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Catherine Springer

Female 1742 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Catherine Springer was born on 5 Oct 1742 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Catherine married Strange Backus on 9 Jan 1776 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware. Strange (son of John Backus, III and Mary Strange) was born on 14 Nov 1750 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware; died on 8 Nov 1833 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Joseph Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1776 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; died about 1850 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
    2. 3. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1780 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Joseph Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 25 Sep 1776 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; died about 1850 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

    Joseph married Hannah D. Wilson about 1803 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Hannah was born about 1769 in Virginia; died on 13 Mar 1841 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1841 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. John Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 5. Paschal Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 6. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1806 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1850 in Fayette County, West Virginia.
    4. 7. Joseph Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1808 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
    5. 8. Hanna Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1817 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1853 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

  2. 3.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 28 Feb 1780 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.   John Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    John married Phoebe Johnson on 2 May 1822 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Phoebe was born on 21 Apr 1803 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died about 1882; was buried in 1882 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1827 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 10. John Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1828 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1923 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Nov 1923 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 11. Josiah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 12. Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 13. James Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 14. Jonathan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died in Nov 1854 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
    7. 15. William Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 29 Feb 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Mar 1906 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    8. 16. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1837 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    9. 17. Nancy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 5.   Paschal Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Paschal married Virginia Jane Brown on 10 Sep 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Virginia was born on 2 May 1803 in Augusta, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Oct 1870 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Oct 1870 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Mary A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 22 Jun 1913 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 19. George Washington Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Aug 1908.
    3. 20. Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1911 in Crosby, Clay, West Virginia.
    4. 21. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1908.
    5. 22. Rebecca Jane Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1846 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 3 Nov 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  3. 6.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1806 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1850 in Fayette County, West Virginia.

  4. 7.   Joseph Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 15 Jul 1808 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

    Joseph married Sarah "Sally" Brown on 27 Oct 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Sarah was born about 1809 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 8 Apr 1860 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Henry A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Feb 1886 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1886 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 24. Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 18 Mar 1907 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 21 Mar 1907 in Fitzwater - Backus Cemetery, Salmon Run, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 25. Margaret Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 26. Joseph Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 27. Isaac Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 28. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 8.   Hanna Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 4 Nov 1817 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1853 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.


Generation: 4

  1. 9.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 6 Sep 1827 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 10.   John Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 14 Sep 1828 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1923 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Nov 1923 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    John married Mary Sprinkle on 6 Nov 1856 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Mary was born about 1839 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Sep 1910 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Sep 1910 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Caroline Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1859 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 May 1909 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 May 1909 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 30. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 31. Mary Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia.
    4. 32. Lela Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 33. Johnathan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  3. 11.   Josiah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 10 Mar 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  4. 12.   Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 23 May 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 13.   James Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born in Feb 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  6. 14.   Jonathan Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 15 Jan 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died in Nov 1854 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

  7. 15.   William Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 24 Feb 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 29 Feb 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Mar 1906 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    William married Cordelia Brown on 18 Dec 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Cordelia was born in Sep 1845 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died before 1910 in West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Mary Jane Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1865 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 35. Jonathan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 26 Mar 1931 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Mar 1931 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 36. John Fred Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1927 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 37. Martha A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 38. David Henry Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1875 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1975 in Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Dec 1975 in Ramsey Cemetery, Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    6. 39. William Jennings Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 7 Dec 1949 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Dec 1949 in Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay, West Virginia.
    7. 40. Rev. Joseph Anthony Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1881 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 14 Aug 1957 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Aug 1957 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.

  8. 16.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1837 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  9. 17.   Nancy Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  10. 18.   Mary A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paschal3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 21 Jun 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 22 Jun 1913 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  11. 19.   George Washington Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paschal3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 19 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Aug 1908.

  12. 20.   Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paschal3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1911 in Crosby, Clay, West Virginia.

  13. 21.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paschal3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1908.

  14. 22.   Rebecca Jane Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paschal3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 17 Jul 1846 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 3 Nov 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  15. 23.   Henry A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 30 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Feb 1886 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1886 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Grose. Mary was born in May 1827 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 16 Jan 1913 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Jan 1913 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Weldon Wilmer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1858 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Apr 1932 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Apr 1932 in Backus Cemetery, Backus Branch, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 42. George Washington Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1945 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Apr 1945 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 43. William Parker Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1866 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 May 1953 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 23 May 1953 in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.
    4. 44. Henry Edgar Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Oct 1952 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 9 Oct 1952 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  16. 24.   Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 1 Sep 1832 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 18 Mar 1907 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 21 Mar 1907 in Fitzwater - Backus Cemetery, Salmon Run, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Benjamin married Caroline Grose on 1 Jan 1855 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Caroline was born about 1826 in Highland County, Virginia; died on 15 Oct 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Oct 1867 in Grose Cemetery, Gilboa, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Adam Clark Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1855 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Jan 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jan 1950 in Dotson-Simpson Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 46. William Alexander Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1858 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Jul 1892 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Jul 1892 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 47. Lucy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1861 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 25 Oct 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Oct 1867 in Grose Cemetery, Gilboa, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 48. Blumefield Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1864 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 14 Dec 1931 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Dec 1931 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    5. 49. Rev. Rufus Grant Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 19 Jun 1931 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jun 1931 in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia.

    Benjamin married Albina Victoria Dorsey on 18 Dec 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Albina was born on 1 Apr 1842 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 25 Dec 1896 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Dec 1896 in Fitzwater - Backus Cemetery, Salmon Run, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Alice Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died about 1941 in Fayette County, West Virginia; was buried in 1941 in Wriston Cemetery, Mossy, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 51. Mary C. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 52. Dr. Squire George Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1874 in Birch River, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Aug 1917 in South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Aug 1917 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    4. 53. Sarah M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1875 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 54. Lois Margaret "Mary" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 8 Apr 1953 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 11 Apr 1953 in Teays Hill Cemetery, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    6. 55. Ruhana Frances "Fannie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1879 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 Jun 1950 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    7. 56. Benjamin Franklin Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1882 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1946 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 31 Mar 1946 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    8. 57. Charles Bedford Backus, MD  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1884 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Oct 1923 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 31 Oct 1923 in Teays Hill Cemetery, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Benjamin married Margaret C. "Maggie" Mitchell on 25 Jul 1897 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Margaret was born in Jul 1857 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Benjamin married Cornelia J. Bennett on 9 Feb 1903 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Cornelia was born about 1856 in Indiana; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 25.   Margaret Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  18. 26.   Joseph Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  19. 27.   Isaac Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1841 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  20. 28.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1843 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.


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