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Calvin Backus

Male Abt 1762 - 1815  (53 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Calvin Backus was born about 1762 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 5 Oct 1815 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Cross. Mary (daughter of Daniel Cross) was born about 1760 in Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Fanny Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1789 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 9 Aug 1856 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 11 Aug 1856 in Chewink Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 3. Charlotte Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1790 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Jun 1860 in Voluntown, New London, Connecticut.
    3. 4. Dilcenia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1793 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 3 Oct 1863 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 5 Oct 1863 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.
    4. 5. Chester Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1794 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 30 May 1830 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 1 Jun 1830 in Chewink Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.
    5. 6. Philomela Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1795 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Miriam Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1797 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Sophia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1802 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 7 Aug 1890 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Fanny Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born about 1789 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 9 Aug 1856 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 11 Aug 1856 in Chewink Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

    Family/Spouse: Erastus Canada. Erastus was born on 4 Nov 1788 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 20 Jun 1879 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 22 Jun 1879 in Chewink Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.   Charlotte Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born about 1790 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Jun 1860 in Voluntown, New London, Connecticut.

    Charlotte married William Allen Morgan about 1815. William was born on 5 Feb 1790 in Voluntown, New London, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.   Dilcenia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born about 1793 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 3 Oct 1863 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 5 Oct 1863 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

    Dilcenia married Olive Simons on 5 Jan 1811 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut. Olive was born about 1797 in Connecticut; died on 4 Jan 1864 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 6 Jan 1864 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Salmon S. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1813 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 Oct 1893 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 13 Oct 1893 in Litchfield Cemetery, Hampton, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 10. Charles M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1815 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Mar 1909 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 5 Mar 1909 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.
    3. 11. Calvin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1817 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 8 Oct 1898 in South New Berlin, Chenango, New York; was buried on 10 Oct 1898 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    4. 12. Frederick Palmer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1819 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 13. Joseph S. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 7 Aug 1869 in Connecticut.
    6. 14. Jirah Lanphear Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1828 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 13 Apr 1902 in Connecticut; was buried on 15 Apr 1902 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.
    7. 15. Olive Jane Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    8. 16. Ann Sophia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 4 Jul 1852 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

  4. 5.   Chester Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Nov 1794 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 30 May 1830 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 1 Jun 1830 in Chewink Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

    Chester married Sarah Holt on 13 Dec 1818. Sarah was born about 1799; died about 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Clark Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1819 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Mar 1910 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 5 Mar 1910 in Cogswell Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio.

  5. 6.   Philomela Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born about 1795 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

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


  6. 7.   Miriam Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born about 1797 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  7. 8.   Sophia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born about 1802 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 7 Aug 1890 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.

    Family/Spouse: Lucius Welch. Lucius was born on 14 Jun 1794 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Jun 1848 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Merritt Manning Welch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1838 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 13 Jul 1907 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 16 Jul 1907 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.   Salmon S. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Apr 1813 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 Oct 1893 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 13 Oct 1893 in Litchfield Cemetery, Hampton, Windham, Connecticut.

    Salmon married Caroline Burgevine on 26 Oct 1837 in Craven County, North Carolina. Caroline was born on 11 Dec 1817 in North Carolina; died on 12 May 1894 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 14 May 1894 in Litchfield Cemetery, Hampton, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.   Charles M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 15 Mar 1815 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Mar 1909 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 5 Mar 1909 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

    Charles married Lucy Elvira Snow about 1836. Lucy was born on 2 Aug 1808 in Connecticut; died on 24 Mar 1857 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 26 Mar 1857 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Charles married Julia J. Pasco about 1874. Julia was born in Aug 1828 in Connecticut; died on 15 Sep 1910 in Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut; was buried on 18 Sep 1910 in Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville, Tolland, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.   Calvin Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 1 Oct 1817 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 8 Oct 1898 in South New Berlin, Chenango, New York; was buried on 10 Oct 1898 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.

