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Benjamin Backus

Male 1738 - 1795  (56 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Benjamin Backus was born on 15 Nov 1738 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts; died on 18 Apr 1795 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; was buried on 20 Apr 1795 in Fairmount Cemetery, Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts.

    Benjamin married Lydia Fish on 9 Dec 1762 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Lydia was born about 1745 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas L. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1780 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 1 Apr 1821 in Lansingville, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 3 Apr 1821 in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Thomas L. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born about 1780 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 1 Apr 1821 in Lansingville, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 3 Apr 1821 in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.

    Thomas married Rebecca Couch on 30 Oct 1800 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts. Rebecca was born about 1781 in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; died about 1860 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Cornelia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1801 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died about 1893 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; was buried in 1893 in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 4. Frederick Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1803 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; was buried in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 5. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1805 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 1885 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    4. 6. Rev. William Warner Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1807 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 31 Aug 1891 in Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma; was buried on 2 Sep 1891 in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma.
    5. 7. Charles Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1809 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; was buried in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.
    6. 8. Hon. Franklin Thomas Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1811 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 14 May 1870 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 16 May 1870 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    7. 9. Hon. Seth A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1813 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 28 Apr 1892 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Apr 1892 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    8. 10. John Couch Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1815 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 19 Mar 1816 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; was buried on 21 Mar 1816 in Fairmount Cemetery, Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
    9. 11. Capt. John Couch Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1817 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 1888 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 28 Oct 1888 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    10. 12. George Benjamin Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1819 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died after 1870 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.   Cornelia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 3 Sep 1801 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died about 1893 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; was buried in 1893 in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.

    Family/Spouse: John M. Davis. John was born about 1796 in New York; died about 1889 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; was buried in 1889 in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Charles Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 14. Mary Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 15. Fred B. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1831 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died about 1897 in Tompkins County, New York.
    4. 16. Louisa Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1834 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died about 1863 in New York.
    5. 17. Sarah Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died on 26 Nov 1852 in Tompkins County, New York.

  2. 4.   Frederick Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 25 Feb 1803 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; was buried in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.

  3. 5.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 3 Jan 1805 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 1885 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    Family/Spouse: John Milliken. John was born about 1806; died on 4 Nov 1849 in Cayuga County, New York; was buried on 6 Nov 1849 in West Genoa Cemetery, King Ferry, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 6.   Rev. William Warner Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1807 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 31 Aug 1891 in Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma; was buried on 2 Sep 1891 in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma.

    William married Frances Matilda Ward on 15 Sep 1837 in New York City, New York, New York. Frances was born on 12 Sep 1818 in New Jersey; died on 8 Nov 1843 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; was buried on 10 Nov 1843 in Old Wintonbury Cemetery, Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Frederick Moreau Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Sep 1838 in Benton, Yates, New York; died on 6 Jun 1874 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 8 Jun 1874 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    2. 19. Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1840 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 14 Apr 1898 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 17 Apr 1898 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    3. 20. William Richards Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1840 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 8 May 1909 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 11 May 1909 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.
    4. 21. Frank Ward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1842 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 13 Feb 1913 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 Feb 1913 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    William married Mary Polly Hawes on 14 Nov 1847 in Geauga County, Ohio. Mary was born on 23 Feb 1826 in Danby, Tompkins, New York; died after Jul 1860 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Charles Hawes Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1849 in Friendship, Allegany, New York; died on 23 Jan 1919 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas; was buried on 26 Jan 1919 in Union Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley, Kansas.
    2. 23. Thomas Chalmers Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1850 in Rock Island County, Illinois; died about 1860 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas.
    3. 24. Henry Melville Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1853 in Rock Island County, Illinois; died on 13 May 1936 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 16 May 1936 in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    4. 25. Harriet "Hattie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1855 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; died on 15 Feb 1934 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; was buried on 17 Feb 1934 in Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.
    5. 26. Emma L. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1857 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas; died on 15 Mar 1881 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Mar 1881 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    William married Zerelda Hickes on 31 Jul 1862 in Montgomery County, Ohio. Zerelda was born on 14 Dec 1832 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; died on 15 Jun 1931 in Balmorhea, Reeves, Texas; was buried on 17 Jun 1931 in Balmorhea Cemetery, Balmorhea, Reeves, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Edward William Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1863 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas; died on 25 Dec 1947 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas; was buried on 28 Dec 1947 in Balmorhea Cemetery, Balmorhea, Reeves, Texas.

  5. 7.   Charles Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Aug 1809 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; was buried in Lansingville Cemetery, Lansing, Tompkins, New York.

