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Carolyn Backus 1884–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1884

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Death Date: 12 May 1921

Death Location: Detroit, Michigan

Father: Henry Backus

Mother: A. Skinner

Spouse(s): John Gosling

Children(s):

In 1884, Carolyn Backus entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to Henry Nelson Backus And A Ella Skinner. In 1900, Carolyn Backus resided in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Carolyn Backus resided in St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA. Carolyn Backus married John Clifford Gosling. Carolyn Backus passed away in 1921 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Carolyn Backus entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to Henry Nelson Backus And A Ella Skinner.
  • In 1900, Carolyn Backus resided in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Carolyn Backus resided in St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA.
  • Carolyn Backus married John Clifford Gosling.
  • Carolyn Backus passed away in 1921 in Detroit, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Backus
1855–1942
Birth Location: Chaumont, Jefferson, New York
HB
A. Skinner
1855–1891
Birth Location: Marysville, Union, Ohio
AS

Spouses(s)

John Gosling
1880–1957
Birth Location: London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
JG

Children(s)

Carolyn Backus's Ancestors

Self
Carolyn Backus
1884–1921
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Parents
Henry Nelson Backus
1855–1942
Chaumont, Jefferson, New York
A. (Ella) Skinner
1855–1891
Marysville, Union, Ohio
Grandparents
Absalom (Backus) Jr.
1824–1901
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
Sarah (Elizabeth) Stevens
1827–1908
Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York
William (H.) Skinner
1815–
New York
Caroline (E.) Skinner
1819–
New York
Great-Grandparents
Absolom Sr.
1800–1880
Mary Hildreth
1807–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absolom Backus
1763–1855
Ruth Root
1764–1837

Carolyn Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1884
1 Feb 1884
Birth of Carolyn Backus in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 16
Carolyn Backus resided here in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Carolyn Backus resided here in St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA
St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Carolyn Backus resided here in Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1921
12 May 1921
Age 37
Death of Carolyn Backus in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1921
12 May 1921
Age 37
Burial of Carolyn Backus in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1884
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_341; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1400
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240749
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T624_818; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0419; FHL microfilm: 1374831
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240749

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Louis Ward 27, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T624_818; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0419; FHL microfilm: 1374831

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_341; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1400

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1921
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 May 1921
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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