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Richard Guy Backus

Richard Guy Backus

Male 1892 - 1980  (88 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Richard Guy Backus Richard Guy Backus was born on 2 Mar 1892 in Putnam, Washington, New York (son of Ernest S. Backus, Sr. and Emma May St Clair); died on 5 Aug 1980 in Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; was buried on 8 Aug 1980 in Moss Street Cemetery, Hudson Falls, Washington, New York.

    Richard married Orpha May Vaughn on 10 Jun 1914 in Hudson Falls, Washington, New York. Orpha was born on 7 Jun 1891 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York; died on 25 May 1941 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; was buried on 27 May 1941 in Moss Street Cemetery, Hudson Falls, Washington, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Royce William Backus was born on 2 Feb 1916 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York; died on 20 May 1990 in Glens Falls, Warren, New York; was buried on 23 May 1990 in Evergreen Cemetery, Lake George, Warren, New York.
    2. Doris Irene "Dot" Backus was born on 12 Sep 1917 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York; died on 28 Jul 2000 in Fort Edward, Washington, New York; was buried on 31 Jul 2000 in Fort Ann Cemetery, Fort Ann, Washington, New York.
    3. Dulcie Fern Backus was born on 1 Apr 1919 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York; died on 3 Jan 2005 in Argyle, Washington, New York; was buried on 14 May 2005 in Moss Street Cemetery, Hudson Falls, Washington, New York.
    4. Vera Inabelle Backus was born on 26 Sep 1926 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York; died on 26 Dec 2012 in Glens Falls, Warren, New York; was buried on 29 Dec 2012 in Moss Street Cemetery, Hudson Falls, Washington, New York.
    5. Elma Vida Backus was born on 30 Apr 1929 in Hudson Falls, Washington, New York; died on 30 Apr 1929 in Hudson Falls, Washington, New York; was buried on 1 May 1929 in Moss Street Cemetery, Hudson Falls, Washington, New York.
    6. Elva Vita Backus was born on 30 Apr 1929 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York; died on 1 Jan 2011 in Hudson Falls, Washington, New York; was buried on 6 Jan 2011 in Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, Saratoga, New York.
    7. James Backus was born on 18 Nov 1931 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York; died in 2005-2011.

    Richard married Ida Ruth Luvia Kenney on 31 Dec 1941 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. Ida was born on 17 Jun 1899 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont; died on 6 Dec 1982 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire; was buried on 9 Dec 1982 in Mountain View Cemetery, Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Ernest S. Backus, Sr. was born on 27 Nov 1866 in Putnam, Washington, New York (son of James Backus and Phebe L. Miller); died on 8 Dec 1931 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 11 Dec 1931 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.

    Ernest married Emma May St Clair on 2 Apr 1891 in Ticonderoga, Essex, New York. Emma (daughter of Nelson St Clair and Elvira Higgins) was born on 2 Apr 1872 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 20 May 1948 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 22 May 1948 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.   Emma May St Clair was born on 2 Apr 1872 in Putnam, Washington, New York (daughter of Nelson St Clair and Elvira Higgins); died on 20 May 1948 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 22 May 1948 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    Children:
    1. 1. Richard Guy Backus was born on 2 Mar 1892 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 5 Aug 1980 in Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; was buried on 8 Aug 1980 in Moss Street Cemetery, Hudson Falls, Washington, New York.
    2. Ina M. Backus was born on 10 Oct 1893 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died in May 1983 in Ticonderoga, Essex, New York; was buried in May 1983 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    3. Ernest Everett Backus, Jr. was born on 15 Sep 1895 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 12 Jun 1971 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 15 Jun 1971 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    4. Royce Victor Backus was born on 2 Sep 1897 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died in Jul 1978 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried in Jul 1978 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    5. Effie Fern Backus was born on 6 Dec 1899 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 24 Sep 1988 in Putnam, Washington, New York.
    6. Clarence Hubert Backus was born on 17 Oct 1901 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died in Aug 1972 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; was buried in Aug 1972 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    7. Bessie E. Backus was born on 18 Nov 1903 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 13 Feb 1917 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 15 Feb 1917 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    8. Emmet F. Backus was born on 9 Oct 1905 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 22 Oct 1987 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 25 Oct 1987 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    9. Herbert Kenneth Backus was born on 15 Nov 1908 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 4 Jul 1959 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 7 Jul 1959 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    10. Clifford E. Backus was born on 17 Jul 1916 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died in Jun 1972 in Granville, Washington, New York; was buried in Jun 1972 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.   James Backus was born on 4 Mar 1835 in Putnam, Washington, New York (son of John Backus, Sr. and Electa Congdon); died on 23 Jan 1908 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 26 Jan 1908 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.

