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Stephen Backus

Male Abt 1641 - Abt 1695  (54 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Stephen Backus was born about 1641 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut; died about 1695 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Stephen married Sarah Spencer in Dec 1666 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. Sarah (daughter of Ensign Gerard Spencer and Hannah Joanis Hills) was born on 27 Jul 1644 in England; died about 1707 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sarah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1668 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    2. 3. Stephen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1670 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 1 Apr 1707 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    3. 4. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1672 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 27 Mar 1752 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    4. 5. Ruth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1674 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1730 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    5. 6. Lydia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1677 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Deacon Timothy Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1682 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 28 Feb 1762 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    7. 8. Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1686 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 13 Feb 1748 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    8. 9. Rebecca Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1685 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died in Jun 1720 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Sarah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born in Apr 1668 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

    Sarah married David Knight on 17 Mar 1691 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. David was born in Unknown in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island; died on 24 Nov 1744 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Rachel Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1691 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 24 Nov 1744 in Ellington, Tolland, Connecticut.
    2. 11. David E. Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1693 in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; died on 19 Dec 1769 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 21 Dec 1769 in Old Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, New London, Connecticut.
    3. 12. Sarah F. Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1695 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Feb 1779 in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont.
    4. 13. Jonathan Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1698 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 7 Mar 1770 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 9 Mar 1770 in Old Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, New London, Connecticut.
    5. 14. Mary B. Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1700 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1770.
    6. 15. Hannah Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1702 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1802 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    7. 16. Larannah Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1704 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    8. 17. Joseph Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1705 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 25 May 1739 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    9. 18. Benjamin Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1703 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 14 Apr 1772 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 16 Apr 1772 in Old Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, New London, Connecticut.
    10. 19. David Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1714 in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.   Stephen Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born on 6 Oct 1670 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 1 Apr 1707 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

  3. 4.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born in Nov 1672 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 27 Mar 1752 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

  4. 5.   Ruth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born on 19 Dec 1674 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1730 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Family/Spouse: Robert Green. Robert was born about 1680; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.   Lydia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born in Nov 1677 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  6. 7.   Deacon Timothy Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born on 7 Oct 1682 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 28 Feb 1762 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Timothy married Sarah Post on 26 Jan 1708 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Sarah (daughter of John Post, II and Sarah Reynolds) was born on 1 Dec 1686 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 24 Feb 1760 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Stephen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1709 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 28 Sep 1751 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 21. Sarah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1711 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 22. Thomas Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 23. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1714 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1772 in Preston Twp, New London, Connecticut .
    5. 24. John Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1715 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1720 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    6. 25. Capt. Timothy Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1717 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 5 Mar 1790 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 7 Mar 1790 in Cleaveland Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    7. 26. John Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1720 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1789 in New York.
    8. 27. Eunice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1722 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Oct 1749 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

  7. 8.   Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born on 20 Jul 1686 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 13 Feb 1748 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Elizabeth married Nathaniel Bond, Jr. on 17 Mar 1713 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Nathaniel (son of Nathaniel Bond, Sr. and Bethiah Fuller) was born on 3 Mar 1685 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died about 1749 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.   Rebecca Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Stephen1) was born about 1685 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died in Jun 1720 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Rebecca married William Baker on 13 Jun 1706 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. William was born on 18 Aug 1679 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts ; died on 2 Aug 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Rev. Benjamin Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1720 in Connecticut; died on 4 Nov 1798 in Granville, Washington, New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.   Rachel Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 14 Nov 1691 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 24 Nov 1744 in Ellington, Tolland, Connecticut.

    Rachel married Jonathan Hendy on 20 Mar 1718 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut. Jonathan was born on 17 Mar 1694 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1775 in Ellington, Tolland, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.   David E. Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 12 Dec 1693 in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; died on 19 Dec 1769 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 21 Dec 1769 in Old Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, New London, Connecticut.

    David married on 24 Dec 1718 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Abigail Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1723 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1813 in Lisbon, New London, Connecticut.

  3. 12.   Sarah F. Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 9 Dec 1695 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Feb 1779 in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont.

  4. 13.   Jonathan Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 2 Jul 1698 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 7 Mar 1770 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 9 Mar 1770 in Old Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, New London, Connecticut.