    Calvin married Sophia Lodaska Russell on 4 Nov 1840 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. Sophia was born on 21 Sep 1821 in Connecticut; died on 1 Nov 1896 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; was buried on 3 Nov 1896 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Julia Lavina Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1842 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 1 Mar 1896 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; was buried on 3 Mar 1896 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    2. 20. Dwight R. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1844 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 15 Jun 1912 in New Berlin, Chenango, New York; was buried on 18 Jun 1912 in Riverside Cemetery, South New Berlin, Chenango, New York.
    3. 21. Mary S. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1846 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 24 Sep 1893 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; was buried on 26 Sep 1893 in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango, New York.
    4. 22. Edward Walter Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1848 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 30 Aug 1917 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; was buried on 3 Sep 1917 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    5. 23. Florence F. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1859 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 24. William F. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1859 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 28 Feb 1930 in Rome, Oneida, New York.

  4. 12.   Frederick Palmer Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 15 Mar 1819 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 13.   Joseph S. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1822 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 7 Aug 1869 in Connecticut.

  6. 14.   Jirah Lanphear Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 4 May 1828 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 13 Apr 1902 in Connecticut; was buried on 15 Apr 1902 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

    Jirah married Susan Maria Dodge on 25 May 1850 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut. Susan (daughter of Capt. Augustus Dodge and Mary Lyon) was born on 29 Aug 1833 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut; died on 26 Dec 1896 in Connecticut; was buried on 28 Dec 1896 in Chaplin Center Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Prof. Clinton Jirah Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1853 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 12 Jun 1924 in Orange, Orange, California; was buried on 15 Jun 1924 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.
    2. 26. Charles Henry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1856 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 24 Jun 1929 in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; was buried on 26 Jun 1929 in Hampshire Center Cemetery, Hampshire, Kane, Illinois.
    3. 27. Anna C. "Annie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jun 1858 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 3 Sep 1945 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois; was buried on 6 Sep 1945 in Lyonsville Cemetery, Indian Head Park, Cook, Illinois.
    4. 28. Nellie Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1870 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 14 Jun 1961 in Roseville, Placer, California; was buried on 17 Jun 1961 in Roseville Public Cemetery District, Roseville, Placer, California.
    5. 29. Gracie Lyon Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1874 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 10 Jun 1931 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 13 Jun 1931 in Hampshire Center Cemetery, Hampshire, Kane, Illinois.

  7. 15.   Olive Jane Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1830 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  8. 16.   Ann Sophia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1838 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 4 Jul 1852 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

  9. 17.   Clark Backus Clark Backus Descendancy chart to this point (5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 7 Jan 1819 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut; died on 2 Mar 1910 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 5 Mar 1910 in Cogswell Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio.

    Clark married Susannah Heritage on 19 Mar 1842 in Williams County, Ohio. Susannah (daughter of Richard Heritage and Johanna Braggington) was born on 9 Aug 1823 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England; died on 14 Dec 1905 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; was buried on 17 Dec 1905 in Cogswell Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Caroline Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1843 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 10 Jun 1932 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas; was buried on 13 Jun 1932 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas.
    2. 31. Lora Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1845 in Ohio; died on 2 Apr 1856 in Williams County, Ohio; was buried on 4 Apr 1856 in Heritage Cemetery, Ainger, Williams, Ohio.
    3. 32. Emma Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1847 in Ohio; and died.
    4. 33. Lydia Amelia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1850 in Williams County, Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1856 in Williams County, Ohio; was buried on 12 Mar 1856 in Heritage Cemetery, Ainger, Williams, Ohio.
    5. 34. Sarah L. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1852 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 21 Sep 1915 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 24 Sep 1915 in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.
    6. 35. C. Wesley Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1855 in Ohio; died about 1930 in Pawhuska, Osage, Oklahoma; was buried in 1930 in Pawhuska City Cemetery, Pawhuska, Osage, Oklahoma.
    7. 36. Orville J. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1859 in Bridgewater Center, Williams, Ohio; died on 12 Jan 1932 in Williams County, Ohio.
    8. 37. Dr. Leonard Chester Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1861 in Ohio; died on 8 Sep 1911 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; was buried on 11 Sep 1911 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.
    9. 38. Francis M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1864 in Montpelier, Williams, Ohio; died on 7 Mar 1930 in Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio.

