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Henry A. Backus

Male 1831 - 1886  (54 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Henry A. Backus was born on 30 Aug 1831 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 23 Feb 1886 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1886 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

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

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


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Weldon Wilmer Backus Weldon Wilmer Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 29 Jan 1858 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Apr 1932 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Apr 1932 in Backus Cemetery, Backus Branch, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Weldon married Albina Victoria Grose on 16 Jan 1881 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Albina was born on 16 Sep 1860 in Lockwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 8 Mar 1944 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Mar 1944 in Backus Cemetery, Backus Branch, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Elbert Carlton "Bert" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1881 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1968 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; was buried on 21 Feb 1968 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 7. Ella Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1883 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1963 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; was buried on 2 Mar 1963 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 8. Mertie O. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 14 Jun 1956; was buried on 16 Jun 1956 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    4. 9. Moody Roscoe Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1887 in Tipton, Nicholas, West Virginia; died about 1952 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.

  2. 3.   George Washington Backus George Washington Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 19 Aug 1862 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1945 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Apr 1945 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    George married Alice Ann Burdett on 21 Nov 1881 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Alice was born on 26 Mar 1863 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 1 Apr 1894 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried on 3 Apr 1894 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Francis Jennings Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1882 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Nov 1956 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 28 Nov 1956 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 11. Mary Elsie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1884 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1966 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Dec 1966 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 12. Lenora S. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1886 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 13. Orpha Almeda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Jan 1921 in Deep Water, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 19 Jan 1921 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    5. 14. Lilian Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1891 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 15. Francis I. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1892 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 16. Alice Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1893 in Tipton, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 May 1978 in Clifton Forge, Alleghany, Virginia; was buried on 7 May 1978 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    George married Letitia L. Lively on 11 Sep 1894 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Letitia (daughter of Joseph Bruce Lively and Nancy Dorsey) was born on 12 Feb 1875 in Summers County, West Virginia; died on 29 Apr 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Apr 1950 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Gordon Wilmer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1896 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 8 Jan 1949 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 11 Jan 1949 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 18. Eldred Wetzel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 19 Jul 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jul 1950 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 19. Erma Georgia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1909 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 3 Sep 2005 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; was buried on 22 Sep 2005 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    4. 20. Letitia May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1912 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 18 Jul 1914 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 20 Jul 1914 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  3. 4.   William Parker Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 7 Dec 1866 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 May 1953 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 23 May 1953 in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.

    William married Hannah Mae Harrah on 19 Jan 1898 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Hannah was born on 6 May 1875 in Sewell Mountain, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 23 Mar 1940 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Mar 1940 in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Erskine Edgar Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1899 in Backus, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 14 Oct 1992 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 22. Elsworth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1902 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 11 Feb 1985 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 23. Ethel Nina Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1901 in West Virginia; died on 10 Jan 1984 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.

  4. 5.   Henry Edgar Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Oct 1952 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 9 Oct 1952 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Henry married Louella Hayes Burdette about 1905 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Louella was born on 9 Oct 1876 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 May 1947 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 23 May 1947 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.   Elbert Carlton "Bert" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Weldon2, 1.Henry1) was born on 2 Dec 1881 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1968 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; was buried on 21 Feb 1968 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  2. 7.   Ella Mae Backus Ella Mae Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Weldon2, 1.Henry1) was born on 23 Aug 1883 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Feb 1963 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; was buried on 2 Mar 1963 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Ella married William Riley Harrison on 20 May 1919 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky. William (son of Charles Benjamin Harrison and Sarah Eliza Simpson) was born on 12 Nov 1880 in Casey Creek, Adair, Kentucky; died before 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 8.   Mertie O. Backus Mertie O. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Weldon2, 1.Henry1) was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 14 Jun 1956; was buried on 16 Jun 1956 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Mertie married Kyle Bright Richardson on 24 Dec 1915 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Kyle was born on 22 Feb 1884 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 9 Mar 1960 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina; was buried on 12 Mar 1960 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Kenneth Backus Richardson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1918 in Boomer, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 25 Feb 1970 in Pinehurst, Moore, North Carolina; was buried on 27 Feb 1970 in Forest Hill Memorial Park, Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina.
    2. 25. Thomas Weldon Richardson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1920 in Boomer, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 9 Dec 1970 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Dec 1970 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  4. 9.   Moody Roscoe Backus Moody Roscoe Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Weldon2, 1.Henry1) was born on 30 Apr 1887 in Tipton, Nicholas, West Virginia; died about 1952 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.

