Backus Family History
A Genealogical History of the Backus Family and it's Branches
 

Mary Augusta Fish

Female 1792 - 1884  (92 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Mary Augusta Fish was born on 2 Sep 1792 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1884 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 22 Nov 1884 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Mary married David Backus on 2 Jan 1812 in New York. David (son of Ichabod Backus and Deliverance Hamlin) was born on 31 Mar 1791 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 21 Dec 1877 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 23 Dec 1877 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Harvey Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1812 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 May 1901 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 11 May 1901 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 3. Eunice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1813 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Mar 1872 in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio; was buried on 25 Mar 1872 in Chardon Municipal Cemetery, Chardon, Geauga, Ohio.
    3. 4. Artemus Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1816 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 20 Oct 1884 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 22 Oct 1884 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    4. 5. Daniel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1817 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Apr 1866; was buried on 8 Apr 1866 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    5. 6. Charles N. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1820 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 11 Jan 1846 in New York; was buried on 13 Jan 1846 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    6. 7. Romanza Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1823 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 21 Jan 1847; was buried on 23 Jan 1847 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    7. 8. Harriet A. "Hattie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1825 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 2 Aug 1908 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 5 Aug 1908 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    8. 9. Clara Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1826 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 16 Apr 1827 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 18 Apr 1827 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    9. 10. David Brainard Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1829 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Nov 1908 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Nov 1908 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    10. 11. Mary M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1833 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Apr 1924 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 26 Apr 1924 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    11. 12. George H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1836 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Oct 1884 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 25 Oct 1884 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Harvey Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 27 Aug 1812 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 May 1901 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 11 May 1901 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Harvey married Abigail Gooding about 1841. Abigail was born on 23 May 1819 in New York; died on 22 May 1889 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 24 May 1889 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Sarah Ellen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1842 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 10 Mar 1915 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 13 Mar 1915 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 14. Mary A. "Mattie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1845 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 12 Mar 1908 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 15 Mar 1908 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 15. Algenette "Nettie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1848 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 2 Apr 1946 in Cortland, Cortland, New York; was buried on 5 Apr 1946 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    4. 16. Alice B. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1858 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Mar 1927 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 18 Mar 1927 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  2. 3.   Eunice Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 14 Jun 1813 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Mar 1872 in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio; was buried on 25 Mar 1872 in Chardon Municipal Cemetery, Chardon, Geauga, Ohio.

