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John Backus, III

John Backus, III

Male 1772 - 1862  (89 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   John Backus, III John Backus, III was born on 2 Oct 1772 in Pine Plains, Dutchess, New York; died on 28 May 1862 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 30 May 1862 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York.

    John married Betsey Day about 1793. Betsey was born on 19 Apr 1775 in New York; died on 25 Aug 1805. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Charles Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1794 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 15 Dec 1862 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 17 Dec 1862 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.

    John married Hannah Fuller about 1810. Hannah was born about 1774 in Dutchess County, New York; died about 1825 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried in 1825 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, Livingston, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Hannah Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1807 in New York; died on 13 Jun 1852 in Livingston County, New York; was buried on 15 Jun 1852 in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, Livingston, New York.
    2. 4. Laura Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1808 in New York; died about 1870.
    3. 5. Cynthia Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1813 in New York; died on 17 Mar 1890 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan; was buried on 19 Mar 1890 in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan.

    John married Philena "Helen" Stebbins about 1826. Philena was born on 24 Jun 1783 in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut; died on 8 Sep 1850 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 10 Sep 1850 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, Livingston, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Clinton Theron Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1827 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 5 Sep 1897 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 7 Sep 1897 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Betsey Brown. Betsey was born about 1788 in Massachusetts; died on 8 Oct 1867 in Groton, Tompkins, New York; was buried on 10 Oct 1867 in Groton Rural Cemetery, Groton, Tompkins, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Charles Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 10 Oct 1794 in Granville, Washington, New York; died on 15 Dec 1862 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 17 Dec 1862 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.

    Charles married Eunice Shaw on 6 Aug 1818 in Cohocton, Steuben, New York. Eunice was born on 8 Aug 1799 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York; died on 6 May 1873 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 9 May 1873 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Charles D. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1819 in New York; died about 1864 in New York.
    2. 8. Orrin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1821 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 7 Nov 1907 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; was buried on 9 Nov 1907 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.
    3. 9. Edward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1834 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 27 Nov 1890 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 30 Nov 1890 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.

  2. 3.   Hannah Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1807 in New York; died on 13 Jun 1852 in Livingston County, New York; was buried on 15 Jun 1852 in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, Livingston, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Isaac "Curly Ike" Buskirk. Isaac was born on 21 Apr 1811 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; died on 6 Oct 1864 in Paw Paw, Van Buren, Michigan; was buried on 8 Oct 1864 in Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Lucy M. Buskirk  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; died about 1860 in Sparta, Livingston, New York; was buried in 1860 in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, Livingston, New York.
    2. 11. Emeline Buskirk  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1834 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; died on 7 Oct 1909 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; was buried on 10 Oct 1909 in Arnold Cemetery, Conesus, Livingston, New York.
    3. 12. Mary Buskirk  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1836 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    4. 13. Harriet Buskirk  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1839 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.
    5. 14. Emma Buskirk  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1840 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston, New York.
    6. 15. Pvt. Harrison Buskirk  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1842 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; died on 5 May 1862 in Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 8 May 1862 in Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York, Virginia.

  3. 4.   Laura Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1808 in New York; died about 1870.

    Laura married Thomas P. Richmond about 1828. Thomas was born about 1807 in New York; died about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.   Cynthia Backus Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1813 in New York; died on 17 Mar 1890 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan; was buried on 19 Mar 1890 in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan.

    Family/Spouse: Daniel Richardson. Daniel was born on 12 Feb 1809 in Livingston County, New York; died on 9 Nov 1891 in Union Twp, Isabella, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.   Clinton Theron Backus, Sr. Clinton Theron Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 28 May 1827 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 5 Sep 1897 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 7 Sep 1897 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    Clinton married Harriet Newman Groesbeck on 14 Jan 1851 in Groveland, Livingston, New York. Harriet was born on 16 Feb 1828 in Rensselaer, Rensselaer, New York; died on 3 Oct 1854 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 5 Oct 1854 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, Livingston, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Florence Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1851 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 23 May 1854 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 25 May 1854 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, Livingston, New York.
    2. 17. Manson Franklin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1853 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 15 Feb 1935 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 18 Feb 1935 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.

