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

Benjamin Backus

Male 1781 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   Benjamin Backus was born on 5 Aug 1781 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Family/Spouse: Jemima Parker. Jemima was born about 1786 in Connecticut; died about 1858 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; was buried in 1858 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Anson Backus, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1810 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on 18 Jun 1854 in Orleans County, New York; was buried on 20 Jun 1854 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.
    2. 3. Marilla or Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1812 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Benjamin Warren Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1818 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on 4 Jan 1903 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 6 Jan 1903 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.
    4. 5. Eunice Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1824 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on 28 Mar 1909 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York; was buried on 2 Apr 1909 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Anson Backus, II Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 28 Nov 1810 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on 18 Jun 1854 in Orleans County, New York; was buried on 20 Jun 1854 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Hannah Parker. Hannah was born about 1813 in Oneida County, New York; died after 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. George Byron Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1839 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Charles Anson Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1841 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 28 Nov 1909 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
    3. 8. Sgt. Nathan Parker Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1843 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 2 Aug 1927 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 4 Aug 1927 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
    4. 9. Lodema Chapman Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1843 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.   Marilla or Mary Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born about 1812 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.   Benjamin Warren Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Oct 1818 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on 4 Jan 1903 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 6 Jan 1903 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.

    Benjamin married Rhoda Z. Houseman about 1840 in New York. Rhoda was born on 13 Aug 1823 in Yates County, New York; died on 5 Sep 1870 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 7 Sep 1870 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Sewell Warren Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1843 in Orleans County, New York; died on 30 Jul 1918 in Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 1 Aug 1918 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.
    2. 11. Benjamin Henry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1849 in Ionia County, Michigan; died on 2 Mar 1929 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried on 5 Mar 1929 in Danby Cemetery, Mulliken, Ionia, Michigan.
    3. 12. Edward Parker "Park" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1857 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 13 Sep 1900 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 16 Sep 1900 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.

    Benjamin married Dolly Jane Durkey on 17 Apr 1879 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Dolly was born on 2 Aug 1825 in Covington, Wyoming, New York; died on 16 Jun 1917 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 18 Jun 1917 in Fuller Family Cemetery, Carlton, Barry, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.   Eunice Backus Eunice Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 6 Mar 1824 in Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York; died on 28 Mar 1909 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York; was buried on 2 Apr 1909 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.

    Eunice married Henry Lewis Sturges on 23 May 1847 in Carlton, Orleans, New York. Henry (son of Lewis Henry Sturges and Esther Caroline Hamilton) was born about 1820 in New York; died on 29 Dec 1852 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; was buried on 1 Jan 1853 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. David Milton Sturges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1849 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 22 Apr 1939 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; was buried on 25 Apr 1939 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.   George Byron Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1839 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

    George married Eunice Matilda Hunt about 1868. Eunice was born on 5 Sep 1835 in DeRuyter, Madison, New York; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Eva M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1869 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 15. Byron Andrew Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1870 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin; died on 12 Apr 1939 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 14 Apr 1939 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.

  2. 7.   Charles Anson Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in Nov 1841 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 28 Nov 1909 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

    Charles married Celia Brower Hollister on 1 Jan 1863 in Barre Center, Orleans, New York. Celia was born on 6 Jul 1844 in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut ; died on 25 Nov 1911 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Celia May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1863 in Albion, Orleans, New York; died on 7 Jun 1952 in Los Angeles County, California.

  3. 8.   Sgt. Nathan Parker Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Aug 1843 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 2 Aug 1927 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 4 Aug 1927 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

    Nathan married Nancy A. Pettitt about 1864 in Barre Center, Orleans, New York. Nancy was born about 1846 in Orleans County, New York; died on 14 Feb 1872 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 16 Feb 1872 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Hannah J. "Jennie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1865 in Barre Center, Orleans, New York; died on 10 Jun 1881 in Croton Twp, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 12 Jun 1881 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
    2. 18. Emma Helen Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1868 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan; died on 1 Aug 1897 in Kent County, Michigan; was buried on 3 Aug 1897 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

