known as Sarah Paige.

     Solomon Johnson was born on 14 December 1788 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.¹ He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee. Solomon Johnson was baptized on 18 October 1789 at Boxborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.² He married Sarah Page, daughter of Samuel Paige Jr. and Mary Kezer, on 24 October 1809 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.³ Solomon Johnson married Hannah (?) between 1815 and 1850. Solomon Johnson died on 11 June 1869 at Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA, at age 80.^4,5
     He appeared on the census of 6 August 1810 at Henniker, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA; Sol. Johnson
0-10 1 John
10-16 1 unknown
16-26 0
26-44 1 Solomon
>45 0

Females
<10 2 unknown
10-16 0
16-26 0
26-45 1 Sarah
>45 0.⁶ He appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 at Henniker, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA; Solomon Johnson:
Males:
<10 1 Harrison
10-16 1 John
16-18 0
16-26 0
26-45 0
>45 1 Solomon
Females:
<10 0
10-16 0
16-26 1 Unknown
26-45 0
>45 1 Sarah

Engaged in agriculture: 1.⁷ He appeared on the census of 3 September 1850 at Household 141-152, Northumberland, Saratoga, New York, USA; Johnson, Solomon, 62, Mason, Mass
Hannah, 47, NY

Household 129-150 is John Johnson, 41, b. NH and family.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1855 at Household 154-157, Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA; Sollomon Johnson, 66 M, Washington, 3 yrs in town
Hannah, 53, F, wife, Saratoga, 3 yrs in town. He appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 at Household 58-60, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA; Johnson, Solomon, 72, Mason, NY
Hannah, 57, NY.⁹

     Mary Ann Hogle was born on 1 July 1818 at Rensselaer, New York, USA.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of John Hogle and Sarah Agard. Mary Ann Hogle was born on 1 July 1819 at Rensselaer, New York, USA.⁵ She married William Henry Harrison Johnson, son of Solomon Johnson and Sarah Page, circa 1838.⁶ Mary Ann Hogle died on 24 June 1901 at Town of Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 82.^7,8,9 She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Scipioville, Cayuga, New York, USA.
     She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Household 353-364, Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA; Resides with son, George Johnson

Johnson, Mary Ann, 80, July 1819,80, Wid., mo 1-1 living (sic) NY NY NY.¹⁰ She left a will on 24 June 1901; The last Will and testament of Mary Ann Johnson of the town of Springport, County of Cayuga and state of New York.

I Mary Ann Johnson aware of the uncertainty of life, do make, ordain, publish and declare this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say:

After the payment of my funeral expenses, the expense of administering my estate, and my lawful debts, I give, devise and bequeath my property as follows:

1st I give to my son, James Johnson my largest trunk, my third best goose feather bed, all my bedding not otherwise bequeathed - all my towels, my striped rag carpet, my largest dark colored square wash stand with drawer, and one dark colored round corner bed stead with slats nailed together in two portions laying lengthwise in the stead.

2nd I give to my daughter, Sarah Maria West, 6 silver teaspoons, one ingrain parlor carpet, 12 dinner plates, 12 cups and saucers, one round glass sauce dish, and my second best square stand with drawer, in case of the death of Maria West, the 6 silver teaspoons bequeathed to her shall be given to my grand daughter, Nellie Wilson, and in case of her death, to my grand daughter Lucy Decker.

3rd. I give to my daughter Orcelia J. Burger, one looking glass in bracket frame with shelf and drawer, one picture of her Aunt Almina Johnson with frame, one spool stand with covered top, one large photograph album with leather skin sides, one light colored shelf and my extension table.

4th I give to my son Charles H. Johnson my second best goose feather bed, one pair of small pillows, one Bay mare now named "Jim," the bed stead I am now using and my large brass kettle.

5th I give to my daughter Emily Louisa Bonker my Oak Bed Room sett, consisting of one bed stead, one bureau, one wash stand, two chairs, one small rocking chair, 1 spring bed and mattress, my best white bed spread, all belonging to and now in use with the oak brd room sett, referred to above, also my old family bible containing our family records, two large white oval dishes, 6 white dinner plates, 6 white tea cups and saucers, 12 glass foot sauce dishes, 6 glass goblets, one toilet set complete, consisting of six pieces, one slot pail, 7 dark colored cane sett chairs.