    Moody married Teresa Annie Maloney on 17 Jul 1915 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia. Teresa was born on 27 Apr 1887 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 15 Mar 1969 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Mar 1969 in Catholic Church Cemetery, Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Elbert Leon Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1917 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Dec 2007 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon.

  5. 10.   Francis Jennings Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Dec 1882 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Nov 1956 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 28 Nov 1956 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Francis married Minnie Ethel Simmons on 2 Sep 1914 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. Minnie was born on 26 Jan 1895 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 20 Jul 1961 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 23 Jul 1961 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Thelma Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1920 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 31 May 1995 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 5 Jun 1995 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  6. 11.   Mary Elsie Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 15 Oct 1884 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1966 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 15 Dec 1966 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Mary married Clyde Arkle Mankin on 12 May 1907 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. Clyde was born on 22 Jun 1886 in Raleigh County, West Virginia; died on 3 Sept 1972 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 6 Sep 1972 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 12.   Lenora S. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Dec 1886 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Lenora married David W. Bass on 12 Jun 1913 in Fayette County, West Virginia. David was born about 1886 in Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 13.   Orpha Almeda Backus Orpha Almeda Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Jan 1921 in Deep Water, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 19 Jan 1921 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Orpha married John William Cruse, Sr. on 12 May 1907 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. John was born on 5 Dec 1880 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 15 Dec 1960 in Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Dec 1960 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Lacy Everett Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1908 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died in Sep 1979 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    2. 29. Herbert Kenneth Cruse, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1910 in Dothan, Fayette, West Virginia; died in Jan 1984 in Rupert, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    3. 30. Roy Edward Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1912 in Gatewood, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Jun 2002 in Green Valley, Pima, Arizona; was buried on 16 Jun 2002 in South Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Tucson, Pima, Arizona.
    4. 31. Elva Lorena Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1914 in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on 24 Jul 2006 in Hudson, Summit, Ohio; was buried on 27 Jul 2006 in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Darrowville, Summit, Ohio.
    5. 32. Clifford William Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1916 in Dawes, Kanawha, West Virginia; died in Aug 1987 in Smoot, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    6. 33. Frank Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1918 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 14 Apr 1976 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Apr 1976 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    7. 34. James W. Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1920 in Deepwater, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 18 Aug 1972 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

  9. 14.   Lilian Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 21 Feb 1891 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Lilian married Thomas James on 2 Oct 1912 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Thomas was born on Yes, date unknown; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 15.   Francis I. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born in Dec 1892 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  11. 16.   Alice Ann Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 3 Apr 1893 in Tipton, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 4 May 1978 in Clifton Forge, Alleghany, Virginia; was buried on 7 May 1978 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Alice married Charley C. Watkins on 31 Dec 1913 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. Charley was born on 18 Dec 1880 in Dover, Athens, Ohio; died on Yes, date unknown in West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Elmer E. Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1914 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died about 1950; was buried in 1950 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 36. Hazel Laverna Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1916 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 16 Sep 1999 in Orosi, Tulare, California.