  10. 18.   Merritt Manning Welch Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sophia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 24 Feb 1838 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 13 Jul 1907 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 16 Jul 1907 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut.

    Merritt married Ellen Lucinda Bennett about 1863 in Windham County, Connecticut. Ellen was born on 27 Feb 1842 in Connecticut; died on 2 May 1918 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 5 May 1918 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Wilbur Merritt Welch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1863 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 17 Jul 1876 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 19 Jul 1876 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 40. Martha Evelyn Welch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1868 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 May 1963 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.
    3. 41. Edith May Welch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1871 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 42. Burton Minnott Welch, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1874 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Apr 1963 in Essex, Middlesex, Connecticut; was buried on 24 Apr 1963 in South Chaplin Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.
    5. 43. Emily Day Welch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1877 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 3 Apr 1879 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 5 Apr 1879 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut.
    6. 44. Merritt Manning Welch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1880 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Sep 1961 in Rocky Hill, Hartford, Connecticut; was buried on 24 Sep 1961 in South Chaplin Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.   Julia Lavina Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.Calvin3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 16 Jul 1842 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 1 Mar 1896 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; was buried on 3 Mar 1896 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.

    Julia married Lyman P. Steward about 1862 in Chenango County, New York. Lyman was born on 15 Jan 1835 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 5 Sep 1914 in New Berlin, Chenango, New York; was buried on 8 Sep 1914 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Mary L. Steward  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1863 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 13 Jan 1908 in Norwich, Chenango, New York; was buried on 15 Jan 1908 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    2. 46. Frederick Grant Steward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1865 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 2 Jan 1931 in Norwich, Chenango, New York.
    3. 47. Ernest L. Steward  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1867 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 8 Oct 1877 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    4. 48. Merl Del Mont Steward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1879 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 2 Mar 1947 in Cortland, Cortland, New York.

  2. 20.   Dwight R. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.Calvin3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born in Jun 1844 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 15 Jun 1912 in New Berlin, Chenango, New York; was buried on 18 Jun 1912 in Riverside Cemetery, South New Berlin, Chenango, New York.

    Dwight married Sylvia R. Bacon about 1865. Sylvia was born in Jul 1843 in North Norwich, Chenango, New York; died on 1 Dec 1919 in New Berlin, Chenango, New York; was buried on 4 Dec 1919 in Riverside Cemetery, South New Berlin, Chenango, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Joseph C. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1866 in Chenango Lake, Chenango, New York; died on 25 Jun 1921 in New Berlin, Chenango, New York.
    2. 50. Porter Edwin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1869 in Norwich, Chenango, New York; died on 1 Aug 1947 in Pittsfield Twp, Otsego, New York.

  3. 21.   Mary S. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.Calvin3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 26 Mar 1846 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 24 Sep 1893 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; was buried on 26 Sep 1893 in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango, New York.

    Mary married Philander Raymond Paul about 1866. Philander was born on 25 Oct 1842 in North Norwich, Chenango, New York; died on 29 Apr 1881 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; was buried on 1 May 1881 in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Mary S. "Minnie" Paul  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1867 in Sherburne, Chenango, New York; died on 20 Jul 1952.
    2. 52. Clinton S. Paul  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1872 in Sherburne, Chenango, New York; died on 17 Mar 1906 in New Berlin, Chenango, New York.
    3. 53. Mabel Ernestine Paul  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1877 in Sherburne, Chenango, New York; died on 24 Oct 1956 in Crescent City, Del Norte, California.

  4. 22.   Edward Walter Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.Calvin3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 8 Oct 1848 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 30 Aug 1917 in Binghamton, Broome, New York; was buried on 3 Sep 1917 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.