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


  5. 14.   Mary B. Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 2 Apr 1700 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1770.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Wallbridge. Thomas was born on 20 May 1696 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 23 Nov 1776 in Stafford, Tolland, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Elijah Wallbridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1724 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1725 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

  6. 15.   Hannah Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 30 Jan 1702 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1802 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

    Hannah married Aaron Reed on 10 Jan 1723. Aaron was born on 11 Oct 1702 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 23 May 1752 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Jerusha Reed  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1741 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1804 in Lisbon, New London, Connecticut.

  7. 16.   Larannah Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 1 Feb 1704 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  8. 17.   Joseph Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 7 Nov 1705 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 25 May 1739 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

    Joseph married Sarah Reed on 7 Dec 1732. Sarah was born on 28 Dec 1711 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 24 Feb 1781 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 18.   Benjamin Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 13 Aug 1703 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 14 Apr 1772 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 16 Apr 1772 in Old Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, New London, Connecticut.

    Family/Spouse: Hannah Jewett. Hannah was born on 30 Aug 1707 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 7 Feb 1758; was buried on 9 Feb 1758 in Old Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 19.   David Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 26 Nov 1714 in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; died on Yes, date unknown.

  11. 20.   Stephen Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 10 Nov 1709 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 28 Sep 1751 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Stephen married Abigail Brown on 11 Oct 1750 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. Abigail was born on 31 Mar 1726 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 29 Dec 1824 in Granville, Washington, New York; was buried on 31 Dec 1824 in Otis Cemetery, Fort Ann, Washington, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 21.   Sarah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 5 Apr 1711 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Sarah married John Pike on 9 Jul 1729 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. John was born about 1709; died about 1775 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 22.   Thomas Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  14. 23.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 31 Jan 1714 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1772 in Preston Twp, New London, Connecticut .

    Mary married Unk Hide about 1736. Unk was born about 1713 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Mary married Thomas Tracy on 7 Feb 1750. Thomas was born about 1713 in Preston Twp, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 24.   John Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 26 Feb 1715 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1720 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

  16. 25.   Capt. Timothy Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 18 Nov 1717 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 5 Mar 1790 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 7 Mar 1790 in Cleaveland Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Timothy married Mary Bacon on 14 Nov 1739 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Mary was born on 30 Jan 1721 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 15 Jan 1793 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 17 Jan 1793 in Cleaveland Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Timothy Backus, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1742 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 23 Jun 1749 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 33. Mary Bacon Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1744 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 29 Mar 1833 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 31 Mar 1833 in Cleaveland Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    3. 34. Stephen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1790.
    4. 35. Elijah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Jun 1751 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    5. 36. Elisha Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1752 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Mar 1801 in Manilus, Onondaga, New York.
    6. 37. Capt. Timothy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1754 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.
    7. 38. Olive Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1757 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 13 Nov 1832 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 15 Nov 1832 in South Cemetery, Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut.
    8. 39. Jeremiah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1760 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 10 May 1814 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 12 May 1814 in Old Cemetery, Eastford, Windham, Connecticut.
    9. 40. Dr. Rufus Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1763 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Mar 1813 in North Granville, Washington, New York; was buried on 3 Mar 1813 in Bethany Cemetery, Truthville, Washington, New York.

  17. 26.   John Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 5 May 1720 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1789 in New York.

    John married Joanna Cleveland on 26 Jun 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Joanna (daughter of Edward Cleveland and Rebecca Paine) was born on 22 Jul 1717 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. John Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 Feb 1842 in Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    2. 42. Joseph Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1748 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 20 Apr 1830 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Apr 1830 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    3. 43. Ebenezer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 44. Timothy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1751 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown in Fort Ann, Washington, New York.
    5. 45. Solomon Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1752 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1807 in Granville, Washington, New York.
    6. 46. Eunice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1754 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 47. Elijah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1756 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    8. 48. Sarah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1758 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    9. 49. Joanna Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1763 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  18. 27.   Eunice Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 9 Dec 1722 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Oct 1749 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Eunice married David Cleveland on 25 Jun 1744 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. David was born on 1 Jun 1724 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 30 Nov 1754. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Sarah Cleveland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1745 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  19. 28.   Rev. Benjamin Baker Descendancy chart to this point (9.Rebecca2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 11 Jul 1720 in Connecticut; died on 4 Nov 1798 in Granville, Washington, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Jerusha Parrish. Jerusha was born on 30 Jun 1722 in Preston, New London, Connecticut; died on 6 Apr 1799 in Granville, Washington, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Jerusha Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Apr 1818 in Freetown, Cortland, New York; was buried on 3 Apr 1818 in Freetown Cemetery, Freetown, Cortland, New York.
    2. 52. Solomon R. Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1755 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 7 Jul 1837 in Athol, Warren, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 29.   Abigail Knight Descendancy chart to this point (11.David3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 12 Jan 1723 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1813 in Lisbon, New London, Connecticut.