6th I give to my daughter Emma Frances Brewster, 1 hen feather bed, 6 light colored cane sett chairs, one large splint bottom rocker, 6 white dinner plates, 8 tea plates, 6 tea cups and saucers, all my knives, forks and spoons not already bequeathed, one woven wire mattress, one excelsior mattress, one light colored wash stand with looking glass attached, one toilet sett consisting of five pieces, one bed lounge, one doz. glass sauce dishes, my second best white bed spread, one dozen glass salt setts, all my new rag carpet, 6 glass goblets and my table cloths, napkins, white towels and my cook stove.

7th I give to my son George W. Johnson, my best goose feather bed, my pair of largest pillows, and all the pillow cases that can be found with the same, my dark colored bed stead & spring mattress I am now using, my clock, all my kitchen chairs.

8th I give to my granddaughter, Nellie Wilson, the daughter of Sarah Maria West, herein named, one clock shelf made of butternut wood and the wood seat arm chair.

9th My real estate in the town of Springport Cayuga Co., NY consisting of sixty acres of land, with house, & barn thereon surrounded by lands of Albro Nichols, Mr. Pinckney, Esther Allen & George Waldron & Edgar Mosier and on which I now reside, I desire it to be worked on shares for four years from the date of my death by my son George W. Johnson herein mentioned, taxes & all necessary expenses for repairs of the fences, buildings and improvements of lands & ___ paid first from revenues of said land one half of the balance of said revenues to be retained by my son George W. Johnson and the remaining one half to be equally divided annually by the following named of my children, Sarah Maria West, Orcelia J. Burger, Charles H. Johnson, James Johnson, Emily Louisa Bonker, George W. Johnson, my daughter Emma Frances Brester not to receive any of the revenues from lands worked by my son George W. Johnson, as mentioned above on account of three acres of land I have already deeded to her.

10th After my death, I desire that my son James Johnson shall have his living from the proceeds of the farm now owned by me, during his natural life time, after his death, the said farm to be equally divided between Sarah West, Orcelia Burger, Chas. H. Johnson, Emily Louise Bonker, Emma Frances Brewster, George F. Johnson, "the share of James Johnson in otherwords" the one seventh part is to be given to the person that takes care of James Johnson during his lifetime and the balance divided among the above named equally, share and share alike, during the life time of James Johnson and after he is provided for, the balance of the revenue from the farm shall be used on improvements.
Mary Ann Johnson.⁷

     William Henry Harrison Johnson was born circa 13 August 1813 at Henniker, New Hampshire, USA.¹ He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Sarah Page. William Henry Harrison Johnson married Mary Ann Hogle, daughter of John Hogle and Sarah Agard, circa 1838.² William Henry Harrison Johnson died on 13 January 1889 at Scipioville, Cayuga, New York, USA.^3,4 He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Scipioville, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁵
     He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA; Harrison Johnson

Males:
1 10-15 Unknown
1 20-30 Harrison

Female
1 20-30 Mary Ann.⁶ He appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 at Household 7-10, Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA; Johnson, Harrison, 37, b. NY Farmer
Mary A. 31, b. NY
Sarah M. 10, b. NY
Orcelia J. 8, b. NY
Charles H. 6, b. NY
James E. 3, b. NY

Household 1-1 in Locke is an Edward Johnson, (Probably ID: 707) 52yrs, b. NH, and family. Property transfers have been found between Edward and Harrison.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1855 at Household 329-347, Moravia, Cayuga, New York, USA; William H. Johnson, 41, b New Hampshire, 15 yrs. in town
Mary Ann, 34, wife, b. Renselar, 15 yr. in town
Sarah, 15
Orselia, 13
Charles, 11
James, 8
John, 3
Riley? A. Chamberlan, 23, b. Cayuga, 23 yr. in town
S. Elizabeth Chamberlan, 22, wife, Rensaler, 1 yr.in town
Geroge B. Chamberlan 1.⁸ He appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Poplar Ridge Post Office, Venice Township, Cayuga, New York, USA; Johnson Harrison 47 M Laborer Mass
Mary Ann, 41, N.Y.
Orcelia 18 F NY
Charles 16 M NY
James 13 M NY Idiotic
Louisa 9 F NY
John 7 M NY
Francess 5 F NY
Wm 9/12 M NY.⁹ He appeared on the census of 12 June 1865 at Household 112-118, Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA; William H. Johnson, 52, b NH m1, Farmer
Mary A., 46, wife, b. Washington Co., mo 10 children m1
Sarah M., 24, All children b. Cayuga, married, m1, mother of 3 children
Charles H., 21
James E. 18
Louisa, 14
Emma F., 10
George W., 3 3/12.¹⁰ (an unknown value.)¹¹ He appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 at Household 21-22, Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA; Johnson, Harrison, 56, Farmer b. NH
Mary, 51, Real estate $4000, Personal property, 2500, b. NY
James, 22, Farmer, b. NY cannot read or write
Frank, 16, b. NY attends school
George, 8, b. NY
Chamberlin, Geo. 16, attends school
Louisa, 19, married Sep.¹² He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Household 149-151, Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA; Harrison JOHNSON Self M Male W 66 NH Farmer NH NH
Mary A. JOHNSON Wife M Female W 61 NY Keeping House NY NY
James JOHNSON Son S Male W 33 NY NH NY
George JOHNSON Son S Male W 18 NY NH NY
Clara GRAHAM Other W Female W 20 NY Servant NY NY
Clarance GRAHAM Other S Male W 4 NY NY NY.¹³

