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Mary Backus 1632–1717

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Backus in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 06 May 1632 · Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Died 8 Jul 1717 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father William Backus
Mother Sarah Elizabeth Charles
Siblings Child Backus, Elizabeth Backus, Gardner Woodhouse Backus, John Backus, Lydia A Backus, Rosina J Backus, Samuel Backus, Sarah Backus, Stephen Backus, Thomas Backus, William Backus, William E Backus
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … England, Select Births and Christenings Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Mary Backus began in 1632 in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Mary Backus passed away in 1717 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

Life Timeline

1632
Birth of Mary Backus in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Birth
1717
Death of Mary Backus in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Backus

This ancestor line traces from Lejre, Roskilde, Denmark (1000) to Sheffield, Yorkshire, England (1632) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Backus (1632–1717) was born in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William Backus
Father
Sarah Elizabeth Charles
Mother

Mary Backus's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Backus PTP
1632–1717
Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
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Mary Backus's Descendants

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Mary Backus PTP 1632–1717