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Anthony L. Backus 1853–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1853

Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 13 Mar 1922

Death Location: Los Angeles County, California

Father: Timothy Backus

Mother: Sarah McDowell

Spouse(s): Emma Clark

Children(s): Lessell Backus, Marjorie Backus

In 1853, Anthony L. Backus entered the world in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Timothy Backus And Sarah A Mcdowell. In 1860, Anthony L. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1900, Anthony L. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. Anthony L. Backus married Emma E Clark, and had children including Lessell Ottman Backus, Marjorie L Backus. Anthony L. Backus passed away in 1922 in Los Angeles County, California.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Anthony L. Backus entered the world in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Timothy Backus And Sarah A Mcdowell.
  • In 1860, Anthony L. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1900, Anthony L. Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Anthony L. Backus married Emma E Clark, and had children including Lessell Ottman Backus, Marjorie L Backus.
  • Anthony L. Backus passed away in 1922 in Los Angeles County, California.

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
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Spouses(s)

Emma Clark
1864–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Lessell Backus
1885–1947
Birth Location: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Marjorie Backus
1898–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Anthony Backus's Ancestors

Self
Anthony Backus
1853–1922
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–

Anthony Backus's Descendants

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Anthony (L.) Backus (Jan 1853–13 Mar 1922) m. Emma (E.) Clark (Feb 1864–)
  1. 1. Lessell (Ottman) Backus 1885–1947 m. Mildred Backus 1896– m. Creighto 1890–
    1. 1. Grace (L.) Backus 1915–
  2. 2. Marjorie (L.) Backus 1898–

Anthony Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1853
Jan 1853
Birth of Anthony L. Backus in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 7
Anthony L. Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 47
Anthony L. Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1906
1906
Age 53
Anthony L. Backus resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1908
1908
Age 55
Anthony L. Backus resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Anthony L. Backus resided here in Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Anthony L. Backus resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California, USA
1922
13 Mar 1922
Age 69
Death of Anthony L. Backus in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1853
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_113; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 368; Image: 365
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241409
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1108; Page: 641; Image: 32; Family History Library Film: 805108
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241409

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_113; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 368; Image: 365

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1922
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California
    Record Source: California, Death Index, 1905-1939
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