     Louisa Emily Johnson was born on 8 September 1851 at Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison Johnson and Mary Ann Hogle. Louisa Emily Johnson married Samuel P. Bonker, son of Henry Bonker and Lucy Ann Smith, on 5 September 1869 at Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA.^2,3,4 Louisa Emily Johnson died on 26 August 1929 at Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 77.^5,6 She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁷
     She appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 at Household 151-151. Auburn St., Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bonker, Mrs. Louize, 69, wid., NY NY NY, Housekeeper, boarding house.⁸

     Samuel P. Bonker was born on 10 January 1850 at Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Bonker and Lucy Ann Smith. Samuel P. Bonker married Louisa Emily Johnson, daughter of William Henry Harrison Johnson and Mary Ann Hogle, on 5 September 1869 at Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA.^3,2,4 Samuel P. Bonker died on 10 February 1919 at Town of Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 69; Suicide by hanging due to ill health.¹ He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁵
     These are some photographs of Montezuma at the time Samuel lived in the village. He appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 at Household 20-21, Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bonker, Henry, 69, Farmer, RE $9000, personal $1000, b. NY
Samuel, 19, b. NY
Louisa, 19, b. NY
Brister, Irwin, 4, attends school b. NY

Next household is Harrison Johnson and family.⁶ He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Household 26-26, Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Samel P. BONKER Self M Male W 30 NY Farmer NY NY
Louise E. BONKER Wife M Female W 28 NY House K NY NY
Lucy M. BONKER Dau S Female W 8 NY School NY NY
Heny BONKER Father W Male W 76 NY NY NY.⁷
He was (an unknown value) on 17 June 1896 at Meat Market, Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁸ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Household 100-101, Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bonker, Samuel, Jan 1850, m. 30 yr, NY, NY, NY Butcher
Louisa, wife Sep. 1850, m. 30 yr., NY, NY, NY
Gable, Joseph, boarder, Apr 1860, Ger.
Ellison, Richard, boarder, Feb. 1846, NY.⁹ In February 1901 he sold his interest in the meat market business in Cayuga and moved to Montezuma where he had a store and dwelling house.¹⁰ In March of 1910, he held an auction at his farm on River Rd. in Montezuma.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Household 32-32, Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bonker, Samuel P., h. 60, M. 40 yr.,NY, NY, NY, no occupation
Decker, William H., son-in-law, 50, m 20 yr. NY, NY, NY, laborer odd jobs
Lucy M. dau, 37, m. 2-2 m. 20 yr. NY, NY, NY
Lidia A., granddau, 5, NY, NY, NY
Jones, James P., 60, hired man.¹² He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Household 171-176, Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bonker, Samuel P. 58, m37 yr., NY NY NY No occupation
Louisa, 57, m1, mo 1-1 living, 37 yr, NY NY NY
4 boarders, Canal workers, Thomas Jackson, Frank Daly, Clarence Guy, Joseph Gable.¹³

     Josiah S. Johnson was born on 26 November 1806 at Henniker, New Hampshire, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee. Josiah S. Johnson married Mary Oakes Howe, daughter of Eli Howe and Polly Oakes, on 25 June 1826 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.^2,3 Josiah S. Johnson died on 4 December 1852 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, at age 46.^1,2,4
     He There are obviously two Josiah Johnsons who lived in Merrimack County simultaneously. I do not have a citation for the birthdate of 1791, but the Josiah who lived in Wilmot has an entry in the IGI that excludes him as a son of Solomon: "Josiah Johnson Birth: 11 JAN 1790 Plaistow, Rockingham, New Hampshire Death: 12 JUN 1859 Wilmont,Merack, , New Hampshire Father: Isaiah Johnson Spouse: Ruth Hazard Marriage: 15 MAR 1813 Springfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire"

The IGI date and entry in the Howe Genealogy of 1806 and marriage to Mary Oakes Howe are therefore given as the primary data for this Josiah.


He appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; Josiah Johnson
Males
20-30 1

Females
<5 1
30-40 1
50-60 1

Next door to Elias How.⁵
He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; Josiah Jonson
Males
5-10 1
10-15 1
30-40 1

Females
10-15 2
40-50 2
70-80 1.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Wilmot, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; Josiah Johnson
males
<5 2
15-20 1
20-30 1
50-60 1

females
<5 1
10-15 1
40-50 1.⁷ He appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 at Household 29-29, Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; Johnson, Josiah, 38?,
Mary, 52,
George.⁸ He appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 at Household 30-34, Wilmot, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; Josiah Johnson, 60, Farmer, all in household b. NH
Olive H. 53,
Lewis F., 15
John, 13
Rebecca C., 11.⁹

     Azubah Witherbee was born circa 1764.¹ She married Solomon Johnson, son of Abraham J. Johnson and Lydia Woodbury, on 11 September 1788 at Boxborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.² Azubah Witherbee died on 18 September 1849 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.¹
     Azubah Witherbee was also known as Azubah Wetherbee.

     Solomon Johnson was born on 13 April 1765 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham J. Johnson and Lydia Woodbury. Solomon Johnson married Azubah Witherbee on 11 September 1788 at Boxborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.³ Solomon Johnson died on 16 April 1853 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, at age 88.⁴
     He appeared on the census of 4 August 1800 at Henniker, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA; Males:
<10 3 Josiah, John, Edward, and or Woodbury
10-16 1 Solomon
26-44 1 Solomon Sr.

Females:
<10 1 Lydia
26-44 1 Azubah.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; Josiah Johnson has a male 70-80 in his household. This may be Solomon. He appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 at Household 86-87 Appears to be home for paupers, Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; Solomon Johnson, 80, b. NH, blind.⁶

     Samuel Decker was born in October 1835.¹ He was born on 7 October 1837 at Curosoe Island, Wayne, New York, USA.² He was the son of William Decker and Hannah Barber. Samuel Decker married Abby J. Van Horn, daughter of John Van Horne and Elsie Forbes, on 7 April 1868 at Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA.³ Samuel Decker married Mary E. Kaler on 7 March 1882 at Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA. Samuel Decker married Charlotte Reals, daughter of Godfrey Reals, on 8 June 1900 at Clyde, Wayne, New York, USA; Index if for dates: March 21, 1900 - March 13, 1901 DECKER Samuel - PRESTON REELS Mrs. Grainard (Clyde) 163.⁴
Samuel Decker died on 17 March 1912 at Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA, at age 74.^2,5,6 He was buried at Ridge Rd. Cemetery, Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA.⁷
     He appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Household 1647-1758, Tyre Township, Seneca, New York, USA; Anna Lake, 63
E. A. 19
James     18
Coonrad 68
Samuel Decker 10

Household 1631-1742: Wm Lake and fam.

Household 1632-1742 Albert Decker, 36, cooper, and fam.⁸ He appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Tyre Township, Seneca, New York, USA; Decker, Samuel, 31, Farm Laborer, NY
          Abbie J., 20, Keeping house, NY
          John H. 6/12.⁹ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Household 201-204, Montague, Muskegon, Michigan, USA; Samuel DECKER Self M Male W 35 NY Laborer NY NY
Abbie DECKER Wife M Female W 29 NY Keeping House NY NY
John DECKER Son S Male W 10 NY At School NY NY
Edward DECKER Son S Male W 7 NY At School NY NY
Emma DECKER Dau S Female W 4 NY At Home NY NY
Mary DECKER Dau S Female W 8M Oct NY At Home NY NY


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Source Information:
Census Place Montague, Muskegon, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254597
NA Film Number T9-0597
Page Number 23D.¹⁰
He appeared on the census of 8 July 1900 at Tyre Township, Seneca, New York, USA; Brainard, Charlotte, head, March 1813, WD, 1-0, NY NY NY
Decker, Samuel, boarder, October 1835, WD, NY NY NY Day laborer.¹ He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Black Brook Road, Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA; Lives with son, John, and family.¹¹

     Hannah Barber married William Decker.
     Hannah Barber appeared on the census; 1830: Lyons John Barber Jr. Male: 1 30-40 Female: 2 5-10, 130-40 Tyre: Both households listed consecutively on page. Sarah Barber Males: 1 30-40, 1 60-70 Females: 1 20-30, 1 60-70 David Barber Males: 1 5-10, 1 30-40 Females: 2 under 5, 1 10-15, 1 20-30 No Deckers on any of these pages.