    Family/Spouse: John A. Bassett. John (son of Cornelius Fortunatus Bassett and Elizabeth Holland Sawyer) was born on 25 Dec 1807 in Gorham, Ontario, New York; died on 10 May 1885 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried on 12 May 1885 in Center Grove Cemetery, Olmsted County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.   Artemus Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 22 Dec 1816 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 20 Oct 1884 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 22 Oct 1884 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Artemus married Sophia Mix on 22 Oct 1839 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Sophia (daughter of Ethan Mix and Wealthy Wilcox) was born on 15 Mar 1818 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 4 Jul 1910 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 7 Jul 1910 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Welthea Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1841 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Oct 1909 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 26 Oct 1909 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  4. 5.   Daniel Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1817 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Apr 1866; was buried on 8 Apr 1866 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  5. 6.   Charles N. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1820 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 11 Jan 1846 in New York; was buried on 13 Jan 1846 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  6. 7.   Romanza Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1823 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 21 Jan 1847; was buried on 23 Jan 1847 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  7. 8.   Harriet A. "Hattie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 9 Apr 1825 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 2 Aug 1908 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 5 Aug 1908 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Harriet married William Lockwood Corning about 1847. William was born about 1822 in Tompkins County, New York; died on 20 Jun 1896 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 22 Jun 1896 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Charles R. Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1848 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died about 1929; was buried about 1929.
    2. 19. Francis A. "Frank" Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1850 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 11 Sep 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 13 Sep 1862 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 20. Kate A. Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1853 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died about 1854 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried in 1854 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    4. 21. Harriet M. Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1857 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Jun 1946 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Jun 1946 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    5. 22. Jane A. "Jennie" Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1861 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 23. Fred Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1865 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 13 Oct 1922 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 16 Oct 1922 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  8. 9.   Clara Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1826 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 16 Apr 1827 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 18 Apr 1827 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  9. 10.   David Brainard Backus David Brainard Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 16 Jul 1829 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Nov 1908 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Nov 1908 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    David married Melinda Berry about 1853 in Tompkins County, New York. Melinda (daughter of Luther Berry and Sally Peck) was born on 14 Feb 1830 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 May 1874 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 17 May 1874 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Morris Berry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1854 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 Mar 1940 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 11 Mar 1940 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 25. Clara Belle Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1856 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Feb 1927 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; was buried on 18 Feb 1927 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 26. Charles Dewitt Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1859 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Feb 1917 in Glen Ridge, Essex, New Jersey; was buried on 18 Feb 1917 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    4. 27. Minnie M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 16 Jul 1887 in Moravia, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 18 Jul 1887 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    5. 28. Grace Estelle Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1867 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 9 Sep 1938 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 12 Sep 1938 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    6. 29. Carl Loomis Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1868 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 21 Jun 1932 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 24 Jun 1932 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    7. 30. Julia M. "Julie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1870 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Apr 1949 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Apr 1949 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    David married Ella R. Bobick about 1876 in Tompkins County, New York. Ella was born in Dec 1847 in Massachusetts; died on 31 Aug 1927 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 3 Sep 1927 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.   Mary M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in Jun 1833 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Apr 1924 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 26 Apr 1924 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Mary married Manly P. Gale about 1858 in Tompkins County, New York. Manly was born in Apr 1835 in Tompkins County, New York; died on 12 Nov 1904 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 15 Nov 1904 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Ella Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1859 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 4 Oct 1929 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 7 Oct 1929 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 32. Walter Backus Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1869 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 13 Jul 1940 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 16 Jul 1940 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  11. 12.   George H. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1836 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Oct 1884 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 25 Oct 1884 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    George married Frances May Stanton in May 1858 in Tompkins County, New York. Frances was born on 24 Oct 1838 in McLean, Tompkins, New York; died on 21 Feb 1912 in Rome, Oneida, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Willie E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1858 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 27 Mar 1875 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 29 Mar 1875 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 34. Ava W. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1860 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 Jul 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 30 Jul 1862 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 35. Frances May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1863 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 30 Jul 1937 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 2 Aug 1937 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    4. 36. David A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1864 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 May 1928 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 May 1928 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    5. 37. Estella Edith Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1868 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 Aug 1921 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 1 Sep 1921 in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland, New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.   Sarah Ellen Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Harvey2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Jan 1842 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 10 Mar 1915 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 13 Mar 1915 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Lieut. Ira Way. Ira was born on 28 Nov 1842 in LaPorte County, Indiana; died on 10 Jan 1887 in LaPorte County, Indiana; was buried on 12 Jan 1887 in Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, La Porte, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 14.   Mary A. "Mattie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Harvey2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1845 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 12 Mar 1908 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 15 Mar 1908 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Mary married James Givens on 13 Feb 1877 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. James was born in Jun 1845 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 25 Jan 1916 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 28 Jan 1916 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Harley Backus Givens  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1878 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 21 Feb 1880 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 23 Feb 1880 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 39. Ellen M. Givens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1881 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 May 1946 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 26 May 1946 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 40. Clarence Robert Givens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1884 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 28 Sep 1956 in Cortland, Cortland, New York; was buried on 2 Oct 1956 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  3. 15.   Algenette "Nettie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Harvey2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Oct 1848 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 2 Apr 1946 in Cortland, Cortland, New York; was buried on 5 Apr 1946 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Algenette married Leonard D. Sincerbeaux about 1895 in New York. Leonard (son of Silas Sincerbeaux and Betsey E. Fillmore) was born on 6 Apr 1845 in Scipio Twp, Cayuga, New York; died on 17 Jan 1916 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 20 Jan 1916 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 16.   Alice B. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Harvey2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1858 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Mar 1927 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 18 Mar 1927 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  5. 17.   Welthea Mary Backus Welthea Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Artemus2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Jun 1841 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 Oct 1909 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 26 Oct 1909 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Welthea married Dexter Hubbard Marsh on 3 Dec 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Dexter was born on 16 Aug 1840 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 Nov 1895 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 1 Dec 1895 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Lillian Florence Marsh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1863 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 12 Dec 1932 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 15 Dec 1932 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 42. Carrie Sophia Marsh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1868 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 Sep 1895 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 10 Sep 1895 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 43. Infant Son Marsh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1871 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 2 Apr 1871 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 4 Apr 1871 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  6. 18.   Charles R. Corning Descendancy chart to this point (8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 Sep 1848 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died about 1929; was buried about 1929.