  2. 30.   Elijah Wallbridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mary3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 27 Feb 1724 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1725 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

  3. 31.   Jerusha Reed Descendancy chart to this point (15.Hannah3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 5 May 1741 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1804 in Lisbon, New London, Connecticut.

  4. 32.   Timothy Backus, III Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 19 Mar 1742 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 23 Jun 1749 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

  5. 33.   Mary Bacon Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 15 Sep 1744 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 29 Mar 1833 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 31 Mar 1833 in Cleaveland Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

    Mary married Samuel Felch, Sr. on 25 Aug 1765 in Connecticut. Samuel was born on 24 May 1743 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 6 Feb 1815 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 8 Feb 1815 in Cleaveland Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Samuel Felch, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1766 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 30 Jun 1804 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 54. Sarah Felch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1769 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 19 Aug 1770 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
    3. 55. Polly Felch  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1770 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 56. Sally Felch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1778 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 3 Feb 1861 in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; was buried on 7 Feb 1861 in Minerva Baptist Cemetery, Minerva, Essex, New York.
    5. 57. Martin Felch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1781 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 30 Jun 1867.

  6. 34.   Stephen Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 27 Aug 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1790.

  7. 35.   Elijah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 3 May 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Jun 1751 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

  8. 36.   Elisha Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 3 May 1752 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Mar 1801 in Manilus, Onondaga, New York.

    Elisha married Betsey Johnson on 12 Feb 1777 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Betsey (daughter of William Johnson and Betsey Fassett) was born on 21 Oct 1753 in Connecticut; died on 12 Aug 1839 in Utica, Oneida, New York; was buried in Dec 1880 in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Betsey Fassett Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1780 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 23 Aug 1846 in Oxbow, Jefferson, New York.
    2. 59. Col. Elisha Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1782 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 12 Aug 1850 in Morristown, St Lawrence, New York; was buried on 8 Dec 1875 in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.
    3. 60. Eunice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1794 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Oct 1863 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; was buried on 3 Oct 1863 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa.

  9. 37.   Capt. Timothy Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 9 Jun 1754 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.

    Timothy married Ruby Tracy on 14 Feb 1776 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Ruby (daughter of Phinehas Tracy and Mehitable Adams) was born on 24 Feb 1755 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 18 Jul 1787 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 20 Jul 1787 in Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Lucy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1777 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 62. Ruby Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1779 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 63. Patty Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1782 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 64. Sabra Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1785 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 9 Sep 1864 in Arthur, Oswego, New York; was buried on 11 Sep 1864 in Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, Oswego, New York.
    5. 65. Eliashib Tracy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1787 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1840.

    Timothy married Jerusha Tracy on 6 Jul 1788 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Jerusha was born on Yes, date unknown; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 38.   Olive Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 21 Nov 1757 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 13 Nov 1832 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 15 Nov 1832 in South Cemetery, Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut.

    Olive married Lieut. Joseph Chandler, Jr. on 4 Feb 1777 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut. Joseph was born on 30 Aug 1745 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 Oct 1831 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 13 Oct 1831 in South Cemetery, Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Rufus Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1778 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 25 Nov 1784 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 27 Nov 1784 in South Cemetery, Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 67. Randolph Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1779 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 12 Sep 1861 in Thompson, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 14 Sep 1861 in West Thompson Cemetery, Thompson, Windham, Connecticut.
    3. 68. Erastus Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1781 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 16 Jun 1823 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; was buried on 18 Jun 1823 in Plain Cemetery, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.
    4. 69. Mary Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1783 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 24 Dec 1866 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 Dec 1866 in Plain Cemetery, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.
    5. 70. Rufus Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1785 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 18 Jul 1837 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut.
    6. 71. Stephen Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1787 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 17 Nov 1865 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 19 Nov 1865 in South Cemetery, Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut.
    7. 72. Elizabeth Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1789 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 12 Feb 1808 in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont.
    8. 73. Abigail Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1791 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; and died.
    9. 74. John Backus Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1794 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 15 May 1861 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 17 May 1861 in South Cemetery, Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut.
    10. 75. William Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1802 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; died on 9 Mar 1869 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 11 Mar 1869 in South Cemetery, Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut.

