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Ebenezer Backus, Jr.

Male 1794 - Aft 1865  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Ebenezer Backus, Jr. was born on 8 Apr 1794 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York; died after 1865 in Paw Paw Twp, De Kalb, Illinois.

    Ebenezer married Sarah Lindsley about 1821 in New York. Sarah was born about 1803 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown in Paw Paw Twp, De Kalb, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elijah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1822 in Monroe County, New York; died on 22 Sep 1877 in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 24 Sep 1877 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan.
    2. 3. Almira Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1828 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. John Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1833 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Eben "Ebin" Backus, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Pomfret Twp, Chautauqua, New York; died on 2 Feb 1918 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; was buried on 4 Feb 1918 in Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.
    5. 6. Miles M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1837 in Pomfret Twp, Chautauqua, New York; died on 3 Nov 1928 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 5 Nov 1928 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.
    6. 7. William "Willie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Jerome Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1844 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Elijah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ebenezer1) was born on 24 Jan 1822 in Monroe County, New York; died on 22 Sep 1877 in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 24 Sep 1877 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan.

    Family/Spouse: Frances M. Tupper. Frances was born on 12 Oct 1832 in Churchville, Monroe, New York; died on 1 Apr 1919 in Charleston Twp, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 3 Apr 1919 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Eva Florence Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1855 in Riga, Monroe, New York; died on 24 May 1931 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 26 May 1931 in Rutland Cemetery, Hastings, Barry, Michigan.
    2. 10. Elbert Elijah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1860 in Riga, Monroe, New York; died on 15 Jun 1935 in Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 18 Jun 1935 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan.

  2. 3.   Almira Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1828 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.   John Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1833 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.   Eben "Ebin" Backus, III Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ebenezer1) was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Pomfret Twp, Chautauqua, New York; died on 2 Feb 1918 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; was buried on 4 Feb 1918 in Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.

    Eben married Mary E. Spencer on 3 May 1858 in La Salle County, Illinois. Mary was born about 1837 in Ohio; died on 8 Jun 1862 in Paw Paw Twp, De Kalb, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jun 1862 in South Paw Paw Cemetery, Paw Paw, Lee, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Elida Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1859 in De Kalb County, Illinois; died on 6 Mar 1863 in Paw Paw Twp, De Kalb, Illinois; was buried on 8 Mar 1863 in South Paw Paw Cemetery, Paw Paw, Lee, Illinois.
    2. 12. Mary Luella "Ella" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1861 in De Kalb County, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Eben married Margarette Arvilla Spencer on 26 Jul 1863 in La Salle County, Illinois. Margarette was born in Jul 1848 in Lee County, Illinois; died on 11 Dec 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; was buried on 13 Dec 1916 in Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Charlotte Mary "Lotta" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1869 in Shabbona, De Kalb, Illinois; died on 19 Feb 1902 in Centralia, Marion, Illinois; was buried on 21 Feb 1902 in Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.
    2. 14. Abraham Burnett Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1871 in Wisconsin; died on 26 Sep 1934 in Los Angeles County, California.
    3. 15. Bertha J. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1876 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 16. Edith F. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1878 in Linn County, Iowa; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 17. Inez Ray Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1885 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 12 Oct 1965 in Los Angeles County, California.

  5. 6.   Miles M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ebenezer1) was born on 11 Oct 1837 in Pomfret Twp, Chautauqua, New York; died on 3 Nov 1928 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 5 Nov 1928 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.

    Miles married Antoinette Richmond on 30 Dec 1860 in La Salle County, Illinois. Antoinette (daughter of Elijah Richmond and Mary Crandall) was born on 25 Dec 1841 in Utica, Oneida, New York; died on 13 Sep 1924 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 16 Sep 1924 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Charles Emory Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1862 in Earlville, La Salle, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1950 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 4 Oct 1950 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.
    2. 19. John Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1864 in Earlville, La Salle, Illinois; died before 1880 in La Salle County, Illinois.
    3. 20. Frank W. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1868 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1953 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 5 Sep 1953 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.
    4. 21. Lewis Henry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1871 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; died on 10 Jan 1954 in Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Jan 1954 in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska.
    5. 22. Willis Arthur Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1878 in Wright County, Iowa; died on 28 Jun 1949 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 1 Jul 1949 in Oak Forest Cemetery, Oak Forest, Cook, Illinois.