     William Decker married Hannah Barber.
     William Decker appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Galen, Wayne, New York, USA; The names of William and Hannah Barber Decker as parents of Aaron and Samuel are found only on Aaron's death certificate. No households in the 1840 censuses with a William as the head have children the correct age to be Aaron and Samuel, but several possiblilities exist. They are:

John Decker: Males:
2 <5
2 5-10
1 30-40
Females:
1 10-15
1 30-40

This household looks the most promising for containing ancestors of Aaron and Samuel. Perhaps the John listed as head of household could be the parent and the death certificate has erroneous information. A marriage record exists for John Decker to Hannah Lake in 1827 at the Dutch Reformed Church. No marriage record for a William is found, and the two boys in this household are very young, and match the ages of Aaron and Samuel. Sam was living with Anna Lake in 1850, so there is another connection to this couple.

On either side of John Decker lives a Jacob Leak, sic., and an Aaron Hopkins. On the same page are Sally Hopkins.
Also on the same page is:
Isaac Decker: Males:
1 <5
1 5-10
1 10-15
Females:
1 30-40.¹ He appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Household 1308-1399, Town of Junius, Seneca, New York, USA; Wm. Decker, 29, Farmer, NY
Margaret, 25,
Wm. C., 3
Charles, 1

This Wm. would have been 16 at the time of Aaron's birth. This Wm. lives only 5 houses from the home of Joel Cosard, with whom Aaron was enumerated in 1850.² He appeared on the census of 5 October 1850 at Household 174-174, Town of Galen, Wayne, New York, USA; Wm Decker, 33
Julia, 25
Catherine, 3
Wm. E., 1

Ages possibly suggest Julia may be a second wife. Aaron was 13 in 1850, so this Wm. would have been 20 at the time of Aaron's birth and could be his father.³

     Lydia A. Forbes was born circa 1840 at Seneca, New York, USA. She was the daughter of Henry Forbes and Susan Decker. Lydia A. Forbes married Aaron Decker, son of William Decker and Hannah Barber, on 21 March 1860 at Tyre Dutch Reformed Church, Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA.² Lydia A. Forbes died on 11 April 1872 at Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA.^3,4
     She appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Galen, Wayne, New York, USA; Forbes, Henry, 49, Laborer, NY
     Susan, 48
     Benjamin, 7
     Lydia A., 10
Skiff, Charles, 74.⁵ She appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 at Galen, Wayne, New York, USA; Aaron Decker, 24, domestic
Lydia A., 24 domestic

Living in home of Alfred and Mary Hopkins.⁶ She appeared on the census of 20 August 1860 at Tyre Township, Seneca, New York, USA; Aaron Decker, 23, no occupation given
Lydia Decker, 21

In this entry Aaron and Lydia are listed in a separate household totally apart from Samuel Hopkins, who is the previous household enumerated.⁷

     Aaron Decker was born on 7 November 1836 at Town of Galen, Wayne, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of William Decker and Hannah Barber. Aaron Decker married Lydia A. Forbes, daughter of Henry Forbes and Susan Decker, on 21 March 1860 at Tyre Dutch Reformed Church, Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA.² Aaron Decker married Sarah A. May on 26 May 1872.³ Aaron Decker died on 21 February 1923 at Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA, at age 86.⁴ He was buried at Springbrook Cemetery, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA.⁵
     He appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 at Household 1314-1405, Junius, Seneca, New York, USA; Joel Cosard, 51, Farmer
     Rachael, 52
     Amanda, 20
     Jacob, 18
     Sarah, 16
     J. A. Harris, 4
     Aaron Decker, 13
     Moses White, 25

Household 1308-1399:
Wm Decker, 29, Farmer, NY
Margaret, 25
Wm. C., 3
Charles, 1.⁶ He appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 at Galen, Wayne, New York, USA; Aaron Decker, 24, domestic
Lydia A., 24 domestic

Living in home of Alfred and Mary Hopkins.⁷ He appeared on the census of 20 August 1860 at Tyre Township, Seneca, New York, USA; Aaron Decker, 23, no occupation given
Lydia Decker, 21