    Nathan married Lovisa Jane Ells on 23 Apr 1873 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Lovisa (daughter of Wilson Ells and Celestia Doolittle) was born on 28 Oct 1846 in Cherry Creek, Chautauqua, New York; died on 28 Mar 1881 in Hopkins, Allegan, Michigan; was buried on 30 Mar 1881 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Nathan Edgar Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1875 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died in Mar 1963 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried in Mar 1963 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
    2. 20. George Anson Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1878 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 3 Apr 1945 in Eloise, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 6 Apr 1945 in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

    Nathan married Olive Celia Porter on 2 Feb 1883 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Olive was born on 10 May 1860 in Ohio; died on 12 Mar 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 15 Mar 1916 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Maud B. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1882 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 27 Sep 1905 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 29 Sep 1905 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
    2. 22. Claude E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 12 Feb 1936 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 15 Feb 1936 in Evergreen Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

  4. 9.   Lodema Chapman Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Aug 1843 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 10.   Sewell Warren Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Nov 1843 in Orleans County, New York; died on 30 Jul 1918 in Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 1 Aug 1918 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.

    Sewell married Barbara E. Havens on 20 May 1866 in Ionia County, Michigan. Barbara was born about 1844 in Calhoun County, Michigan; died on 26 Mar 1871 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 28 Mar 1871 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Florence Eva Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1867 in Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Sewell married Laura Elizabeth Dysinger on 21 May 1871 in Sebewa Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Laura was born about 1854 in Seneca County, Ohio; died on 30 Sep 1890 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried on 2 Oct 1890 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Marsena Warren Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1873 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 3 Dec 1946 in Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 6 Dec 1946 in Lake Side Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan.
    2. 25. Amanda May "Minnie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1875 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 30 Mar 1962 in Ionia, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 3 Apr 1962 in Lake Side Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan.
    3. 26. Mary Elizabeth Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1877 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 27 Dec 1883 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried on 30 Dec 1883 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.

    Sewell married Mary Ann Snoke on 20 Oct 1892 in Ionia, Ionia, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Jacob Snoke and Mary Rhoades) was born on 28 Sep 1849 in Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana; died on 14 Jan 1902 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 16 Jan 1902 in Lake Side Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 11.   Benjamin Henry Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in Feb 1849 in Ionia County, Michigan; died on 2 Mar 1929 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried on 5 Mar 1929 in Danby Cemetery, Mulliken, Ionia, Michigan.

    Benjamin married Isabelle Horner on 25 Sep 1881 in Ionia County, Michigan. Isabelle was born about 1864 in Michigan; died before 1900 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 12.   Edward Parker "Park" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 Nov 1857 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 13 Sep 1900 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 16 Sep 1900 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.

    Edward married Harriett R. "Hattie" Cain on 23 Feb 1878 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Harriett (daughter of James Alvah Cain and Clarissa Triphena Houseman) was born on 10 Dec 1857 in Yates Twp, Orleans, New York; died on 9 Apr 1911 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 12 Apr 1911 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Clara Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1879 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 14 Aug 1881 in Ionia County, Michigan.
    2. 28. Edith M. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1883 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died about 1962 in St. Joseph County, Indiana; was buried in 1962 in Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana.
    3. 29. Hattie Ione Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1900 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 13 Jan 1964 in Niles, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 16 Jan 1964 in Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana.

  8. 13.   David Milton Sturges David Milton Sturges Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eunice2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Nov 1849 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 22 Apr 1939 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; was buried on 25 Apr 1939 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.

    David married Edith Adriana "Ada" Whittier about 1877 in New York. Edith (daughter of Rufus King Whittier and Elizabeth Sheldon) was born on 3 Jun 1849 in Parma, Monroe, New York; died on 31 Mar 1937 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; was buried on 3 Apr 1937 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. William Henry Sturges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1879 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 17 Aug 1956 in Jerome, Jerome, Idaho; was buried on 20 Aug 1956 in Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, Jerome, Idaho.
    2. 31. Julia May Sturges  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1880 in Kenyonville, Orleans, New York; died on 12 Dec 1959 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; was buried on 15 Dec 1959 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.
    3. 32. Francis Albert Sturges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1889 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 27 Aug 1967 in Albion, Orleans, New York; was buried on 30 Aug 1967 in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York.
    4. 33. Bertha Elizabeth Sturges  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1891 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 1 Dec 1986 in Albion, Orleans, New York; was buried on 4 Dec 1986 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.   Eva M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.George3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1869 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin; died on Yes, date unknown.