  6. 7.   William "Willie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1841 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  7. 8.   Jerome Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1844 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.   Eva Florence Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 31 Aug 1855 in Riga, Monroe, New York; died on 24 May 1931 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 26 May 1931 in Rutland Cemetery, Hastings, Barry, Michigan.

    Eva married Jonathan Lewis Howe on 17 Dec 1874 in Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jonathan was born on 15 Mar 1852 in Mecca Twp, Trumbull, Ohio; died on 19 Jun 1920 in Irving Twp, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 21 Jun 1920 in Rutland Cemetery, Hastings, Barry, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Elbert Lewis Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1876 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; died on 27 Dec 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; was buried on 30 Dec 1948 in Rutland Cemetery, Hastings, Barry, Michigan.

    Eva married Charles W. Wing on 15 Jul 1921 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan. Charles was born on 7 May 1849 in North Bloomfield Twp, Morrow, Ohio; died on 16 Feb 1931 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 18 Feb 1931 in Irving Cemetery, Middleville, Barry, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.   Elbert Elijah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 2 Sep 1860 in Riga, Monroe, New York; died on 15 Jun 1935 in Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 18 Jun 1935 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan.

    Elbert married Ida Melissa Teller on 2 Mar 1882. Ida (daughter of John A. Teller and Elmira Moren) was born on 28 Jan 1860 in Barry County, Michigan; died on 13 Mar 1938 in Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 15 Mar 1938 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Dorr Elbert Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1884 in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan; died on 15 Jul 1957 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 18 Jul 1957 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan.

  3. 11.   Elida Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1859 in De Kalb County, Illinois; died on 6 Mar 1863 in Paw Paw Twp, De Kalb, Illinois; was buried on 8 Mar 1863 in South Paw Paw Cemetery, Paw Paw, Lee, Illinois.

  4. 12.   Mary Luella "Ella" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1861 in De Kalb County, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 13.   Charlotte Mary "Lotta" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 18 Jan 1869 in Shabbona, De Kalb, Illinois; died on 19 Feb 1902 in Centralia, Marion, Illinois; was buried on 21 Feb 1902 in Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.

    Charlotte married Ulysses Grant Durant on 30 Apr 1890 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. Ulysses was born on 10 Oct 1867 in Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois; died on 18 Jun 1931 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jun 1931 in Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs, Cook, Illinois . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Mark Backus Durant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1891 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 26 Dec 1940 in Muroc, Kern, California; was buried on 29 Dec 1940 in East Kern Cemetery, Mojave, Kern, California.

  6. 14.   Abraham Burnett Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born in Nov 1871 in Wisconsin; died on 26 Sep 1934 in Los Angeles County, California.

    Abraham married Jessie Elizabeth Kimbrough on 8 Jul 1889 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. Jessie was born on 13 May 1872 in Iowa; died on 18 Sep 1953 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Arthur Edward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1891 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 15 Jan 1972 in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California.
    2. 27. Marguerite May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1894 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 30 May 1981 in Torrance, Los Angeles, California.
    3. 28. Ethel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1896 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 18 Feb 1912 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; was buried on 21 Feb 1912 in Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.
    4. 29. Mary Golda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1898 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 3 Jun 1976 in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, California.
    5. 30. Lester B. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1902 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 22 Jun 1968 in Reseda, Los Angeles, California.
    6. 31. Pauline Gertrude Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1910 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 25 Dec 1967 in West Covina, Los Angeles, California.
    7. 32. William George Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1914 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 31 Dec 2003 in Carlsbad, San Diego, California.

  7. 15.   Bertha J. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1876 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Bertha married Fred A. Rickard on 6 Sep 1892 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. Fred was born about 1874 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 16.   Edith F. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born in Nov 1878 in Linn County, Iowa; died on Yes, date unknown.

