Augustus Stoner Decker

Augustus Stoner Decker
18th Mayor of Columbus
In office
1846–1846
Preceded byAlexander Patton
Succeeded byAlexander Patton
Personal details
Born(1813-07-20)July 20, 1813
Reading, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 2, 1872(1872-05-02) (aged 58)
Columbus, Ohio
Resting placeGreen Lawn Cemetery
Columbus, Ohio
Political partyWhig
SpouseMartha L. Crum
ProfessionRetailer
Manufacturer
Mayor
Councilman

Augustus Stoner Decker (July 20, 1813 – May 2, 1872)[1] was the 18th mayor of Columbus, Ohio during the year 1846. He was appointed mayor after Alexander Patton left the position early. Decker was born in Pennsylvania in 1813 and later moved to Columbus, Ohio with his family.[2]