In this entry Aaron and Lydia are listed in a separate household totally apart from Samuel Hopkins, who is the previous household enumerated.⁸ He began military service on 6 August 1862 at Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA, He enlisted as a Private on 06 August 1862 in Tyre, NY at the age of 26 and was dispatched to Company F, 126th Infantry Regiment New York on 22 August 1862. He was a POW at Harper's Ferry on 15 September 1862 and paroled on 16 September 1862 with his regiement. An account of this Harper's Ferry incident can be found in the book "Harper's Ferry Cowards." Aaron was transfered on 25 December 1864, was hospitalized with Typhoid Fever, was wounded by a shell in his leg, and mustered out on 03 June 1865 in Alexandria, VA.⁹ He ended military service on 3 June 1865 at Alexandria, Virginia, USA.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 9 June 1870 at Tyre Township, Seneca, New York, USA; Decker, Aaron, 35, Farm laborer, b. NY
          Lydia, A., 32, Keeping house, b. NY
          William H., 9, b. NY
          John F., 6 b. Michigan
          Charles, 4 b. NY
          Anna J., 2 b. NY.¹¹ As of 1 June 1875, Aaron Decker lived at Household 11-11, Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Aaron Decker, 40 b. Seneca, Com lab.
Sarah, 24, wife, b. Sen.
Frank, 11, son, b. Mich
Chas. 9, son, b. Sen
Anna, 8 dau., b. Sen
Geo., 1 5/12, son b. Cayuga.¹² He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Household 184-186, Montague, Muskegon, Michigan, USA; Aaron DECKER Self 45     NY Laborer     Fa: ---     Mo: ---
Sarah DECKER     Wife 28     NY Keeping House     Fa: NY     Mo: NY
Frank DECKER     Son 15     MI At School     Fa: NY     Mo: NY
Charles DECKER     Son 14     MI At School     Fa: NY     Mo: NY
Anna DECKER     Dau 13     MI At School     Fa: NY     Mo: NY
George DECKER     Son 6     MI At School     Fa: NY     Mo: NY
Albert DECKER     Son 3     MI At Home     Fa: NY     Mo: NY
Alonzo DECKER     Son 2     MI At Home     Fa: NY     Mo: NY.¹³ He witnessed the marriage of George Fred Leiger and Anna Jane Decker on 12 December 1883 at Montague, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.^3,14 Aaron Decker lived on 8 August 1888 at Madelin, Dutchess, New York, USA.^15,16 He lived after 24 August 1888 at Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Tyre Township, Seneca, New York, USA; Decker, Aaron, Nov. 1836, m. 28 years, NY NY NY Farmer
Sarah A., Feb. 1851, m. 28 years, mother of 2, 2 living, NY NY NY
Ruben A., son, Apr. 1878, NY NY NY Farm Laborer.¹⁸ He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Gravel Road, Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA; Decker, Aaron, 75, m. 37 yrs, NY NY NY Farm laborer
          Sarah, 55, m. 37 yrs. m 3, 3 living, NY NY NY.¹⁹ He lived in 1914 at Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA; Listed as "Retired Farmer" in Seneca Falls, NY with wife, Sarah.²⁰ He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at 24 Pleasant St., Household 258-271, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA; Decker, Aaron, 73, All NY NY NY, no occupation given
Sarah S., wife, 61
Alonzo, son, 42, laborer pump works.²¹

     Lucy Ann Smith was born on 24 February 1819 at Cayuga, New York, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Israel Smith and Lucy Granger. Lucy Ann Smith married Henry Bonker, son of Oliver Bonker and Hannah Unknown, on 12 January 1836.¹ Lucy Ann Smith died on 8 October 1865 at Michigan, USA, at age 46 Obituary for Henry in 1880 reads: "Some 10 years ago he moved to Michigan. Mrs. Bonker died there soonafter." Lucy's gravestone in Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga reads 1865. In 1860 census Henry is residing in Montezuma, but by 1870 he apparently widowed and living in Ledyard with Samuel. By 1875 they are all back in in Montezuma living with Samuel. Lucy may have died in Montezuma but the fact that the family is not found in the 1865 New York State Census, may support the Michigan location mentioned in Henry's obituary.^1,3,4 She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, USA.
     See Dead Ends and Gray for comments on family relationships.

     Henry Bonker was born on 25 December 1805 at New York, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Oliver Bonker and Hannah Unknown. Henry Bonker married Lucy Ann Smith, daughter of Israel Smith and Lucy Granger, on 12 January 1836.² Henry Bonker was buried in 1880 at Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, USA. He died on 27 June 1880 at Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 74.^2,4,5
     On 13 March 1838 Henry Bonker purchased the farm on what is currently Armbruster Road from Oliver Bonker. The photographs attached are taken from the top of a drumlin looking north up what is now Rt. 90 and Armbruster Road. Henry's home and barn is at the far right of the pictures. The photograph of the house and barn ws taken in 1912. Since Charles Traver built the tenent house across the road in 1904 (per stone in basement) it is very likely that this house was also erected on the site of a previous smaller home.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Town of Mentz, Cayuga, New York, USA; H. Banker Males:
1 (<5) Oliver
1 (10-15) Unknown
1 (30-40) Henry
1 (80-90) Oliver

