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Bertha Elwood Williamson 1872–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Sep 1872

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Death Date: 31 Mar 1958

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Father: Thomas Williamson

Mother: Mary Elwood

Spouse(s): Bertrand Sr.

Children(s): Grace Backus, Charles Backus, Thomas Sr., Carol Backus, Bertrand Jr.

Bertha Elwood Williamson was born in 1872 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, the child of Thomas Williamson And Mary Ann Elwood. In 1875, Bertha Elwood Williamson resided in Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA. In 1892, Bertha Elwood Williamson resided in Rochester, Monroe, New York. Bertha Elwood Williamson married Bertrand Charles Backus Sr, and had children including Bertrand Charles Backus Jr, Carol M Backus, Charles Elwood Backus, Grace May Backus, Thomas Backus Sr. Bertha Elwood Williamson passed away in 1958 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Bertha Elwood Williamson was born in 1872 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, the child of Thomas Williamson And Mary Ann Elwood.
  • In 1875, Bertha Elwood Williamson resided in Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • In 1892, Bertha Elwood Williamson resided in Rochester, Monroe, New York.
  • Bertha Elwood Williamson married Bertrand Charles Backus Sr, and had children including Bertrand Charles Backus Jr, Carol M Backus, Charles Elwood Backus, Grace May Backus, Thomas Backus Sr.
  • Bertha Elwood Williamson passed away in 1958 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Williamson
1827–1885
Birth Location: Aldgate, Middlesex, England
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Mary Elwood
1839–1919
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England
ME

Spouses(s)

Bertrand Sr.
1870–1926
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Children(s)

Grace Backus
1897–1959
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Charles Backus
1900–1975
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Thomas Sr.
1904–1980
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
TS
Carol Backus
1895–1965
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
CB
Bertrand Jr.
1906–1997
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
BJ

Bertha Williamson's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Williamson
1872–1958
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Parents
Thomas Williamson
1827–1885
Aldgate, Middlesex, England
Mary (Ann) Elwood
1839–1919
Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Williamson's Descendants

1.
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Bertha (Elwood) Williamson (30 Sep 1872–31 Mar 1958) m. Bertrand (Charles Backus) Sr. (Aug 1870–18 Jan 1926)
  1. 1. Grace (May) Backus 1897–1959 m. William (Briggs) Hartung 1893–1974
    1. 1. Wilma (Elizabeth) Hartung 1921–2009
  2. 2. Charles (Elwood) Backus 1900–1975
  3. 3. Thomas (Backus) Sr. 1904–1980 m. Emily (Elizabeth) Slayton 1904– m. Nina (Ethel) Bevelhymer 1909–2008
  4. 4. Carol (M.) Backus 1895–1965 m. William (Jacob) Dintruff 1884–1959
  5. 5. Bertrand (Charles Backus) Jr. 1906–1997 m. Dorothy (H.) Meyers 1901–1983

Bertha Williamson's Timeline

15 Records

1872
30 Sep 1872
Birth of Bertha Elwood Williamson in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 3
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA
1892
1892
Age 20
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1900
1900
Age 28
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 33
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 43
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 48
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
1921
1921
Age 49
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 53
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 58
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 78
Bertha Elwood Williamson resided here in Greece, Monroe, New York, USA
Greece, Monroe, New York, USA
1958
31 Mar 1958
Age 86
Death of Bertha Elwood Williamson in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1872
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3223; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 92-501
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 09; Assembly District: 02; City: Rochester Ward 18; County: Monroe; Page: 54
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 15; Assembly District: 05; City: Rochester Ward 19; County: Monroe; Page: 8
    [4] New York, State Census, 1892
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1124; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 217; Image: 1191
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1451; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0078; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2341186
    [7] New York, State Census, 1875
    [8] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Rochester Ward 14; County: Monroe; Page: 14
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1075; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1241075
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_990; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375003
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1892

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1075; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1241075

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Rochester Ward 14; County: Monroe; Page: 14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_990; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375003

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, 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: 09; Assembly District: 02; City: Rochester Ward 18; County: Monroe; Page: 54

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1124; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 217; Image: 1191

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 19, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 15; Assembly District: 05; City: Rochester Ward 19; County: Monroe; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1451; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0078; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2341186

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3223; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 92-501

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3223; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 92-501

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Greece, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Barnard, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1958
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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