  9. 17.   Inez Ray Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 26 Aug 1885 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 12 Oct 1965 in Los Angeles County, California.

    Inez married George Nusz Bushnell on 17 Jan 1904 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. George was born on 9 Jun 1878 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 1 May 1951 in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Eben Ray Bushnell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1905 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 23 Oct 1990 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 26 Oct 1990 in California City Memorial Park, California City, Kern, California.
    2. 34. Rhea Claire Bushnell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1913 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 3 Feb 2007 in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 6 Feb 2007 in California City Memorial Park, California City, Kern, California.

  10. 18.   Charles Emory Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 26 Mar 1862 in Earlville, La Salle, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1950 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 4 Oct 1950 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

    Charles married Ida May Sampson on 15 Aug 1886 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois. Ida was born on 10 Mar 1870 in Adams Twp, La Salle, Illinois; died between 1904-1907 in Hickman County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Lee Clarence Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Nov 1891 in Collins, Story, Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1935 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 30 Jul 1935 in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
    2. 36. Everett Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1895 in Collins, Story, Iowa; died on 16 Mar 1956 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; was buried on 19 Mar 1956 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.
    3. 37. Buford L. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1904 in Centerville, Hickman, Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1974 in Lakeview, Montcalm, Michigan; was buried on 23 Jun 1974 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

    Charles married Fannie Tucker Anderson on 29 Aug 1907 in Alexander County, Illinois. Fannie was born about 1878 in Tennessee; died on 11 Jan 1959 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 14 Jan 1959 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Melvin N. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1908 in Cairo, Alexander, Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1983 in Troy, Obion, Tennessee.
    2. 39. Geneva Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1910 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; died on 18 Feb 2010 in Cedar Springs, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 21 Feb 2010 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.
    3. 40. Oleva Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1910 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; died on 10 Nov 2003 in Cedar Springs, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 13 Nov 2003 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

  11. 19.   John Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1864 in Earlville, La Salle, Illinois; died before 1880 in La Salle County, Illinois.

  12. 20.   Frank W. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 25 Dec 1868 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1953 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 5 Sep 1953 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.

    Frank married Mary Elizabeth Usilton on 9 Oct 1887 in Kendall County, Illinois. Mary was born on 30 Jan 1867 in Chestertown, Kent, Maryland; died on 31 Mar 1909 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 2 Apr 1909 in Little Rock Township Cemetery, Plano, Kendall, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Effie M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1888 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 42. Allie M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1890 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 43. Wilbur J. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1891 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1929 in Moline, Rock Island, Illinois; was buried on 27 Dec 1929 in Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Cook, Illinois.

    Frank married Genevieve May "Jennie" Palmer about 1913. Genevieve was born on 30 Dec 1873 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin; died on 10 Dec 1935 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 12 Dec 1935 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Genevieve May "Jennie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1914 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 2008 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 17 Mar 2008 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.

  13. 21.   Lewis Henry Backus Lewis Henry Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 30 May 1871 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; died on 10 Jan 1954 in Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Jan 1954 in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska.

    Lewis married Etta Belle Moyer on 3 Aug 1898 in Jones County, Iowa, and was divorced about 1921 in Nebraska. Etta was born on 27 Jul 1882 in Jones County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1959 in Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa; was buried on 2 Oct 1959 in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Hazel Leone Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1899 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died in Jul 1977 in Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona; was buried in Jul 1977 in Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona.
    2. 46. Walter Edward Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1901 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1984 in Albany, Linn, Oregon; was buried on 25 Jan 1984 in Miller Cemetery, Scio, Linn, Oregon.
    3. 47. Mildred Gladys Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1904 in Fairview, Jones, Iowa; died on 10 Aug 1986 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Aug 1986 in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska.

  14. 22.   Willis Arthur Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 25 Sep 1878 in Wright County, Iowa; died on 28 Jun 1949 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 1 Jul 1949 in Oak Forest Cemetery, Oak Forest, Cook, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 23.   Elbert Lewis Howe Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eva3, 2.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 1 Aug 1876 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; died on 27 Dec 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; was buried on 30 Dec 1948 in Rutland Cemetery, Hastings, Barry, Michigan.

