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John Backus

Male 1777 - 1871  (93 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   John Backus was born on 7 Jul 1777 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 20 Feb 1871 in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    John married Jerusha Hewitt on 15 Jan 1803 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut. Jerusha (daughter of Jedediah Hewett and Jerusha Knight) was born on 1 Nov 1778 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 12 Sep 1846 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Esther Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1804 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Oct 1844 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 3. George Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1806 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Aug 1862 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 30 Aug 1862 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 4. Lura Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1808 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jan 1810 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    4. 5. Jedediah Hewitt Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Oct 1812 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Esther Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 16 Feb 1804 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Oct 1844 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Esther married Asa Backus Fessenden on 29 Jan 1821 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Asa (son of Samuel Fessenden and Eunice Backus) was born on 13 Jan 1795 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died in Aug 1865 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Samuel Newell Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1880 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 7. Lucy Susan Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1825 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 8. Hannah M. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1831 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1850 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    4. 9. Frederick Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Dec 1895 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    5. 10. Eunice Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  2. 3.   George Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 5 Jan 1806 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; 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]

    Children:
    1. 11. Mary Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 12. Lura Amanda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 13. Sallie W. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 14. John H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 15. Asa Crandall Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 16. Samuel Augustus Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 17. Martha Matilda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 18. Jane Augusta "Jennie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 19. George Edgerton Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 20. Helen Gertrude Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  3. 4.   Lura Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 19 Aug 1808 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jan 1810 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  4. 5.   Jedediah Hewitt Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Oct 1812 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.   Samuel Newell Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.John1) was born about 1822 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1880 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Family/Spouse: Laura E. Unknown. Laura was born about 1825 in Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.   Lucy Susan Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.John1) was born about 1825 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  3. 8.   Hannah M. Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.John1) was born about 1831 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1850 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  4. 9.   Frederick Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.John1) was born about 1835 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Dec 1895 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Frederick married ELiza Cole on 17 Nov 1862 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. ELiza was born in Feb 1838 in Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Hattie M. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1865 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 10.   Eunice Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.John1) was born about 1841 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  6. 11.   Mary Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Mary married Myron Beach Helme on 15 May 1850. Myron was born on 14 Aug 1826 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Mar 1887 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 Mar 1887 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Ida E. Helme  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1850 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 23. Frank Backus Helme  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1855 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Sep 1928 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 27 Sep 1928 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 24. Samuel Pease Helme  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1859 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 May 1946 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
    4. 25. Walter B. Helme  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Jun 1932 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 28 Jun 1932 in Fernwood Cemetery, Jamesburg, Middlesex, New Jersey.

  7. 12.   Lura Amanda Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Lura married George W. Pickering on 30 Sep 1852. George was born about 1829 in Pennsylvania; died on 18 Nov 1858 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Edward Backus Pickering  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1854 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Feb 1896 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Feb 1896 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  8. 13.   Sallie W. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Sallie married Henry Martyn Gerould on 12 Feb 1857. Henry was born on 4 Aug 1828 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died in May 1862 in Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; was buried in May 1862 in Old Settlers Cemetery, Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Maria Gerould  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1858 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 May 1860 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 May 1860 in Old Settlers Cemetery, Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania.
    2. 28. Infant Gerould  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1859 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Dec 1859 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 26 Dec 1859 in Old Settlers Cemetery, Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania.

  9. 14.   John H. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    John married Ellen C. Darrow on 17 Nov 1859. Ellen was born in Sep 1836 in Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania; died about 1925 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1925 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Angeline D. "Angie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1862 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 11 May 1881 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 13 May 1881 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 30. Mary Minnie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1876 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died after 1940 in Penns Grove, Salem, New Jersey.

  10. 15.   Asa Crandall Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Family/Spouse: 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]

    Children:
    1. 31. George Wright Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 32. Eliza Gertrude Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 33. Walter Henry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 34. Asa Albert Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 35. Frank Eugene Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 36. Joseph R. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1881 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died in Jan 1968 in Mount Juliet, Wilson, Tennessee.

  11. 16.   Samuel Augustus Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Family/Spouse: Lydia Anne Welch. Lydia was born on 7 Aug 1844 in Pennsylvania; died on 16 Feb 1920 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 20 Feb 1920 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Samuel Henry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1865 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Oct 1923 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. 38. Carrie Maud Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1866 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1957 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1957 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 39. Leonard Searle Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1871 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Feb 1912.
    4. 40. Lillian Gertrude Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1880 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1965 in Pennsylvania; was buried in 1965 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  12. 17.   Martha Matilda Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Martha married Fletcher Gustavus Warner on 19 Oct 1859 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Fletcher was born on 25 Jan 1837 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Oct 1926 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 Oct 1926 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Eliza Backus Warner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1860 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 19 Mar 1881 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 21 Mar 1881 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 42. Nelson Charles Warner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1863 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Nov 1942 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 14 Nov 1942 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 43. James Carmalt Warner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Oct 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 16 Oct 1874 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  13. 18.   Jane Augusta "Jennie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Jane married Albert Walker on 6 Aug 1863 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York. Albert was born on 25 Feb 1838 in Tioga, Tioga, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Apr 1889 in Corning, Steuben, New York; was buried on 5 Apr 1889 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Jane married Anson Downer Birchard on 23 Jul 1893 in Elmira, Chemung, New York. Anson was born on 31 Jul 1845 in Pennsylvania; died on 18 May 1912 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 21 May 1912 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 19.   George Edgerton Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 20.   Helen Gertrude Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Helen married Anson Downer Birchard on 21 Jan 1874. Anson was born on 31 Jul 1845 in Pennsylvania; died on 18 May 1912 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 21 May 1912 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Harry Washburn Birchard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 May 1953 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 29 May 1953 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.
    2. 45. Jane M. "Jennie" Birchard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1879 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Dec 1939 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 12 Dec 1939 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 4

