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Joseph Backus, Sr.

Male 1776 - Abt 1850  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Joseph Backus, Sr. was born on 25 Sep 1776 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; died about 1850 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

    Joseph married Hannah D. Wilson about 1803 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Hannah was born about 1769 in Virginia; died on 13 Mar 1841 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1841 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 3. Paschal Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 4. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1806 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1850 in Fayette County, West Virginia.
    4. 5. Joseph Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1808 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
    5. 6. Hanna Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1817 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1853 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   John Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    John married Phoebe Johnson on 2 May 1822 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Phoebe was born on 21 Apr 1803 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died about 1882; was buried in 1882 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1827 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 8. John Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1828 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1923 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Nov 1923 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 9. Josiah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 10. Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 11. James Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 12. Jonathan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died in Nov 1854 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
    7. 13. William Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 29 Feb 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Mar 1906 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    8. 14. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1837 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    9. 15. Nancy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.   Paschal Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Paschal married Virginia Jane Brown on 10 Sep 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Virginia was born on 2 May 1803 in Augusta, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Oct 1870 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Oct 1870 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Mary A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 22 Jun 1913 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 17. George Washington Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Aug 1908.
    3. 18. Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1911 in Crosby, Clay, West Virginia.
    4. 19. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1908.
    5. 20. Rebecca Jane Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1846 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 3 Nov 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  3. 4.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1806 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1850 in Fayette County, West Virginia.

  4. 5.   Joseph Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Jul 1808 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

    Joseph married Sarah "Sally" Brown on 27 Oct 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Sarah was born about 1809 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 8 Apr 1860 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Henry A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Feb 1886 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1886 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 22. Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 18 Mar 1907 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 21 Mar 1907 in Fitzwater - Backus Cemetery, Salmon Run, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 23. Margaret Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 24. Joseph Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 25. Isaac Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 26. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 6.   Hanna Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 4 Nov 1817 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1853 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 6 Sep 1827 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 8.   John Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Sep 1828 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1923 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Nov 1923 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    John married Mary Sprinkle on 6 Nov 1856 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Mary was born about 1839 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Sep 1910 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Sep 1910 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Caroline Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1859 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 May 1909 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 May 1909 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 28. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 29. Mary Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia.
    4. 30. Lela Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 31. Johnathan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  3. 9.   Josiah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 10 Mar 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  4. 10.   Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 23 May 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 11.   James Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Feb 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  6. 12.   Jonathan Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Jan 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died in Nov 1854 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

  7. 13.   William Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 24 Feb 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 29 Feb 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Mar 1906 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    William married Cordelia Brown on 18 Dec 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Cordelia was born in Sep 1845 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died before 1910 in West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Mary Jane Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1865 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 33. Jonathan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 26 Mar 1931 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Mar 1931 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 34. John Fred Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1927 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 35. Martha A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 36. David Henry Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1875 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1975 in Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Dec 1975 in Ramsey Cemetery, Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    6. 37. William Jennings Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 7 Dec 1949 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Dec 1949 in Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay, West Virginia.
    7. 38. Rev. Joseph Anthony Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1881 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 14 Aug 1957 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Aug 1957 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.

  8. 14.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1837 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  9. 15.   Nancy Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  10. 16.   Mary A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Paschal2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 21 Jun 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 22 Jun 1913 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  11. 17.   George Washington Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Paschal2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 19 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Aug 1908.

  12. 18.   Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Paschal2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1911 in Crosby, Clay, West Virginia.

  13. 19.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Paschal2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1908.

