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John Backus, Sr.

Male 1802 - 1873  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   John Backus, Sr. was born on 28 Sep 1802 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 10 Nov 1873 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Nov 1873 in Vaughn Cemetery, Jefferson, Nicholas, West Virginia.

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

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


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 6 Sep 1827 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.   John Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 14 Sep 1828 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1923 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Nov 1923 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

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

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

  3. 4.   Josiah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 10 Mar 1829 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.   Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 23 May 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 6.   James Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in Feb 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  6. 7.   Jonathan Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 15 Jan 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died in Nov 1854 in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

  7. 8.   William Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 24 Feb 1835 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 29 Feb 1906 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Mar 1906 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

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

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

  8. 9.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1837 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  9. 10.   Nancy Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1838 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.   Caroline Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 15 May 1859 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 May 1909 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 18 May 1909 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Caroline married Isaac "Ike" Keith on 3 Jan 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Isaac was born on 19 Jun 1853 in Fola, Clay, West Virginia; died on 28 Feb 1940 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Mar 1940 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. John Clifford Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 28 Mar 1946 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Mar 1946 in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    2. 24. Mary Ellen Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1880 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 9 Jul 1971 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Jul 1971 in Hill Cemetery, Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 25. Luther Alfred Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Jan 1961 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Jan 1961 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 26. Walter Jackson Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1952 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Feb 1952 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    5. 27. Sadie Mae Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1890 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 13 May 1934 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 16 May 1934 in Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    6. 28. Peter McKinley Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Sep 1972 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Sep 1972 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    7. 29. Ira Dell "Arie" Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1896 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 16 Oct 1918 in France; was buried on 19 Oct 1918 in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon, France.
    8. 30. Irvin Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1899 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    9. 31. Charles Mahan Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1900 in Jodie, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 2 Mar 1999 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 5 Mar 1999 in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor, Fayette, West Virginia.

  2. 12.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born in Feb 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Hannah married James Henry Foster on 2 Feb 1882 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 13.   Mary Ann Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia.

    Mary married Seth Aaron Morton on 12 Dec 1889 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Seth was born on 7 Apr 1868 in Braxton County, West Virginia; died on 31 Jan 1934 in Sutton, Braxton, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Feb 1934 in Home Farm Cemetery, Sutton, Braxton, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Frederick Grant Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1891 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; died on 22 Feb 1979 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1979 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    2. 33. Bessie M. Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1892 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; died on 18 Aug 1902 in Clay County, West Virginia.
    3. 34. Infant Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia.

  4. 14.   Lela Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 15.   Johnathan Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1874 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  6. 16.   Mary Jane Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 14 May 1865 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  7. 17.   Jonathan Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Mar 1867 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 26 Mar 1931 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Mar 1931 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Jonathan married Mary Alice Osborn on 12 Jul 1888 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Mary was born on 12 Jul 1874 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1947 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 6 Nov 1947 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Anthony R. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1886 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 36. Bertha May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1891 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 9 Sep 1922 in Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Sep 1922 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 37. Henry H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1896 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 38. Martha Ann "Annie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1897 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 12 Mar 1967 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1967 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    5. 39. Joseph Andrew Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1899 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 1 Jul 1975 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio; was buried on 4 Jul 1975 in New Vienna IOOF Cemetery, New Vienna, Clinton, Ohio.
    6. 40. Vergie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1904 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 41. Georgia Ellen "Georgie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1907 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Nov 1955 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 23 Nov 1955 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    8. 42. James Wilburn Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1908 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Nov 1993 in Danville, Boone, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Nov 1993 in Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, Boone, West Virginia.
    9. 43. Jonathan Bud Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1911 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Nov 1984 in Robinette, Logan, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Dec 1984 in Verner Cemetery, Verner, Mingo, West Virginia.
    10. 44. William "Bill" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1913 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 30 Sep 1985 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Oct 1985 in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    11. 45. Robert Lee Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1916 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 Jul 1930 in Montgomery Heights, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 7 Jul 1930 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  8. 18.   John Fred Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Oct 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1927 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  9. 19.   Martha A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Nov 1872 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  10. 20.   David Henry Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Sep 1875 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1975 in Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Dec 1975 in Ramsey Cemetery, Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  11. 21.   William Jennings Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 7 Dec 1949 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Dec 1949 in Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay, West Virginia.