    Elbert married Edith Edna Blanchard on 5 Dec 1912 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan, and was divorced on 21 Nov 1929 in Calhoun County, Michigan. Edith was born on 22 Jun 1892 in Wayland, Allegan, Michigan; died about 1956 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Doris Genevieve Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1913 in Barry County, Michigan; died on 9 Feb 1988.
    2. 49. Marshall Elbert Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1919 in Irving Twp, Barry, Michigan; died on 11 Aug 1984 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan.

  2. 24.   Dorr Elbert Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elbert3, 2.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 14 May 1884 in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan; died on 15 Jul 1957 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 18 Jul 1957 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan.

    Dorr married Redia N. Bagley on 11 Apr 1906 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Redia was born on 3 Apr 1886 in Orangeville Twp, Barry, Michigan; died on 15 Jun 1944 in Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 18 Jun 1944 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Merna Elaine Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1915 in Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan; died on 28 Jan 1996 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 31 Jan 1996 in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan.
    2. 51. Marjory Eileen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1919 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; died on 30 May 1998 in Climax, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was buried on 2 Jun 1998 in Roof Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
    3. 52. Dena Marian "Dee" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1921 in Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan; died on 14 Jul 1997 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; was cremated on 17 Jul 1997 in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

  3. 25.   Mark Backus Durant Descendancy chart to this point (13.Charlotte3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 3 Oct 1891 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 26 Dec 1940 in Muroc, Kern, California; was buried on 29 Dec 1940 in East Kern Cemetery, Mojave, Kern, California.

    Mark married Edith Idlewild Lowe on 1 Apr 1916 in Marion, Linn, Iowa. Edith was born on 29 Feb 1892 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 5 Dec 1952 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Mary Jane Durant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1920 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 13 Sep 1948 in Los Angeles County, California.

  4. 26.   Arthur Edward Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 25 Dec 1891 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 15 Jan 1972 in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California.

  5. 27.   Marguerite May Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 5 Mar 1894 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 30 May 1981 in Torrance, Los Angeles, California.

  6. 28.   Ethel Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born in Aug 1896 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 18 Feb 1912 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; was buried on 21 Feb 1912 in Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.

  7. 29.   Mary Golda Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 16 May 1898 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 3 Jun 1976 in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, California.

  8. 30.   Lester B. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 1 Sep 1902 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 22 Jun 1968 in Reseda, Los Angeles, California.

  9. 31.   Pauline Gertrude Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 27 Jan 1910 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 25 Dec 1967 in West Covina, Los Angeles, California.

  10. 32.   William George Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 6 Apr 1914 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 31 Dec 2003 in Carlsbad, San Diego, California.

  11. 33.   Eben Ray Bushnell Descendancy chart to this point (17.Inez3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 29 Jan 1905 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 23 Oct 1990 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 26 Oct 1990 in California City Memorial Park, California City, Kern, California.

    Eben married Dorothy Blanch Thompson about 1932. Dorothy was born on 7 Oct 1902 in Oklahoma; died on 7 Nov 1996 in Kern County, California; was buried on 10 Nov 1996 in California City Memorial Park, California City, Kern, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 34.   Rhea Claire Bushnell Descendancy chart to this point (17.Inez3, 5.Eben2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 13 May 1913 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; died on 3 Feb 2007 in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 6 Feb 2007 in California City Memorial Park, California City, Kern, California.

    Rhea married Fred Searle Brown on 25 Dec 1946 in Salt Lake County, Utah. Fred was born about 1912; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 35.   Lee Clarence Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 9 Nov 1891 in Collins, Story, Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1935 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 30 Jul 1935 in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

    Lee married Mabel Nalda Black on 12 Jun 1912 in White Cloud, Newaygo, Michigan. Mabel was born on 12 May 1893 in Garfield Twp, Newaygo, Michigan; died on 14 Feb 1916 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 16 Feb 1916 in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Lucille Elene Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1913 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; died on 10 Mar 1993 in Glendora, Los Angeles, California.

