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Albert Shedd Backus 1835–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1835

Birth Location: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York

Death Date: 6 Nov 1922

Death Location: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio

Father: Absolom Sr.

Mother: Mary Hildreth

Spouse(s): Mary Pelton, Katie Backus

Children(s): Eunice Backus, Hattie Backus, Frederick Backus, Albert Backus

Albert Shedd Backus was born in 1835 in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, the child of Absolom Backus Sr And Mary Shedd Hildreth. In 1855, Albert Shedd Backus resided in Auburn, Ward 4, Cayuga, New York, USA. In 1860, Albert Shedd Backus resided in Lyme, Jefferson, New York. Albert Shedd Backus married Katie Backus, Mary Anne Mamie Pelton, and had children including Albert Absalom Backus, Eunice Elizabeth Backus, Frederick Hildreth Backus, Hattie Backus. Albert Shedd Backus passed away in 1922 in Vermilion, Erie, Ohio.

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Biography

  • Albert Shedd Backus was born in 1835 in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, the child of Absolom Backus Sr And Mary Shedd Hildreth.
  • In 1855, Albert Shedd Backus resided in Auburn, Ward 4, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Albert Shedd Backus resided in Lyme, Jefferson, New York.
  • Albert Shedd Backus married Katie Backus, Mary Anne Mamie Pelton, and had children including Albert Absalom Backus, Eunice Elizabeth Backus, Frederick Hildreth Backus, Hattie Backus.
  • Albert Shedd Backus passed away in 1922 in Vermilion, Erie, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Absolom Sr.
1800–1880
Birth Location: Montgomery County, New York
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Mary Hildreth
1807–1886
Birth Location: Herkimer County, New York
MH

Spouses(s)

Mary Pelton
1836–1912
Birth Location: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio
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Katie Backus
1844–1910
Birth Location: New York
KB

Children(s)

Eunice Backus
1859–1920
Birth Location: Lyme, Jefferson, New York
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Hattie Backus
1865–1865
Birth Location: Lyme, Jefferson, New York
HB
Frederick Backus
1875–1916
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
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Albert Backus
1872–1963
Birth Location: Au Sable Twp, Iosco, Michigan
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Albert Backus's Ancestors

Self
Albert Backus
1835–1922
Birth Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
Parents
Absolom Backus Sr.
1800–1880
Montgomery County, New York
Mary (Shedd) Hildreth
1807–1886
Herkimer County, New York
Grandparents
Absolom Backus
1763–1855
Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
Ruth Root
1764–1837
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Lebbeus Backus
1741–1762
Hannah Ford
1743–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Backus
1710–1779
Love Kingsbury
1711–1778
James Ford
1699–1757
Elizabeth Bartlett
1708–1755

Albert Backus's Descendants

1.
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Albert (Shedd) Backus (22 Aug 1835–6 Nov 1922) m. Mary (Anne 'Mamie') Pelton (23 Jun 1836–3 Sep 1912) m. Katie Backus (Oct 1844–bef 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
      1. 1. Dorthy (J.) Christian 1915–
      2. 2. Jane (M.) Christian 1917–
      3. 3. George (E.) Christian 1921–
      4. 4. Lester Christian 1924–
    2. 2. William (Hildreth) Backus 1902–1955 m. Edna (M.) Lowry 1903–1997
      1. 1. Bettie (Mae) Backus 1924–2007 m. Richard (Justin) Mallette 1923–1982
      2. 2. William (Wayne Backus) Jr. 1926–2009 m. Betty (J.) Zischke 1925–2014
      3. 3. James (Earl Backus) Sr. 1936–2012 m. Donna (Marie) Groat 1938–2004
    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
      1. 1. Dennis (Albert Backus) Jr. 1927–1983 m. Henrietta (Marie) Clegg 1932–1997
  4. 4. Albert (Absalom) Backus 1872–1963 m. Lydia (J.) Backus 1871–1949

Albert Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1835
22 Aug 1835
Birth of Albert Shedd Backus in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
1855
1855
Age 20
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Auburn, Ward 4, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn, Ward 4, Cayuga, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 25
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Lyme, Jefferson, New York
Lyme, Jefferson, New York
1863
1 July 1863
Age 28
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Lyme, New York, United States
Lyme, New York, United States
1865
1865
Age 30
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA
Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 35
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan, USA
Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio, USA
Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 65
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 70
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 75
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Erie, Vermilion, OH
Erie, Vermilion, OH
1920
1920
Age 85
Albert Shedd Backus resided here in Vermilion, Erie, Ohio, USA
Vermilion, Erie, Ohio, USA
1922
6 Nov 1922
Age 87
Death of Albert Shedd Backus in Vermilion, Erie, Ohio
Vermilion, Erie, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1835
    Event Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [3] Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio; Roll: T625_1378; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 267
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: 1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 380D; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 0110
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan; Roll: M593_677; Page: 715A; Image: 111208; Family History Library Film: 552176
    [7] New York, State Census, 1855
    [8] New York, State Census, 1865
    [9] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 13 E.D. 05; City: Manhattan; County: New York; Page: 36
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1120; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0890; FHL microfilm: 1241120
    [11] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lyme, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M653_762; Page: 241; Family History Library Film: 803762
    [12] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio; Roll: T624_1178; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375191

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Auburn, Ward 4, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lyme, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lyme, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M653_762; Page: 241; Family History Library Film: 803762

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Lyme, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Lyme, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan; Roll: M593_677; Page: 715A; Image: 111208; Family History Library Film: 552176

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownhelm, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: 1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 380D; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 0110

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1120; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0890; FHL microfilm: 1241120

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 13 E.D. 05; City: Manhattan; County: New York; Page: 36

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Erie, Vermilion, OH
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio; Roll: T624_1178; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375191

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio; Roll: T625_1378; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 267

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1922
    Event Place: Vermilion, Erie, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002
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