From History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 508

   John Decker is a pioneer of Mitchell County. He settled in Liberty Township in 1856, and there resided fifteen years, coming to Stacyville in 1871, where he is now engaged in the sale of agricultural machinery.

   Mr. Decker was born in Hesse, Germany, April 8, 1844. He came to America at the age of seven and went to Medota, Ill., where he remained five years. He was married to Flora A. Washburn Feb. 13, 1873.

   Mrs. Decker was born in Pennsylvania, April 22, 1852. Their two children are – Carl W. born Oct. 7, 1876, and Laura B. born April 13, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Decker belong to the Congregational Church.

Transcribed April 2003 by Gordon Felland