    Edward married Elhira "Ella" McIntyre about 1871, and was divorced about 1910 in Binghamton, Broome, New York. Elhira was born on 13 Aug 1853 in Dover, Dutchess, New York; died on 11 Dec 1932 in Norwich, Chenango, New York; was buried on 14 Dec 1932 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Vernon Edward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1873 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 18 Aug 1947 in Lake Wales, Polk, Florida; was buried on 21 Aug 1947 in Lake Wales Cemetery, Lake Wales, Polk, Florida.
    2. 55. Lena E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1874 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 15 Dec 1959 in Norwich, Chenango, New York; was buried on 18 Dec 1959 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    3. 56. Charlotte May "Lottie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1876 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 26 Jan 1964 in Johnson City, Broome, New York; was buried on 29 Jan 1964 in Guilford Center Cemetery, Guilford, Chenango, New York.
    4. 57. Florence E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1879 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died about 1915 in Guilford, Chenango, New York; was buried in 1915 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    5. 58. Walter Russell Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1882 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 11 Dec 1934 in Norwich, Chenango, New York; was buried on 14 Dec 1934 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    6. 59. Alda Delle Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1884 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 6 Oct 1961 in Oxford, Chenango, New York; was buried on 9 Oct 1961 in South Plymouth Cemetery, South Plymouth, Chenango, New York.
    7. 60. Clare D. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1887 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 25 Feb 1949 in Norwich, Chenango, New York; was buried on 28 Feb 1949 in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, Chenango, New York.
    8. 61. Paul Raymond Backus Roswell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1891 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 3 May 1978 in Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland; was buried on 6 May 1978 in Saint Stephens Cemetery, Delmar, Sussex, Delaware.

  5. 23.   Florence F. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.Calvin3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born in Sep 1859 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  6. 24.   William F. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (11.Calvin3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born in Sep 1859 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York; died on 28 Feb 1930 in Rome, Oneida, New York.

    William married Alberta Lincoln Hand about 1890. Alberta was born on 12 Oct 1866 in Albany, Albany, New York; died on 2 Feb 1925 in Utica, Oneida, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 25.   Prof. Clinton Jirah Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jirah3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 5 Oct 1853 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 12 Jun 1924 in Orange, Orange, California; was buried on 15 Jun 1924 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.

    Clinton married Carrie Laurina Haskins on 17 Jun 1886 in Oswego, Oswego, New York. Carrie was born on 18 Feb 1860 in Oswego, Oswego, New York; died on 16 Jun 1950 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California; was buried on 20 Jun 1950 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Clinton Jirah Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1887 in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; died on 25 Mar 1970 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; was buried on 31 May 1970 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.
    2. 63. Lt. Col. David Haskins Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1893 in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; died on 8 Sep 1982 in Napa, Napa, California; was buried on 11 Sep 1982 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.
    3. 64. Romayne Lyon Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1895 in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; died on 28 Nov 1964 in San Diego, San Diego, California; was buried on 1 Dec 1964 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.
    4. 65. Una Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1897 in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; died on 20 Apr 1969 in Yorba Linda, Orange, California; was buried on 23 Apr 1969 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.

  8. 26.   Charles Henry Backus Charles Henry Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jirah3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 9 Jun 1856 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 24 Jun 1929 in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; was buried on 26 Jun 1929 in Hampshire Center Cemetery, Hampshire, Kane, Illinois.

    Charles married Emma L. Sisley on 1 Jan 1884 in Geneva, Kane, Illinois. Emma was born on 18 Jan 1863 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1944 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois; was buried on 16 Apr 1944 in Hampshire Center Cemetery, Hampshire, Kane, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Charles Sisley Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Nov 1884 in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; died on 31 May 1967 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.
    2. 67. Dorothy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1899 in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; died on Yes, date unknown.

  9. 27.   Anna C. "Annie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jirah3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Jun 1858 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 3 Sep 1945 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois; was buried on 6 Sep 1945 in Lyonsville Cemetery, Indian Head Park, Cook, Illinois.

