Brooke County WV Archives Biographies.....Decker, John 
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Source: History Of West Virginia In Two Parts
Author: Virgil A. Lewis

John Decker was the last white man killed by an Indian in Brooke county. He
lived in this county, but only a short distance from West Liberty. As he was
riding to Holliday's Cove along the ridge on the east side of Scott's run he
discovered Indians in pursuit. They fired and a ball broke his horse's leg. He
then attempted to escape on foot, but was overtaken and killed. Thomas Wiggins,
who lived near, alarmed by the firing, seized his rifle and hastened to the spot
whence the sound proceeded. He found only the lifeless body of Decker.

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From Brooke County Chapter

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