Brief Life History of Maria
When Maria Cortright was born on 22 June 1783, in Machackemeck, Deerpark, Orange, New York, United States, her father, Moses Anthony Cortright, was 38 and her mother, Antje Van Etten, was 30. She married Abraham Decker on 6 December 1790, in Sussex, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 24 February 1864, in Orange, New York, United States, at the age of 80.
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Family Time Line
Sources (7)
- Maria Cortreght, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
- Maria Cortrecht, "New York, Marriages, 1686-1980"
- Maria Cortrecht, "New Jersey, Church Records, 1675-1970"
Spouse and Children
1774–1816 Male
1783–1864 Female
Children (6)
1801–1866 Male
1801–1873 Male
1805– Male
1809–1891 Female
1812–1880 Female
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
1745–1824 Male
1753–1800 Female
Siblings (11)
1770– Female
1772–1793 Male
1776–1848 Female
1779–1854 Female
1780–1840 Male
+6 More Children
World Events (8)
1786 · Shays' Rebellion
Age 3
1787 · New Jersey Plan
Age 4
1808
Age 25
Name Meaning
Variant of Courtright , a surname of Dutch origin. Compare Kortright .
Perhaps also an altered form of English Cartwright .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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