Background
Deck was born in Bury Street Edmunds, Suffolk, England, to John Deck, a postmaster, and the former Mary Welch.
Deck was born in Bury Street Edmunds, Suffolk, England, to John Deck, a postmaster, and the former Mary Welch.
After receiving military training in Paris he obtained a military commission with the British East India Company where he served from 1824 to 1826. Deck unsuccessfully attempted reconciliation, and then after suffering a stroke decided to emigrate to New Zealand. Deck appears to have been emotionally affected by the schism, so much so that he ceased writing hymns, for which he is internationally known.
Deck died in August 1884 at Motueka.
lieutenant is difficult to assess the impact of this religious pioneer as with his hymns the influence is ongoing. Deck had a total of fourteen children, nine with Alicia and five with Lewanna.
Twelve children survived childhood.
