Philadelphia County PA Archives Tombstones.....Decatur, Stephen 1779-1920
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STEPHEN DECATUR  

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Decatur, Stephen 
Born January 5, 1779
Entered the Navy of the United States
as Midshipman, 
April 30th 1796 
Became Lieutenant, 
June 31, 1799
Made Captain
For Distinguished Merit.
Passing over the rank of Commander
February 16th, 1804
Died March 22, 1820