    Family/Spouse: John William Cruse, Sr.. John was born on 5 Dec 1880 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 15 Dec 1960 in Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Dec 1960 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. John William Cruse, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1924 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 5 Jun 2003 in Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 8 Jun 2003 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    2. 38. Nora Ann Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1927 in Beckwith, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 4 Dec 2003 in Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia.
    3. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 17.   Gordon Wilmer Backus Gordon Wilmer Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 16 Apr 1896 in Poe, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 8 Jan 1949 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 11 Jan 1949 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Gordon married Minnie Velma Backus on 23 Nov 1920 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Minnie (daughter of Adam Clark Backus and America Alice McCutcheon) was born on 2 Mar 1898 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Feb 1993 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 25 Feb 1993 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. James Wilmer "Jim" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1922 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Feb 1995 in Ormond Beach, Volusia, Florida.
    2. 41. Patrica Jean Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1925 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 25 Jan 1994 in Brooksville, Hernando, Florida; was buried on 28 Jan 1994 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    3. 42. Donald Frank Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1931 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 9 Apr 2006 in Bayonet Point, Pasco, Florida; was buried on 12 Apr 2006 in Oceola Cemetery #3, Oceola, Crawford, Ohio.
    4. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 18.   Eldred Wetzel Backus Eldred Wetzel Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 19 Jul 1950 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jul 1950 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Eldred married Mildred Opal Cooper on 3 Jul 1933 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. Mildred was born on 26 Apr 1914 in Racine, Boone, West Virginia; died on 11 Mar 2005 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 14 Mar 2005 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Wetzel Eldred "Red" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1934 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 2 Nov 1999 in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 5 Nov 1999 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 47. Norman Lee Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1942 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Dec 2015 in Newark, New Castle, Delaware; was buried in May 2016 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    5. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 19.   Erma Georgia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 1 Jan 1909 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 3 Sep 2005 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; was buried on 22 Sep 2005 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Erma married Clarence C. McGraw on 21 Dec 1927 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Clarence was born on 28 Oct 1904 in Mabscott, Raleigh, West Virginia; died on 21 Mar 1936 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 24 Mar 1936 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Erma married Joseph Salgado about 1938 in West Virginia. Joseph was born on 11 Feb 1905 in Spain; died on 11 Apr 1974 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 14 Apr 1974 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Erma married Delmiro Domingo Redondo on 5 Dec 1976 in Pinellas County, Florida. Delmiro was born on 28 Nov 1897 in Spain; died on 10 Jan 1989 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida; was buried on 13 Jan 1989 in Memorial Park Cemetery, St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 20.   Letitia May Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 5 Apr 1912 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 18 Jul 1914 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 20 Jul 1914 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  16. 21.   Erskine Edgar Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Henry1) was born on 15 Jul 1899 in Backus, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 14 Oct 1992 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Erskine married Kathleen Virginia Bennett on 12 Mar 1929 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia. Kathleen was born on 22 May 1909 in Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1994 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 22.   Elsworth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Henry1) was born on 20 Jun 1902 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 11 Feb 1985 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Elsworth married Elsie B. Grose on 4 Jul 1936 in Fayette County, West Virginia. Elsie was born on 1 Mar 1908 in Leander, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 12 Aug 1996 in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 23.   Ethel Nina Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Apr 1901 in West Virginia; died on 10 Jan 1984 in Ansted, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Ethel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 24.   Kenneth Backus Richardson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mertie3, 2.Weldon2, 1.Henry1) was born on 20 Dec 1918 in Boomer, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 25 Feb 1970 in Pinehurst, Moore, North Carolina; was buried on 27 Feb 1970 in Forest Hill Memorial Park, Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina.

    Family/Spouse: Hazel Canady. Hazel was born on 26 Apr 1927 in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina; died on 28 Jun 1964 in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina; was buried on 30 Jun 1964 in Forest Hill Memorial Park, Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 25.   Thomas Weldon Richardson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mertie3, 2.Weldon2, 1.Henry1) was born on 8 Jan 1920 in Boomer, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 9 Dec 1970 in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 12 Dec 1970 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  3. 26.   Elbert Leon Backus Elbert Leon Backus Descendancy chart to this point (9.Moody3, 2.Weldon2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 Aug 1917 in Gad, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 27 Dec 2007 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon.

    Elbert married Tulsa Eloise Hinkle on 5 Jun 1939 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia. Tulsa was born on 27 Feb 1918 in Walton, Roane, West Virginia; died on 30 Dec 2007 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 27.   Thelma Mae Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.Francis3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Mar 1920 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 31 May 1995 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 5 Jun 1995 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Thelma married Leonard Lester Burgess, Sr. on 22 Aug 1940 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. Leonard was born on 11 Jan 1919 in Minden, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 19 Jan 1971 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jan 1971 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Leonard Lester "Lenny" Burgess, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1947 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 23 Dec 1990 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 27 Dec 1990 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.
    2. 51. Jennings Wayne Burgess  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1952 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 27 Aug 1952 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Aug 1952 in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  5. 28.   Lacy Everett Cruse Descendancy chart to this point (13.Orpha3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 27 Mar 1908 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died in Sep 1979 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

    Lacy married Helen McClung Hedrick on 23 Dec 1933 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia. Helen was born on 24 May 1916 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia; died on 9 May 1995 in Clifton Forge, Alleghany, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 29.   Herbert Kenneth Cruse, Sr. Herbert Kenneth Cruse, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Orpha3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Mar 1910 in Dothan, Fayette, West Virginia; died in Jan 1984 in Rupert, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

    Family/Spouse: Clara Daphine Loudermilk. Clara was born on 21 Aug 1918 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia; died on 2 Jun 2007 in Fairlea, Greenbrier, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Anna Faye Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1937 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia; died on 18 Dec 2006 in Rupert, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Dec 2006 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    2. 53. Betty Lou "Memaw Betty" Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1938 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia; died on 22 Feb 2015 in Rupert, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 27 Feb 2015 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    3. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 56. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 58. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 60. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 61. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 62. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 63. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 30.   Roy Edward Cruse Roy Edward Cruse Descendancy chart to this point (13.Orpha3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 31 Mar 1912 in Gatewood, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Jun 2002 in Green Valley, Pima, Arizona; was buried on 16 Jun 2002 in South Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Tucson, Pima, Arizona.

