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Alice 'Allie' R. Ely 1857–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1857

Birth Location: Jordanville, Herkimer, New York

Death Date: 18 Jul 1907

Death Location: Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, USA

Father: Lester Ely

Mother: Mary Ely

Spouse(s): Rufus Backus

Children(s): Lester Backus, Numon Backus

In 1857, Alice 'Allie' R. Ely entered the world in Jordanville, Herkimer, New York, born to Lester Ely And Mary Ely. In 1870, Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided in Warren, Herkimer, New York, United States. In 1880, Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided in Warren, Herkimer, New York, USA. Alice 'Allie' R. Ely married Rufus Numon Backus, and had children including Lester Jay Backus, Numon Clinton Backus. Alice 'Allie' R. Ely passed away in 1907 in Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Alice 'Allie' R. Ely entered the world in Jordanville, Herkimer, New York, born to Lester Ely And Mary Ely.
  • In 1870, Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided in Warren, Herkimer, New York, United States.
  • In 1880, Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided in Warren, Herkimer, New York, USA.
  • Alice 'Allie' R. Ely married Rufus Numon Backus, and had children including Lester Jay Backus, Numon Clinton Backus.
  • Alice 'Allie' R. Ely passed away in 1907 in Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lester Ely
1836–1921
Birth Location: New York
LE
Mary Ely
1836–1904
Birth Location: New York
ME

Spouses(s)

Rufus Backus
1856–1928
Birth Location: Groton, Tompkins, New York
RB

Children(s)

Lester Backus
1881–1964
Birth Location: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
LB
Numon Backus
1883–1914
Birth Location: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
NB

Alice Ely's Ancestors

Self
Alice Ely
1857–1907
Birth Place: Jordanville, Herkimer, New York
Parents
Lester Ely
1836–1921
New York
Mary Ely
1836–1904
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alice Ely's Descendants

1.
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Alice ('Allie' R.) Ely (29 Oct 1857–18 Jul 1907) m. Rufus (Numon) Backus (16 Aug 1856–22 Aug 1928)
  1. 1. Lester (Jay) Backus 1881–1964 m. Harriet (Louise) Hitchcock 1882–1921 m. Mary Cobb 1876–1957
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Betty) Backus 1909–1928
    2. 2. Willard (Hitchcock Backus) Sr. 1908–1996 m. Ruth (Hill) Burson 1910–1991
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Backus 1935–1935
      2. 2. Willard (Hitchcock Backus) Jr. 1941–1941
    3. 3. Alice (Louise) Backus 1912–1972 m. Carney (Graham) Laslie 1909–1970
  2. 2. Numon (Clinton) Backus 1883–1914 m. Adeline ('Ada') Mitchell 1887–1943
    1. 1. Ruth (E.) Backus 1906–1985 m. George (William Gloning) Jr. 1907–1981

Alice Ely's Timeline

7 Records

1857
29 Oct 1857
Birth of Alice 'Allie' R. Ely in Jordanville, Herkimer, New York
Jordanville, Herkimer, New York
1870
1870
Age 13
Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided here in Warren, Herkimer, New York, United States
Warren, Herkimer, New York, United States
1880
1880
Age 23
Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided here in Warren, Herkimer, New York, USA
Warren, Herkimer, New York, USA
1892
1892
Age 35
Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided here in Macedon, Wayne, New York
Macedon, Wayne, New York
1900
1900
Age 43
Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided here in Palmyra Vill., Wayne, New York
Palmyra Vill., Wayne, New York
1901
1901
Age 44
Alice 'Allie' R. Ely resided here in Clyde, New York, USA
Clyde, New York, USA
1907
18 Jul 1907
Age 50
Death of Alice 'Allie' R. Ely in Palmyra, Wayne, New York
Palmyra, Wayne, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1857
    Event Place: Jordanville, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1892
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warren, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 838; Family History Film: 1254838; Page: 421A; Enumeration District: 040; Image: 0224
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Warren, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M593_943; Page: 484A; Image: 380; Family History Library Film: 552442
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmyra, Wayne, New York; Roll: T623_1173; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 121.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Democrat and Chronicle; Publication Date: 19 Jul 1907; Publication Place: Rochester, New York, United States of America; ,0.41645423,0.71728593,0
    [7] New York, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Warren, Herkimer, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Warren, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M593_943; Page: 484A; Image: 380; Family History Library Film: 552442

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Warren, Herkimer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warren, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 838; Family History Film: 1254838; Page: 421A; Enumeration District: 040; Image: 0224

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Macedon, Wayne, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1892

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Palmyra Vill., Wayne, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmyra, Wayne, New York; Roll: T623_1173; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 121.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Clyde, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Palmyra
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Democrat and Chronicle; Publication Date: 19 Jul 1907; Publication Place: Rochester, New York, United States of America; ,0.41645423,0.71728593,0

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1907
    Event Place: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Democrat and Chronicle; Publication Date: 19 Jul 1907; Publication Place: Rochester, New York, United States of America; ,0.41645423,0.71728593,0
    [4] New York, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, Find a Grave Index
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