  1. 21.   Hattie M. Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (9.Frederick3, 2.Esther2, 1.John1) was born about 1865 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 22.   Ida E. Helme Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born about 1850 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown.

  3. 23.   Frank Backus Helme Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Oct 1855 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Sep 1928 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 27 Sep 1928 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  4. 24.   Samuel Pease Helme Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Jul 1859 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 May 1946 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

    Samuel married Jennie Whitcher on 9 Aug 1883 in Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois. Jennie was born on 18 Feb 1867 in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts; died on 29 Oct 1944 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Myron Beach Helme, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1884 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on 7 Mar 1944 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 10 Mar 1944 in Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois.

  5. 25.   Walter B. Helme Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born about 1868 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Jun 1932 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 28 Jun 1932 in Fernwood Cemetery, Jamesburg, Middlesex, New Jersey.

    Walter married Anna T. Henkle on 10 Oct 1895 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Anna was born about 1870 in Jamesburg, Middlesex, New Jersey; died about 1958; was buried in 1958 in Fernwood Cemetery, Jamesburg, Middlesex, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Myron B. Helme  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1907 in New Jersey; died in Oct 1979 in Red Bank, Monmouth, New Jersey.

  6. 26.   Edward Backus Pickering Descendancy chart to this point (12.Lura3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Nov 1854 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Feb 1896 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Feb 1896 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Edward married Alice J. Smith about 1876 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Alice was born in Apr 1854 in Pennsylvania; died on 19 Jul 1902 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Jul 1902 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Lura E. Pickering  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1877 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Apr 1900 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 20 Apr 1900 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 49. Cora Smith Pickering  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1881 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Oct 1945 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 27 Oct 1945 in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California.
    3. 50. Helen Backus Pickering  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1891 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Dec 1912 in Westfield, Union, New Jersey; was buried on 8 Dec 1912 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    4. 51. George E. Pickering  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1895 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Feb 1896 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 Feb 1896 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.

  7. 27.   Maria Gerould Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Jun 1858 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 May 1860 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 May 1860 in Old Settlers Cemetery, Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania.

  8. 28.   Infant Gerould Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Dec 1859 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Dec 1859 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 26 Dec 1859 in Old Settlers Cemetery, Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania.

  9. 29.   Angeline D. "Angie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born about 1862 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 11 May 1881 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 13 May 1881 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  10. 30.   Mary Minnie Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born in Jun 1876 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died after 1940 in Penns Grove, Salem, New Jersey.

    Mary married Andrew Garritson Griffis, Sr. about 1905. Andrew was born on 29 Mar 1873 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died after 1940 in Penns Grove, Salem, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Andrew Garritson Griffis, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown.

  11. 31.   George Wright Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Asa3, 3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    George married Henrietta C. "Hettie" Nolen on 23 Jun 1891 in Davidson County, Tennessee. Henrietta was born on 28 Jan 1871 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1957 in Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas; was buried on 2 Aug 1957 in Eastview Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. George Wright Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1896 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 1951 in Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas; was buried on 23 Mar 1951 in Eastview Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas.
    2. 54. William Jennings Bryan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1897 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; died on 26 Feb 1982 in Austin, Travis, Texas; was buried on 1 Mar 1982 in Eastview Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas.
    3. 55. Brig Gen Edward Nolen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1906 in Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas; died on 30 Mar 1973 in San Benito, Cameron, Texas; was buried on 4 Apr 1973 in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.

  12. 32.   Eliza Gertrude Backus Descendancy chart to this point (15.Asa3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born about 1868 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on Yes, date unknown.

  13. 33.   Walter Henry Backus Walter Henry Backus Descendancy chart to this point (15.Asa3, 3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Walter married Fannie H. Slaughter on 24 Dec 1890 in Graves County, Kentucky. Fannie was born about 1863 in Graves County, Kentucky; died about 1895 in Graves County, Kentucky; was buried in 1895 in Wright's Chapel Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    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]

    Children:
    1. 56. Gerald Raymond Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 57. Eldridge Gardner Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 58. Christine Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1900 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died on 30 Nov 1972 in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California.
    4. 59. Gertrude Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 60. Josiah Wright "Joe" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 61. Wesley Harold Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1910 in San Bernardino County, California; died on 27 Jul 1974 in Los Angeles County, California.
    7. 62. Laurabel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1917 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; died on 2 Apr 2001 in Ventura, Ventura, California.

