1. | William T. Backus was born on 10 Sep 1836 in Hammond, St Lawrence, New York (son of George P. Backus and Mary Harlan); died on 10 Aug 1910 in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York; was buried on 13 Aug 1910 in Gulf Cemetery, Hailesboro, St Lawrence, New York. William married Lucy Cravat about 1860. Lucy was born on Yes, date unknown; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- John F. Backus was born on 7 Sep 1865 in Sterlingville, St Lawrence, New York; died on 9 Jul 1937 in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York.
William married Catherine Leacock on 27 Feb 1873 in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York. Catherine was born on 5 Oct 1845 in South Elmsley, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Jan 1935 in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York; was buried on 22 Jan 1935 in Hillside Cemetery, Antwerp, Jefferson, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- George Herbert Backus was born on 30 May 1875 in Leeds, Leeds and Grenville Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Jan 1900.
- Mary Ellen Backus was born on 25 Jan 1877 in Leeds, Leeds and Grenville Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on Yes, date unknown.
- William Franklin Backus was born on 4 Feb 1879 in Leeds, Leeds and Grenville Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Sep 1942 in Jefferson County, New York.
- Lena Etta Backus was born on 7 Aug 1882 in Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada; died in Apr 1969.
- Catherine Louisa Backus was born on 7 Feb 1885 in Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Feb 1937 in Palmyra, Wayne, New York.
- Eva Charlotta Backus was born on 16 Feb 1888 in Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Jul 1962 in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York.
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