Females:
1 (<5) Emeline
1 (20-30) Lucy
1 (70-80) Matilda

This entry is clearly H. Bonker as the surrounding names are all the correct matches for known neighbors of Henry Bonker.⁷ He appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 at Household 1821-1931, Town of Mentz, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bunker, Henry, 44 Farmer, b. NY
Lucy, 31 b. NY
Oliver, 12 b. NY
Emeline, 11 b. NY
Caroline, 7 b. NY
Genett, 5 b. NY.⁸ He appeared on the census of 13 June 1855 at Household 92-97, Town of Mentz, Cayuga, New York, USA; Henry 49 b. NY 33 yrs in town, Farmer
Lucy 34, b Cayuga Co. 22 yrs in town
Olliver 17, Emeline 16, Caroline 12, Janette 10, Samuel 4 all b. Cayuga
Franklin Fox, 32, laborer, b. Ireland, 3/12 yrs. in town, Farming.⁹
           He appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 at Town of Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bonker, Henry, 55, Farmer, all in household b. NY
Lucy, 42, Housekeeper
Oliver, 22, Farmer
Emeline, 20, Housekeeper
Caroline, 17, School Teacher
Jenett, 15, attends school
Samuel, 9, attends school.¹⁰ He purchased property at on 1 April 1868 at Part of Lot 115, Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 at Household 20-21, Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA; Bonker, Henry, 69, Farmer, RE $9000, personal $1000, b. NY
Samuel, 19, b. NY
Louisa, 19, b. NY
Brister, Irwin, 4, attends school b. NY.¹² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1875 at Household 13-13, Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Henry Barker, 70, b. Cayuga, Wid
Samuel, 25, son, Farm laborer
Louisa, 24, dau.
Lucy, 3 2/12, Grand.¹³ He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Montezuma, Cayuga, New York, USA; Samel P. BONKER Self M Male W 30 NY Farmer NY NY
Louise E. BONKER Wife M Female W 28 NY House K NY NY
Lucy M. BONKER Dau S Female W 8 NY School NY NY
Heny BONKER Father W Male W 76 NY NY NY.¹⁴

     June Eliot married Edward Proctor.

     Edward Proctor married June Eliot.

     Agnes Proctor was the daughter of Edward Proctor and June Eliot. Agnes Proctor married George Kezer in 1595.
     Agnes Proctor was also known as Alice Proctor.

     George Kezer was born circa 1575. He married Agnes Proctor, daughter of Edward Proctor and June Eliot, in 1595.
     George Kezer was Tanner of Leighton Buzzard. He received First Holy Communion at name also spelled Keyser and other var.

     Joan () Stockton married Thomas Stockton, son of Thomas Stockton and (?) Joyce, in 1553 at England.¹

     Edward Holyoke married an unknown person.

     Susanna () Stockton married John Stockton, son of Thomas Stockton and Joan () Stockton, between 1585 and 1615.¹

     Mary () Stokes married Richard Stokes, son of Humphrey Stokes and Anne () Stokes, between 1564 and 1585.¹

     Elizabeth Holyoke was born circa 1619 at Tamworth, Warwickshire, England. She was the daughter of Edward Holyoke and Prudence Stockton. Elizabeth Holyoke died on 24 June 1659. She married George Kezer, son of George Kezer and Agnes Proctor, in 1690 at Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

     George Kezer was born in 1610 at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. He was the son of George Kezer and Agnes Proctor. George Kezer died in 1690. He married Elizabeth Holyoke, daughter of Edward Holyoke and Prudence Stockton, in 1690 at Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

     Wayne D. Guy was born circa 1927 at New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Howard D. Guy and Grace Mildred Decker. Wayne D. Guy died before 1984.

     Helen Bartlett married David Alfred Wallace, son of D. L. Wallace. Helen Bartlett was born on 6 January 1923 at Seneca, New York, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert E. Bartlett and Eva May Elizabeth Decker. Helen Bartlett died on 8 December 1987 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 64.²

     Hannah Davis was born on 24 December 1653. She was the daughter of Ensign John Davis and Jane Peasley. Hannah Davis married John Kezer, son of George Kezer and Elizabeth Holyoke, on 28 September 1677 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Hannah Davis died circa 1720.

     John Kezer was born in 1648 at Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. He was the son of George Kezer and Elizabeth Holyoke. John Kezer married Hannah Davis, daughter of Ensign John Davis and Jane Peasley, on 28 September 1677 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ John Kezer died on 15 March 1696/97 at Killed by Indians in Dustin Massacre.