  14. 20.   Rebecca Jane Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Paschal2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 17 Jul 1846 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 3 Nov 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  15. 21.   Henry A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Feb 1886 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1886 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Grose. Mary was born in May 1827 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 16 Jan 1913 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Jan 1913 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Weldon Wilmer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1858 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Apr 1932 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Apr 1932 in Backus Cemetery, Backus Branch, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 40. George Washington Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1945 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Apr 1945 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 41. William Parker Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1866 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 May 1953 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 23 May 1953 in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.
    4. 42. Henry Edgar Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Oct 1952 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 9 Oct 1952 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  16. 22.   Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 1 Sep 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 18 Mar 1907 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 21 Mar 1907 in Fitzwater - Backus Cemetery, Salmon Run, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Benjamin married Caroline Grose on 1 Jan 1855 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Caroline was born about 1826 in Highland County, Virginia; died on 15 Oct 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Oct 1867 in Grose Cemetery, Gilboa, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Adam Clark Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1855 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Jan 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jan 1950 in Dotson-Simpson Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 44. William Alexander Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1858 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Jul 1892 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Jul 1892 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 45. Lucy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1861 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 25 Oct 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Oct 1867 in Grose Cemetery, Gilboa, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 46. Blumefield Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1864 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 14 Dec 1931 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Dec 1931 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    5. 47. Rev. Rufus Grant Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 19 Jun 1931 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jun 1931 in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia.

    Benjamin married Albina Victoria Dorsey on 18 Dec 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Albina was born on 1 Apr 1842 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 25 Dec 1896 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Dec 1896 in Fitzwater - Backus Cemetery, Salmon Run, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Alice Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1941 in Fayette County, West Virginia; was buried in 1941 in Wriston Cemetery, Mossy, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 49. Mary C. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 50. Dr. Squire George Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1874 in Birch River, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Aug 1917 in South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Aug 1917 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    4. 51. Sarah M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1875 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 52. Lois Margaret "Mary" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 8 Apr 1953 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 11 Apr 1953 in Teays Hill Cemetery, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    6. 53. Ruhana Frances "Fannie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1879 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 Jun 1950 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    7. 54. Benjamin Franklin Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1882 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1946 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 31 Mar 1946 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    8. 55. Charles Bedford Backus, MD  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1884 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Oct 1923 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 31 Oct 1923 in Teays Hill Cemetery, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Benjamin married Margaret C. "Maggie" Mitchell on 25 Jul 1897 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Margaret was born in Jul 1857 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Benjamin married Cornelia J. Bennett on 9 Feb 1903 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Cornelia was born about 1856 in Indiana; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 23.   Margaret Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  18. 24.   Joseph Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  19. 25.   Isaac Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1841 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  20. 26.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1843 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 27.   Caroline Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 15 May 1859 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 May 1909 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 May 1909 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Caroline married Isaac "Ike" Keith on 3 Jan 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Isaac was born on 19 Jun 1853 in Fola, Clay, West Virginia; died on 28 Feb 1940 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Mar 1940 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. John Clifford Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 28 Mar 1946 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Mar 1946 in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    2. 57. Mary Ellen Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1880 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 9 Jul 1971 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Jul 1971 in Hill Cemetery, Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 58. Luther Alfred Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Jan 1961 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Jan 1961 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 59. Walter Jackson Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1952 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Feb 1952 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    5. 60. Sadie Mae Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1890 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 13 May 1934 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 16 May 1934 in Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    6. 61. Peter McKinley Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Sep 1972 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Sep 1972 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    7. 62. Ira Dell "Arie" Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1896 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 16 Oct 1918 in France; was buried on 19 Oct 1918 in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon, France.
    8. 63. Irvin Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1899 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    9. 64. Charles Mahan Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1900 in Jodie, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 2 Mar 1999 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 5 Mar 1999 in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor, Fayette, West Virginia.

  2. 28.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Feb 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Hannah married James Henry Foster on 2 Feb 1882 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 29.   Mary Ann Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia.

    Mary married Seth Aaron Morton on 12 Dec 1889 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Seth was born on 7 Apr 1868 in Braxton County, West Virginia; died on 31 Jan 1934 in Sutton, Braxton, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Feb 1934 in Home Farm Cemetery, Sutton, Braxton, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 65. Frederick Grant Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1891 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; died on 22 Feb 1979 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1979 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    2. 66. Bessie M. Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1892 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; died on 18 Aug 1902 in Clay County, West Virginia.
    3. 67. Infant Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia.