  6. 8.   Hon. Franklin Thomas Backus Hon. Franklin Thomas Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 6 May 1811 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 14 May 1870 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 16 May 1870 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

    Franklin married Lucy M. Mygatt on 25 Jan 1842 in Lake County, Ohio. Lucy (daughter of George Mygatt and Eliza Freeman) was born on 29 May 1821 in Painesville, Lake, Ohio; died on 25 Nov 1907 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 28 Nov 1907 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 9.   Hon. Seth A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Jul 1813 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 28 Apr 1892 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Apr 1892 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    Seth married Caroline Matilda Goodwin on 25 Jul 1837 in Ithaca, Tompkins, New York. Caroline was born on 7 May 1819 in Kidders, Seneca, New York; died on 2 Feb 1894 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 4 Feb 1894 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Frank Ward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1842 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 13 Feb 1913 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 Feb 1913 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  8. 10.   John Couch Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Jul 1815 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 19 Mar 1816 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; was buried on 21 Mar 1816 in Fairmount Cemetery, Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts.

  9. 11.   Capt. John Couch Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Mar 1817 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 1888 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 28 Oct 1888 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    John married Mary Sartwell about 1857. Mary was born on 28 Feb 1830 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 16 May 1860 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 18 May 1860 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Coraline Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1858 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Sep 1880 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 4 Sep 1880 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    2. 29. Frank Sartwell Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1860 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 1 Mar 1860 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 3 Mar 1860 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    John married Mary Almira Windsor on 18 Jun 1860. Mary (daughter of Ebed Windsor and Mary Ann King) was born on 27 Dec 1842 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus, New York; died on 3 Apr 1930 in Conewago Twp, Warren, Pennsylvania; was buried on 7 Apr 1930 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Frank Sartwell Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1862 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Oct 1919 in Hazel Hurst, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 12 Oct 1919 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    2. 31. Alice Belle Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1864 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Feb 1866 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    3. 32. John Clayton "Clayton" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1866 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Mar 1931 in Buffalo, Erie, New York; was buried on 18 Mar 1931 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    4. 33. George Anthony Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1868 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Jun 1905 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 16 Jun 1905 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    5. 34. Frederick William "Fred" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1870 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Mar 1925 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York; was buried on 19 Mar 1925 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    6. 35. Lucy Ann Mygatt "Lucia" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1873 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Jan 1962 in Queens, Queens, New York.
    7. 36. Nelle Almira "Nellie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1876 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Oct 1965 in New York; was buried on 29 Oct 1965 in Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome, New York.
    8. 37. Ralph Eugene Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1880 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Nov 1880 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    9. 38. Murl Edwin 'Merle' Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1882 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 7 Nov 1932 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 9 Nov 1932 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    10. 39. Harold Eugene "Baldy" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1886 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Jun 1910 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 29 Jun 1910 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  10. 12.   George Benjamin Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1819 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died after 1870 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.

    George married Caroline F. Ball about 1848 in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Caroline was born about 1826 in Illinois; died on 23 Jul 1895 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas; was buried on 26 Jul 1895 in San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Lieut. George Benjamin Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Nov 1850 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Jun 1895 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas; was buried on 16 Jun 1895 in San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.


Generation: 4

  1. 13.   Charles Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cornelia3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 14.   Mary Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cornelia3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on Yes, date unknown in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Jennings. Unknown was born on Yes, date unknown; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 15.   Fred B. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cornelia3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 May 1831 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died about 1897 in Tompkins County, New York.

  4. 16.   Louisa Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cornelia3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1834 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died about 1863 in New York.

    Family/Spouse: Samuel Sartwell. Samuel was born about 1832; died about 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 17.   Sarah Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cornelia3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1841 in Lansing, Tompkins, New York; died on 26 Nov 1852 in Tompkins County, New York.

  6. 18.   Frederick Moreau Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 Sep 1838 in Benton, Yates, New York; died on 6 Jun 1874 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 8 Jun 1874 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

    Frederick married Nettie E. Waite on 21 May 1859 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Nettie (daughter of Erastus Waite and Polly Burroughs) was born in Apr 1838 in Hinckley, Medina, Ohio; died on 2 Feb 1916 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 5 Feb 1916 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Frank Ward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1862 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; died on 21 Nov 1874 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 23 Nov 1874 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    2. 42. Frederick Moreau Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1865 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; died on 16 Jun 1936 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 18 Jun 1936 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    3. 43. Bertha E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1871 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; died on 5 Jul 1945 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; was buried on 8 Jul 1945 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

  7. 19.   Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in May 1840 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 14 Apr 1898 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 17 Apr 1898 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

    Frances married Ira E. Canfield, Jr. on 9 Oct 1872 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Ira was born on 9 Jun 1834 in Orange, Essex, New Jersey; died on 15 Oct 1900 in Manhattan, New York, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 20.   William Richards Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in May 1840 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 8 May 1909 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 11 May 1909 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.

