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Bessie Alice Backus White 1890–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1890

Birth Location: Duxbury, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 22 Nov 1979

Death Location: Maynard, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Henry Backus

Mother: Alice Woodard

Spouse(s): Alva Docherty

Children(s):

In 1890, Bessie Alice Backus White entered the world in Duxbury, Washington, Vermont, born to Henry Clay Backus And Alice Mae Woodard. In 1910, Bessie Alice Backus White resided in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1920, Bessie Alice Backus White resided in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Bessie Alice Backus White married Alva Mcleod Docherty. Bessie Alice Backus White passed away in 1979 in Maynard, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Bessie Alice Backus White entered the world in Duxbury, Washington, Vermont, born to Henry Clay Backus And Alice Mae Woodard.
  • In 1910, Bessie Alice Backus White resided in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1920, Bessie Alice Backus White resided in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Bessie Alice Backus White married Alva Mcleod Docherty.
  • Bessie Alice Backus White passed away in 1979 in Maynard, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Backus
1844–1910
Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
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Alice Woodard
1862–1893
Birth Location: Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire
AW

Spouses(s)

Alva Docherty
1886–1954
Birth Location: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts
AD

Children(s)

Bessie White's Ancestors

Self
Bessie White
1890–1979
Birth Place: Duxbury, Washington, Vermont
Parents
Henry Clay Backus
1844–1910
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Alice (Mae) Woodard
1862–1893
Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire
Grandparents
William (Enoch Backus) Sr.
1809–1863
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Betsey (E.) White
1810–1883
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Edward (Ladd) Woodard
1834–1916
Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire
Betsey (Elizabeth) Sherman
1845–1933
Haverhill, Grafton, New Hampshire
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Tryphena Cross
1767–
William White
1772–1813
Rachel Winter
1770–1856
Isaiah Woodard
1811–1860
Mary Ladd
1815–
Reuben Sherman
1814–1888
Hannah Cummings
1823–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1729–1815
Elizabeth Hebard
1731–1813
William Cross
1720–1801
Miriam Abbe
1726–1823
Noah White
1724–1791
Rebecca Trask
1730–1816
Rachel Wheeler
1745–1802
Timothy Jr.
1744–1808

Bessie White's Timeline

10 Records

1890
19 Jan 1890
Birth of Bessie Alice Backus White in Duxbury, Washington, Vermont
Duxbury, Washington, Vermont
1910
1910
Age 20
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1940
Age 50
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1950
1950
Age 60
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts
Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts
1951
Before 1951
Age 61
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1959
1959
Age 69
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1972
1972
Age 82
Bessie Alice Backus White resided here in Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1979
22 Nov 1979
Age 89
Death of Bessie Alice Backus White in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1890
    Event Place: Duxbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01610; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 9-289
    [2] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Vermont, Vital Records
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_714; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 305
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0307; FHL microfilm: 2340659
    [7] Massachusetts Death Index
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0923; FHL microfilm: 1374615
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0923; FHL microfilm: 1374615

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_714; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 305

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0307; FHL microfilm: 2340659

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01610; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 9-289

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1972
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01610; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 9-289

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1979
    Event Place: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Massachusetts Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maynard, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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