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Timothy Backus 1682–1762

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Timothy Backus in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Oct 1682 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 28 Feb 1762 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father Stephen Backus
Siblings Elizabeth Backus Bakus, Lydia Backus, Mary Backus, Rebeckah Backus, Ruth Bakus, Sarah Backus, Stephen Backus

Researchers connected through Timothy Backus 1682–1762

and 2 more tree owners connected with Timothy Backus 1682–1762

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Timothy Backus began in 1682 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. Timothy Backus passed away in 1762 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Timothy Backus in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1762
Death of Timothy Backus in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Timothy Backus

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1505) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1682) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Timothy Backus (1682–1762) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Timothy 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 5 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.

Timothy Backus's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Timothy Backus PTP
1682–1762
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Timothy Backus's Descendants

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Timothy Backus PTP 1682–1762