  11. 39.   Jeremiah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 7 May 1760 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 10 May 1814 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 12 May 1814 in Old Cemetery, Eastford, Windham, Connecticut.

    Jeremiah married Percy Keyes on 8 Dec 1785. Percy was born about 1763 in Connecticut; died on 8 Jan 1852 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 10 Jan 1852 in Old Cemetery, Eastford, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Percy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1791 in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut; died on 7 Dec 1824 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 9 Dec 1824 in Old Cemetery, Eastford, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 77. Stephen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1794 in Connecticut; died on 6 May 1814 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 8 May 1814 in Old Cemetery, Eastford, Windham, Connecticut.

  12. 40.   Dr. Rufus Backus Descendancy chart to this point (25.Timothy3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 17 Sep 1763 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Mar 1813 in North Granville, Washington, New York; was buried on 3 Mar 1813 in Bethany Cemetery, Truthville, Washington, New York.

    Rufus married Sarah H. Tufts on 20 Oct 1791 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. Sarah was born on 24 Sep 1767 in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut; died on 30 Aug 1850 in North Granville, Washington, New York; was buried on 1 Sep 1850 in Bethany Cemetery, Truthville, Washington, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 78. John Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1792 in North Granville, Washington, New York; died on 2 Dec 1871 in Brighton Twp, Lorain, Ohio; was buried on 4 Dec 1871 in Brighton Township Cemetery, Brighton, Lorain, Ohio.
    2. 79. Pamelia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1794 in North Granville, Washington, New York; died on 5 Feb 1822 in North Granville, Washington, New York; was buried on 7 Feb 1822 in Bethany Cemetery, Truthville, Washington, New York.
    3. 80. Rufus S. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1796 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 26 Aug 1870 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York; was buried on 28 Aug 1870 in Bethany Cemetery, Truthville, Washington, New York.
    4. 81. Sarah T. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1797 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 21 Apr 1868 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

  13. 41.   John Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 25 Aug 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 Feb 1842 in Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    John married Jerusha Baker in Jan 1769. Jerusha (daughter of Rev. Benjamin Baker and Jerusha Parrish) was born on 6 May 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Apr 1818 in Freetown, Cortland, New York; was buried on 3 Apr 1818 in Freetown Cemetery, Freetown, Cortland, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 82. Ebenezer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1771 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Jan 1845 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 23 Jan 1845 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, Livingston, New York.
    2. 83. John Backus, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1772 in Pine Plains, Dutchess, New York; died on 28 May 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 30 May 1862 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 84. Benjamin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1776 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 85. Lucy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1778 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 86. Sally Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1781 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 30 Jun 1843 in Freetown, Cortland, New York; was buried on 2 Jul 1843 in Freetown Cemetery, Freetown, Cortland, New York.
    6. 87. Timothy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1783 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 18 Mar 1830 in Freetown, Cortland, New York; was buried on 19 Mar 1830 in Freetown Cemetery, Freetown, Cortland, New York.
    7. 88. Rufus Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1787 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 11 Apr 1864 in Macedon, Wayne, New York; was buried on 13 Apr 1864 in Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, Wayne, New York.
    8. 89. Polly Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1791 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    9. 90. Jerusha Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1792 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 25 Dec 1855 in Cortland County, New York; was buried on 27 Dec 1855 in McGraw Rural Cemetery, McGraw, Cortland, New York.

  14. 42.   Joseph Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 18 Sep 1748 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 20 Apr 1830 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Apr 1830 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.

    Joseph married Olive Park on 11 Nov 1773. Olive (daughter of Thomas Park and Patience Rudd) was born on 15 Sep 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 13 May 1827 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 May 1827 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 91. Patience Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1774 in Dutchess County, New York ; died on 11 Feb 1865 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 13 Feb 1865 in Dicksonburg Cemetery, Summerhill Twp, Crawford, Pennsylvania.
    2. 92. Joseph Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1776 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 9 Aug 1853 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 11 Aug 1853 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    3. 93. Arelia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1777 in Dutchess County, New York; died on Yes, date unknown in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    4. 94. Amanda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1778 in Dutchess County, New York; died on Yes, date unknown in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    5. 95. Myron Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1779 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 7 Dec 1849 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 9 Dec 1849 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    6. 96. Lydia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1784 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 16 Aug 1870 in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Aug 1870 in Saint Peters Church Cemetery, Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 97. Stephen Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1786 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 4 Nov 1865 in Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 Nov 1865 in Saint Peters Church Cemetery, Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 98. Walter Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1788 in Dutchess County, New York; died on Yes, date unknown in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    9. 99. Theron Thomas Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1790 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 27 Mar 1814 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 29 Mar 1814 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    10. 100. Jesse Parks Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1791 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 3 May 1843 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 May 1843 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    11. 101. Ezra Parks Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1794 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 17 Aug 1851 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 19 Aug 1851 in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.

