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Clark Backus 1743–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1743

Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death Date: 14 May 1831

Death Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Father: Francis Backus

Mother: Mercy Clark

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Crocker

Children(s): Crocker Backus, Thomas Backus, Rebecca Backus, Ichabod Backus, Eleazer Backus, Josiah Backus, Isaac Backus

In 1743, Clark Backus entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to Francis Backus And Mercy Clark. In 1790, Clark Backus resided in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United Stat. In 1800, Clark Backus resided in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Clark Backus married Elizabeth Betsey Crocker, and had children including Crocker Backus, Eleazer Backus, Ichabod Backus, Isaac Backus, Josiah Backus, Rebecca Backus, Thomas Backus. Clark Backus passed away in 1831 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Clark Backus entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to Francis Backus And Mercy Clark.
  • In 1790, Clark Backus resided in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United Stat.
  • In 1800, Clark Backus resided in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts.
  • Clark Backus married Elizabeth Betsey Crocker, and had children including Crocker Backus, Eleazer Backus, Ichabod Backus, Isaac Backus, Josiah Backus, Rebecca Backus, Thomas Backus.
  • Clark Backus passed away in 1831 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Backus
1721–1797
Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Mercy Clark
1718–
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Crocker
1753–1850
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Children(s)

Crocker Backus
1787–1870
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Thomas Backus
1792–1869
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusets
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Rebecca Backus
1775–1847
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Ichabod Backus
1791–1877
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusets
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Eleazer Backus
1777–1829
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Josiah Backus
1779–
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Isaac Backus
1784–1840
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Clark Backus's Ancestors

Self
Clark Backus
1743–1831
Birth Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
Francis Backus
1721–1797
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Mercy Clark
1718–
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Clark Backus's Descendants

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Clark Backus (abt 1743–14 May 1831) m. Elizabeth ('Betsey') Crocker (abt 1753–abt 1850)
  1. 1. Crocker Backus 1787–1870 m. Betsey Crocker 1793–1856 m. Sarah Newbegin 1791–1888
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Backus 1819–1885 m. Andrew (Leslie) Doyle 1811–1859
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Doyle 1856–1928 m. Henry (Patrick) Horan 1844–1908
        1. 1. Harry (Patrick) Horan 1880–1918 m. Olga (Annette) Sorensen 1897–1986
        2. 2. Joseph (E.) Horan 1876– m. Ida (G.) Voight 1888–
        3. 3. Thomas (A.) Horan 1888–
        4. 4. William (D.) Horan 1894–
        5. 5. Rose (F.) Horan 1875–1924 m. Frank (Dempsey) Elliott 1873–1957
        6. 6. Catherine (E.) Horan 1883–
        7. 7. Bessie (F.) Horan 1885–
        8. 8. Lyda (A.) Horan 1890–
        9. 9. Ella (G.) Horan 1891–
        10. 10. Mary (A.) Horan 1878–1933 m. Clyde (Provin) Ratekin 1871–1930
      2. 2. Thomas (H.) Doyle 1842–1908
      3. 3. Charles (Edward) Doyle 1844– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Cullers 1850–
        1. 1. Mary (E.) Doyle 1871–
        2. 2. Anna (V.) Doyle 1878–1938 m. Jacob (Riley) Frye 1876–1960
        3. 3. Edward Doyle 1881–
        4. 4. Thomas (Joseph) Doyle 1888–1952 m. Achie (Mai) Sanders 1888–1958
        5. 5. James Doyle 1892– m. Ruth Doyle 1900–
      4. 4. James (C.) Doyle 1849– m. Jennie Doyle 1848–
        1. 1. Nettie Doyle 1874–
        2. 2. Katie Doyle 1879–
      5. 5. Edward (F.) Doyle 1858– m. Della (M.) Welch 1865–
        1. 1. Jinnie Doyle 1886–
        2. 2. Clara (M.) Doyle 1888–
        3. 3. Annie (L.) Doyle 1892–
        4. 4. Andrew (L.) Doyle 1894–
        5. 5. James (C.) Doyle 1898–
        6. 6. Rasie (D.) Doyle 1901–
        7. 7. Julia Doyle 1904–
        8. 8. Florence Doyle 1907–
        9. 9. Minnie Doyle 1883–
        10. 10. Charles (E) Doyle 1882–
    2. 2. Theophilus (Crocker) Backus 1814–1869 m. Lydia (B.) Bearse 1815–1898
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Backus 1846–1886
      2. 2. William (H.) Backus 1842–
      3. 3. Alfred (S.) Backus 1844–
      4. 4. Asa (J.) Backus 1850–
    3. 3. Isaac Backus 1817–
    4. 4. Charles (A.) Backus 1821–1864
    5. 5. William (H.) Backus 1822–
    6. 6. George (A.) Backus 1825–
    7. 7. Thankful Backus 1823–
    8. 8. Luther Backus 1826–
  2. 2. Thomas Backus 1792–1869 m. Mary (Polly) Bates 1793–1877
  3. 3. Rebecca Backus 1775–1847 m. Peter Howes 1774–1847
  4. 4. Ichabod Backus 1791–1877 m. Sophronia Small 1805–1867
    1. 1. John (J.) Backus 1824–1902
    2. 2. Francis (H.) Backus 1828–1905 m. Ruth (G.) Little 1833–1902
      1. 1. Sarah (E.) Backus 1857– m. John (F.) Prouty 1843–
      2. 2. Harriet (F.) Backus 1859– m. George (H.) Handy 1852–
      3. 3. David (Allen) Backus 1861–
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Backus 1855–
    3. 3. Ephraim Backus 1830–1852
    4. 4. Bethania (Bradford) Backus 1832–1856 m. John (P.) Gardner 1819–1864
    5. 5. Irving (Hinckley 'Ervin') Backus 1835– m. Rebecca (M.) Daggett 1843–1876
    6. 6. George (Allen) Backus 1843–1917 m. Mary (Jane) Barrett 1847–
      1. 1. Josiah (Everett) Backus 1877–
      2. 2. James (A.) Backus 1866–
      3. 3. Annie (M.) Backus 1872–
      4. 4. John (E.) Backus 1875–
  5. 5. Eleazer Backus 1777–1829 m. Polly Crocker 1784–1870
  6. 6. Josiah Backus 1779–
  7. 7. Isaac Backus 1784–1840

Clark Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1743
abt 1743
Birth of Clark Backus in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
1790
1790
Age 47
Clark Backus resided here in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 57
Clark Backus resided here in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
1810
1810
Age 67
Clark Backus resided here in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1819
1819;1837
Age 76
Clark Backus resided here in Massachusetts;Massachusetts
Massachusetts;Massachusetts
1820
1820
Age 77
Clark Backus resided here in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1831
14 May 1831
Age 88
Death of Clark Backus in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1743
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1819;1837
    Event Place: Massachusetts;Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 66; Image: 86; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 13; Page: 89; Image: 93; Family History Library Film: 205611

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: 17; Page: 106; Image: 00084; Family History Library Film: 0205625

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Page: 79; NARA Roll: M33_47; Image: 53

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1831
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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