    Family/Spouse: Robert Stephenson. Robert was born about 1856; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 28.   Nellie Mae Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jirah3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 20 Jul 1870 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 14 Jun 1961 in Roseville, Placer, California; was buried on 17 Jun 1961 in Roseville Public Cemetery District, Roseville, Placer, California.

    Nellie married Frederick Richard Brill on 30 Dec 1897 in Kane County, Illinois. Frederick was born on 5 Jan 1870 in Cook County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1929 in Roseville, Placer, California; was buried on 18 Feb 1929 in Roseville Public Cemetery District, Roseville, Placer, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 68. Ronald Frederick Brill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1898 in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; died on 12 May 1973 in Hawaii.
    2. 69. Kenneth Lyon Brill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1903 in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1973 in Placer County, California.

  11. 29.   Gracie Lyon Backus Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jirah3, 4.Dilcenia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 9 Feb 1874 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 10 Jun 1931 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 13 Jun 1931 in Hampshire Center Cemetery, Hampshire, Kane, Illinois.

  12. 30.   Caroline Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 21 May 1843 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 10 Jun 1932 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas; was buried on 13 Jun 1932 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas.

    Caroline married David S. Cook on 9 Oct 1864 in Hillsdale County, Michigan. David was born on 10 Jan 1841 in Erie County, Ohio; died on 21 Oct 1925 in Parker Twp, Montgomery, Kansas; was buried on 24 Oct 1925 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 70. Clarence Ray Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1866 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 18 Jan 1903; was buried on 20 Jan 1903 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas.
    2. 71. Mary Ann Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1867 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1930 in Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas; was buried on 16 Apr 1930 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas.
    3. 72. Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1877 in Montgomery County, Kansas; died on 28 Oct 1944 in Montgomery County, Kansas; was buried on 31 Oct 1944 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery, Kansas.

  13. 31.   Lora Ann Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 13 Jul 1845 in Ohio; died on 2 Apr 1856 in Williams County, Ohio; was buried on 4 Apr 1856 in Heritage Cemetery, Ainger, Williams, Ohio.

  14. 32.   Emma Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1847 in Ohio; and died.

  15. 33.   Lydia Amelia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 5 Aug 1850 in Williams County, Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1856 in Williams County, Ohio; was buried on 12 Mar 1856 in Heritage Cemetery, Ainger, Williams, Ohio.

  16. 34.   Sarah L. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 8 May 1852 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 21 Sep 1915 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 24 Sep 1915 in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.

    Sarah married Hiram Benton Osborn on 17 Nov 1878 in Amboy Twp, Hillsdale, Michigan. Hiram was born on 19 May 1852 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died on 6 May 1928 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 8 May 1928 in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Clark Emmit Osborn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1881 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 22 Dec 1953 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; was buried on 26 Dec 1953 in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.
    2. 74. Phon Basil Osborn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1883 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 21 Jul 1956 in Elkhart County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Jul 1956 in Osceola Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.

  17. 35.   C. Wesley Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1855 in Ohio; died about 1930 in Pawhuska, Osage, Oklahoma; was buried in 1930 in Pawhuska City Cemetery, Pawhuska, Osage, Oklahoma.

    Family/Spouse: Alma A. Srack. Alma was born in Sep 1859 in Union Twp, Delaware, Iowa; died about 1957 in Oklahoma; was buried in 1957 in Pawhuska City Cemetery, Pawhuska, Osage, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 75. Ida Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1881 in Louisburg Twp, Montgomery, Kansas; and died.
    2. 76. Leora Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1885 in Kansas; and died.

  18. 36.   Orville J. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born in Sep 1859 in Bridgewater Center, Williams, Ohio; died on 12 Jan 1932 in Williams County, Ohio.

    Orville married Rachel Anna Brubaker on 27 Mar 1887 in Williams County, Ohio. Rachel was born in Aug 1862 in Ohio; died on 6 Dec 1909 in Bridgewater Center, Williams, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Estella May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1888 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 30 Nov 1963 in Bowling Green, Wood, Ohio.

