Publisher's Synopsis
The Decatur Genealogy, written by William Decatur Parsons and originally published in 1921, is a comprehensive genealogical study of the Decatur family. The book traces the lineage of the family back to its earliest known ancestors, and includes detailed information on the lives and accomplishments of many prominent Decatur family members throughout history. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different branch of the Decatur family tree. These sections include chapters on the descendants of Stephen Decatur, the famous naval hero of the War of 1812, as well as on the descendants of other notable Decatur family members, such as Commodore James Decatur and General John Decatur.In addition to providing detailed genealogical information, The Decatur Genealogy also includes a wealth of historical context and background information on the Decatur family and their role in American history. The book is filled with fascinating stories and anecdotes about the various Decatur family members, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in genealogy, history, or the Decatur family in particular.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