  2. 15.   Byron Andrew Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.George3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 Jul 1870 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin; died on 12 Apr 1939 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 14 Apr 1939 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.

    Byron married Emma E. "Birdie" Stenson on 30 Apr 1896 in Rock County, Wisconsin. Emma was born in Jan 1873 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin; died on 26 Feb 1949 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 28 Feb 1949 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Beryl L. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1902 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin; died on Yes, date unknown.

  3. 16.   Celia May Backus Descendancy chart to this point (7.Charles3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 Oct 1863 in Albion, Orleans, New York; died on 7 Jun 1952 in Los Angeles County, California.

    Celia married Charles Henry Noll on 23 Dec 1884 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Charles was born on 4 Nov 1850 in Milton, Halton, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 May 1942 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Charles Roy Noll  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jul 1886 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 30 Mar 1952 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 3 Apr 1952 in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles, California.
    2. 36. Electa May Noll  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1889 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 17 Nov 1891 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
    3. 37. Cecil Ray Noll  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1896 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; died on 15 Nov 1968 in San Marcos, San Diego, California; was buried on 18 Nov 1968 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California.

  4. 17.   Hannah J. "Jennie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nathan3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born about 1865 in Barre Center, Orleans, New York; died on 10 Jun 1881 in Croton Twp, Newaygo, Michigan; was buried on 12 Jun 1881 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

  5. 18.   Emma Helen Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nathan3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 15 Feb 1868 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan; died on 1 Aug 1897 in Kent County, Michigan; was buried on 3 Aug 1897 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

    Emma married Wallace J. Scoby on 26 Nov 1890 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Wallace was born in Aug 1864 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 19.   Nathan Edgar Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nathan3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 Apr 1875 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died in Mar 1963 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried in Mar 1963 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

    Nathan married Frieda M. Bosse on 7 Jan 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Frieda was born about 1878 in Germany; died on 26 Feb 1953 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 1 Mar 1953 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. William Nathan Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 31 May 1960 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 3 Jun 1960 in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
    2. 39. Charlotte "Lottie" Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 2 Jan 1975 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 5 Jan 1975 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
    3. 40. Charles Marion Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1905 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 13 Mar 1979 in Rockford, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 16 Mar 1979 in Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne, Michigan.
    4. 41. Evelyn Louise Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1918 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 21 Nov 1979 in Rockford, Kent, Michigan.

  7. 20.   George Anson Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nathan3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 24 May 1878 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 3 Apr 1945 in Eloise, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 6 Apr 1945 in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

    George married Ada May Geale on 7 Nov 1895 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. Ada was born in Apr 1877 in Westminster, London, England; died about 1955 in Eloise, Wayne, Michigan; was buried in 1955 in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Hubert Victor Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 24 Nov 1977 in Bloomfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan.
    2. 43. Emily May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1903 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 28 May 2006 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; was buried on 31 May 2006 in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.
    3. 44. Baby Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1903 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 10 Feb 1903 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 11 Feb 1903 in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

  8. 21.   Maud B. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nathan3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 26 Sep 1882 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 27 Sep 1905 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; was buried on 29 Sep 1905 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

    Maud married Herman A. Sturm on 19 Apr 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Herman was born in Nov 1873 in Germany; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 22.   Claude E. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nathan3, 2.Anson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; died on 12 Feb 1936 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; was buried on 15 Feb 1936 in Evergreen Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

    Claude married Grace Helen Flennery on Yes, date unknown in Ontario, Canada. Grace was born about 1891 in Michigan; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 23.   Florence Eva Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sewell3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 May 1867 in Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan; died on Yes, date unknown.

  11. 24.   Marsena Warren Backus Marsena Warren Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sewell3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Nov 1873 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 3 Dec 1946 in Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 6 Dec 1946 in Lake Side Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan.

