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Spirits of the Dead - Edgar Allen Poe

Today, I am reminded of Edgar Allen Poe and his poem, Spirits of the Dead. I truly hope that Poe was right.

Vintage Photo of Alfred Decker, Civil War Soldier - Circa 1800s

This photo is of Alfred Decker in his Civil War uniform. He was born in 1842 and died in 1914. His wife was Alvina Canfield.

At age 22, Alfred Decker mustered into the Union Army as a Private.

Alfred Decker’s obituary read as follows:

Alfred Decker, a veteran of the Civil War, who was injured in the Battle of Wilderness in Virginia, died at his home at Huguenot at 9:30 o’clock Monday night, after a long illness of old age and general debility. He was aged 72 years. The deceased was born in the town of Deerpark about 72 years ago and had always lived at Huguenot.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Decker. On September 4th, 1864, he enlisted in Company M, 15th Regiment, New York State Heavy Artillery. He was wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness on May 12th, 1864, and lost his right arm below the elbow and a thumb and a little finger on the left hand. He was discharged on September 29, 1864.

His funeral notice read as follows:

The late Alfred Decker married Elvina Campbell, who died thirteen years ago. He is survived by two sons: Charles and John Decker, and a daughter, Bella DeGraw of Huguenot, NY; three sisters, Mrs. Senia Jackson, Mrs. John Smith, and Mrs. Emma Naples of Port Jervis, and one brother, Abraham Decker of Philadelphia.

Vintage Photos of Europe - Circa WW II - Part 3 of 3

The following are photos that were taken during World War II. They were once the property of the late H.A. Decker:

Vintage Photos of Europe - Circa World War II - Part 2 of 3

The following are photos that were taken during World War II. They were once the property of the late H.A. Decker:

Vintage Photos of Europe - Circa World War II - Part 1 of 3

The following are photos that were taken during World War II. They were once the property of the late H.A. Decker:

Vintage Photo - World War II Veterans and Military Paperwork - Circa 1940s - Howard A. Decker

Vintage Newspaper Clippings - I.O.R.M. Morris Kent and Lyel Akin - Circa 1900s

Several relatives of the late Howard A. Decker were members of the Improved Order of Red Men. Proof may be found in the death notices of Morris Kent and Lyel Akin. The death notices for Morris Kent and Lyel Akin are provided below:

The history of the fraternal organization is an interesting one. It dates back to well before the Revolutionary War and has changed names over the years. A great deal of information about the organization’s roots may be found on The Improved Order of Red Men’s website. There is also a book available online titled, Official History of the Improved Order of Red Men, that may shed some light on the group’s origins for those that are interested in learning more.

Vintage Newspaper Clipping - Krause Murder - Coykendall - Cellino - Circa 1900s

Vintage Newspaper Clippings - John Charles Smith Killed - Circa 1900s

John Charles Smith (AKA Jack) ties into the late Howard A. Decker's family.

Arthur Golden - Memorable Quotes - Spring 2015

"Never give up; for even rivers someday wash dams away." - Arthur Golden

Vintage Newspaper Clippings - Police Report - Circa 1900s - William Decker

William Decker was born on January 27, 1896 and died on January 13, 1967. His parents were John Decker (1872-1934) and Almeda Sarine (1877-1927).

John Decker and Almeda Sarine had several children, including William, Amos and Helen. At one time, they lived in Orange County, New York.

John Decker's parents were Alfred Decker (1842-1914) and Alvina Canfield (1844-1902). Almeda Sarine's parents were John Sarine (b. 1853) and Mary Lavina Conkling (b.1860).

Edward Abbey - Memorable Quotes - Spring 2015

"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds."
- Edward Abbey

Vintage Photo of Father and Son - Dennis and Alfred Decker - Circa 1800s

This photo is of Alfred Decker and his father, Dennis. They once lived in Orange County, New York.

Dennis was born circa 1815 and married Mary Jane Ferguson circa 1845.

According to available U.S. Census records, they had several children, including Alfred, George, Abraham, Mary Catharine, John D., William H., Emily, Amanda and Aseneth J.

Dennis Decker died somewhere between 1880 and 1900. His son Alfred was born in 1842 and died in 1914.

Buddha - Memorable Quotes - Spring 2015

"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting." - Buddha

Vintage Photo with Francis Bacon Quote - Circa 1800s and 1900s

"The best part of beauty is that no picture can express." - Francis Bacon

Vintage Photos - Henion - Hinckley - Mason Family #ThrowbackThursday

This photo features several generations of the Henion – Hinckley – Mason family. Starting on the left, the little boy squatting down next to the cat is Robert Babcock. The little girl next to him on the porch is Carol Phillips –Tufano.

The woman holding the toddler in her arms is Mary Phillips. The woman behind her is Mary Olive Hinckley – Henion. The older woman standing next to the young woman with the baby in her arms is Bertha Elizabeth Henion – Mason. The young woman with the baby is Doris Babcock and the baby is Doris Ayers.

Mary Olive Hinkley - Henion (1854-1927) was the daughter of Benjamin Hinkley (1817-1879) and Sarah Felton (1818-1906). They are tied to Governor Thomas H. Hinckley (1618-1705). They sometimes spelled their surname, Hinckley. Other times it was recorded as Hinkley. The family patriarch was Robert Hinckley (1537-1606). His wife was Katherine Leese and they lived in Kent, England.

Mary married Civil War solider, William Henry Henion (1840-1904), circa 1888 and her sister married William’s brother. Mary and William had several children, including Bertha Elizabeth Henion – Mason (1870-1931).

Bertha married Rufus Scott “Scotty” Mason circa 1886. Throughout their lives they resided in several areas, including New York and Pennsylvania. The photo located below features Bertha, Rufus and some of their children.

J.R.R. Tolkien - Memorable Quotes - Spring 2015

"Still Round the Corner There May Wait, A New Road or a Secret Gate."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

Vintage Photo with Quote from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross --Circa 1800s and 1900s

"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Vintage Photo with Kevin Systrom Quote - Circa 1800s and 1900s

"Every photo you take communicates something about a moment in time, a brief slice of time, where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing." - Kevin Systrom