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Absolom Backus 1763–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1763

Birth Location: Bozrah, New London, Connecticut

Death Date: 14 Sep 1855

Death Location: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Father: Lebbeus Backus

Mother: Hannah Ford

Spouse(s): Ruth Root

Children(s): Absolom Sr.

The story of Absolom Backus began in 1763 in Bozrah, New London, Connecticut. Absolom Backus married Ruth Root, and had children including Absolom Backus Sr. Absolom Backus passed away in 1855 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • The story of Absolom Backus began in 1763 in Bozrah, New London, Connecticut.
  • Absolom Backus married Ruth Root, and had children including Absolom Backus Sr.
  • Absolom Backus passed away in 1855 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lebbeus Backus
1741–1762
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
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Hannah Ford
1743–1815
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
HF

Spouses(s)

Ruth Root
1764–1837
Birth Location: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
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Children(s)

Absolom Sr.
1800–1880
Birth Location: Montgomery County, New York
AS

Absolom Backus's Ancestors

Self
Absolom Backus
1763–1855
Birth Place: Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
Parents
Lebbeus Backus
1741–1762
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Hannah Ford
1743–1815
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Grandparents
Josiah Backus
1710–1779
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Love Kingsbury
1711–1778
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
James Ford
1699–1757
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Bartlett
1708–1755
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1669–1728
Elizabeth Tracy
1676–1739
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Backus
1634–1720
Elizabeth Pratt
1641–1725

Absolom Backus's Descendants

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Absolom Backus (19 Nov 1763–14 Sep 1855) m. Ruth Root (14 Aug 1764–26 Dec 1837)
  1. 1. Absolom (Backus) Sr. 1800–1880 m. Mary (Shedd) Hildreth 1807–1886
    1. 1. Absalom (Backus) Jr. 1824–1901 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Stevens 1827–1908
      1. 1. Margaret (Elizabeth 'Maggie') Backus 1850–1872
      2. 2. Newton (Dennis) Backus 1853–1936 m. Lillian (E.) Farrell 1851–1915 m. Mary (G. 'Mollie') Bierly 1870–1932
      3. 3. Henry (Nelson) Backus 1855–1942 m. A. (Ella) Skinner 1855–1891 m. Ada (C.) Thorpe 1871–1932
        1. 1. Margaret (L. 'Maggie') Backus 1879–1974 m. Thomas (Sidney) Parker 1879–1931
        2. 2. Eloise Backus 1886–1973 m. Capt. (Frank James Bailey) DDS 1877–1947
        3. 3. Carolyn Backus 1884–1921 m. John (Clifford) Gosling 1880–1957
        4. 4. Baby (Boy) Backus 1891–1891
        5. 5. William (S.) Backus 1882–1882
    2. 2. Dennis Backus 1831–1884 m. Maria (A.) White 1832–1887
      1. 1. Alanson (D.) Backus 1857–1884
      2. 2. Frederick (White) Backus 1855–1874
    3. 3. Harriet (Catherine) Backus 1833–1907 m. Newton Chappell 1831–1918
      1. 1. Harriet (Clarena) Chappell 1868–1936 m. Herbert (James) Menzie 1862–1942
        1. 1. Stuart (MacPherson) Menzie 1906–1982 m. Dorothy (L.) Deshon 1910–
        2. 2. Katherine (C.) Menzie 1904–1983 m. Guy (Stoddard) Frisbie 1903–1968
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Chappell 1864–1947 m. Frank (J.) Fisher 1863–1940
      3. 3. Willis (H.) Chappell 1861–1889
      4. 4. Elwin (S.) Chappell 1857–1863
      5. 5. Newton (B. Chappell) Jr. 1859–1863
      6. 6. Harry (C.) Chappell 1860–1863
    4. 4. Albert (Shedd) Backus 1835–1922 m. Mary (Anne 'Mamie') Pelton 1836–1912 m. Katie Backus 1844–1910
      1. 1. Eunice (Elizabeth) Backus 1859–1920 m. Edward (F.) Lawrence 1852–
        1. 1. Maria (M.) Lawrence 1887–
        2. 2. Emily (M.) Lawrence 1897–
      2. 2. Hattie Backus 1865–1865
      3. 3. Frederick (Hildreth) Backus 1875–1916 m. Josephine (A.) Boland 1874–1914
        1. 1. Eunice (Abigail) Backus 1894–1972 m. Lester (Clair) Christian 1893–1969
        2. 2. William (Hildreth) Backus 1902–1955 m. Edna (M.) Lowry 1903–1997
        3. 3. Dorothy (Hildreth) Backus 1902–1912
        4. 4. Dennis (Albert Backus) Sr. 1904–1993 m. Blanche (Elmeta) Dean 1905–1966 m. Helen (Caroline) Poelking 1912–1952
      4. 4. Albert (Absalom) Backus 1872–1963 m. Lydia (J.) Backus 1871–1949
    5. 5. Clarina Backus 1838–
    6. 6. Mary (C.) Backus 1840–1918
    7. 7. Arthur (E.) Backus 1846–1866
    8. 8. Luna (L.) Backus 1850–1884
    9. 9. Charles Backus 1858–

Absolom Backus's Timeline

2 Records

1763
19 Nov 1763
Birth of Absolom Backus in Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
1855
14 Sep 1855
Age 92
Death of Absolom Backus in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1763
    Event Place: Bozrah, New London, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1855
    Event Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
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