Backus Family History
A Genealogical History of the Backus Family and it's Branches |
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1. | John Mathews was born on 18 Dec 1765 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Oct 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried on 2 Nov 1838 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio. John married Sally or Sarah Woodbridge on 29 May 1803 in Washington County, Ohio. Sally (daughter of Hon. Dudley Woodbridge, Jr. and Lucy Backus) was born on 28 Jan 1777 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 23 Aug 1828 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio; was buried on 25 Aug 1828 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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2. | James Backus Matthews ![]() James married Mary Ann Greene on 3 Jun 1830 in Washington County, Ohio. Mary was born on 24 Mar 1810 in London, Middlesex, England; died on 14 Apr 1831 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio; was buried on 16 Apr 1831 in Mound Cemetery, Marietta, Washington, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Alexander Hamilton Matthews ![]() |
4. | David Woodbridge Matthews ![]() |
5. | Daniel Greene Matthews ![]() Family/Spouse: Frances Elizabeth McGee. Frances was born on 13 Jan 1847 in Georgia; died on 20 Jan 1929 in Washington County, Florida; was buried on 23 Jan 1929 in Pilgrim Rest Baptist Cemetery, Cottondale, Jackson, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Daniel Pleamon Matthews ![]() |
7. | Willie Mathis Matthews ![]() |