  12. 22.   Rev. Joseph Anthony Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Dec 1881 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 14 Aug 1957 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Aug 1957 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Joseph married Lydia Mae Grose on 1 May 1901 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Lydia was born on 18 Mar 1882 in West Virginia; died on 26 Feb 1965 in West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 23.   John Clifford Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Dec 1877 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 28 Mar 1946 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Mar 1946 in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    John married Virginia Lee Bayes on 6 Mar 1906 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia. Virginia was born on 4 Jul 1880 in Putnam County, West Virginia; died on 2 Nov 1945 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 6 Nov 1945 in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 24.   Mary Ellen Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Jul 1880 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 9 Jul 1971 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Jul 1971 in Hill Cemetery, Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Mary married Clark Copeland on 9 Sep 1900 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Clark was born on 22 Jul 1879 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1971 in Fayette County, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Mar 1971 in Hill Cemetery, Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 25.   Luther Alfred Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Jan 1961 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Jan 1961 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Luther married Martha Ann "Annie" Backus on 27 Dec 1912 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. Martha (daughter of Jonathan Backus and Mary Alice Osborn) was born on 18 Apr 1897 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 12 Mar 1967 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1967 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 26.   Walter Jackson Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1952 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Feb 1952 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Walter married Mary Ellen Oiler on 22 Mar 1911 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Mary was born on 4 Apr 1882 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 8 Jun 1959 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Jun 1959 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 27.   Sadie Mae Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Jul 1890 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 13 May 1934 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 16 May 1934 in Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Sadie married Asa Lee Crookshanks on 29 Jun 1909 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Asa was born on 13 Jul 1880 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 31 May 1963 in Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Jun 1963 in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 28.   Peter McKinley Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 Sep 1972 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Sep 1972 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Peter married Gladys Gay Fitzwater on 2 Sep 1930 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Gladys was born on 18 Oct 1908 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 3 Jan 2001 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 6 Jan 2001 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 29.   Ira Dell "Arie" Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Oct 1896 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 16 Oct 1918 in France; was buried on 19 Oct 1918 in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon, France.

  8. 30.   Irvin Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born in Sep 1899 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  9. 31.   Charles Mahan Keith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Caroline3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Oct 1900 in Jodie, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 2 Mar 1999 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 5 Mar 1999 in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Charles married Lois F. Lair on 11 Oct 1924 in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia. Lois was born on 2 Feb 1902 in Virginia; died in Jan 1977 in Jodie, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried in Jan 1977 in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 32.   Frederick Grant Morton Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Jan 1891 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; died on 22 Feb 1979 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1979 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Frederick married Nona Arena Keeney on 24 Jun 1918 in Webster County, West Virginia. Nona was born on 19 Mar 1899 in Clay County, West Virginia; died on 6 Dec 1955 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; was buried on 9 Dec 1955 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Frederick married Evelyn Kenova Crowder on 19 Jan 1963 in Indore, Clay, West Virginia. Evelyn was born about 1894 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 33.   Bessie M. Morton Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born in Aug 1892 in Lizemores, Clay, West Virginia; died on 18 Aug 1902 in Clay County, West Virginia.

  12. 34.   Infant Morton Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Clay County, West Virginia.

  13. 35.   Anthony R. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Jul 1886 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  14. 36.   Bertha May Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Dec 1891 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 9 Sep 1922 in Dixie, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Sep 1922 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Bertha married Walter Jackson Keith on 9 Aug 1909 in Clay County, West Virginia, and was divorced on Yes, date unknown. Walter was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1952 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 37.   Henry H. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born in Apr 1896 in West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  16. 38.   Martha Ann "Annie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 18 Apr 1897 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 12 Mar 1967 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1967 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Martha married Luther Alfred Keith on 27 Dec 1912 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. Luther (son of Isaac "Ike" Keith and Caroline Backus) was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Jan 1961 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Jan 1961 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 39.   Joseph Andrew Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Oct 1899 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 1 Jul 1975 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio; was buried on 4 Jul 1975 in New Vienna IOOF Cemetery, New Vienna, Clinton, Ohio.

