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Calvin C. Backus 1868–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1868

Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 12 Apr 1961

Death Location: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: William Jr.

Mother: Mary Whittlesey

Spouse(s): Hanora Flynn

Children(s):

In 1868, Calvin C. Backus entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey. In 1870, Calvin C. Backus resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. In 1880, Calvin C. Backus resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States. Calvin C. Backus married Hanora J Annie Flynn. Calvin C. Backus passed away in 1961 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Calvin C. Backus entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey.
  • In 1870, Calvin C. Backus resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1880, Calvin C. Backus resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States.
  • Calvin C. Backus married Hanora J Annie Flynn.
  • Calvin C. Backus passed away in 1961 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr.
1839–1888
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
WJ
Mary Whittlesey
1837–1881
Birth Location: Barre, Washington, Vermont
MW

Spouses(s)

Hanora Flynn
1881–1939
Birth Location: Mott Haven, Bronx, New York
HF

Children(s)

Calvin Backus's Ancestors

Self
Calvin Backus
1868–1961
Birth Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Parents
William Enoch Backus Jr.
1839–1888
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Mary (Boutwell) Whittlesey
1837–1881
Barre, Washington, Vermont
Grandparents
William (Enoch Backus) Sr.
1809–1863
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Betsey (E.) White
1810–1883
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Calvin (Bushnell) Whittlesey
1812–1890
Plainfield, Washington, Vermont
Martha Boutwell
1815–1885
Barre, Washington, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Tryphena Cross
1767–
William White
1772–1813
Rachel Winter
1770–1856
Duron Whittlesey
1781–1842
Betsey Chase
1784–1842
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

Calvin Backus's Timeline

17 Records

1868
Jan 1868
Birth of Calvin C. Backus in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1870
1870
Age 2
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
1880
1880
Age 12
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
1900
1900
Age 32
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield Armory, Hampden, Massachusetts
Springfield Armory, Hampden, Massachusetts
1904
1904
Age 36
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
1920
1920
Age 52
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
1929
1929
Age 61
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
1932
1932
Age 64
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1933
1933
Age 65
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1937
1937
Age 69
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1940
Age 72
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 72
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1950
1950
Age 82
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1960
1960
Age 92
Calvin C. Backus resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1961
12 Apr 1961
Age 93
Death of Calvin C. Backus in Holyoke, Hampden, Massachusetts
Holyoke, Hampden, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1868
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1707; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-26.
    [3] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_701; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 911; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 1092.0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1348; Family History Film: 1255348; Page: 101A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: .
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Armory, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_652; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1834.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_589; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0580; Image: 855; FHL microfilm: 1374602.
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1348; Family History Film: 1255348; Page: 101A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springfield Armory, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Armory, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_652; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1834.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_589; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0580; Image: 855; FHL microfilm: 1374602.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_701; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 911; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 1092.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1707; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-26.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1961
    Event Place: Holyoke, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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