  4. 30.   Lela Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 31.   Johnathan Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1874 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  6. 32.   Mary Jane Backus Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 14 May 1865 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  7. 33.   Jonathan Backus Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Mar 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 26 Mar 1931 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Mar 1931 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Jonathan married Mary Alice Osborn on 12 Jul 1888 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Mary was born on 12 Jul 1874 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1947 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 6 Nov 1947 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 68. Anthony R. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1886 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 69. Bertha May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1891 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 9 Sep 1922 in Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Sep 1922 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 70. Henry H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1896 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 71. Martha Ann "Annie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1897 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 12 Mar 1967 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1967 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    5. 72. Joseph Andrew Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1899 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 1 Jul 1975 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio; was buried on 4 Jul 1975 in New Vienna IOOF Cemetery, New Vienna, Clinton, Ohio.
    6. 73. Vergie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1904 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 74. Georgia Ellen "Georgie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1907 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Nov 1955 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 23 Nov 1955 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    8. 75. James Wilburn Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1908 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Nov 1993 in Danville, Boone, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Nov 1993 in Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, Boone, West Virginia.
    9. 76. Jonathan Bud Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1911 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Nov 1984 in Robinette, Logan, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Dec 1984 in Verner Cemetery, Verner, Mingo, West Virginia.
    10. 77. William "Bill" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1913 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 30 Sep 1985 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Oct 1985 in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    11. 78. Robert Lee Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1916 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 Jul 1930 in Montgomery Heights, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 7 Jul 1930 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  8. 34.   John Fred Backus Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 3 Oct 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1927 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  9. 35.   Martha A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 5 Nov 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  10. 36.   David Henry Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 25 Sep 1875 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1975 in Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Dec 1975 in Ramsey Cemetery, Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  11. 37.   William Jennings Backus Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 7 Dec 1949 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Dec 1949 in Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay, West Virginia.

  12. 38.   Rev. Joseph Anthony Backus Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 2.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Dec 1881 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 14 Aug 1957 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Aug 1957 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Joseph married Lydia Mae Grose on 1 May 1901 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Lydia was born on 18 Mar 1882 in West Virginia; died on 26 Feb 1965 in West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 39.   Weldon Wilmer Backus Weldon Wilmer Backus Descendancy chart to this point (21.Henry3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Jan 1858 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Apr 1932 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Apr 1932 in Backus Cemetery, Backus Branch, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Weldon married Albina Victoria Grose on 16 Jan 1881 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Albina was born on 16 Sep 1860 in Lockwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 8 Mar 1944 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Mar 1944 in Backus Cemetery, Backus Branch, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 79. Elbert Carlton "Bert" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1881 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1968 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; was buried on 21 Feb 1968 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 80. Ella Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1883 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1963 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; was buried on 2 Mar 1963 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 81. Mertie O. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 14 Jun 1956; was buried on 16 Jun 1956 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    4. 82. Moody Roscoe Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1887 in Tipton, Nicholas, West Virginia; died about 1952 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.

  14. 40.   George Washington Backus George Washington Backus Descendancy chart to this point (21.Henry3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 19 Aug 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1945 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Apr 1945 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    George married Alice Ann Burdett on 21 Nov 1881 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Alice was born on 26 Mar 1863 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 1 Apr 1894 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Apr 1894 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 83. Francis Jennings Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1882 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Nov 1956 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 28 Nov 1956 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 84. Mary Elsie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1884 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1966 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Dec 1966 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 85. Lenora S. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1886 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 86. Orpha Almeda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Jan 1921 in Deep Water, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 19 Jan 1921 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    5. 87. Lilian Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1891 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 88. Francis I. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1892 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 89. Alice Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1893 in Tipton, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 May 1978 in Clifton Forge, Alleghany, Virginia; was buried on 7 May 1978 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    George married Letitia L. Lively on 11 Sep 1894 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Letitia (daughter of Joseph Bruce Lively and Nancy Dorsey) was born on 12 Feb 1875 in Summers County, West Virginia; died on 29 Apr 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Apr 1950 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 90. Gordon Wilmer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1896 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 8 Jan 1949 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 11 Jan 1949 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 91. Eldred Wetzel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 19 Jul 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jul 1950 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 92. Erma Georgia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1909 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 3 Sep 2005 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; was buried on 22 Sep 2005 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    4. 93. Letitia May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1912 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 18 Jul 1914 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 20 Jul 1914 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  15. 41.   William Parker Backus Descendancy chart to this point (21.Henry3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Dec 1866 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 May 1953 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 23 May 1953 in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.