    James + Phebe L. Miller. Phebe was born on 3 Feb 1831 in Hampton, Washington, New York; died on 14 Aug 1905 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 17 Aug 1905 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.   Phebe L. Miller was born on 3 Feb 1831 in Hampton, Washington, New York; died on 14 Aug 1905 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 17 Aug 1905 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    Children:
    1. Ida May Backus was born on 24 Feb 1859 in Hampton, Washington, New York; died on 13 Feb 1944 in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont; was buried on 16 Feb 1944 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Fair Haven, Rutland, Vermont.
    2. Clara L. Backus was born on 22 Sep 1860 in New York; died on 16 Sep 1863 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 18 Sep 1863 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    3. Effie Backus was born about 1862 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. Elnora M. Backus was born in Nov 1864 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 22 Jun 1953 in Illinois; was buried on 25 Jun 1953 in Northfield Union Cemetery, Northbrook, Cook, Illinois.
    5. Thurlow Miller Backus was born on 12 Aug 1865 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 28 Nov 1934 in Perkinsville, Windsor, Vermont; was buried on 1 Dec 1934 in Plain Cemetery, Perkinsville, Windsor, Vermont.
    6. 2. Ernest S. Backus, Sr. was born on 27 Nov 1866 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 8 Dec 1931 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 11 Dec 1931 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.

  3. 6.   Nelson St Clair was born on 12 Mar 1844 in Whitehall, Washington, New York; died on 19 Sep 1924 in Dresden, Washington, New York; was buried on 22 Sep 1924 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.

    Nelson + Elvira Higgins. Elvira was born on 1 Jun 1845 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; died about 1934 in Clemons, Washington, New York; was buried in 1934 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.   Elvira Higgins was born on 1 Jun 1845 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; died about 1934 in Clemons, Washington, New York; was buried in 1934 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    Children:
    1. 3. Emma May St Clair was born on 2 Apr 1872 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 20 May 1948 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 22 May 1948 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.   John Backus, Sr. was born on 16 Jul 1793 in Putnam, Washington, New York (son of Aaron Backus, Sr. and Mehitable Perry); died on 1 Nov 1878 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota; was buried on 3 Nov 1878 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota.

    John + Electa Congdon. Electa was born on 1 Mar 1803 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York; died on 18 Nov 1884 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota; was buried on 20 Nov 1884 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.   Electa Congdon was born on 1 Mar 1803 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York; died on 18 Nov 1884 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota; was buried on 20 Nov 1884 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota.
    Children:
    1. Anna Backus was born about 1819 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died about 1819 in Putnam, Washington, New York.
    2. David Backus was born on 1 Jun 1821 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 24 Feb 1859 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 26 Feb 1859 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    3. Susannah Backus was born about 1823 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 16 Jun 1856 in Palmyra, Jefferson, Wisconsin; was buried on 18 Jun 1856 in Hillside Cemetery, Palmyra, Jefferson, Wisconsin.
    4. Mary "Polly" Backus was born in Oct 1824 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 28 Mar 1852 in Kent County, Michigan.
    5. Aaron S. Backus was born on 9 Jan 1825 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 20 Jan 1894 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota; was buried on 22 Jan 1894 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota.
    6. John Backus, Jr. was born on 12 Jun 1827 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 5 Sep 1912 in Winner, Tripp, South Dakota; was buried on 8 Sep 1912 in Winner Cemetery, Winner, Tripp, South Dakota.
    7. Electa Backus was born on 15 Mar 1828 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 15 Jan 1831 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 17 Jan 1831 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    8. Joseph Congdon Backus, Sr. was born on 16 May 1829 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 27 Sep 1909 in Jensen, Martin, Florida; was buried on 30 Sep 1909 in All Saints Cemetery, Jensen Beach, Martin, Florida.
    9. Louisa Jane Backus was born on 10 Apr 1833 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 15 Apr 1893 in Orwell, Addison, Vermont; was buried on 17 Apr 1893 in Lake View Cemetery, Orwell, Addison, Vermont.
    10. 4. James Backus was born on 4 Mar 1835 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 23 Jan 1908 in Putnam, Washington, New York; was buried on 26 Jan 1908 in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Washington, New York.
    11. Hiram Backus was born on 7 Mar 1837 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 24 May 1926 in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado; was buried on 27 May 1926 in Lakeside Cemetery, Canon City, Fremont, Colorado.
    12. Ellen Backus was born about 1839 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 13 Nov 1892 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 15 Nov 1892 in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King, Washington.
    13. Sarah Celestra Backus was born on 11 Feb 1841 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 26 Jan 1881 in Havana, Steele, Minnesota; was buried on 28 Jan 1881 in Havana Cemetery, Havana, Steele, Minnesota.
    14. Jarius David Backus was born on 9 May 1843 in Putnam, Washington, New York; died on 28 Apr 1917 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota; was buried on 1 May 1917 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota.


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