1. | Jesse Backus, Sr was born about 1810 in Harrison County, West Virginia (son of William Backus and Dolla Drummond); died about 1875. Notes:
Birth:
Harrison County, West Virginia - then Territory of Virginia.
Jesse married Elizabeth Morrison on 31 Jul 1837 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Elizabeth was born about 1816 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died after 1880 in Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Granville Backus was born about 1838 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
- Almeda Backus was born about 1840 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
- James Backus was born about 1841 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
- Martin Backus was born about 1843 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on 2 Sep 1895 in Wood County, West Virginia; was buried on 4 Sep 1895 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.
- Mary J. Backus was born in Jul 1844 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
- Jesse Backus, Jr. was born on 19 Apr 1847 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on 12 Nov 1917 in Wirt County, West Virginia.
- Nancy Backus was born about 1849 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
- Amanda A. Backus was born about 1851 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
- Bridget Backus was born about 1854 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on 19 Oct 1864 in Harrison County, West Virginia.
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