    William married Hannah Mae Harrah on 19 Jan 1898 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Hannah was born on 6 May 1875 in Sewell Mountain, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 23 Mar 1940 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Mar 1940 in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 94. Erskine Edgar Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1899 in Backus, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 14 Oct 1992 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 95. Elsworth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1902 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 11 Feb 1985 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 96. Ethel Nina Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1901 in West Virginia; died on 10 Jan 1984 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.

  16. 42.   Henry Edgar Backus Descendancy chart to this point (21.Henry3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Oct 1952 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 9 Oct 1952 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Henry married Louella Hayes Burdette about 1905 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Louella was born on 9 Oct 1876 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 May 1947 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 23 May 1947 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 43.   Adam Clark Backus Adam Clark Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 24 Oct 1855 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Jan 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jan 1950 in Dotson-Simpson Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Adam married Julia Ann Bennett on 10 Jan 1878 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, and was divorced on 22 Aug 1883 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Julia was born about 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown in Nicholas County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 97. Ruena Catherine Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1879 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 16 Feb 1946 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Feb 1946 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Adam married Nancy Dorsey on 29 Apr 1885 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Nancy (daughter of Andrew Maderia Dorsey and Charity Fitzwater) was born on 21 Sep 1849 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1895 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 98. Ezra Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1886 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died before 1900 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
    2. 99. John Jordan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1887 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Oct 1954 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 1 Nov 1954 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 100. Adam Gordon Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1890 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 17 Jul 1963 in Denmar, Pocahontas, West Virginia; was buried on 20 Jul 1963 in Dotson-Simpson Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 101. Mertie Lenora Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1894 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died in Sep 1984 in Culloden, Putnam, West Virginia.

    Adam married America Alice McCutcheon on 10 Dec 1896 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. America was born on 20 Jan 1868 in Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 15 Jun 1904 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Jun 1904 in Fitzwater - Backus Cemetery, Salmon Run, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 102. Minnie Velma Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1898 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Feb 1993 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1993 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 103. Jennie Matilda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1900 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 6 Mar 1988 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    3. 104. Rev. Clyde Harvey Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1902 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 28 Dec 1995 in Alpharetta, Fulton, Georgia; was buried on 2 Jan 1996 in City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.
    4. 105. Vida Olive Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1904 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 1 Apr 1994 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 4 Apr 1994.

    Adam married Mary Jane Jones on 11 Nov 1908 in Lookout, Fayette, West Virginia. Mary was born on 2 Sep 1857 in Monroe County, Virginia; died on 1 Mar 1928 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 4 Mar 1928 in Dotson-Simpson Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Adam married Hannah Emeline Hayes on 21 Sep 1928 in Clay County, West Virginia. Hannah was born on 15 Nov 1858 in Clay County, West Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1931 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 4 Apr 1931 in Summers-Ferrebee Cemetery, Wallback, Clay, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Adam married Sarah Ann "Sally" Sanger on 20 Aug 1931 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia. Sarah was born on 12 Dec 1864 in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1958 in Mount Lookout, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Apr 1958 in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Mount Lookout, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 44.   William Alexander Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Jul 1858 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Jul 1892 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Jul 1892 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    William married Madora F. Brock on 12 Aug 1879 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Madora was born on 16 May 1857 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Apr 1905 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Apr 1905 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 106. Haymond Asbury Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1880 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 5 Aug 1951 in Fayette County, West Virginia.
    2. 107. Marvin Edison Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1882 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 6 Jun 1949 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
    3. 108. Arthur Hampton Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1883 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 7 Jun 1959 in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Jun 1959 in Dotson-Simpson Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 109. Samuel Grant Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1886 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 25 Feb 1953 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; was buried on 28 Feb 1953 in Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.
    5. 110. Benjamin H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1888 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 3 Sep 1953.

