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Asa Vern Backus 1899–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1899

Birth Location: Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas

Death Date: 28 Jul 1972

Death Location: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States

Father: Asa Backus

Mother: Lula Macklin

Spouse(s): Evelyn Work

Children(s): Billy Sr., Joe Backus

The story of Asa Vern Backus began in 1899 in Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas. In 1900, Asa Vern Backus resided in Bentonville Town, Benton, Arkansas. In 1910, Asa Vern Backus resided in Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas. Asa Vern Backus married Evelyn Mabel Work, and had children including Billy Paul Backus Sr, Joe Carroll Backus, Lou Vern Backus. Asa Vern Backus passed away in 1972 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Asa Vern Backus began in 1899 in Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas.
  • In 1900, Asa Vern Backus resided in Bentonville Town, Benton, Arkansas.
  • In 1910, Asa Vern Backus resided in Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas.
  • Asa Vern Backus married Evelyn Mabel Work, and had children including Billy Paul Backus Sr, Joe Carroll Backus, Lou Vern Backus.
  • Asa Vern Backus passed away in 1972 in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asa Backus
1872–1939
Birth Location: Kentucky
AB
Lula Macklin
1875–1902
Birth Location: Carrollton Twp, Boone, Arkansas
LM

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Work
1898–1969
Birth Location: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana
EW

Children(s)

Billy Sr.
1924–1998
Birth Location: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
BS
Joe Backus
1929–2012
Birth Location: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
JB

Asa Backus's Ancestors

Self
Asa Backus
1899–1972
Birth Place: Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas
Parents
Asa Albert Backus
1872–1939
Kentucky
Lula Macklin
1875–1902
Carrollton Twp, Boone, Arkansas
Grandparents
Asa (Crandall) Backus
1836–1885
Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Laura (Belle) Wright
1844–1933
Graves County, Kentucky
W.H. Macklin
1845–
Tennessee
Mary (M.) Macklin
1846–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
George Backus
1806–1862
Eliza Crandall
1810–1893
Josiah Jr.
1821–1905
Eliza Ray
1826–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Backus
1777–1871
Jerusha Hewitt
1778–1846
Josiah Sr.
1780–1841
Andromache Wright
1788–1834

Asa Backus's Descendants

1.
AB
Asa (Vern) Backus (17 Jan 1899–28 Jul 1972) m. Evelyn (Mabel) Work (30 Jul 1898–24 Apr 1969)
  1. 1. Billy (Paul Backus) Sr. 1924–1998 m. Mary (Lou) Farish 1927–2006
    1. 1. Billy (Paul Backus) Jr. 1949–1972
  2. 2. Joe (Carroll) Backus 1929–2012

Asa Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1899
17 Jan 1899
Birth of Asa Vern Backus in Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas
Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 1
Asa Vern Backus resided here in Bentonville Town, Benton, Arkansas
Bentonville Town, Benton, Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 11
Asa Vern Backus resided here in Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas
Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 21
Asa Vern Backus resided here in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 31
Asa Vern Backus resided here in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 41
Asa Vern Backus appeared in census
None
1972
28 Jul 1972
Age 73
Death of Asa Vern Backus in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
Springdale, Washington, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1899
    Event Place: Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 432-58-8644; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T625_84; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 154; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 97; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 904.0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T623_51; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 19.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
    [9] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bentonville Town, Benton, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T623_51; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 19.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T625_84; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 154; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 97; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 904.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1940

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1972
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 432-58-8644; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
    [4] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
    [2] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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