    Clinton married Nancy Ellen Decker on 17 Oct 1855 in Lima, Livingston, New York. Nancy (daughter of Henry Decker and Martha Mather) was born on 9 Oct 1828 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 13 Dec 1904 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 16 Dec 1904 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Clinton Theron Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1858 in Lima, Livingston, New York; died on 31 Dec 1919 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 3 Jan 1920 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    2. 19. George B. G. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 27 Feb 1946 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 3 Mar 1946 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.   Charles D. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born about 1819 in New York; died about 1864 in New York.

  2. 8.   Orrin Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 13 May 1821 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 7 Nov 1907 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; was buried on 9 Nov 1907 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.

    Orrin married Mary Ann Crouch about 1845 in Monroe County, New York. Mary was born about 1829 in New York; died on 22 Nov 1870 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 24 Nov 1870 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. William Orrin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1846 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 15 Sep 1918 in Houston, Harris, Texas; was buried on 18 Sep 1918 in Washington Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas.
    2. 21. Charles Edward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1848 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 6 May 1911 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 9 May 1911 in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.
    3. 22. John C. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 1 Feb 1936 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; was buried on 4 Feb 1936 in Springdale Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton, Iowa.
    4. 23. Mary E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1853 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died after 1880 in Iowa.
    5. 24. George H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1855 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 15 Apr 1936 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; was buried on 17 Apr 1936 in Springdale Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton, Iowa.

    Orrin married Helen Cook about 1871 in Monroe County, New York. Helen was born about 1842 in France; died on 19 Jul 1895 in Pittsford, Monroe, New York; was buried on 21 Jul 1895 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Nettie A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1872 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 6 Nov 1937 in Tonawanda, Erie, New York; was buried on 9 Nov 1937 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.
    2. 26. Frank Orrin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1873 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 3 Aug 1944 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 6 Aug 1944 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.
    3. 27. Clinton Dewitt Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1877 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 13 Dec 1953 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 16 Dec 1953 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.
    4. 28. Charlie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1879 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  3. 9.   Edward Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Apr 1834 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 27 Nov 1890 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 30 Nov 1890 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.

    Edward married Mary McQuatters on 26 Jul 1856 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Mary was born on 8 Mar 1834 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 27 Aug 1911 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Harry E. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1860 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 18 Apr 1946 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 21 Apr 1946 in Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport, Monroe, New York.
    2. 30. Nora Edna Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1864 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died about 1937 in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey.

  4. 10.   Lucy M. Buskirk Descendancy chart to this point (3.Hannah2, 1.John1) was born about 1830 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; died about 1860 in Sparta, Livingston, New York; was buried in 1860 in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, Livingston, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Laban Sherd. Laban was born about 1824 in New York; died on 22 Dec 1886 in Ingham County, Michigan; was buried on 24 Dec 1886 in Lane Cemetery, Onondaga, Ingham, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Jay Sherd  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1854 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  5. 11.   Emeline Buskirk Descendancy chart to this point (3.Hannah2, 1.John1) was born on 25 May 1834 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; died on 7 Oct 1909 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; was buried on 10 Oct 1909 in Arnold Cemetery, Conesus, Livingston, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Phineas Shafer. Phineas was born on 20 Aug 1820 in McKean County, Pennsylvania; died on 29 Jan 1895 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; was buried on 1 Feb 1895 in Arnold Cemetery, Conesus, Livingston, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 12.   Mary Buskirk Descendancy chart to this point (3.Hannah2, 1.John1) was born about 1836 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  7. 13.   Harriet Buskirk Descendancy chart to this point (3.Hannah2, 1.John1) was born about 1839 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  8. 14.   Emma Buskirk Descendancy chart to this point (3.Hannah2, 1.John1) was born about 1840 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Edward G. Hartson. Edward was born about 1840 in New York; died on 21 Oct 1876 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 23 Oct 1876 in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, Livingston, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Willard Bearss. Willard was born about 1838 in New York; died on 19 Mar 1881 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 21 Mar 1881 in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Levi Tully. Levi was born on 7 Mar 1842 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 15.   Pvt. Harrison Buskirk Descendancy chart to this point (3.Hannah2, 1.John1) was born about 1842 in Conesus, Livingston, New York; died on 5 May 1862 in Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 8 May 1862 in Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York, Virginia.