  19. 45.   Lucy Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 28 May 1861 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 25 Oct 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Oct 1867 in Grose Cemetery, Gilboa, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  20. 46.   Blumefield Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Oct 1864 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 14 Dec 1931 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Dec 1931 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Blumefield married Elizabeth Edna Johnson on 5 Mar 1883 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of James Addison "Uncle Jimmie" Johnson and Ruhama Grose) was born on 5 Nov 1863 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 26 Jun 1900 in Wilderness Twp, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 28 Jun 1900 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 111. Flora Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1884 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 28 Aug 1968 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Aug 1968 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 112. John Wesley Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jun 1885 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Jun 1953 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 27 Jun 1953 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    3. 113. Anna Lee Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1886 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1974 in Euclid, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 16 Jul 1974 in Cottle Glade Cemetery, Cottle, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 114. Benjamin Homer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1889 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Jan 1955 in Clark County, Indiana; was buried on 16 Jan 1955 in Charlestown Cemetery, Charlestown, Clark, Indiana.
    5. 115. Osie Bell Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1891 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1950 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Dec 1950 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    6. 116. Mamie Frances Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1892 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Aug 1959 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Aug 1959 in Hominy Falls Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    7. 117. Ada Grace Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1896 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 15 Apr 1976 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Apr 1976 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Blumefield married Mary Belle Graham on 28 Apr 1902 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Mary was born on 25 Aug 1879 in Clay County, West Virginia ; died on 26 May 1940 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 28 May 1940 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 118. Romeo Hopkins Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1904 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Sep 1970 in Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Sep 1970 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 119. Wyatte Bicknell Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1906 in Fowler Knob, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 12 May 1990 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 15 May 1990 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 120. Dwight Prottsman Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1908 in Fowler Knob, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Mar 1978 in Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Mar 1978 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    4. 121. Ruby Marie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1910 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Dec 1975 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Dec 1975 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    5. 122. Opal Gladys Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1912 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 16 Nov 1967 in East Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 19 Nov 1967 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    6. 123. Hester Margrite Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1914 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 8 Oct 2012 in Ravenswood, Jackson, West Virginia.
    7. 124. Blume Field Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1917 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Dec 2009 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 23 Dec 2009 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    8. 125. Lana Belle Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1919 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 2017 in Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia; was buried on 21 Feb 2017 in Forest Hills Cemetery, Flatrock, Mason, West Virginia.
    9. 126. Vera Louise Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1922 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 2 Jun 2005 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; was buried on 6 Jun 2005 in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit, Ohio.

  21. 47.   Rev. Rufus Grant Backus Rev. Rufus Grant Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Mar 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 19 Jun 1931 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jun 1931 in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia.

    Rufus married Rebecca Martha "Mattie" Mays on 17 Mar 1887 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Rebecca was born on 4 Feb 1866 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 18 Nov 1942 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 20 Nov 1942 in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 127. Isie Alice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1888 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 6 Oct 1971 in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona; was buried on 9 Oct 1971 in Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona.
    2. 128. Bertha Arabella "Bertie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1889 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 31 Dec 1955 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; was buried on 4 Jan 1956 in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland.
    3. 129. Lillian Avona Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1892 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 1 Jan 1974 in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona.
    4. 130. Walter Meril Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1895 in Braxton, Braxton, West Virginia ; died on 25 Dec 1965 in Chesapeake, Lawrence, Ohio; was buried on 28 Dec 1965 in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia.
    5. 131. Infant Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1896 in Mossy, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1896 in Mossy, Fayette, West Virginia.
    6. 132. Raymond Elton "Ray" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1899 in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia; died on 28 May 1971 in Yarnell, Yavapai, Arizona; was buried on 1 Jun 1971 in Prescott National Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona.

