Who was Nathaniel Backus?

Nathaniel Backus (1669–1728) was born in Norwich and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Backus 1669–1728

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Apr 1669 · Norwich

Died 16 Aug 1728 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Lieutenant William Backus Iii

Mother Elizabeth Pratt

Siblings Elizabeth Backus, Hannah Backus, John Backus, Joseph Backus, Mary Backus, Mary Hide, Samuel Backus, Sarah Backus, William Backus Iii

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Book, Online Digital - The … Magazine Article (Series) - Old …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lieutenant William Backus Iii

Elizabeth Pratt

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Nathaniel Backus was born in 1669 in Norwich, the child of lieutenant william backus iii and elizabeth pratt. Nathaniel Backus passed away in 1728 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Book, Online Digital - The Pratt Family
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Record Magazine Article (Series) - Old Families of Norwich, Conn., Vol. I, Part I

Life Timeline

1669

Birth of Nathaniel Backus in Norwich

Birth

1728

Death of Nathaniel Backus in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Backus

This ancestor line traces from Of, Sawley, Yorkshire, England (1358) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1669) across 10 generations.

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: Nathaniel Backus (1669–1728) was born in Norwich and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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