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Billy Paul Backus Sr. 1924–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1924

Birth Location: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas

Death Date: 8 Nov 1998

Death Location: Fairfield, Solano, California

Father: Asa Backus

Mother: Evelyn Work

Spouse(s): Mary Farish

Children(s): Billy Jr.

In 1924, Billy Paul Backus Sr. entered the world in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, born to Asa Vern Backus And Evelyn Mabel Work. In 1930, Billy Paul Backus Sr. resided in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas. In 1943, Billy Paul Backus Sr. established residence. Billy Paul Backus Sr. married Mary Lou Farish, and had children including Billy Paul Backus Jr. Billy Paul Backus Sr. passed away in 1998 in Fairfield, Solano, California.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Billy Paul Backus Sr. entered the world in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, born to Asa Vern Backus And Evelyn Mabel Work.
  • In 1930, Billy Paul Backus Sr. resided in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas.
  • In 1943, Billy Paul Backus Sr. established residence.
  • Billy Paul Backus Sr. married Mary Lou Farish, and had children including Billy Paul Backus Jr.
  • Billy Paul Backus Sr. passed away in 1998 in Fairfield, Solano, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Billy Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Billy Sr.
1924–1998
Birth Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
Parents
Asa Vern Backus
1899–1972
Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas
Evelyn (Mabel) Work
1898–1969
Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana
Grandparents
Asa (Albert) Backus
1872–1939
Kentucky
Lula Macklin
1875–1902
Carrollton Twp, Boone, Arkansas
Charles (L.) Work
1860–
Ohio
Lottie Work
1863–
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Asa Backus
1836–1885
Laura Wright
1844–1933
W.H. Macklin
1845–
Mary Macklin
1846–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Backus
1806–1862
Eliza Crandall
1810–1893
Josiah Jr.
1821–1905
Eliza Ray
1826–1864

Billy Sr.'s Descendants

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Billy (Paul Backus) Sr. (3 Sep 1924–8 Nov 1998) m. Mary (Lou) Farish (18 Sep 1927–3 Mar 2006)
  1. 1. Billy (Paul Backus) Jr. 1949–1972

Billy Sr.'s Timeline

6 Records

1924
3 Sep 1924
Birth of Billy Paul Backus Sr. in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 6
Billy Paul Backus Sr. resided here in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
1943
Oct 1943
Age 19
Billy Paul Backus Sr. resided here
None
1980
1980
Age 56
Billy Paul Backus Sr. resided here in Lower Lake, CA
Lower Lake, CA
1998
1998 1999 2000 2001
Age 74
Billy Paul Backus Sr. resided here in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, California
1998
8 Nov 1998
Age 74
Death of Billy Paul Backus Sr. in Fairfield, Solano, California
Fairfield, Solano, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1924
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 570-36-0704; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 97; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 904.0.
    [6] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1998 1999 2000 2001
    Event Place: Fairfield, California
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Fairfield; State: California; Year(s): 1998 1999 2000 2001

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Oct 1943
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1980
    Event Place: Lower Lake, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1998
    Event Place: Fairfield, Solano, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 570-36-0704; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

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