Backus Family History
A Genealogical History of the Backus Family and it's Branches
 

SSG Wayne Leroy Backus

Male 1936 - 2006  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   SSG Wayne Leroy Backus was born on 17 Jun 1936 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan (son of Carl August Backus and Matie H. Zupke); died on 16 Feb 2006 in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona; was buried on 23 Feb 2006 in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.

    Wayne married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Carl August Backus Carl August Backus was born on 7 Aug 1896 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan (son of Johann Gottlieb "John" Backus and Wilhelmine Marie "Minnie" Otto); died on 4 Jul 1962 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 7 Jul 1962 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Machinist

    Carl married Matie H. Zupke on 15 Apr 1917 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan. Matie was born on 14 Feb 1898 in Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan; died on 15 Dec 1961 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 18 Dec 1961 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.   Matie H. Zupke Matie H. Zupke was born on 14 Feb 1898 in Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan; died on 15 Dec 1961 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 18 Dec 1961 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Housewife

    Children:
    1. Norma M. Backus was born on 8 Jun 1918 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; died on 30 Sep 1980 in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana; was buried on 3 Oct 1980 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
    2. Albert Guttlip Backus was born on 18 Nov 1919 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; died on 17 Nov 1997 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
    3. Carl Walter "Carly" Backus was born on 4 Mar 1921 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; died on 19 Jul 1964 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; was buried on 22 Jul 1964 in Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California.
    4. Robert W. Backus was born on 13 Apr 1923 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; died on 5 Mar 1987 in Hastings, Cambria, Pennsylvania.
    5. Alice Caroline Backus was born on 5 Oct 1924 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; died on 11 Nov 1924 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.
    6. Victor E. Backus was born on 15 Apr 1926 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; died on 12 Jan 2015 in Mishawaka, St Joseph, Indiana.
    7. Florence Virgina Backus was born on 10 Sep 1928 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; died on 24 Jun 2014 in Farmington Hills, Oakland, Michigan.
    8. Arthur Alvin "Art" Backus was born on 21 Aug 1930 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; died on 17 Jun 2001 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
    9. Hollis Frances Backus was born on 15 Mar 1932 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; died on 22 Oct 1990 in Tarrant County, Texas.
    10. Harley Lester "Mick" Backus was born on 25 Aug 1933 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; died on 7 Aug 1996 in Niles, Berrien, Michigan.
    11. Donald Martin Backus was born on 4 Jun 1935 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; died on 1 Jul 1935 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
    12. Donna Mae Backus was born on 4 Jun 1935 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; died on 1 Jul 1935 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
    13. 1. SSG Wayne Leroy Backus was born on 17 Jun 1936 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; died on 16 Feb 2006 in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona; was buried on 23 Feb 2006 in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.
    14. Leonard Lee Backus was born on 30 Aug 1938 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; died on 30 Jan 2001 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.   Johann Gottlieb "John" Backus Johann Gottlieb "John" Backus was born on 10 Jun 1859 in Volhynia, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died on 3 Dec 1921 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 5 Dec 1921 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.

    Johann married Wilhelmine Marie "Minnie" Otto on 6 Jul 1880 in Volhynia, Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Wilhelmine was born on 2 Feb 1863 in Volhynia, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died on 4 May 1928 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 6 May 1928 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.   Wilhelmine Marie "Minnie" Otto was born on 2 Feb 1863 in Volhynia, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died on 4 May 1928 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 6 May 1928 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Housewife
    • Cause of Death: Nephritis and General Dropsy [Edema]

    Children:
    1. Adolph Herrmann Backus was born on 12 Apr 1881 in Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died about 1888 in Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr, Ukraine.
    2. Martha Friederike Bertha Backus was born on 29 Apr 1884 in Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died on 2 Dec 1967 in St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 5 Dec 1967 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.
    3. Heinrich Herman "Henry" Backus was born on 9 Aug 1886 in Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died on 19 Dec 1944 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 22 Dec 1944 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
    4. Susanna Bertha Backus was born on 20 Nov 1888 in Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died on 18 Jun 1963 in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 22 Jun 1963 in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.
    5. Rudolph Martin "Rudy" Backus, Sr. was born on 20 Jul 1891 in Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; died on 23 Mar 1931 in Proviso Twp, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 26 Mar 1931 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.
    6. 2. Carl August Backus was born on 7 Aug 1896 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; died on 4 Jul 1962 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 7 Jul 1962 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
    7. Marie Louise Backus was born on 21 Sep 1898 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; died on 12 Jan 1981 in Lake Twp, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 15 Jan 1981 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.
    8. Louise M. Backus was born on 8 Nov 1900 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; died on 2 Feb 1931 in Lake Twp, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 5 Feb 1931 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan.
    9. Rhinold August "Rhine" Backus was born on 2 Feb 1903 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; died on 31 May 1978 in Berrien Center, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 3 Jun 1978 in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Berrien, Michigan.
    10. Edward Henry Backus was born on 19 Jun 1904 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; died on 28 Jul 1953 in Weesaw Twp., Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 31 Jul 1953 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.


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