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Andrew W. Backus 1827–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1827

Birth Location: Herkimer, Herkimer, New York

Death Date: 15 Oct 1880

Death Location: Wellsboro, Tioga

Father: George Backus

Mother: Barbara Ritter

Spouse(s): Mary Havens

Children(s): Annette Backus, Cornelia Bockus, Julia Backus, Mary Backus, William Backus

In 1827, Andrew W. Backus entered the world in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, born to George C Backus And Barbara Ritter. In 1850, Andrew W. Backus resided in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Andrew W. Backus resided in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States. Andrew W. Backus married Mary E Havens, and had children including Annette Backus, Cornelia Louisa Bockus, Julia Backus, Mary Backus, William Backus. Andrew W. Backus passed away in 1880 in Wellsboro, Tioga.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Andrew W. Backus entered the world in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, born to George C Backus And Barbara Ritter.
  • In 1850, Andrew W. Backus resided in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Andrew W. Backus resided in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Andrew W. Backus married Mary E Havens, and had children including Annette Backus, Cornelia Louisa Bockus, Julia Backus, Mary Backus, William Backus.
  • Andrew W. Backus passed away in 1880 in Wellsboro, Tioga.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Backus
1792–1880
Birth Location: Herkimer County, New York
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Barbara Ritter
1794–1870
Birth Location: New York
BR

Spouses(s)

Mary Havens
1838–1874
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MH

Children(s)

Annette Backus
1867–1940
Birth Location: Wellsboro, Tioga, Pennsylvania
AB
Cornelia Bockus
1854–1920
Birth Location: Charleston Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania
CB
Julia Backus
1857–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JB
Mary Backus
1861–
Birth Location: Wellsboro, Tioga, Pennsylvania
MB
William Backus
1859–
Birth Location: Wellsboro, Tioga, Pennsylvania
WB

Andrew Backus's Ancestors

Self
Andrew Backus
1827–1880
Birth Place: Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
Parents
George C. Backus
1792–1880
Herkimer County, New York
Barbara Ritter
1794–1870
New York
Grandparents
George Bockus
1760–1848
German Flatts, Herkimer, New York
Susanna (Edel 'Susan') Adle
1772–1843
Mohawk, Montgomery, New York
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Andrew Backus's Descendants

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Andrew (W.) Backus (abt 1827–15 Oct 1880) m. Mary (E.) Havens (7 Oct 1838–28 Dec 1874)
  1. 1. Annette Backus 1867–1940 m. William (Henry) Morgan 1855–1929
    1. 1. Louis (E.) Morgan 1886–
    2. 2. Lizzie (M.) Morgan 1888–
    3. 3. Ray (Neal) Morgan 1891–
    4. 4. Clara (B.) Morgan 1893–
    5. 5. Arthur (W.) Morgan 1896–
    6. 6. Guy (S.) Morgan 1903–
    7. 7. Arney (A.) Morgan 1905–
    8. 8. Mary (Annetta) Morgan 1899–1972 m. Floyd (Franklin) Rose 1897–1919 m. Joseph (Phillip) Edger 1897–1967
      1. 1. Floyd Edger 1919–
      2. 2. Paul (William Edger) Sr. 1921–1987 m. Mary (N.) Lisi 1923–
      3. 3. Flora (Annette) Edger 1923–1998 m. Fred (Corey) Hugenor 1923–1990
  2. 2. Cornelia (Louisa) Bockus 1854–1920 m. John (D.) Kelsey 1851–1904 m. Milton (Lindley) Graves 1850–1922
    1. 1. Samuel (Andrew) Kelsey 1875–1949
    2. 2. Ada Kelsey 1877–
    3. 3. Vera (M.) Kelsey 1881–
    4. 4. Mabel (A.) Kelsey 1886–
    5. 5. Florence (R.) Kelsey 1889–1957
  3. 3. Julia Backus 1857–
  4. 4. Mary Backus 1861–
  5. 5. William Backus 1859–

Andrew Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1827
abt 1827
Birth of Andrew W. Backus in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
1850
1850
Age 23
Andrew W. Backus resided here in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania
Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 33
Andrew W. Backus resided here in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States
Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 43
Andrew W. Backus resided here in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States
Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States
1873
22 Mar 1873
Age 46
Andrew W. Backus was baptized in Whitneyville, Tioga, Pennsylvania
Whitneyville, Tioga, Pennsylvania
1880
15 Oct 1880
Age 53
Death of Andrew W. Backus in Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania
Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1827
    Event Place: Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1456; Page: 73A; Image: 150; Family History Library Film: 552955
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1187; Page: 63; Image: 67; Family History Library Film: 805187
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_830; Page: 76B; Image: 156
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1873
    Event Place: Whitneyville, Tioga, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 352

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_830; Page: 76B; Image: 156

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1187; Page: 63; Image: 67; Family History Library Film: 805187

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1456; Page: 73A; Image: 150; Family History Library Film: 552955

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: New York Civil War Records (1861-65)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tioga County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1880
    Event Place: Charleston, Tioga, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wellsboro, Tioga
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Archive Collection Number: Series 1-1; Folder Number: 45
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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