From Evansville Journal (Evansville, IN) 11 May 1874

Old John Decker, of Decker's Station, Knox County, who was the oldest citizen in the county, died on the 4th inst. He was 83 years old.

Was born in Johnson township, Knox county on the 17th day of February, 1791. He was married to Diana Reilly, whose maiden name was Decker, on the 11th day of October, 1851. They have had eight children-four sons and four daughters, only three of whom are living vz. Charles V, Issac and Franklin, the latter commonly known as "Doc" Decker by all _________. Issac married a sister to James Mehan, a respected citizen of Decker township. Doc was married twice the first time was the daughter of the late James Dick, and sometime after her death he married a daughter of the late Jacob Pea. Charles Decker married Miss O'Neil. The first office filled by the subject of this notice was as assessor of Johnson township. He was twice sheriff of Knox county and a member of the Indiana Legislature for two terms in the years 1830-1831. Last March a year he (________________________)( can not read), from that time, and has been confined to his house pretty much since. He is a brother of the late Dr. Hiram Decker of this city, the brother in-law of Robert B Massey, Esq. Mr. Decker's father came to Indiana from Virginia and sat upon the first jury empanelled in Knox county. The subject of this biography never sought office-his fellow citizens having complete confidence in his honesty and ability, placed him in honorable position without him seeking the place-he filled every position with credit, not only to himself but to his constituents. His motto-his political guiding star-was "Measures not men". Mr. D has always worshipped at the shrine of Democracy. Would that the interview with him could have been held at least a day, instead of an hour- then we could have given many interesting incidents connected with his life. Page 4 Vincennes Weekly Sun 19 September 1873