  22. 48.   Alice Ann Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born in May 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1941 in Fayette County, West Virginia; was buried in 1941 in Wriston Cemetery, Mossy, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Alice married William Leonard Wriston on 19 Jul 1898 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. William was born on 11 Jun 1871 in Kincaid, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 25 May 1958 in Kincaid, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 27 May 1958 in Wriston Cemetery, Mossy, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 49.   Mary C. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Apr 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  24. 50.   Dr. Squire George Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 4 Mar 1874 in Birch River, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Aug 1917 in South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Aug 1917 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Squire married Arminta Susan Maynor on 31 Aug 1904 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Arminta was born on 2 Sep 1878 in Cirtsville, Raleigh, West Virginia; died on 10 May 1953 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 13 May 1953 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 133. Wauneta Frances Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1905 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 5 Jan 1987 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 8 Jan 1987 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    2. 134. Marjorie George Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1914 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on 9 Aug 1976 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.

  25. 51.   Sarah M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Dec 1875 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  26. 52.   Lois Margaret "Mary" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Oct 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 8 Apr 1953 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 11 Apr 1953 in Teays Hill Cemetery, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Lois married James Lock Bowles, MD on 9 Nov 1898 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. James was born on 23 May 1873 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 14 Jan 1917 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Jan 1917 in Teays Hill Cemetery, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 135. Alma Madge Bowles  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1900 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Jan 1974 in Falls Church, Fairfax, Virginia.
    2. 136. Paul Devere Bowles  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1904 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; died in Feb 1977 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

    Lois married James Dryden Gardner on 11 Nov 1922 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. James was born on 27 Mar 1860 in Kanawha County, West Virginia; died on 12 Sep 1927 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 14 Sep 1927 in Fisher Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 53.   Ruhana Frances "Fannie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Dec 1879 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 Jun 1950 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Ruhana married William Benjamin Taylor on 6 Dec 1899 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. William was born in Jan 1855 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died after 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 137. Beatrice Frances Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1901 in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1923 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    2. 138. Willis Andrew Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1902 in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 11 Sep 1958 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
    3. 139. William Coubert Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1906 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 May 1971 in Palm Beach County, Florida.
    4. 140. Loveda F. Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1912 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on 27 Dec 1974 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    5. 141. Wilda J. Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1915 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  28. 54.   Benjamin Franklin Backus, Jr. Benjamin Franklin Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 12 Sep 1882 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1946 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 31 Mar 1946 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Benjamin married Fannie Leonard Gardner about 1906. Fannie was born on 1 Apr 1881 in Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on 6 May 1961 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 8 May 1961 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 142. Katharine E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1906 in Boomer, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 8 Nov 1986.
    2. 143. Frank Harry Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1907 in Boomer, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 18 May 1994 in Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    3. 144. William Elmer "Spike" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1910 in Shrewsbury, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on 1 Feb 1942 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    4. 145. Virginia Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1912 in Carbondale, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 18 Nov 1974 in Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida.
    5. 146. Frances Louise Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1915 in Carbondale, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 1 Oct 2001 in Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    6. 147. Martha Belle Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1921 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 1 May 2003.

  29. 55.   Charles Bedford Backus, MD Descendancy chart to this point (22.Benjamin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 12 Sep 1884 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Oct 1923 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 31 Oct 1923 in Teays Hill Cemetery, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Charles married Patricia Marian Hinshelwood on 21 Aug 1911 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Patricia was born on 17 Mar 1892 in Scottsville, Albemarle, Virginia; died on 4 Aug 1956 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 7 Aug 1956 in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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