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Andrew M. Backus 1839–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1839

Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 20 May 1919

Death Location: North East, Erie

Father: Timothy Backus

Mother: Sarah McDowell

Spouse(s): Mary Moorhead

Children(s): Harriet Backus, Andrew Backus, Charles Backus, Robert Backus, Harry Backus, Louise Backus

In 1839, Andrew M. Backus entered the world in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Timothy Backus And Sarah A Mcdowell. In 1850, Andrew M. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Andrew M. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Andrew M. Backus married Mary E Moorhead, and had children including Andrew Backus, Charles Moorhead Backus, Harriet A Backus, Harry Ewing Backus, Louise I Backus, Robert Edwin Backus. Andrew M. Backus passed away in 1919 in North East, Erie.

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Biography

  • In 1839, Andrew M. Backus entered the world in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Timothy Backus And Sarah A Mcdowell.
  • In 1850, Andrew M. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Andrew M. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Andrew M. Backus married Mary E Moorhead, and had children including Andrew Backus, Charles Moorhead Backus, Harriet A Backus, Harry Ewing Backus, Louise I Backus, Robert Edwin Backus.
  • Andrew M. Backus passed away in 1919 in North East, Erie.

Immediate Family

Parents

Timothy Backus
1805–1891
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Sarah McDowell
1816–1900
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
SM

Spouses(s)

Mary Moorhead
1846–1915
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Harriet Backus
1879–
Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania
HB
Andrew Backus
1877–
Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania
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Charles Backus
1874–
Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania
CB
Robert Backus
1885–1950
Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania
RB
Harry Backus
1890–1967
Birth Location: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
HB
Louise Backus
1882–
Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania
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Andrew Backus's Ancestors

Self
Andrew Backus
1839–1919
Birth Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Parents
Timothy Backus
1805–1891
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Sarah (A.) McDowell
1816–1900
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Grandparents
Joseph (Backus) Jr.
1776–1853
Dutchess County, New York
Martha Milliken
1780–1860
Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–

Andrew Backus's Descendants

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Andrew (M.) Backus (24 May 1839–20 May 1919) m. Mary (E.) Moorhead (4 Mar 1846–30 May 1915)
  1. 1. Harriet (A.) Backus 1879–
  2. 2. Andrew Backus 1877–
  3. 3. Charles (Moorhead) Backus 1874– m. Mae (E.) Davidson 1875–
    1. 1. Arthur (Scott) Backus 1897–1975 m. Florence (H.) Yaple 1891–
      1. 1. Laura (Ann) Backus 1926– m. Norman (H.) Jones 1925–
    2. 2. Perry (Andrew) Backus 1903–
    3. 3. Harriett (L.) Backus 1905–2002 m. Robert (M.) Peck 1902–1984
    4. 4. Bertrand (Davidson) Backus 1900–1962 m. Hester (Alzina) Blanchard 1905–1980 m. Evelyn (Beth) Bevans 1909–1992
  4. 4. Robert (Edwin) Backus 1885–1950 m. Leola Brunner 1891–1971
  5. 5. Harry (Ewing) Backus 1890–1967 m. Elizabeth (R.) Brown 1891–
    1. 1. Joseph (M.) Backus 1925–
  6. 6. Louise (I.) Backus 1882–

Andrew Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1839
24 May 1839
Birth of Andrew M. Backus in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 11
Andrew M. Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 21
Andrew M. Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 31
Andrew M. Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 41
Andrew M. Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1890
June 1890
Age 51
Andrew M. Backus resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 61
Andrew M. Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1907
1907
Age 68
Andrew M. Backus resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 71
Andrew M. Backus resided here in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1919
20 May 1919
Age 80
Death of Andrew M. Backus in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1839
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1341; Page: 231B; Image: 272; Family History Library Film: 552840
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1108; Page: 641; Image: 32; Family History Library Film: 805108
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375356
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 87B; Image: 180
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 87B; Image: 180

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1108; Page: 641; Image: 32; Family History Library Film: 805108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1341; Page: 231B; Image: 272; Family History Library Film: 552840

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: June 1890
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1890; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 89; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 239

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Erie County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1919
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: 15
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North East, Erie
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: 15
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
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