Francis Backus, Jr.

Francis married Rebecca Cross about 1672 in Saco, York, Maine. Rebecca was born about 1644 in Wells, York, Maine; died about 1680 in Saco, York, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elizabeth Backus was born on 5 Jan 1672 in Wells, York, Maine; died on 21 Apr 1757 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts; was buried on 23 Apr 1757 in Old Quaker Meeting House Cemetery, Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts.
2. Samuel Backus was born about 1676 in Wells, York, Maine; died on Yes, date unknown.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Nathaniel Backus was born about 1681 in Saco, York, Maine; died on 2 Oct 1727 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Notes:

In The Backus Families of Early New England, by Reno Warburton Backus, the author speculates that Francis Backus, Sr. is likely related to our American founder, William Backus, Sr. (I1). Based on R. W. Backus's research, we are including Francis Backus, Sr. as a family member but further documentation is needed. BFH

Francis + Unknown. was born on Yes, date unknown; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]