  10. 16.   Florence Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Oct 1851 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 23 May 1854 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; was buried on 25 May 1854 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, Livingston, New York.

  11. 17.   Manson Franklin Backus Manson Franklin Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 11 May 1853 in Livonia, Livingston, New York; died on 15 Feb 1935 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 18 Feb 1935 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.

    Manson married Emma Cornelia Yawger on 22 Apr 1873 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. Emma was born on 3 Aug 1854 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 8 Jun 1884 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 10 Jun 1884 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Helen Irene Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1875 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 9 Feb 1907 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 12 Feb 1907 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    2. 33. Leroy Manson Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1879 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 16 Jun 1948 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 19 Jun 1948 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.

    Manson married Lue Adams on 20 Oct 1886 in King Ferry, Cayuga, New York. Lue (daughter of Samuel Adams and Sarah Mira Smith) was born on 4 Jul 1852 in King Ferry, Cayuga, New York; died on 12 Feb 1901 in Seattle, King, Washington; was cremated on 14 Feb 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Manson married Elise Piutti on 19 Jun 1902 in Westport, Fairfield, Connecticut. Elise was born on 14 Aug 1860 in Erfurt, Saxony, Germany; died on 19 Oct 1927 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 22 Oct 1927 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 18.   Clinton Theron Backus, Jr. Clinton Theron Backus, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Feb 1858 in Lima, Livingston, New York; died on 31 Dec 1919 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 3 Jan 1920 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    Clinton married Sarah Jennie Dills about 1878. Sarah (daughter of Jerome B. Dills and Elizabeth Ahelia Unknown) was born in Feb 1852 in Cayuga County, New York; died on 9 Aug 1912 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 12 Aug 1912 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Newell Dills Backus, DVM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1879 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 7 Jun 1954 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; was buried on 10 Jun 1954 in Brownhelm Cemetery, Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio.
    2. 35. Leland C. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1881 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1881 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1881 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    3. 36. Florence D. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1884 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1885 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1885 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    4. 37. Jerome Dills Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1889 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 18 Mar 1957 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 21 Mar 1957 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    Clinton married Laura Delia Harse on 4 Apr 1913 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York. Laura was born about 1871 in Skaneateles, Onondaga, New York; died on 25 Feb 1933 in Skaneateles, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 28 Feb 1933 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 19.   George B. G. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 27 Feb 1946 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 3 Mar 1946 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    George married Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Hamilton on 2 Jul 1885 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York. Elizabeth was born on 31 Dec 1867 in New York; died on 30 May 1890 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 1 Jun 1890 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    George married Augusta Hamblin on 13 Oct 1891 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Augusta was born on 9 Dec 1865 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 13 Apr 1950 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 16 Apr 1950 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Merrill Hamblin Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1893 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1893 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1893 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    2. 39. Hamblin George Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1894 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 31 May 1897 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 2 Jun 1897 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    3. 40. Charles H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1896 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1896 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1896 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    4. 41. Audria H. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1898 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 27 Feb 1988 in Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida; was buried on 2 Mar 1988 in Woodlawn Park Cemetery South, Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida.
    5. 42. Edgar H. "Ned" Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1902 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 1 Apr 1969 in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida; was buried on 5 Apr 1969 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 20.   William Orrin Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Aug 1846 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 15 Sep 1918 in Houston, Harris, Texas; was buried on 18 Sep 1918 in Washington Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas.

