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Charles W. Backus 1854–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1854

Birth Location: Elmore, Lamoille, Vermont

Death Date: 4 Mar 1929

Death Location: Reading, Windsor, Vermont

Father: Lt. Backus

Mother: Bisconner None

Spouse(s): Nellie Goodnough

Children(s): Flora Backus

The story of Charles W. Backus began in 1854 in Elmore, Lamoille, Vermont. In 1880, Charles W. Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA. In 1900, Charles W. Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA. Charles W. Backus married Nellie J Goodnough, and had children including Flora Mae Backus. Charles W. Backus passed away in 1929 in Reading, Windsor, Vermont.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles W. Backus began in 1854 in Elmore, Lamoille, Vermont.
  • In 1880, Charles W. Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1900, Charles W. Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
  • Charles W. Backus married Nellie J Goodnough, and had children including Flora Mae Backus.
  • Charles W. Backus passed away in 1929 in Reading, Windsor, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lt. Backus
1837–1874
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
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Bisconner None
1821–1904
Birth Location: Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Quebec, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Nellie Goodnough
1857–1948
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
NG

Children(s)

Flora Backus
1880–1957
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
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Charles Backus's Ancestors

Self
Charles Backus
1854–1929
Birth Place: Elmore, Lamoille, Vermont
Parents
Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus
1837–1874
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Bisconner
1821–1904
Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Quebec, Canada
Grandparents
William (Enoch Backus) Sr.
1809–1863
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Betsey (E.) White
1810–1883
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Tryphena Cross
1767–
William White
1772–1813
Rachel Winter
1770–1856
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

Charles Backus's Descendants

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Charles (W.) Backus (31 Oct 1854–4 Mar 1929) m. Nellie (J.) Goodnough (22 Apr 1857–4 Feb 1948)
  1. 1. Flora (Mae) Backus 1880–1957 m. Joseph (Nazereth) Lafrance 1882– m. Henry (Eli) Fairchild 1871–1944
    1. 1. Kenneth (Richard) Lafrance 1906–1968 m. Bernice (Louise) L'Heureux 1905–1975
    2. 2. Maude (Reta) Lafrance 1907–1980 m. Henry (Miles) Bingham 1901–1975 m. Richard (Chester) Holbrook 1912–1965
      1. 1. Louise (Dorothy) Bingham 1928–1928

Charles Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1854
31 Oct 1854
Birth of Charles W. Backus in Elmore, Lamoille, Vermont
Elmore, Lamoille, Vermont
1880
1880
Age 26
Charles W. Backus resided here in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Charles W. Backus resided here in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Charles W. Backus resided here in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Charles W. Backus resided here in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1929
4 Mar 1929
Age 75
Death of Charles W. Backus in Reading, Windsor, Vermont
Reading, Windsor, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1854
    Event Place: Elmore, Lamoille, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01560; Roll Number: S-30648; Archive Number: M-1953701
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T625_1874; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 892
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 1347; Family History Film: 1255347; Page: 38D; Enumeration District: 170
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 1693; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1241693
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T624_1616; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 1375629

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 1347; Family History Film: 1255347; Page: 38D; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 1693; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1241693

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T624_1616; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 1375629

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T625_1874; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 892

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Reading
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01560; Roll Number: S-30648; Archive Number: M-1953701

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Reading, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01560; Roll Number: S-30648; Archive Number: M-1953701
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