Translation:
Almuth Engelken, daughter of Colonist Roettger Galts Decker and his wife Amke Claassen from Eversmeer, was born on March 29th 1852 at 12 noon and she was baptized on April 25th at the Pastors home. Godparents were: The father who held the child with the help of Ettje Rims, wife of Colonist Harm Sandhorst from Eversmeer.
Translation by Gisela Cartmill 09 May 2005
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History of Gage Co. NE - "Miss Ella Decker was born in Germany, May 23, 1852, and she was a girl when she came to the United States. In Illinois, on the 23rd of March, 1875, she became the wife of Mr. Oltmans, and she has proved a true helpmeet to him in the years that have marked his advancement toward the goal of prosperity."
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She married Oltman Oltmans 23 Mar 1875 in Tazewell County, Illinois. They had seven children: Dietrich H.; Rinehart Gerard; Frederick O.; William August; George; Herman; Annetta A.
Translation:
Almuth Engelken, daughter of Colonist Roettger Galts Decker and his wife Amke Claassen from Eversmeer, was born on March 29th 1852 at 12 noon and she was baptized on April 25th at the Pastors home. Godparents were: The father who held the child with the help of Ettje Rims, wife of Colonist Harm Sandhorst from Eversmeer.
Translation by Gisela Cartmill 09 May 2005
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History of Gage Co. NE - "Miss Ella Decker was born in Germany, May 23, 1852, and she was a girl when she came to the United States. In Illinois, on the 23rd of March, 1875, she became the wife of Mr. Oltmans, and she has proved a true helpmeet to him in the years that have marked his advancement toward the goal of prosperity."
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She married Oltman Oltmans 23 Mar 1875 in Tazewell County, Illinois. They had seven children: Dietrich H.; Rinehart Gerard; Frederick O.; William August; George; Herman; Annetta A.
Family Members
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Heimke Maria "Helen" Decker Forcher
1845–1920
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Ulrich Eden Freese "Alex" Decker
1847–1927
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Gottfried Röttger Decker
1849–1916
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Hauke Wina Decker Tammen
1855–1937
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Stientje "Christina" Decker Schmith
1857–1885
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Antje Wilken Decker Koenig
1860–1947
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Magrace "Grace" Decker Dietterle
1862–1892
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William Rhinehart Decker
1865–1953