    William married Elizabeth A. "Betty" Chapline on 28 Jun 1871 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado. Elizabeth was born on 8 Sep 1847 in Jefferson County, Virginia; died on 29 Feb 1916 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 3 Mar 1916 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Bettie May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1872 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; died on 4 Oct 1906 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 6 Oct 1906 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.
    2. 45. Ellen Chapline "Nellie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1873 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; died on 27 Jan 1935 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 30 Jan 1935 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.
    3. 46. Fred Monroe Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1875 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; died on 11 Feb 1901 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 13 Feb 1901 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.
    4. 47. William Beryl Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1886 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; died on 3 Oct 1954 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 6 Oct 1954 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.
    5. 48. Frank Berry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1891 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; died on 23 Jun 1952 in Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado; was buried on 26 Jun 1952 in Dory Hill Cemetery, Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado.

  9. 21.   Frank Ward Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 May 1842 in Bloomfield, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 13 Feb 1913 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 Feb 1913 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    Frank married Flora Asenath Hamlin on 11 Jun 1872 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. Flora was born on 22 Oct 1852 in Keating Twp, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Nov 1921 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 18 Nov 1921 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Harry Llewellyn Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1872 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Jan 1924 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 11 Jan 1924 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.
    2. 50. Matilda Caroline "Mattie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1874 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Jun 1920 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 Jun 1920 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  10. 22.   Charles Hawes Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Jan 1849 in Friendship, Allegany, New York; died on 23 Jan 1919 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas; was buried on 26 Jan 1919 in Union Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley, Kansas.

    Charles married Jane Huff about 1871. Jane was born on 27 Mar 1846 in Virginia; died on 3 Jan 1918 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas; was buried on 11 Jan 1918 in Union Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Anna Laura Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1872 in Harvey Twp, Cowley, Kansas; died on 15 Aug 1945 in Latham, Butler, Kansas; was buried on 17 Aug 1945 in Latham Cemetery, Latham, Butler, Kansas.
    2. 52. Mary F. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Harvey Twp, Cowley, Kansas; died on 18 Jan 1955 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas; was buried on 21 Jan 1955 in Union Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley, Kansas.
    3. 53. Thomas William Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1879 in Harvey Twp, Cowley, Kansas; died on 18 Jul 1952 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas; was buried on 21 Jul 1952 in Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley, Kansas.
    4. 54. George Melville "Mell" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1883 in Harvey Twp, Cowley, Kansas; died on 9 Nov 1957 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas; was buried on 12 Nov 1957 in Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley, Kansas.

  11. 23.   Thomas Chalmers Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1850 in Rock Island County, Illinois; died about 1860 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas.

  12. 24.   Henry Melville Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 Aug 1853 in Rock Island County, Illinois; died on 13 May 1936 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 16 May 1936 in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

    Henry married Hattie Rogenia Wilson on 23 May 1878 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Hattie was born on 26 May 1855 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; died on 23 May 1936 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 26 May 1936 in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Franklyn Wilson "Frankie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1879 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; died on 26 May 1879 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 28 May 1879 in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    2. 56. George Mygatt Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1881 in Buffalo, Erie, New York; died on 9 Sep 1969 in Caledonia, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 12 Sep 1969 in Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan.
    3. 57. Wilson Parmenter Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sep 1883 in Buffalo, Erie, New York; died on 6 May 1963 in Euclid, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 9 May 1963 in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    4. 58. Howard Treat Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1885 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; died about 1889 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota.
    5. 59. Arthur Duluth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1887 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; died in Feb 1889 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota.
    6. 60. Hazel Ruth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1889 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; died on 18 Apr 1964 in Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 21 Apr 1964 in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    7. 61. Florence Rachel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jan 1891 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; died on 6 Oct 1967 in Medina, Medina, Ohio; was buried on 9 Oct 1967 in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    8. 62. Charles Melville Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1894 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; died on 2 Jun 1985 in Woodlake, Tulare, California.
    9. 63. Arthur Duluth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1896 in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; died about 1900 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

  13. 25.   Harriet "Hattie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Sep 1855 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; died on 15 Feb 1934 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; was buried on 17 Feb 1934 in Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.

    Harriet married Arthur Lovell Sawyer on 25 May 1875. Arthur (son of Horace W. Sawyer and Louisa I. Huntsinger) was born on 7 Feb 1851 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; died on 6 May 1913 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; was buried on 8 May 1913 in Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 64. Lucy Victoria Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1877 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; died on 27 Jun 1962 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    2. 65. Paul Backus Sawyer, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1879 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; died on 8 Apr 1946 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 11 Apr 1946 in Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.
    3. 66. Mary Harriet Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1886 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; died on 22 Dec 1972; was buried on 26 Dec 1972 in Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland.

