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Gerald Raymond Backus, Sr.

Male 1897 - 1981  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Gerald Raymond Backus, Sr. was born on 21 Jul 1897 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky (son of Walter Henry Backus and Leila Dell Wright); died on 6 Sep 1981 in Paradise, Butte, California; was buried on 9 Sep 1981 in Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Butte, California.

    Gerald married Lillian Belle Ross about 1922 in Orange County, California, and was divorced about 1932 in Orange County, California. Lillian (daughter of Jonathan Bailey Ross and Sarah Edith Mann) was born on 9 Dec 1905 in San Bernardino County, California; died on 16 Nov 1978 in Tulare, Tulare, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Gerald Raymond Backus, Jr. was born on 21 Dec 1923 in Anaheim, Orange, California; died on 25 Sep 1997 in La Mirada, Los Angeles, California.

    Gerald married Maroe "May Rose" Wiseman on 2 Apr 1935 in Santa Ana, Orange, California. Maroe was born on 12 Oct 1904 in Maywood, Lewis, Missouri; died on 12 Sep 1963 in Paradise, Butte, California; was buried on 15 Sep 1963 in Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Butte, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Gerald married Ethel Ann Fay on 1 Jul 1968 in Butte County, California. Ethel was born on 6 Jul 1903 in Petosky, Emmet, Michigan; died on 5 Apr 1992 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California; was buried on 8 Apr 1992 in Oak Hill Cemetry, Red Bluff, Tehama, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Walter Henry Backus Walter Henry Backus was born in Dec 1869 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky (son of Asa Crandall Backus and Laura Belle Wright); died on 6 Jan 1919 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 9 Jan 1919 in Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino, California.

    Walter married Leila Dell Wright on 3 Jul 1896 in Graves County, Kentucky. Leila was born on 28 Mar 1878 in Ballard County, Kentucky; died on 4 Feb 1960 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 7 Feb 1960 in Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.   Leila Dell Wright Leila Dell Wright was born on 28 Mar 1878 in Ballard County, Kentucky; died on 4 Feb 1960 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 7 Feb 1960 in Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino, California.
    Children:
    1. 1. Gerald Raymond Backus, Sr. was born on 21 Jul 1897 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 6 Sep 1981 in Paradise, Butte, California; was buried on 9 Sep 1981 in Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Butte, California.
    2. Eldridge Gardner Backus was born on 17 Feb 1899 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 12 Aug 1957 in Palestine, Anderson, Texas; was buried on 15 Aug 1957 in Land of Memory Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson, Texas.
    3. Christine Backus was born on 12 Sep 1900 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 30 Nov 1972 in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California.
    4. Gertrude Elizabeth Backus was born on 10 Sep 1902 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1992 in San Bernardino County, California; was buried on 17 Nov 1992 in Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino, California.
    5. Josiah Wright "Joe" Backus was born on 4 Dec 1907 in San Bernardino County, California; died on 3 Feb 1945 in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; was buried on 7 Feb 1945 in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
    6. Wesley Harold Backus was born on 21 Feb 1910 in San Bernardino County, California; died on 27 Jul 1974 in Los Angeles County, California.
    7. Laurabel Backus was born on 11 Jul 1917 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; died on 2 Apr 2001 in Ventura, Ventura, California.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.   Asa Crandall Backus was born on 21 Dec 1836 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania (son of George Backus and Eliza Crandall); died on 14 Oct 1885 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; was buried on 16 Oct 1885 in Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky.

    Asa + Laura Belle Wright. Laura was born on 6 Sep 1844 in Graves County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jan 1933 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; was buried on 25 Jan 1933 in Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.   Laura Belle Wright was born on 6 Sep 1844 in Graves County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jan 1933 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; was buried on 25 Jan 1933 in Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. George Wright Backus, Sr. was born on 12 Apr 1865 in Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1945 in Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas; was buried on 2 Feb 1945 in Eastview Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas.
    2. Eliza Gertrude Backus was born about 1868 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Walter Henry Backus was born in Dec 1869 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 6 Jan 1919 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 9 Jan 1919 in Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino, California.
    4. Asa Albert Backus was born in Apr 1872 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 9 Aug 1939 in Washington County, Arkansas; was buried on 12 Aug 1939 in Bluff Cemetery, Springdale, Washington, Arkansas.
    5. Frank Eugene Backus, Sr. was born on 15 Jun 1873 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 28 Jun 1928 in Marble Falls, Burnet, Texas; was buried on 1 Jul 1928 in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter, Texas.
    6. Joseph R. Backus was born on 13 Aug 1881 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died in Jan 1968 in Mount Juliet, Wilson, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.   George Backus was born on 5 Jan 1806 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania (son of John Backus and Jerusha Hewitt); died on 27 Aug 1862 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 30 Aug 1862 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    George married Eliza Crandall on 16 Jan 1828 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Eliza was born on 12 Mar 1810 in Covington Twp, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Dec 1893 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 17 Dec 1893 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.   Eliza Crandall was born on 12 Mar 1810 in Covington Twp, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Dec 1893 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 17 Dec 1893 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth Backus was born on 8 Dec 1828 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Aug 1873 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 6 Aug 1873 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. Lura Amanda Backus was born on 29 Jun 1830 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Feb 1855 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 10 Feb 1855 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. Sallie W. Backus was born on 23 Dec 1831 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Feb 1860 in Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; was buried on 10 Feb 1860 in Old Settlers Cemetery, Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania.
    4. John H. Backus was born on 16 Jan 1834 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Nov 1900 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 18 Nov 1900 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    5. 4. Asa Crandall Backus was born on 21 Dec 1836 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Oct 1885 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; was buried on 16 Oct 1885 in Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky.
    6. Samuel Augustus Backus was born on 6 Jun 1839 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Oct 1882 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Oct 1882 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    7. Martha Matilda Backus was born on 18 Apr 1841 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Dec 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 14 Dec 1874 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    8. Jane Augusta "Jennie" Backus was born on 2 Jan 1844 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Apr 1926 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 26 Apr 1926 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    9. George Edgerton Backus was born on 1 Oct 1847 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 12 May 1919 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 14 May 1919 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.
    10. Helen Gertrude Backus was born on 19 Feb 1849 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 2 May 1888; was buried on 4 May 1888 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.


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