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Abby Backus 1813–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Sep 1813

Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts

Death Date: 9 Sep 1901

Death Location: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Heman Backus

Mother: Mehitable Crocker

Spouse(s): William Stanton

Children(s): Lydia Stanton, Oliver Stanton, Harriet Stanton

In 1813, Abby Backus entered the world in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, born to Heman Backus And Mehitable Crocker. In 1850, Abby Backus resided in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Abby Backus resided in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Abby Backus married William Beebe Stanton, and had children including Harriet A Stanton, Lydia M Stanton, Oliver C Stanton. Abby Backus passed away in 1901 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1813, Abby Backus entered the world in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, born to Heman Backus And Mehitable Crocker.
  • In 1850, Abby Backus resided in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Abby Backus resided in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Abby Backus married William Beebe Stanton, and had children including Harriet A Stanton, Lydia M Stanton, Oliver C Stanton.
  • Abby Backus passed away in 1901 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Heman Backus
1776–1840
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
HB
Mehitable Crocker
1787–1866
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
MC

Spouses(s)

William Stanton
1809–1877
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
WS

Children(s)

Lydia Stanton
1838–1910
Birth Location: Massachusetts
LS
Oliver Stanton
1844–1877
Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
OS
Harriet Stanton
1846–1917
Birth Location: Massachusetts
HS

Abby Backus's Ancestors

Self
Abby Backus
1813–1901
Birth Place: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Parents
Heman Backus
1776–1840
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Mehitable Crocker
1787–1866
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Clark Backus
1751–1831
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Elizabeth ('Betsey') Crocker
1753–1850
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Francis Backus
–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abby Backus's Descendants

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Abby Backus (29 Sep 1813–9 Sep 1901) m. William (Beebe) Stanton (28 Dec 1809–12 Dec 1877)
  1. 1. Lydia (M.) Stanton 1838–1910
  2. 2. Oliver (C.) Stanton 1844–1877
  3. 3. Harriet (A.) Stanton 1846–1917

Abby Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1813
29 Sep 1813
Birth of Abby Backus in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
1850
1850
Age 37
Abby Backus resided here in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Abby Backus resided here in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 57
Abby Backus resided here in Tidioute, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
Tidioute, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 67
Abby Backus resided here in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 87
Abby Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1901
9 Sep 1901
Age 88
Death of Abby Backus in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1813
    Event Place: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 525; Page: 12C; Enumeration District: 106
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tidioute, Warren, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1461; Page: 127A; Family History Library Film: 552960
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0194; FHL microfilm: 1240638
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 894; Family History Library Film: 803492
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 309; Page: 236B
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Vital Records of Nantucket, Massachusetts to the Year 1850

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 309; Page: 236B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 894; Family History Library Film: 803492

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tidioute, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tidioute, Warren, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1461; Page: 127A; Family History Library Film: 552960

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 525; Page: 12C; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0194; FHL microfilm: 1240638

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1901
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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