    Roy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 31.   Elva Lorena Cruse Descendancy chart to this point (13.Orpha3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 Nov 1914 in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on 24 Jul 2006 in Hudson, Summit, Ohio; was buried on 27 Jul 2006 in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Darrowville, Summit, Ohio.

    Elva married James T. Hodges on 6 Aug 1947 in Lakemore, Summit, Ohio. James was born on 24 Oct 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 2001 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; was buried on 9 Apr 2001 in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Darrowville, Summit, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 32.   Clifford William Cruse Descendancy chart to this point (13.Orpha3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 7 Nov 1916 in Dawes, Kanawha, West Virginia; died in Aug 1987 in Smoot, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

    Clifford married Imogene Ruth Burns on 18 Sep 1941 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia. Imogene was born on 15 Apr 1920 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia; died on 11 Oct 2005 in King George, King George, Virginia; was buried on 14 Oct 2005 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 33.   Frank Cruse Frank Cruse Descendancy chart to this point (13.Orpha3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 19 Aug 1918 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 14 Apr 1976 in Clintonville, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 17 Apr 1976 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  11. 34.   James W. Cruse James W. Cruse Descendancy chart to this point (13.Orpha3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Oct 1920 in Deepwater, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 18 Aug 1972 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

    James married Etta Jane Fitzgerald on 24 Dec 1946 in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia. Etta was born on 29 Mar 1924 in Glade, Fayette, West Virginia; died in May 1983 in Asbury, Greenbrier, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  12. 35.   Elmer E. Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (16.Alice3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1914 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died about 1950; was buried in 1950 in Woods Avenue Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

  13. 36.   Hazel Laverna Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (16.Alice3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 21 Nov 1916 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 16 Sep 1999 in Orosi, Tulare, California.

  14. 37.   John William Cruse, Jr. John William Cruse, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Alice3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 30 Mar 1924 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 5 Jun 2003 in Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 8 Jun 2003 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

    John married Margaret Dollie Gipson on 3 Feb 1951 in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia. Margaret was born on 21 Aug 1932 in Clifftop, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Nov 2010 in Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Nov 2010 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 65. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 66. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 67. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 68. John Melvin Cruse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1960 in West Virginia; died on 25 Apr 2004 in Valley Bend, Barbour, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Apr 2004 in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

  15. 38.   Nora Ann Cruse Descendancy chart to this point (16.Alice3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 28 Jul 1927 in Beckwith, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 4 Dec 2003 in Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia.

  16. 39.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Alice3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1)

  17. 40.   James Wilmer "Jim" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 30 Jun 1922 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Feb 1995 in Ormond Beach, Volusia, Florida.

    Family/Spouse: Naomi Virginia Pugh. Naomi was born on 2 Feb 1929 in Backus, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 26 Aug 2006 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 41.   Patrica Jean Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 14 Nov 1925 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 25 Jan 1994 in Brooksville, Hernando, Florida; was buried on 28 Jan 1994 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.

    Patrica married James Warden Perry on 1 Sep 1946 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia. James was born on 14 Jul 1925 in Shelbiana, Pike, Kentucky; died on 1 Dec 1970 in Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 3 Dec 1970 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Rev. Robert Thornwell Coit, Jr.. Robert was born on 18 Sep 1913 in Chunju, South Korea; died on 19 Dec 1993 in Brooksville, Hernando, Florida; was buried on 23 Dec 1993 in West View Cemetery, Sweetwater, Monroe, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 42.   Donald Frank Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 16 Jan 1931 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 9 Apr 2006 in Bayonet Point, Pasco, Florida; was buried on 12 Apr 2006 in Oceola Cemetery #3, Oceola, Crawford, Ohio.

  20. 43.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 44.   Wetzel Eldred "Red" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Eldred3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 29 Apr 1934 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 2 Nov 1999 in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; was buried on 5 Nov 1999 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Wetzel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 45.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Eldred3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 46.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Eldred3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1)

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


  24. 47.   Norman Lee Backus, Sr. Norman Lee Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Eldred3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 21 Dec 1942 in Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia; died on 13 Dec 2015 in Newark, New Castle, Delaware; was buried in May 2016 in Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette, West Virginia.

    Norman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 48.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Eldred3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1)

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


  26. 49.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Eldred3, 3.George2, 1.Henry1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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