     Jane F. Guy married James Caraher. Jane F. Guy is the daughter of Howard D. Guy and Grace Mildred Decker.

     John Decker is the son of John Edward Decker and Inez Josephine McCabe.

     Dorcas Clements was born on 3 October 1693 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. She was the daughter of Robert Clements and Deliverance Odiorne. Dorcas Clements married Eleazer Keyzer, son of John Kezer and Hannah Davis, before 1719 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Dorcas Clements died circa 1734.

     Eleazer Keyzer was born on 9 August 1692 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of John Kezer and Hannah Davis. Eleazer Keyzer married Dorcas Clements, daughter of Robert Clements and Deliverance Odiorne, before 1719 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.² Eleazer Keyzer died circa 1729.

     John Johnson was born on 29 January 1793. He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee.

     Lydia Johnson was born on 24 March 1794. She was the daughter of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee.

     Edward Johnson was born on 28 March 1796 at New Hampshire, USA. He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee. Edward Johnson married Anna Howland. Edward Johnson married Julia Ann Doolittle, daughter of Partridge Doolittle, between 1850 and 1860. Edward Johnson died on 31 July 1867 at Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 71.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1840 at Cambridge, Washington, New York, USA.² He appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 at Household 1-1, Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA; Edward Johnson, 52, NH, Farmer
Sarah Johnson, 24, NY
Jonathan Johnson, 15, NY
Martin G. Johnson, 4, NY
Malinda Jones, 18, NY.³ He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Household 497-486, Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA; Edward Johnson, 64, Farmer, NH
Julia, 53, NY
Martin, 13, NY
Louis Mosley, 76, NY.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1865 at Household 53-50, Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA; Edward Johnson, 69, b. N. H. m2
Julia, 59, wife, b. Cayuga
Martin, 19, child, b. Cayuga.⁵

     Woodbury Johnson married Biancy (?) Woodbury Johnson was born on 15 February 1798. He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee. Woodbury Johnson died after 22 June 1880.
     He appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 at Warsaw, Genesee, New York, USA; Johnson, Woodbury
Males
<5 1
5-10 1
30-40 1 Woodbury

Females
<5 1
5-10 1
15-20 1
20-30 1.¹
He appeared on the census of 23 December 1850 at Household 172-175, Granger, Alleghany, New York, USA; Johnson, Woodbury, 52, NH, Farmer Biancy, 47 Rest of household b. NY Samuel, 17
Martha, 12
Mary, 23
Lucy M. Dolittle, 23
Mary Johnson, 23.² He appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 at Household 546-524, Granger, Alleghany, New York, USA; Woodbury Johnson 62 1797 New Hampshire, Farmer
Bancie Johnson, 57 Rest of household b. New York
Samuel Johnson, 26
Amanda Johnson 24
Lilla Johnson, 3
Diah Jacobs, 62 , Farmer.³ He appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Household 245-256, Granger, Alleghany, New York, USA; Johnson, Samuel, 46, Farmer, NY NH NH Amanda, 44, wife, keeping house, NY NY NY Franklin, Lilly, 22, adopted, at home, NY NY NY Hanlin, John, 11, boarder, at school, NY Ireland NY Johnson, Woodbury, 82, father, farmer, NH MA MA.⁴

     Thomas Johnson was born on 26 March 1800. He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee.

     Azubah Johnson was born on 5 July 1801. He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee.

     Mary Johnson was born on 17 October 1804. She was the daughter of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee.

     Josiah Johnson was born on 8 April 1791; I have no source for this entry or for the Josiah b. 1806, so am assuming it was a child who died prior to the birth of the Josiah b. 1806. He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee.

     Gardner B. Johnson was born on 22 November 1818. He was the son of Solomon Johnson and Azubah Witherbee. Gardner B. Johnson married Martha (?) circa 1846.¹ Gardner B. Johnson died between 1881 and 1900.
     He appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Household 507-521, Warsaw, Wyoming, New York, USA; Gardener B. Johnson, 51, Works in harnessshop, NH
Martha, 49, NY
Charles M., 23, NY, Tinsmith
Forrest, 14, NY.² He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Household 94-102, Warsaw, Wyoming, New York, USA; Johnson, Gardner B., 61, NH NH NH, Harnessmaker
Charles M., 33, son, NY NH NY, Tinsmith
Emma C., 28, dau-in-law, rest of house NY NY NY
Edward S., 7, grandson
Anna, 5, granddaughter
Helen, 3/12, Feb., granddaughter.³