    Joseph married Tressie Browning on 5 Aug 1922 in Verner, Mingo, West Virginia. Tressie was born on 29 Jul 1904 in Verner, Mingo, West Virginia; died on 2 Jun 1951 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; was buried on 5 Jun 1951 in New Vienna IOOF Cemetery, New Vienna, Clinton, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Joseph Ralph Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1923 in Verner, Mingo, West Virginia; died on 19 Nov 1991 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio.
    2. 47. Tressie Grace Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Sep 1925 in Adams County, Ohio; died on 31 Dec 1972 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; was buried on 3 Jan 1973 in Vale Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Clark, Ohio.
    3. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 50. Melvin Tobe Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1934 in Adams County, Ohio; died on 24 May 1970 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio; was buried on 27 May 1970 in Vale Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Clark, Ohio.
    6. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Joseph married Inez Pearl Swartzbaugh on 5 Dec 1951 in Wayne County, Indiana, and was divorced on Yes, date unknown. Inez was born on 17 Mar 1895 in German Twp, Clark, Ohio; died in Aug 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joseph married Frances Millie Anderson on 23 Nov 1955 in Wayne County, Indiana, and was divorced on Yes, date unknown. Frances was born on 25 Apr 1911 in Fayette County, Ohio; died on 15 Mar 1996 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio; was buried on 18 Mar 1996 in Sabina Cemetery, Sabina, Clinton, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joseph married Olive Rosemond Nickell on 19 Jan 1974 in Scioto County, Ohio. Olive was born on 29 Apr 1914 in Greenup County, Kentucky; died on 10 May 2001 in Scioto County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 40.   Vergie Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 22 May 1904 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Vergie married Benjamin Arthur Grose on 1 Oct 1922 in Swiss, Nicholas, West Virginia. Benjamin was born in Mar 1871 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 25 Jun 1939 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Jun 1939 in Line Creek Cemetery, Lockwood, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Houston C. Grose  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1923 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 6 Nov 2000 in Florissant, Saint Louis, Missouri; was buried on 10 Nov 2000 in Saint Charles Memorial Gardens, Saint Charles, St Charles, Missouri.
    2. 53. Virgil Maynard Grose  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1925 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died in Aug 1963 in Orange County, Florida.
    3. 54. Eugene "Gene" Grose  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1926 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 7 Sep 2009 in River Ridge, Jefferson, Louisiana.
    4. 55. Jennings Grose  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1930 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died in Oct 1985 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio.
    5. 56. Richard Otho Grose, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1931 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 21 Nov 2006 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio; was buried on 24 Nov 2006 in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto, Ohio.
    6. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 58. Thomas Grose  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1935 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 3 Jul 1987 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio.

  19. 41.   Georgia Ellen "Georgie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Sep 1907 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Nov 1955 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 23 Nov 1955 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Georgia married Henry D. Pritt on 30 May 1925 in Bentree, Clay, West Virginia. Henry was born on 13 Mar 1905 in Clay County, West Virginia; died on 21 Oct 1987 in Canton, Stark, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 42.   James Wilburn Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Jul 1908 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Nov 1993 in Danville, Boone, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Nov 1993 in Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, Boone, West Virginia.

    James married Della Mae Keith on 28 Mar 1934 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Della (daughter of Walter Jackson Keith and Mary Ellen Oiler) was born on 25 Dec 1918 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 25 Apr 1999 in Danville, Boone, West Virginia; was buried on 28 Apr 1999 in Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, Boone, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Homer Lee Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1936 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 1 May 2016 in Madison, Boone, West Virginia; was buried on 5 May 2016 in Danville Memorial Park, Danville, Boone, West Virginia.
    2. 60. Edith June Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1938 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 23 Aug 2013 in Madison, Boone, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Aug 2013 in Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, Boone, West Virginia.
    3. 61. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  21. 43.   Jonathan Bud Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 11 May 1911 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Nov 1984 in Robinette, Logan, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Dec 1984 in Verner Cemetery, Verner, Mingo, West Virginia.

    Family/Spouse: Sadie Fields. Sadie was born on 21 Dec 1921 in Martin County, Kentucky; died on 16 Mar 1985 in Lundale, Logan, West Virginia; was buried on 19 Mar 1985 in Verner Cemetery, Verner, Mingo, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 63. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 64. Ralph Buddy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1948 in Gilbert, Mingo, West Virginia; died on 24 Feb 1983 in Verner, Mingo, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Feb 1983 in Verner Cemetery, Verner, Mingo, West Virginia.
    4. 65. Rex S. "Jimmy" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1951 in Gilbert, Mingo, West Virginia; died on 29 Jun 2012 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 6 Jul 2012 in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan, West Virginia.

  22. 44.   William "Bill" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Nov 1913 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 30 Sep 1985 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Oct 1985 in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    William married Lydia Ethel "Monk" Keith on 15 Jan 1945 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia. Lydia was born on 14 Sep 1908 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 17 Feb 1981 in Belva, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 20 Feb 1981 in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  23. 45.   Robert Lee Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Jonathan3, 8.William2, 1.John1) was born in Oct 1916 in Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 Jul 1930 in Montgomery Heights, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 7 Jul 1930 in Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan, Nicholas, West Virginia.


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