Backus Family History
A Genealogical History of the Backus Family and it's Branches
 

Samuel Parkhurst

Male 1701 - 1778  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Samuel Parkhurst was born on 25 Apr 1701 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died on 22 May 1778 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 24 May 1778 in Old Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut.

    Samuel married Esther Spaulding on 20 Jan 1731 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut. Esther was born on 25 Jan 1712 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut; died on 4 Nov 1740 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Esther Parkhurst  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1736 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut; died on 5 Jul 1815 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 7 Jul 1815 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Esther Parkhurst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born about 1736 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut; died on 5 Jul 1815 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut; was buried on 7 Jul 1815 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

    Esther married Asa Backus, Sr. on 12 May 1762 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut. Asa (son of Lieut. Samuel Backus, ESQ. and Elizabeth Tracy) was born on 3 May 1736 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 23 Jul 1788 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; was buried on 25 Jul 1788 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Asa Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1763 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 26 Dec 1829 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 28 Dec 1829 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    2. 4. Esther Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1765 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 10 Oct 1785.
    3. 5. Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1767 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 10 Oct 1785.
    4. 6. Joseph Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1770 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 22 Apr 1771 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut .
    5. 7. Eunice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1771 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 8 Sep 1852 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania .
    6. 8. Lucy Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1774 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 9. John Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1777 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 20 Feb 1871 in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    8. 10. Samuel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1780 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.   Asa Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 12 May 1763 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 26 Dec 1829 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 28 Dec 1829 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

    Asa married Parthenia Janes on 10 Feb 1790 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut. Parthenia was born on 30 Jun 1768 in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died on 25 Oct 1807 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 27 Oct 1807 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Joseph Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1791 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 21 Sep 1873 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 23 Sep 1873 in Fair Hill Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 12. Simon Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1792 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 25 Apr 1823 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 27 Apr 1823 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    3. 13. Asa Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1803 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 5 Jun 1836 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 7 Jun 1836 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

  2. 4.   Esther Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 24 Sep 1765 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 10 Oct 1785.

  3. 5.   Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 29 Aug 1767 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 10 Oct 1785.

  4. 6.   Joseph Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 3 Feb 1770 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 22 Apr 1771 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut .

  5. 7.   Eunice Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 24 Feb 1771 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 8 Sep 1852 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania .

    Family/Spouse: Samuel Fessenden. Samuel was born on 19 May 1765 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died on 3 Jan 1846 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Henry Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1790 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 16 Mar 1847 in South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 18 Mar 1847 in South Montrose Cemetery, South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 15. Samuel Backus Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1792 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 7 Mar 1879 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 9 Mar 1879 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 16. Asa Backus Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1795 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died in Aug 1865 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    4. 17. John Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1797 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died about 1874.
    5. 18. Thomas Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1799 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.
    6. 19. Jeremiah Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1804 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.
    7. 20. William Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1806 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 14 Mar 1807 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    8. 21. Sally Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1808 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Jul 1809 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    9. 22. Isaac Backus Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1811 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Jun 1885 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 26 Jun 1885 in Birchardville Cemetery, Birchardville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    10. 23. Harriet N. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1817 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Jul 1872 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    11. 24. Infant Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1820 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1820 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  6. 8.   Lucy Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 25 Mar 1774 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.

  7. 9.   John Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 7 Jul 1777 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 20 Feb 1871 in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    John married Jerusha Hewitt on 15 Jan 1803 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut. Jerusha (daughter of Jedediah Hewett and Jerusha Knight) was born on 1 Nov 1778 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 12 Sep 1846 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Esther Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1804 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Oct 1844 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 26. George Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1806 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Aug 1862 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 30 Aug 1862 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 27. Lura Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1808 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jan 1810 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    4. 28. Jedediah Hewitt Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Oct 1812 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  8. 10.   Samuel Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 22 Oct 1780 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.   Joseph Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Asa3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 1 Jan 1791 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 21 Sep 1873 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 23 Sep 1873 in Fair Hill Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Joseph married Phebe Brewster Eldridge about 1814 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Phebe was born about 1801 in Vestal, Broome, New York; died on 15 Feb 1879 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Feb 1879 in Fair Hill Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Samuel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1815 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1822 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 30. Laura Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1817 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1820 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 31. Samuel Gregory Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1820 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Nov 1907 in Elm Creek Village, Buffalo, Nebraska.
    4. 32. Asa Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1821 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 33. Laura Amanda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1828 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Jan 1883 in Wayne County, Iowa.
    6. 34. Frederick A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Aug 1852 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 23 Aug 1852 in Fair Hill Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    7. 35. Thomas E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 May 1852 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 28 May 1852 in Fair Hill Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  2. 12.   Simon Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Asa3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 17 Jul 1792 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 25 Apr 1823 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 27 Apr 1823 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

    Simon married Elizabeth L. "Betsey" Spicer on 19 Jan 1817 in New London County, Connecticut. Elizabeth was born about 1795 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 10 Oct 1850 in Orwell, Bradford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Elijah Janes Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1820 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died about 1901 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut; was buried in 1901 in Darling Cemetery, Orwell, Bradford, Pennsylvania.