  15. 43.   Ebenezer Backus Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 30 Jan 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  16. 44.   Timothy Backus Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 11 Jun 1751 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown in Fort Ann, Washington, New York.

  17. 45.   Solomon Backus Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 11 Dec 1752 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died about 1807 in Granville, Washington, New York.

    Solomon married Mercy Hyde about 1794. Mercy was born about 1755; died about 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 102. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1795 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; died on 25 Mar 1861 in Colchester, Chittenden, Vermont.
    2. 103. Heman Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jul 1797 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 7 Aug 1882 in New Berlin, Chenango, New York; was buried on 9 Aug 1882 in Scribner Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango, New York.
    3. 104. Sophia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1801 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 105. Phoebe Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1803 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 6 Jan 1892 in Johnson, Lamoille, Vermont.
    5. 106. Eunice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1807 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 24 Jan 1895 in Troy, Orleans, Vermont; was buried on 26 Jan 1895 in Westfield Association Cemetery, Westfield, Orleans, Vermont.

  18. 46.   Eunice Backus Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 2 Sep 1754 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  19. 47.   Elijah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 18 Jun 1756 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  20. 48.   Sarah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 9 May 1758 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  21. 49.   Joanna Backus Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 15 Aug 1763 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  22. 50.   Sarah Cleveland Descendancy chart to this point (27.Eunice3, 7.Timothy2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 3 Sep 1745 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  23. 51.   Jerusha Baker Descendancy chart to this point (28.Benjamin3, 9.Rebecca2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 6 May 1750 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Apr 1818 in Freetown, Cortland, New York; was buried on 3 Apr 1818 in Freetown Cemetery, Freetown, Cortland, New York.

    Jerusha married John Backus, Jr. in Jan 1769. John (son of John Backus, Sr. and Joanna Cleveland) was born on 25 Aug 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 Feb 1842 in Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 82. Ebenezer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1771 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Jan 1845 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 23 Jan 1845 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, Livingston, New York.
    2. 83. John Backus, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1772 in Pine Plains, Dutchess, New York; died on 28 May 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 30 May 1862 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.
    3. 84. Benjamin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1776 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 85. Lucy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1778 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 86. Sally Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1781 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 30 Jun 1843 in Freetown, Cortland, New York; was buried on 2 Jul 1843 in Freetown Cemetery, Freetown, Cortland, New York.
    6. 87. Timothy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1783 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 18 Mar 1830 in Freetown, Cortland, New York; was buried on 19 Mar 1830 in Freetown Cemetery, Freetown, Cortland, New York.
    7. 88. Rufus Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1787 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 11 Apr 1864 in Macedon, Wayne, New York; was buried on 13 Apr 1864 in Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, Wayne, New York.
    8. 89. Polly Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1791 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    9. 90. Jerusha Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1792 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 25 Dec 1855 in Cortland County, New York; was buried on 27 Dec 1855 in McGraw Rural Cemetery, McGraw, Cortland, New York.

  24. 52.   Solomon R. Baker Descendancy chart to this point (28.Benjamin3, 9.Rebecca2, 1.Stephen1) was born on 7 Jan 1755 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut; died on 7 Jul 1837 in Athol, Warren, New York.

    Solomon married Lydia Kenyon on 4 Feb 1770 in Rhode Island. Lydia was born on 17 Aug 1752 in Providence County, Rhode Island; died about 1820 in Athol, Warren, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 107. William Kenyon Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1786 in Foster, Providence, Rhode Island; died on 15 Dec 1875 in Athol, Warren, New York; was buried on 17 Dec 1875 in Baker Cemetery, Thurman, Warren, New York.
    2. 108. Solomon Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1790 in Pennsylvania; died on 18 Jun 1858 in Sparta, White, Tennessee; was buried on 20 Jun 1858 in Baker Cemetery, White County, Tennessee.
    3. 109. Joshua Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1792 in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island; died on 18 Mar 1864 in Thurman, Warren, New York.
    4. 110. David Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1805 in Athol, Warren, New York; died on 28 Jul 1870 in Thurman, Warren, New York.


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