    Orville married Gladys A. Clinger on 16 Jan 1912 in Williams County, Ohio. Gladys was born about 1873 in Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 37.   Dr. Leonard Chester Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 3 Jun 1861 in Ohio; died on 8 Sep 1911 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; was buried on 11 Sep 1911 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.

    Leonard married Dr. Lois Hepsy Stoddard on 26 Apr 1888 in Fulton County, Ohio. Lois was born on 3 Sep 1857 in Center Twp, Williams, Ohio; died on 28 Oct 1916 in Pike Twp, Fulton, Ohio; was buried on 31 Oct 1916 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 78. Elsie Lois Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1893 in Gorham Twp, Fulton, Ohio; died on 7 Jan 1981 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 10 Jan 1981 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.

  20. 38.   Francis M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Clark3, 5.Chester2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 28 Mar 1864 in Montpelier, Williams, Ohio; died on 7 Mar 1930 in Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio.

    Francis married Lila E. Whitney on 28 May 1885 in Williams County, Ohio. Lila was born on 23 Apr 1865 in Williams County, Ohio; died on 26 Mar 1905 in Bridgewater Twp, Williams, Ohio; was buried on 29 Mar 1905 in Cogswell Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 79. Leah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Williams County, Ohio; died on 21 Oct 1895 in Williams County, Ohio; was buried on 23 Oct 1895 in Cogswell Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio.

    Francis married Louella Peters on 11 Oct 1906 in Pike County, Ohio. Louella was born on 11 Aug 1865 in Wakefield, Pike, Ohio; died on 27 Jul 1944 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 39.   Wilbur Merritt Welch Descendancy chart to this point (18.Merritt3, 8.Sophia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Sep 1863 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 17 Jul 1876 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 19 Jul 1876 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut.

  22. 40.   Martha Evelyn Welch Descendancy chart to this point (18.Merritt3, 8.Sophia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 5 Nov 1868 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 11 May 1963 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut.

    Martha married Giles Shubert Potter about 1889 in Windham County, Connecticut, and was divorced on Yes, date unknown. Giles was born on 26 Nov 1865 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 1 Jun 1923 in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut; was buried on 4 Jun 1923 in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 80. Bernice Edwina Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1890 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 15 Apr 1897 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 17 Apr 1897 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut.
    2. 81. Bernard Welch Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1894 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut; died on 23 Feb 1966 in Venice, Sarasota, Florida.

  23. 41.   Edith May Welch Descendancy chart to this point (18.Merritt3, 8.Sophia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 16 Aug 1871 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

  24. 42.   Burton Minnott Welch, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Merritt3, 8.Sophia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 4 Oct 1874 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Apr 1963 in Essex, Middlesex, Connecticut; was buried on 24 Apr 1963 in South Chaplin Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

    Burton married Lydia Jane "Jennie" Ide on 18 Sep 1901 in Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. Lydia was born on 24 Apr 1880 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut ; died on 9 May 1927 in Connecticut; was buried on 12 May 1927 in South Chaplin Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 43.   Emily Day Welch Descendancy chart to this point (18.Merritt3, 8.Sophia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 14 Jul 1877 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 3 Apr 1879 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 5 Apr 1879 in North Windham Cemetery, North Windham, Windham, Connecticut.

  26. 44.   Merritt Manning Welch Descendancy chart to this point (18.Merritt3, 8.Sophia2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 26 Nov 1880 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; died on 21 Sep 1961 in Rocky Hill, Hartford, Connecticut; was buried on 24 Sep 1961 in South Chaplin Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut.

    Merritt married Ella R. Beardsley about 1900 in Windham County, Connecticut. Ella was born on 9 Apr 1879 in Connecticut; died on 26 Jan 1968 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 29 Jan 1968 in South Chaplin Cemetery, Chaplin, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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