    Charles married Harriet Louise Howell about 1880, and was divorced after 1892. Harriet was born on 4 Apr 1861 in Paw Paw, Lee, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 1954 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Alta May Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1881 in Blue Rapids, Marshall, Kansas; died on 4 Apr 1954 in Los Angeles County, California.
    2. 45. Bertha L. Corning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1884 in Blue Rapids, Marshall, Kansas; died on 25 Apr 1960 in Los Angeles County, California.

  7. 19.   Francis A. "Frank" Corning Descendancy chart to this point (8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1850 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 11 Sep 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 13 Sep 1862 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  8. 20.   Kate A. Corning Descendancy chart to this point (8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1853 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died about 1854 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried in 1854 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  9. 21.   Harriet M. Corning Descendancy chart to this point (8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Jan 1857 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Jun 1946 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Jun 1946 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  10. 22.   Jane A. "Jennie" Corning Descendancy chart to this point (8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1861 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

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


  11. 23.   Fred Corning Descendancy chart to this point (8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born in Dec 1865 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 13 Oct 1922 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 16 Oct 1922 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 24.   Morris Berry Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Nov 1854 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 Mar 1940 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 11 Mar 1940 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Morris married Maria "Mary" Lynaugh about 1879 in New York. Maria was born in Aug 1858 in Dryden, Tompkins, New York; died on 16 Dec 1923 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 19 Dec 1923 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Leona Melinda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1887 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Aug 1964 in Cortland, Cortland, New York; was buried on 18 Aug 1964 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  13. 25.   Clara Belle Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Nov 1856 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Feb 1927 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; was buried on 18 Feb 1927 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Clara married Henry L. Wright on 3 Aug 1875 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Henry (son of Levi H. Wright and Susan H. Mack) was born on 8 May 1854 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 20 Feb 1943 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; was buried on 23 Feb 1943 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Clarence Backus Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1876 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 9 Nov 1954 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; was buried on 12 Nov 1954 in Clifton Springs Village Cemetery, Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York.

  14. 26.   Charles Dewitt Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Jan 1859 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Feb 1917 in Glen Ridge, Essex, New Jersey; was buried on 18 Feb 1917 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  15. 27.   Minnie M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 16 Jul 1887 in Moravia, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 18 Jul 1887 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Moses T. Thomas. Moses was born about 1861 in Tompkins County, New York; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Charles Brainard Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1887 in Moravia, Cayuga, New York; died on 4 Apr 1961 in Irondequoit, Monroe, New York; was buried on 7 Apr 1961 in Riverview Cemetery, Phelps Twp, Ontario, New York.

  16. 28.   Grace Estelle Backus Grace Estelle Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Jan 1867 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 9 Sep 1938 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 12 Sep 1938 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  17. 29.   Carl Loomis Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Sep 1868 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 21 Jun 1932 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 24 Jun 1932 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Carl married Alta May Shaw on 18 Sep 1895 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Alta was born on 23 Aug 1873 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Sep 1937 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 18 Sep 1937 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Ruth Elsie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1899 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 Oct 1980 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 31 Oct 1980 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 50. Infant Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1904 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 May 1904 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 11 May 1904 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 51. Carl Duane Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Oct 1942 in McLean, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Oct 1942 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  18. 30.   Julia M. "Julie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 May 1870 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Apr 1949 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Apr 1949 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  19. 31.   Ella Gale Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Sep 1859 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 4 Oct 1929 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 7 Oct 1929 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  20. 32.   Walter Backus Gale Walter Backus Gale Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Jan 1869 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 13 Jul 1940 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 16 Jul 1940 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Walter married Inez May Mason on 13 Dec 1893 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Inez (daughter of Dr. Daniel Emory Mason and Mary Amanda Lintz) was born on 1 Nov 1872 in Sedan, DeKalb, Indiana; died on 22 Feb 1963 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 25 Feb 1963 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Manly Mason Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1896 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 18 Aug 1982 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 21 Aug 1982 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 53. Mary J. Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1898 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 10 Oct 1992 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 13 Oct 1992 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 54. Mildred E. Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1903 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 16 Sep 1981 in Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York; was buried on 19 Sep 1981 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  21. 33.   Willie E. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.George2, 1.Mary1) was born in Dec 1858 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 27 Mar 1875 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 29 Mar 1875 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  22. 34.   Ava W. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.George2, 1.Mary1) was born in May 1860 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 Jul 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 30 Jul 1862 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  23. 35.   Frances May Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.George2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1863 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 30 Jul 1937 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 2 Aug 1937 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  24. 36.   David A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.George2, 1.Mary1) was born in Dec 1864 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 May 1928 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 May 1928 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    David married Lydia McIntire on 1 Mar 1890 in McGraw, Cortland, New York. Lydia was born on 17 Aug 1863 in New York; died on 5 Apr 1912 in Rome, Oneida, New York; was buried on 8 Apr 1912 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    David married Edith A. Swartz on 2 Oct 1919 in Cortland, Cortland, New York. Edith was born on 31 Aug 1864 in Hublersburg, Centre, Pennsylvania; died on 29 Nov 1933 in Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; was buried on 1 Dec 1933 in Dunmore Cemetery, Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 37.   Estella Edith Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.George2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Mar 1868 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 Aug 1921 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 1 Sep 1921 in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland, New York.