  14. 26.   Emma L. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 Feb 1857 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas; died on 15 Mar 1881 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Mar 1881 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  15. 27.   Edward William Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 Jun 1863 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas; died on 25 Dec 1947 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas; was buried on 28 Dec 1947 in Balmorhea Cemetery, Balmorhea, Reeves, Texas.

    Edward married Ella Benz on 15 May 1901 in Leavenworth County, Kansas. Ella (daughter of John Jacob Benz and Mary Louise Cole) was born on 9 Feb 1873 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas; died on 7 Mar 1935 in Pecos, Reeves, Texas; was buried on 10 Mar 1935 in Balmorhea Cemetery, Balmorhea, Reeves, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Edward Warner Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1906 in Red Rock, Noble, Oklahoma; died on 10 Feb 1964 in Pecos, Reeves, Texas; was buried on 13 Feb 1964 in Balmorhea Cemetery, Balmorhea, Reeves, Texas.

  16. 28.   Coraline Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Mar 1858 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Sep 1880 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 4 Sep 1880 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  17. 29.   Frank Sartwell Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1860 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 1 Mar 1860 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 3 Mar 1860 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  18. 30.   Frank Sartwell Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Mar 1862 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Oct 1919 in Hazel Hurst, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 12 Oct 1919 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  19. 31.   Alice Belle Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in Oct 1864 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Feb 1866 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  20. 32.   John Clayton "Clayton" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Mar 1866 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Mar 1931 in Buffalo, Erie, New York; was buried on 18 Mar 1931 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    John married Abigail Lucy Blake on 11 Dec 1899 in Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania. Abigail (daughter of John Murry Blake and Sarah Jane Wilson) was born on 24 Nov 1879 in Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 28 Aug 1947 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Aug 1947 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 68. Edward Dickerson Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1906 in Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania; died in Sep 1959 in Georgia; was buried in Sep 1959 in Magnolia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Warner Robins, Houston, Georgia.

  21. 33.   George Anthony Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 Jun 1868 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Jun 1905 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 16 Jun 1905 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  22. 34.   Frederick William "Fred" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 22 Nov 1870 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Mar 1925 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York; was buried on 19 Mar 1925 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    Frederick married Caroline M. "Carrie" Schott on 24 Jul 1899 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York. Caroline was born on 4 Nov 1881 in Farmers Valley, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Oct 1966 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York; was buried on 24 Oct 1966 in Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 35.   Lucy Ann Mygatt "Lucia" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Nov 1873 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Jan 1962 in Queens, Queens, New York.

    Lucy married William Thomas Seger on 21 Feb 1900 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. William was born on 5 Jul 1873 in Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Dec 1950 in New York City, New York, New York; was buried on 19 Dec 1950 in Saint Marks Cemetery, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 69. Sgt. Arthur Edward Seger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1907 in Oneonta, Otsego, New York; died on 11 Sep 1953 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York; was buried on 29 Sep 1953 in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.

  24. 36.   Nelle Almira "Nellie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 19 Apr 1876 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Oct 1965 in New York; was buried on 29 Oct 1965 in Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome, New York.

    Nelle married Arthur Ward Cutler, M.D. on 11 Sep 1899 in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York. Arthur was born on 24 Sep 1870 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; died on 25 Sep 1924 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; was buried on 28 Sep 1924 in Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 37.   Ralph Eugene Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 19 Mar 1880 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Nov 1880 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  26. 38.   Murl Edwin 'Merle' Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 19 Apr 1882 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 7 Nov 1932 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 9 Nov 1932 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

    Murl married Rena May Ostrander on 12 Dec 1914 in Hornell, Steuben, New York. Rena was born on 19 Nov 1889 in Oneonta, Otsego, New York; died on 7 Nov 1924 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 10 Nov 1924 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 39.   Harold Eugene "Baldy" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Oct 1886 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Jun 1910 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; was buried on 29 Jun 1910 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania.

  28. 40.   Lieut. George Benjamin Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (12.George3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 6 Nov 1850 in Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Jun 1895 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas; was buried on 16 Jun 1895 in San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.

    George married Katherine Amanda Stitzel on 19 Oct 1876 in Stevens County, Washington, and was divorced on Yes, date unknown. Katherine was born on 25 Jul 1858 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; died on 12 Dec 1946 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 15 Dec 1946 in Highland Cemetery, Colville, Stevens, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 70. George Stitzel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1883 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; died on 8 Jul 1964 in Oakland, Alameda, California.


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