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Albert Backus 1872–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1872

Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan

Death Date: 19 Apr 1942

Death Location: Dansville, Ingham County, Michigan, USA

Father: Chauncy Backus

Mother: Jane Marshall

Spouse(s): Minnie Frost

Children(s): Floyd Backus, Blanche Backus

In 1872, Albert Backus entered the world in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, born to Chauncy Ralph Backus And Jane Bell Marshall. In 1880, Albert Backus resided in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, United States. In 1900, Albert Backus resided in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan. Albert Backus married Minnie Amelia Frost, and had children including Blanche Alberta Backus, Floyd Scott Backus. Albert Backus passed away in 1942 in Dansville, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Albert Backus entered the world in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, born to Chauncy Ralph Backus And Jane Bell Marshall.
  • In 1880, Albert Backus resided in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1900, Albert Backus resided in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan.
  • Albert Backus married Minnie Amelia Frost, and had children including Blanche Alberta Backus, Floyd Scott Backus.
  • Albert Backus passed away in 1942 in Dansville, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Chauncy Backus
1836–1890
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
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Jane Marshall
1837–1882
Birth Location: Connecticut
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Spouses(s)

Minnie Frost
1872–1957
Birth Location: Williamston, Ingham, Michigan
MF

Children(s)

Floyd Backus
1896–1980
Birth Location: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
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Blanche Backus
1898–1981
Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
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Albert Backus's Ancestors

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Albert Backus
1872–1942
Birth Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Parents
Chauncy Ralph Backus
1836–1890
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Jane (Bell) Marshall
1837–1882
Connecticut
Grandparents
Orla (J.) Backus
1803–1887
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Mary (Diantha) Roat
1800–1875
New York
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Albert Backus's Descendants

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Albert Backus (2 Jun 1872–19 Apr 1942) m. Minnie (Amelia) Frost (30 Nov 1872–16 Apr 1957)
  1. 1. Floyd (Scott) Backus 1896–1980 m. Edith (Helen) Baker 1902–1978
    1. 1. Lorene (L.) Backus 1922–2007
    2. 2. Maxine (M.) Backus 1926–2007
  2. 2. Blanche (Alberta) Backus 1898–1981 m. Floyd (H.) Donal 1899–1982
    1. 1. Martha (Irene) Donal 1927–2002 m. Donald (Leon) Allen 1925–2007

Albert Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1872
2 Jun 1872
Birth of Albert Backus in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
1880
1880
Age 8
Albert Backus resided here in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, United States
Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
Albert Backus resided here in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 38
Albert Backus resided here in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 48
Albert Backus resided here in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 58
Albert Backus resided here in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 63
Albert Backus resided here in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
Albert Backus resided here in Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1942
19 Apr 1942
Age 70
Death of Albert Backus in Ingham County, Michigan
Ingham County, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1872
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1763; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 33-88
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_771; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 992; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 286.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 583; Family History Film: 1254583; Page: 552C; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 0450.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 58.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 583; Family History Film: 1254583; Page: 552C; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 0450.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 58.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_771; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 992; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 286.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1763; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 33-88

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wheatfield, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1763; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 33-88

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lansing
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Ingham County, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dansville, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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