    William married Catherine H. "Katie" Schlosser about 1867. Catherine was born on 7 Oct 1845 in New York; died on 4 Oct 1925 in Houston, Harris, Texas; was buried on 7 Oct 1925 in Washington Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. William Charles Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1868 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 18 Aug 1909 in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; was buried on 20 Aug 1909 in Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas.
    2. 44. Minnie B. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1870 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 11 Jul 1890 in Harris County, Texas; was buried on 13 Jul 1890 in Glenwood Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity, Texas.
    3. 45. George Henry Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1874 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan; died on 10 Jul 1950 in Los Angeles County, California.
    4. 46. Edward Alford Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1876 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan; died on 6 May 1967 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; was buried on 9 May 1967 in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas.
    5. 47. Nellie Cooper Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1878 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died on 12 Sep 1950 in Houston, Harris, Texas; was buried on 15 Sep 1950 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas.
    6. 48. Album Camel Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1880 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died about 1955 in Boone County, Arkansas; was buried in 1955 in Omaha Methodist Cemetery, Omaha, Boone, Arkansas.
    7. 49. Eva May Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1882 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died on Yes, date unknown.
    8. 50. Mary C. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1882 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died about 1883 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa.
    9. 51. Emma Mary Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1884 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died on 28 Jul 1954 in Houston, Harris, Texas; was buried on 31 Jul 1954 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas.
    10. 52. Esther Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1887 in Groveton, Trinity, Texas; died on 25 Sep 1961 in Houston, Harris, Texas; was buried on 28 Sep 1961 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas.

  2. 21.   Charles Edward Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Dec 1848 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 6 May 1911 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 9 May 1911 in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.

    Charles married Emma Caroline Sabin about 1870. Emma was born about 1852 in Corning, Steuben, New York; died on 9 Aug 1917 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 12 Aug 1917 in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Bertrand Charles Backus, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1870 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 18 Jan 1926 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 21 Jan 1926 in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.
    2. 54. May Emma Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1873 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 2 Feb 1969 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee; was buried on 5 Feb 1969 in Rumbough Cemetery, Hot Springs, Madison, North Carolina.
    3. 55. Arthur Osgood Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1888 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 11 Oct 1965 in Buffalo, Erie, New York; was buried on 14 Oct 1965 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Port Byron, Cayuga, New York.

  3. 22.   John C. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 1 Feb 1936 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; was buried on 4 Feb 1936 in Springdale Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton, Iowa.

  4. 23.   Mary E. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born about 1853 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died after 1880 in Iowa.

  5. 24.   George H. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Oct 1855 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 15 Apr 1936 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; was buried on 17 Apr 1936 in Springdale Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton, Iowa.

    George married Emily Haas on 18 Dec 1877 in Clinton County, Iowa. Emily was born on 28 Sep 1855 in Wisconsin; died on 30 Dec 1947 in Alameda County, California; was buried on 2 Jan 1948 in Springdale Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Charles A. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1879 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died on 10 Sep 1884 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa.
    2. 57. Milo Morlan Backus, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1880 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died on 26 Feb 1939 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; was buried on 1 Mar 1939 in Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Cook, Illinois.
    3. 58. Grace Edna Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1886 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; died on 20 Nov 1972 in Los Angeles County, California.

  6. 25.   Nettie A. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Jul 1872 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 6 Nov 1937 in Tonawanda, Erie, New York; was buried on 9 Nov 1937 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.

    Nettie married John Thorpe on 18 Mar 1894 in Pittsford, Monroe, New York. John was born on 17 Feb 1866 in London, Middlesex, England; died on 25 May 1952 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; was buried on 28 May 1952 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Howard Holden Thorpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1896 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died in Jun 1986 in Tonawanda, Erie, New York.
    2. 60. Mildred Helen Thorpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1897 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; died on 30 Oct 1918 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; was buried on 3 Nov 1918 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.
    3. 61. Ruth Nettie Thorpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1900 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; died on 25 Jul 1993 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; was buried on 28 Jul 1993 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.
    4. 62. Elton John Thorpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1909 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; died on 11 May 1913 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York; was buried on 13 May 1913 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.

  7. 26.   Frank Orrin Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Jan 1873 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 3 Aug 1944 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 6 Aug 1944 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.