    Lee married Minnie Caroline Simons on 3 Aug 1916 in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan. Minnie was born on 22 Aug 1894 in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan; died on 6 Apr 1988 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 9 Apr 1988 in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Leona Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1917 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan; died on 16 Mar 2005 in Brighton, Livingston, Michigan; was buried on 19 Mar 2005 in Saint Patrick Calvary Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan.
    2. 56. Lillian Charlene Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1918 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 22 Apr 2001 in Jenison, Ottawa, Michigan; was buried on 25 Apr 2001 in Resurrection Cemetery, Wyoming, Kent, Michigan.
    3. 57. Charles Lee Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1924 in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan; died on 10 Aug 1986 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.
    4. 58. Clarence William Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1929 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 2 Jul 2007 in Sun City, Maricopa, Arizona; was buried on 5 Jul 2007 in Hansens Desert Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona.

  14. 36.   Everett Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 23 Apr 1895 in Collins, Story, Iowa; died on 16 Mar 1956 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; was buried on 19 Mar 1956 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

    Everett married Frieda Sergott on 15 Dec 1917 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Frieda was born on 27 Mar 1895 in Germany; died on 1 Dec 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 4 Dec 1929 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Everett married Norma Loretta Sampsel on 9 Sep 1930 in Elkhart County, Indiana, and was divorced on 1 Sep 1936 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Norma was born on 9 Sep 1888 in Isabella County, Michigan; died on 23 Feb 1951 in Edmore, Montcalm, Michigan; was buried on 26 Feb 1951 in Union Cemetery, Blanchard, Isabella, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Everett married Elsie E. Dye on 8 Oct 1936 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. Elsie was born on 25 Jun 1889 in Clayton Twp, Genesee, Michigan; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 37.   Buford L. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 21 Mar 1904 in Centerville, Hickman, Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1974 in Lakeview, Montcalm, Michigan; was buried on 23 Jun 1974 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

    Buford married Virginia Unknown about 1925. Virginia was born about 1908 in Michigan; died after 1930 in Kent County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Mayme F. Unknown. Mayme was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on 8 Jun 1956 in Newaygo, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 11 Jun 1956 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 38.   Melvin N. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 4 Jul 1908 in Cairo, Alexander, Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1983 in Troy, Obion, Tennessee.

    Melvin married Evelyn Mae Thayer on 13 Jul 1932 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan, and was divorced on 10 Jul 1945 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Evelyn was born about 1912 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Melvin married Frieda Stremlow on 12 Jan 1946 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan. Frieda was born on 13 Jun 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; died on 30 Jun 1951 in Brooks Twp, Newaygo, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 39.   Geneva Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 10 May 1910 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; died on 18 Feb 2010 in Cedar Springs, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 21 Feb 2010 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

    Geneva married Forest C. Bates on 6 Jul 1926 in Carson City, Montcalm, Michigan. Forest was born on 6 Aug 1897 in Shiawassee County, Michigan; died on 30 Jan 1928; was buried on 3 Feb 1928 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Alfred Sylvester Bates  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1927 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 6 Jun 2016 in Fremont, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 9 Jun 2016 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

    Geneva married Cecil L. Sheldon on 15 Sep 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, and was divorced on 3 Dec 1929 in Kent County, Michigan. Cecil was born on 15 Feb 1900 in Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan; died on 8 Aug 1965; was buried on 11 Aug 1965 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 40.   Oleva Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Charles3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 10 May 1910 in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan; died on 10 Nov 2003 in Cedar Springs, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 13 Nov 2003 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan.

    Oleva married Fred G. Smith on 24 Aug 1927 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Fred was born on 30 Jan 1908 in De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas; died on 16 Jul 1967 in Sand Lake, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 19 Jul 1967 in Parkview Cemetery, Grant, Newaygo, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 61. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 62. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 63. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 64. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 41.   Effie M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (20.Frank3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1888 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.

