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Arthur Scott Backus 1897–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1897

Birth Location: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 15 Jul 1975

Death Location: Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida

Father: Charles Backus

Mother: Mae Davidson

Spouse(s): Florence Yaple

Children(s): Laura Backus

Arthur Scott Backus was born in 1897 in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, the child of Charles Moorhead Backus And Mae E Davidson. In 1900, Arthur Scott Backus resided in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Arthur Scott Backus resided in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. Arthur Scott Backus married Florence H Yaple, and had children including Laura Ann Backus. Arthur Scott Backus passed away in 1975 in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida.

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Biography

  • Arthur Scott Backus was born in 1897 in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, the child of Charles Moorhead Backus And Mae E Davidson.
  • In 1900, Arthur Scott Backus resided in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Arthur Scott Backus resided in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Arthur Scott Backus married Florence H Yaple, and had children including Laura Ann Backus.
  • Arthur Scott Backus passed away in 1975 in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Backus
1874–
Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania
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Mae Davidson
1875–
Birth Location: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Florence Yaple
1891–
Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Laura Backus
1926–
Birth Location: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Arthur Backus's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Backus
1897–1975
Birth Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
Parents
Charles Moorhead Backus
1874–
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Mae (E.) Davidson
1875–
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Andrew (M.) Backus
1839–1919
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Mary (E.) Moorhead
1846–1915
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Alex Davidson
1809–
New York
Mary Davidson
1840–
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Backus
1805–1891
Sarah McDowell
1816–1900
Joseph Moorhead
1816–1905
Harriet Scott
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.
1776–1853
Martha Milliken
1780–1860
Joseph Moorhead
1816–

Arthur Backus's Descendants

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Arthur (Scott) Backus (26 Feb 1897–15 Jul 1975) m. Florence (H.) Yaple (Aug 1891–)
  1. 1. Laura (Ann) Backus 1926– m. Norman (H.) Jones 1925–

Arthur Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1897
26 Feb 1897
Birth of Arthur Scott Backus in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 3
Arthur Scott Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Arthur Scott Backus resided here in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Arthur Scott Backus resided here in Wesleyville, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Wesleyville, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Arthur Scott Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Arthur Scott Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1949
1949
Age 52
Arthur Scott Backus resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1975
15 Jul 1975
Age 78
Death of Arthur Scott Backus in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida
Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1897
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3500; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-27
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 175-07-6410; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wesleyville, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2038; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0147; Image: 500.0; FHL microfilm: 2341772
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022697; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409
    [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

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 10B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wesleyville, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wesleyville, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2038; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0147; Image: 500.0; FHL microfilm: 2341772

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3500; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3500; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022697; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1975
    Event Place: Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 175-07-6410; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
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