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Henry Decoster

Birth
Hebron, Oxford County, Maine, USA
Death
26 Sep 1866 (aged 67)
Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine, USA
Burial
Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine, USA Add to Map
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Henry DeCoster, born December 18, 1798, married Abigail E. Irish. He settled on a farm adjoining that of his father. He was a man of influence and standing in the town, and for many years served on the board of selectman. He died September 26, 1866.

--History of Buckfield

Annuals from History of Buckfield, 1837--(p. 375)
There was an epidemic of scarlet fever among the children this year. The disease was unusually fatal. Five children died with it out of the family of Henry DeCoster.
Henry DeCoster, born December 18, 1798, married Abigail E. Irish. He settled on a farm adjoining that of his father. He was a man of influence and standing in the town, and for many years served on the board of selectman. He died September 26, 1866.

--History of Buckfield

Annuals from History of Buckfield, 1837--(p. 375)
There was an epidemic of scarlet fever among the children this year. The disease was unusually fatal. Five children died with it out of the family of Henry DeCoster.

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aet 67 yrs 9 mos 8 dys



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