Livingston County New York
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The Tribune says: “The race of giants is neither extinct nor confined to the tents of the showmen. One of the sons of Anak, Mr. Frederick Decker, of Ossian, Livingston county, New York, called at this office on Wednesday, and paid his ponderous respects. Only 19 years of age, he is seven feet high, and weighs 300 pounds. At will be clear, from this statement, that he is a stalwart and proportionate person. Illinois State Democrat,  Wed. Sept. 5, 1860

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