    Frank married Josephine Inderbitzen on 14 Aug 1905 in Richmond, Ontario, New York. Josephine was born in Jun 1869 in Switzerland; died on 19 Jun 1941 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 22 Jun 1941 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 27.   Clinton Dewitt Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Nov 1877 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 13 Dec 1953 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 16 Dec 1953 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York.

    Clinton married Margaret Cahill on 3 Jun 1904 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Margaret was born in Apr 1878 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 1 Jul 1910 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 4 Jul 1910 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 63. John Edward Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1907 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 4 Oct 1987 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 7 Oct 1987 in Irondequoit Cemetery, Irondequoit, Monroe, New York.

    Clinton married Frances A. Gregory on 15 Sep 1922 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Frances was born in Jul 1883 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 9 Aug 1936 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 12 Aug 1936 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 28.   Charlie Backus Descendancy chart to this point (8.Orrin3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born about 1879 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  10. 29.   Harry E. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edward3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born in Sep 1860 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died on 18 Apr 1946 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; was buried on 21 Apr 1946 in Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport, Monroe, New York.

    Harry married Lulu Scott Brown about 1906 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Lulu was born in Mar 1873 in Ogden Twp, Monroe, New York; died on 27 Aug 1955 in Monroe County, New York; was buried on 30 Aug 1955 in Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport, Monroe, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 30.   Nora Edna Backus Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edward3, 2.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Oct 1864 in Rochester, Monroe, New York; died about 1937 in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey.

    Nora married Edward Eugene Williams on 2 Mar 1897 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Edward was born on 17 Jun 1869 in Cazenovia, Madison, New York; died on 28 Aug 1953 in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 64. Harry Backus Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1899 in Buffalo, Erie, New York; died on 13 Nov 1976 in Paris, Edgar, Illinois; was buried on 16 Nov 1976 in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Withamsville, Clermont, Ohio.
    2. 65. Joslyn Justus Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1905 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1987 in Fort Myers, Lee, Florida.

  12. 31.   Jay Sherd Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lucy3, 3.Hannah2, 1.John1) was born about 1854 in New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

  13. 32.   Helen Irene Backus Descendancy chart to this point (17.Manson3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 15 May 1875 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 9 Feb 1907 in Manhattan, New York, New York; was buried on 12 Feb 1907 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    Helen married Ralph M. "aka Ralfe" Harlan, DDS on 15 Sep 1895 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. Ralph (son of William S. Harlan and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Millhouse) was born on 12 Dec 1870 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio; died on 15 Nov 1946 in Babylon, Suffolk, New York; was buried on 19 Nov 1946 in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Otis Backus Harlan, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1896 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; died on 16 Aug 1978 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, Washington; was buried on 19 Aug 1978 in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King, Washington.

  14. 33.   Leroy Manson Backus, Sr. Leroy Manson Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Manson3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Oct 1879 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 16 Jun 1948 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 19 Jun 1948 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.

    Leroy married Edith Helen Fredericka Boetzkes on 26 Jul 1906 in Seattle, King, Washington. Edith was born on 29 Oct 1875 in New York City, New York, New York; died on 31 Aug 1935 in The Highlands, King, Washington; was buried on 3 Sep 1935 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Emma Nell Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1908 in Seattle, King, Washington; died on 20 Apr 1985 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California.
    2. 68. Manson Franklin Backus, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1910 in Seattle, King, Washington; died on 26 Jun 2003 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 26 Jun 2003 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.
    3. 69. Walter Clinton Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1912 in Seattle, King, Washington; died on 24 Jan 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was buried on 27 Jan 1990 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.
    4. 70. Leroy Manson Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1914 in Seattle, King, Washington; died on 3 Aug 1971 in Seattle, King, Washington; was buried on 6 Aug 1971 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.
    5. 71. Edith Marjorie Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1919 in Seattle, King, Washington; died on 24 Aug 2005 in Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington; was buried on 6 Sep 2005 in Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington.