  20. 42.   Allie M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (20.Frank3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1890 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.

  21. 43.   Wilbur J. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (20.Frank3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 9 Oct 1891 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1929 in Moline, Rock Island, Illinois; was buried on 27 Dec 1929 in Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Cook, Illinois.

    Wilbur married Hazel E. Hoffman on 16 Oct 1910 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Hazel was born on 6 Sep 1893 in Canton, Stark, Ohio; died on 22 Dec 1960 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 25 Dec 1960 in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 65. Lucille Marie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1918 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 1991 in Santa Ana, Orange, California; was buried on 1 Sep 1991 in Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange, California.
    2. 66. Walter Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1919 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 67. Robert Wilbur Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1921 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on 22 Nov 2005 in Munster, Lake, Indiana; was buried on 26 Nov 2005 in Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleums, Calumet City, Cook, Illinois.

  22. 44.   Genevieve May "Jennie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (20.Frank3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 30 Jun 1914 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 2008 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 17 Mar 2008 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.

    Genevieve married Francis Marion Hoke on 31 Jan 1934 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana. Francis (son of Claude Alfred Hoke and Nellie May Haschel) was born on 31 Jan 1914 in Francisville, Pulaski, Indiana; died on 31 May 1985 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; was buried on 4 Jun 1985 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 68. Lyle Leroy Hoke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1936 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; died on 12 Jul 2006 in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana.

  23. 45.   Hazel Leone Backus Descendancy chart to this point (21.Lewis3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 20 Aug 1899 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died in Jul 1977 in Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona; was buried in Jul 1977 in Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona.

    Hazel married Joseph Carlton "Carl" Garner about 1916. Joseph was born on 1 Sep 1889 in Whitney, Dawes, Nebraska; died on 9 Apr 1975 in Bigfork, Flathead, Montana; was buried on 12 Apr 1975 in Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 46.   Walter Edward Backus, Sr. Walter Edward Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Lewis3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 11 Mar 1901 in Plano, Kendall, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1984 in Albany, Linn, Oregon; was buried on 25 Jan 1984 in Miller Cemetery, Scio, Linn, Oregon.

    Walter married Julia Ellen Griffith about 1924 in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, and was divorced about 1945. Julia was born on 6 Jul 1901 in Dawes County, Nebraska; died on 30 Dec 1952 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; was buried on 2 Jan 1953 in Riverview Abbey Mausoleum and Crematory, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 69. Ruth Ellen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1924 in Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska; died on 17 Jun 2004 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; was buried on 20 Jun 2004 in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
    2. 70. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 71. Walter Edward "Walt" Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1935 in Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska; died on 26 May 2010 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; was buried on 4 Jun 2010 in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
    4. 72. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Walter married Hazel Irene Burge on 18 Mar 1949 in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska. Hazel was born on 17 Sep 1914 in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska; died on 22 Sep 1995 in Sweet Home, Linn, Oregon; was buried on 25 Sep 1995 in Miller Cemetery, Scio, Linn, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 47.   Mildred Gladys Backus Mildred Gladys Backus Descendancy chart to this point (21.Lewis3, 6.Miles2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 27 Jul 1904 in Fairview, Jones, Iowa; died on 10 Aug 1986 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Aug 1986 in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska.

    Mildred married William M. Darlington on 27 Jul 1922 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. William was born on 6 Jun 1899 in Lead, Lawrence, South Dakota; died on 2 Jun 1977 in Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska; was buried on 5 Jun 1977 in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Gladys Maryjane Darlington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1924 in Butte, Silver Bow, Montana; died on 5 Sep 1985 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.
    2. 74. Lillie Priscilla Darlington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1925 in Butte, Silver Bow, Montana; died on Yes, date unknown in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska.
    3. 75. Thomas William Darlington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1928 in Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska; died on 1 Feb 2013 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Feb 2013 in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska.
    4. 76. Dorothy Frances Darlington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1933 in Chadron, Dawes, Nebraska; died on 25 Jan 2014 in Amarillo, Potter, Texas.


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