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Bernice Beatrice Backus 1879–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1879

Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York

Death Date: 1 Sep 1966

Death Location: Livonia, Livingston County, New York, USA

Father: Alexander Backus

Mother: Helen Harvey

Spouse(s): Albert Hawes

Children(s): Stephen Hawes, Russell Hawes, Helen Hawes, Alton Hawes, Beatrice Hawes, Jane Hawes, Ruth Hawes

Bernice Beatrice Backus was born in 1879 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, the child of Alexander Backus And Helen Frances Harvey. In 1900, Bernice Beatrice Backus resided in Livonia Village, Livingston, New York. In 1910, Bernice Beatrice Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York. Bernice Beatrice Backus married Albert Mark Hawes, and had children including Alton Albert Hawes, Beatrice Ann Hawes, Helen Francis Hawes, Jane Adele Hawes, Russell Jack Hawes, Ruth B Hawes, Stephen F Hawes. Bernice Beatrice Backus passed away in 1966 in Livonia, Livingston County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • Bernice Beatrice Backus was born in 1879 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, the child of Alexander Backus And Helen Frances Harvey.
  • In 1900, Bernice Beatrice Backus resided in Livonia Village, Livingston, New York.
  • In 1910, Bernice Beatrice Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York.
  • Bernice Beatrice Backus married Albert Mark Hawes, and had children including Alton Albert Hawes, Beatrice Ann Hawes, Helen Francis Hawes, Jane Adele Hawes, Russell Jack Hawes, Ruth B Hawes, Stephen F Hawes.
  • Bernice Beatrice Backus passed away in 1966 in Livonia, Livingston County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Backus
1840–1911
Birth Location: South Livonia, Livingston, New York
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Helen Harvey
1841–1923
Birth Location: Eagle, Wyoming, New York
HH

Spouses(s)

Albert Hawes
1878–1966
Birth Location: Richmond, Ontario, New York
AH

Children(s)

Stephen Hawes
1907–
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
SH
Russell Hawes
1904–1996
Birth Location: Macedon, Wayne, New York
RH
Helen Hawes
1906–2000
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
HH
Alton Hawes
1908–1997
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
AH
Beatrice Hawes
1911–2005
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
BH
Jane Hawes
1912–2013
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
JH
Ruth Hawes
1915–
Birth Location: New York
RH

Bernice Backus's Ancestors

Self
Bernice Backus
1879–1966
Birth Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
Parents
Alexander Backus
1840–1911
South Livonia, Livingston, New York
Helen (Frances) Harvey
1841–1923
Eagle, Wyoming, New York
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson Backus) Sr.
1815–1897
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Ann Patterson
1816–1896
Conesus, Livingston, New York
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Bernice Backus's Descendants

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Bernice (Beatrice) Backus (12 Dec 1879–1 Sep 1966) m. Albert (Mark) Hawes (25 Jan 1878–29 Jan 1966)
  1. 1. Stephen (F.) Hawes 1907–
  2. 2. Russell (Jack) Hawes 1904–1996 m. Gladys (Beatrice) Weston 1908–2000
    1. 1. Russell (Weston) Hawes 1942–2014
  3. 3. Helen (Francis) Hawes 1906–2000 m. Sayer (Alvord) Rockwell 1907–1987
    1. 1. Gary (Bruce) Rockwell 1931–2003
  4. 4. Alton (Albert) Hawes 1908–1997 m. Mabel (Emmaline) Champion 1908–1980
  5. 5. Beatrice (Ann) Hawes 1911–2005 m. Corydon (Melvin) Grafton 1903–1952 m. Clayton (Herman) Clow 1908–1980
  6. 6. Jane (Adele) Hawes 1912–2013 m. Ray (Elmer Hasbrouck) Jr. 1910–1966
  7. 7. Ruth (B.) Hawes 1915–

Bernice Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1879
12 Dec 1879
Birth of Bernice Beatrice Backus in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1900
1900
Age 21
Bernice Beatrice Backus resided here in Livonia Village, Livingston, New York
Livonia Village, Livingston, New York
1910
1910
Age 31
Bernice Beatrice Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1915
1 June 1915
Age 36
Bernice Beatrice Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 41
Bernice Beatrice Backus resided here in Richmond, Ontario, New York
Richmond, Ontario, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 46
Bernice Beatrice Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 51
Bernice Beatrice Backus resided here in Shortsville, Ontario, New York
Shortsville, Ontario, New York
1966
1 Sep 1966
Age 87
Death of Bernice Beatrice Backus in Manchester, Ontario, New York
Manchester, Ontario, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1879
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Livonia; County: Livingston; Page: 10
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Livonia; County: Livingston; Page: 14
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Ontario, New York; Roll: T625_1250; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shortsville, Ontario, New York; Roll: 1631; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 832.0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T623_1070; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Livonia Village, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T623_1070; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Livonia; County: Livingston; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond, Ontario, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Ontario, New York; Roll: T625_1250; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Livonia; County: Livingston; Page: 14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shortsville, Ontario, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shortsville, Ontario, New York; Roll: 1631; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 832.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1966
    Event Place: Manchester, Ontario, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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