  14. 34.   Asa Albert Backus Descendancy chart to this point (15.Asa3, 3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

    Asa married Lula Macklin about 1894 in Arkansas. Lula was born in Jan 1875 in Carrollton Twp, Boone, Arkansas; died about 1902 in Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas; was buried in 1902 in Eastview Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 63. Georgia A. "Georgie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1895 in Benton County, Arkansas; died on 1 Dec 1941 in Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas; was buried on 4 Dec 1941 in Eastview Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas.
    2. 64. Mary V. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1897 in Benton County, Arkansas; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 65. Asa Vern Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1899 in Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas; died on 28 Jul 1972 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; was buried on 31 Jul 1972 in Bluff Cemetery, Springdale, Washington, Arkansas.

    Asa married Laverna C. Ivie on 21 Dec 1903 in Carroll County, Arkansas. Laverna was born on 10 Apr 1877 in Clifty, Madison, Arkansas; died on 21 Feb 1972 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas; was buried on 24 Feb 1972 in Bluff Cemetery, Springdale, Washington, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Alberta Iva Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1904 in Clifty, Madison, Arkansas; died on 16 Mar 1971 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; was buried on 19 Mar 1971 in Bluff Cemetery, Springdale, Washington, Arkansas.
    2. 67. Albert Asa Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1906 in Benton County, Arkansas; died on 12 Jun 1981 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington; was buried on 15 Jun 1981 in Reservation Community Memorial Park, Wapato, Yakima, Washington.
    3. 68. Coy V. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1910 in Green Forest, Carroll, Arkansas; died on 9 Aug 1992 in Rogers, Benton, Arkansas; was buried on 12 Aug 1992 in Rogers Cemetery, Rogers, Benton, Arkansas.
    4. 69. Joe Ray Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1911 in Arkansas; died on 21 Jun 1984 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; was buried on 22 Jun 1984 in Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas.
    5. 70. Nova Rebecca Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1914 in Green Forest, Carroll, Arkansas; died on 6 Jul 1998 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; was buried on 9 Jul 1998 in Bethel Cemetery, Gravette, Benton, Arkansas.
    6. 71. Howard L. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1918 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; died on 15 Jun 1995 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas; was buried on 18 Jun 1995 in Bluff Cemetery, Springdale, Washington, Arkansas.

  15. 35.   Frank Eugene Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Asa3, 3.George2, 1.John1) 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.

  16. 36.   Joseph R. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (15.Asa3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Aug 1881 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; died in Jan 1968 in Mount Juliet, Wilson, Tennessee.

  17. 37.   Samuel Henry Backus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Apr 1865 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Oct 1923 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Samuel married Louella P. Hayden in Nov 1888 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania. Louella was born in Jul 1866 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died about 1949 in Palmer, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 72. Blanche Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1890 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; died in Mar 1985 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. 73. Ruth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1892 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1975 in Palmer, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. 74. Marion Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1894 in Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown.

  18. 38.   Carrie Maud Backus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Oct 1866 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1957 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1957 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Carrie married Winfield Cuningham Scott on 27 Sep 1887 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Winfield was born about 1860 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon, Pennsylvania; died about 1938 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1938 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 39.   Leonard Searle Backus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Apr 1871 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Feb 1912.

  20. 40.   Lillian Gertrude Backus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Sep 1880 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1965 in Pennsylvania; was buried in 1965 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Lillian married Harry D. Titman on 6 Sep 1904 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Harry (son of Dewit Clinton Titman and Elvira Kirkhuff) was born on 16 Apr 1874 in Auburn Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Sep 1909 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 13 Sep 1909 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 75. Helen Titman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1908 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Nov 2007 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; was cremated on 16 Nov 2007.
    2. 76. Harriet Davis "Beanie" Titman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1910 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Nov 1989 in Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida.

  21. 41.   Eliza Backus Warner Descendancy chart to this point (17.Martha3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Jul 1860 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 19 Mar 1881 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 21 Mar 1881 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  22. 42.   Nelson Charles Warner Descendancy chart to this point (17.Martha3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Aug 1863 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Nov 1942 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 14 Nov 1942 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Nelson married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 43.   James Carmalt Warner Descendancy chart to this point (17.Martha3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Jul 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Oct 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 16 Oct 1874 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  24. 44.   Harry Washburn Birchard Descendancy chart to this point (20.Helen3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Oct 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 May 1953 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 29 May 1953 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.

    Harry married Harriet M. Brown on 5 Aug 1903 in Elmira, Chemung, New York. Harriet was born in May 1875 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; died on 7 Jul 1959 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 10 Jul 1959 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Mary Helen Birchard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 78. Anson Brown Birchard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1912 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; died on 25 Jun 1996 in Mosinee, Marathon, Wisconsin.

  25. 45.   Jane M. "Jennie" Birchard Descendancy chart to this point (20.Helen3, 3.George2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Nov 1879 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Dec 1939 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 12 Dec 1939 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.


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