    Estella married Verne O. Topping on 10 Apr 1895 in Cortland, Cortland, New York. Verne was born on 13 Jan 1870 in Homer, Cortland, New York; died on 30 Oct 1933 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 2 Nov 1933 in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 38.   Harley Backus Givens Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mary3, 2.Harvey2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1878 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 21 Feb 1880 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 23 Feb 1880 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  2. 39.   Ellen M. Givens Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mary3, 2.Harvey2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Feb 1881 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 23 May 1946 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 26 May 1946 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Ellen married Ernest H. Johnson on 23 Oct 1901 in Virgil, Cortland, New York. Ernest was born on 15 Jul 1875 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 26 May 1941 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; was buried on 29 May 1941 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 40.   Clarence Robert Givens Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mary3, 2.Harvey2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Mar 1884 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 28 Sep 1956 in Cortland, Cortland, New York; was buried on 2 Oct 1956 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Clarence married Mabel Vernett Ackerman on 19 Feb 1908 in Cortland, Cortland, New York. Mabel was born on 8 Dec 1888 in Cortlandville Twp, Cortland, New York; died on 25 Apr 1966 in Hamilton, Madison, New York; was buried on 28 Apr 1966 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Lawrence C. Givens, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 13 Apr 1986 in Cazenovia, Madison, New York.
    2. 56. Rolland B. Givens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1912 in Virgil, Cortland, New York; died on 1 Mar 1981 in Hamilton, Madison, New York.

  4. 41.   Lillian Florence Marsh Descendancy chart to this point (17.Welthea3, 4.Artemus2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Oct 1863 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 12 Dec 1932 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 15 Dec 1932 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Lillian married Frank Jay Tanner on 14 Oct 1891 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Frank was born on 23 Jan 1864 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; died on 15 Nov 1913 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 18 Nov 1913 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. Mary Creusa Tanner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1893 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 1 Apr 1981 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 4 Apr 1981 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  5. 42.   Carrie Sophia Marsh Descendancy chart to this point (17.Welthea3, 4.Artemus2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Mar 1868 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 Sep 1895 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 10 Sep 1895 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  6. 43.   Infant Son Marsh Descendancy chart to this point (17.Welthea3, 4.Artemus2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Mar 1871 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 2 Apr 1871 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 4 Apr 1871 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  7. 44.   Alta May Corning Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Jun 1881 in Blue Rapids, Marshall, Kansas; died on 4 Apr 1954 in Los Angeles County, California.

  8. 45.   Bertha L. Corning Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 8.Harriet2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Dec 1884 in Blue Rapids, Marshall, Kansas; died on 25 Apr 1960 in Los Angeles County, California.

  9. 46.   Leona Melinda Backus Descendancy chart to this point (24.Morris3, 10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born in Mar 1887 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 15 Aug 1964 in Cortland, Cortland, New York; was buried on 18 Aug 1964 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Leona married George Rowley Fitts on 8 Jun 1912 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. George (son of Jerome Calvert Fitts and Lena Eliza Hart) was born on 6 Oct 1888 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 21 Jan 1945 in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Florida; was buried on 24 Jan 1945 in McLean Cemetery, McLean, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Morris Calvert Fitts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1915 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 31 Mar 2005 in Cortland, Cortland, New York; was buried on 3 Apr 2005 in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland, New York.
    2. 59. Lucille Marcia Fitts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1917 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 24 Sep 1981 in Homer, Cortland, New York; was buried on 27 Sep 1981 in McLean Cemetery, McLean, Tompkins, New York.