    Marsena married Ida Mae Cain Crawford on 28 Feb 1892 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Ida was born on 19 Feb 1875 in Clinton County, Michigan; died on 20 Jun 1949 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Pearl Adele Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1893 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan; died on 22 Nov 1982 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan.
    2. 46. Lenah Mabel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1895 in Carlton, Barry, Michigan; died on 27 Jul 1965 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan; was buried on 30 Jul 1965 in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Barry, Michigan.

    Marsena married Emma V. Hunt on 27 Mar 1907 in Essex, Ontario, Canada. Emma was born about 1871 in Michigan; died on 30 Jul 1953 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried on 2 Aug 1953 in Lake Side Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 25.   Amanda May "Minnie" Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sewell3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 24 Jan 1875 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 30 Mar 1962 in Ionia, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 3 Apr 1962 in Lake Side Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan.

    Amanda married Archie L. VanHouten on 3 Jul 1896 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Archie was born on 26 Sep 1874 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 6 May 1960 in West Sebewa, Ionia, Michigan; was buried on 9 May 1960 in Lake Side Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 26.   Mary Elizabeth Backus Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sewell3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 May 1877 in Odessa Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 27 Dec 1883 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried on 30 Dec 1883 in Balcom Cemetery, Berlin Center, Ionia, Michigan.

  14. 27.   Clara Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.Edward3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Aug 1879 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 14 Aug 1881 in Ionia County, Michigan.

  15. 28.   Edith M. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.Edward3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 15 Sep 1883 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died about 1962 in St. Joseph County, Indiana; was buried in 1962 in Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana.

    Edith married Harry H. Hartman on 8 Apr 1903 in Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan. Harry was born about 1881 in Indiana; died about 1951 in St Joseph County, Indiana; was buried in 1951 in Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 29.   Hattie Ione Backus Descendancy chart to this point (12.Edward3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 21 Jul 1900 in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan; died on 13 Jan 1964 in Niles, Berrien, Michigan; was buried on 16 Jan 1964 in Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana.

    Family/Spouse: Frank L. Miller. Frank was born about 1891 in Indiana; died about 1953; was buried in 1953 in Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 30.   William Henry Sturges Descendancy chart to this point (13.David3, 5.Eunice2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 May 1879 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 17 Aug 1956 in Jerome, Jerome, Idaho; was buried on 20 Aug 1956 in Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, Jerome, Idaho.

    Family/Spouse: Vera May Holroyd. Vera was born on 31 Mar 1884 in Gaines, Orleans, New York; died on 28 Feb 1975 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 3 Mar 1975 in Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, Jerome, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 31.   Julia May Sturges Descendancy chart to this point (13.David3, 5.Eunice2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in Nov 1880 in Kenyonville, Orleans, New York; died on 12 Dec 1959 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; was buried on 15 Dec 1959 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.

    Julia married Howard George Butler on 15 Dec 1909 in Kenyonville, Orleans, New York. Howard was born on 21 Apr 1884 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 28 Jul 1967 in Waterport, Orleans, New York; was buried on 1 Aug 1967 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Winifred G. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    2. 48. Gordon Gray Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1913 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 23 Jun 1993 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
    3. 49. Frances E. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1918 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 18 Jun 1983 in Alachua County, Florida; was buried on 21 Jun 1983 in Crosby Lake Cemetery, Starke, Bradford, Florida.

  19. 32.   Francis Albert Sturges Descendancy chart to this point (13.David3, 5.Eunice2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 15 Jul 1889 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 27 Aug 1967 in Albion, Orleans, New York; was buried on 30 Aug 1967 in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York.

    Francis married Lucy Marion Mack on 17 Mar 1923 in Albion, Orleans, New York. Lucy was born on 10 Dec 1897 in Gaines, Orleans, New York; died on 22 Aug 1962 in Albion, Orleans, New York; was buried on 25 Aug 1962 in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Nancy E. Sturges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1930 in Albion, Orleans, New York; died on 8 Sep 2004 in Albion, Orleans, New York; was buried on 11 Sep 2004 in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York.
    2. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  20. 33.   Bertha Elizabeth Sturges Descendancy chart to this point (13.David3, 5.Eunice2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in May 1891 in Carlton, Orleans, New York; died on 1 Dec 1986 in Albion, Orleans, New York; was buried on 4 Dec 1986 in Kenyonville Cemetery, Kenyonville, Orleans, New York.


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