    Leroy married Yvonne Dane on 28 Jun 1941 in Seattle, King, Washington. Yvonne was born on 20 Jan 1910 in Berlin, Germany; died on 22 Aug 2001 in Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts; was buried on 25 Aug 2001 in Pine Grove Cemetery, East Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 72. Philip Rudolph Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1942 in Seattle, King, Washington; died on 20 Jun 1999 in Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts; was buried on 23 Jun 1999 in Pine Grove Cemetery, East Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

  15. 34.   Newell Dills Backus, DVM Descendancy chart to this point (18.Clinton3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Mar 1879 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 7 Jun 1954 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; was buried on 10 Jun 1954 in Brownhelm Cemetery, Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio.

    Newell married Cora Eugenie Osborn on 28 Jun 1899, and was divorced about 1911. Cora was born on 13 Aug 1880 in Cook County, Illinois; died on 28 Sep 1940 in Seattle, King, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Lilah Irene O. Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1901 in Springport Twp, Cayuga, New York; died on Yes, date unknown.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Becker. Elizabeth was born on 3 Dec 1883 in Switzerland; died on 10 Apr 1957 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; was buried on 12 Apr 1957 in Brownhelm Cemetery, Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 35.   Leland C. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Clinton3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born about 1881 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1881 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1881 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

  17. 36.   Florence D. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Clinton3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born about 1884 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1885 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1885 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

  18. 37.   Jerome Dills Backus Descendancy chart to this point (18.Clinton3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Apr 1889 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 18 Mar 1957 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 21 Mar 1957 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    Jerome married Gladys Ethel Tomlinson on 18 Oct 1922 in Pickaway County, Ohio. Gladys was born on 2 Apr 1896 in Washington County, Ohio; died after 1960 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York; was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 74. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 75. Infant Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1925 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; died on 21 Mar 1925 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.

  19. 38.   Merrill Hamblin Backus Descendancy chart to this point (19.George3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born about 1893 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1893 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1893 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

  20. 39.   Hamblin George Backus Descendancy chart to this point (19.George3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Apr 1894 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 31 May 1897 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried on 2 Jun 1897 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

  21. 40.   Charles H. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (19.George3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born about 1896 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died about 1896 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; was buried in 1896 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

  22. 41.   Audria H. Backus Descendancy chart to this point (19.George3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Oct 1898 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 27 Feb 1988 in Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida; was buried on 2 Mar 1988 in Woodlawn Park Cemetery South, Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida.

    Audria married Luman Joshua Truesdell on 8 Apr 1922 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York. Luman was born on 24 May 1890 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 14 Dec 1969 in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida; was buried on 17 Dec 1969 in Woodlawn Park Cemetery South, Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Jean Augusta Truesdell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1923 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 27 Nov 1999 in Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida.
    2. 77. Lumaine Backus Truesdell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1929 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 24 Aug 2000 in Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida.

  23. 42.   Edgar H. "Ned" Backus, Sr. Edgar H. "Ned" Backus, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (19.George3, 6.Clinton2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Feb 1902 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York; died on 1 Apr 1969 in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida; was buried on 5 Apr 1969 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.

    Edgar married Cora Mae Hawley on 6 Jul 1925 in Mottville, Onondaga, New York. Cora was born on 10 Jan 1900 in Ledyard, Cayuga, New York; died on 3 Apr 1963 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 6 Apr 1963 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 78. Charles Hawley Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1929 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; died on 13 Dec 1929 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; was buried on 15 Dec 1929 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    2. 79. Edgar H. Backus, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1929 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; died on 26 Dec 1995 in Geneva, Ontario, New York; was buried on 29 Dec 1995 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Cayuga, New York.
    3. 80. Nancy Ann Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1934 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; died on 9 Jan 1992 in Lowville, Lewis, New York; was buried on 18 Jan 1992 in East Newark Cemetery, Newark, Wayne, New York.

    Edgar married Barbara "Aunt Ba" Holmes on 17 Mar 1965 in Waterloo, Seneca, New York. Barbara (daughter of Ernest Cook Holmes and Anna Gertrude White) was born on 31 May 1927 in Waterloo, Seneca, New York; died on 26 Aug 2016 in Geneva, Ontario, New York; was buried on 2 Sep 2016 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo, Seneca, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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