  3. 13.   Asa Backus Descendancy chart to this point (3.Asa3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 7 Apr 1803 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 5 Jun 1836 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 7 Jun 1836 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

    Asa married Caroline Roath on 19 Oct 1828 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut. Caroline was born on 23 Nov 1806 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 6 Oct 1878 in Connecticut; was buried on 8 Oct 1878 in Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Asa Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1836 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 29 Dec 1904 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried on 31 Dec 1904 in Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

  4. 14.   Henry Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 28 Jul 1790 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 16 Mar 1847 in South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 18 Mar 1847 in South Montrose Cemetery, South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Henry married Patty Martha Lathrop about 1811. Patty was born on 4 Jul 1792 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut; died on 19 Jul 1839 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 21 Jul 1839 in South Montrose Cemetery, South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Sally Esther Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1812 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 May 1834 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 39. Eunice Backus Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1814 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Jul 1844 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
    3. 40. Rev. William Lathrop Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1816 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Nov 1896 in Candor, Tioga, New York; was buried on 7 Nov 1896 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Candor, Tioga, New York.
    4. 41. Charles Hyde Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1818 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Sep 1901 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
    5. 42. Caroline Elizabeth Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1820 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 6 May 1896 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    6. 43. Henry Leander Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1823 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Oct 1868.
    7. 44. Samuel Backus Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1826 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Jun 1827 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    8. 45. Edward R. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1827 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1875.
    9. 46. Samuel Backus Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1828 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Jun 1856.
    10. 47. Theodore A. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1832 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 May 1858.
    11. 48. Martha E. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1835 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 29 Mar 1866; was buried on 31 Mar 1866 in South Montrose Cemetery, South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    12. 49. George Peter Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1835 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Mar 1840.

    Henry married Eunice Taylor on 19 May 1844 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Eunice was born on 20 May 1805; died on 15 Jun 1846 in South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Jun 1846 in South Montrose Cemetery, South Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 15.   Samuel Backus Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 12 Aug 1792 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 7 Mar 1879 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 9 Mar 1879 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  6. 16.   Asa Backus Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 13 Jan 1795 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died in Aug 1865 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Asa married Esther Backus on 29 Jan 1821 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Esther (daughter of John Backus and Jerusha Hewitt) was born on 16 Feb 1804 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Oct 1844 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Samuel Newell Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1880 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 51. Lucy Susan Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1825 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 52. Hannah M. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1831 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1850 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    4. 53. Frederick Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Dec 1895 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    5. 54. Eunice Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  7. 17.   John Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 17 Apr 1797 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died about 1874.

  8. 18.   Thomas Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 16 Nov 1799 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.

  9. 19.   Jeremiah Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 15 Jan 1804 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on Yes, date unknown.

  10. 20.   William Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 26 Jul 1806 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died on 14 Mar 1807 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  11. 21.   Sally Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 17 Jan 1808 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Jul 1809 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  12. 22.   Isaac Backus Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 20 Apr 1811 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Jun 1885 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 26 Jun 1885 in Birchardville Cemetery, Birchardville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Family/Spouse: Lydia A. Bennett. Lydia was born about 1814 in New York; died on 28 Feb 1881 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 2 Mar 1881 in Birchardville Cemetery, Birchardville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Simon E. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1841 in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; died about 1905 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1905 in Birchardville Cemetery, Birchardville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 56. Charles E. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1843 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Feb 1919 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 16 Feb 1919 in Birchardville Cemetery, Birchardville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 57. Bradley Merton Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1844 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Jan 1912 in Rolfe, Pocahontas, Iowa; was buried on 13 Jan 1912 in Clinton-Garfield Cemetery, Rolfe, Pocahontas, Iowa.
    4. 58. Edwin Hugh Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1851 in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jan 1918 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 24 Jan 1918 in Birchardville Cemetery, Birchardville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    5. 59. Ruby H. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1856 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1938 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1938 in Birchardville Cemetery, Birchardville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  13. 23.   Harriet N. Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 4 Aug 1817 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Jul 1872 in Forest Lake Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  14. 24.   Infant Fessenden Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eunice3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born about 1820 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1820 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  15. 25.   Esther Backus Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 16 Feb 1804 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Oct 1844 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    Esther married Asa Backus Fessenden on 29 Jan 1821 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Asa (son of Samuel Fessenden and Eunice Backus) was born on 13 Jan 1795 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut ; died in Aug 1865 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Samuel Newell Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1880 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 51. Lucy Susan Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1825 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 52. Hannah M. Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1831 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1850 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    4. 53. Frederick Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Dec 1895 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    5. 54. Eunice Fessenden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died about 1860 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  16. 26.   George Backus Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 5 Jan 1806 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Aug 1862 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 30 Aug 1862 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

    George married Eliza Crandall on 16 Jan 1828 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Eliza was born on 12 Mar 1810 in Covington Twp, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Dec 1893 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 17 Dec 1893 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Mary Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1828 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Aug 1873 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 6 Aug 1873 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    2. 61. Lura Amanda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1830 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Feb 1855 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 10 Feb 1855 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    3. 62. Sallie W. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1831 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Feb 1860 in Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; was buried on 10 Feb 1860 in Old Settlers Cemetery, Covington, Tioga, Pennsylvania.
    4. 63. John H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1834 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Nov 1900 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 18 Nov 1900 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    5. 64. Asa Crandall Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1836 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Oct 1885 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; was buried on 16 Oct 1885 in Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky.
    6. 65. Samuel Augustus Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1839 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Oct 1882 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Oct 1882 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    7. 66. Martha Matilda Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1841 in Bridgewater Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Dec 1874 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 14 Dec 1874 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    8. 67. Jane Augusta "Jennie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1844 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Apr 1926 in Elmira, Chemung, New York; was buried on 26 Apr 1926 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
    9. 68. George Edgerton Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1847 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 12 May 1919 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; was buried on 14 May 1919 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.
    10. 69. Helen Gertrude Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1849 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 2 May 1888; was buried on 4 May 1888 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  17. 27.   Lura Backus Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 19 Aug 1808 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jan 1810 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

  18. 28.   Jedediah Hewitt Backus Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Esther2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Oct 1812 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.


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