  10. 47.   Clarence Backus Wright Descendancy chart to this point (25.Clara3, 10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 May 1876 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 9 Nov 1954 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; was buried on 12 Nov 1954 in Clifton Springs Village Cemetery, Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York.

    Clarence married Nettie Aleine Caulkins on 22 Aug 1908 in Naples, Ontario, New York. Nettie (daughter of Reuben Parker Caulkins and Harriette Hinckley) was born on 14 Oct 1882 in Naples, Ontario, New York; died on 11 Jul 1965 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 Jul 1965 in Clifton Springs Village Cemetery, Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Parker Caulkins Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1914 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; died on 3 Oct 1996 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida; was buried on 6 Oct 1996 in Clifton Springs Village Cemetery, Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York.
    2. 61. Clara Belle Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1917 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; died on 16 Jul 2007 in Naples, Cumberland, Maine; was buried on 20 Jul 2007 in Pine Forest Cemetery, Mount Dora, Lake, Florida.

  11. 48.   Charles Brainard Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (27.Minnie3, 10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Apr 1887 in Moravia, Cayuga, New York; died on 4 Apr 1961 in Irondequoit, Monroe, New York; was buried on 7 Apr 1961 in Riverview Cemetery, Phelps Twp, Ontario, New York.

    Charles married Mary Edith Warfield on 27 Oct 1917 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York. Mary (daughter of George Warfield and Dimmis R. Moore) was born on 1 Aug 1885 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; died on 6 Feb 1968 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 9 Feb 1968 in Riverview Cemetery, Phelps Twp, Ontario, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Grace Warfield Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1918 in Clifton Springs, Ontario, New York; died on 31 Oct 2010 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 3 Nov 2010 in Riverview Cemetery, Phelps Twp, Ontario, New York.

  12. 49.   Ruth Elsie Backus Descendancy chart to this point (29.Carl3, 10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 May 1899 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 28 Oct 1980 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 31 Oct 1980 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Ruth married Frederick Eugene Denton, DDS on 23 Jun 1928 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Frederick was born on 28 Dec 1895 in Lake George, Warren, New York; died on 6 Nov 1988 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Nov 1988 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 50.   Infant Backus Descendancy chart to this point (29.Carl3, 10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 Apr 1904 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 8 May 1904 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 11 May 1904 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  14. 51.   Carl Duane Backus Descendancy chart to this point (29.Carl3, 10.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 6 Oct 1942 in McLean, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 9 Oct 1942 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Carl married Thelma Irene Coon on 21 Jun 1930 in Ludlowville, Tompkins, New York. Thelma (daughter of Asa Jay Coon and Jane Frances "Jennie" Doyle) was born on 9 Dec 1905 in Genoa, Cayuga, New York; died on 17 Dec 1997 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; was buried on 20 Dec 1997 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 63. Jane Thelma Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1931 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 31 Jan 1982 in McKees Rocks, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
    2. 64. Carl Jay Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1935 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 14 Apr 2013 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; was buried on 17 Apr 2013 in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, Broome, New York.
    3. 65. Twins Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1940 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 17 Oct 1940 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 19 Oct 1940 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  15. 52.   Manly Mason Gale Descendancy chart to this point (32.Walter3, 11.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 May 1896 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 18 Aug 1982 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 21 Aug 1982 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    Manly married Lucelia Beryl Childs on 28 Jul 1920 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. Lucelia (daughter of Ernest W. Childs and Hattie Elizabeth Burdick) was born on 15 May 1897 in Scott, Cortland, New York; died on 1 Sep 1976 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 4 Sep 1976 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Claire Childs Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1921 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; died on 2 Nov 1985 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts.
    2. 67. Walter C. Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1927 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; died on 3 Jun 2005 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 6 Jun 2005 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.
    3. 68. Glenda Grace Gale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1936 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; died on 19 Dec 2017; was buried on 23 Dec 2017 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  16. 53.   Mary J. Gale Descendancy chart to this point (32.Walter3, 11.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Aug 1898 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 10 Oct 1992 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 13 Oct 1992 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

  17. 54.   Mildred E. Gale Descendancy chart to this point (32.Walter3, 11.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Dec 1903 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; died on 16 Sep 1981 in Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York; was buried on 19 Sep 1981 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.


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