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Claude E. Backus 1891–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1891

Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Death Date: 12 Feb 1936

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father: Nathan Backus

Mother: Olive Porter

Spouse(s): Grace Flennery

Children(s):

In 1891, Claude E. Backus entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, born to Nathan Parker Backus And Olive Celia Porter. In 1900, Claude E. Backus resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1908, Claude E. Backus resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Claude E. Backus married Grace Flennery. Claude E. Backus passed away in 1936 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Claude E. Backus entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, born to Nathan Parker Backus And Olive Celia Porter.
  • In 1900, Claude E. Backus resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1908, Claude E. Backus resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
  • Claude E. Backus married Grace Flennery.
  • Claude E. Backus passed away in 1936 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Backus
1843–1927
Birth Location: Carlton, Orleans, New York
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Olive Porter
1860–1916
Birth Location: Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Grace Flennery
1891–
Birth Location: Michigan
GF

Children(s)

Claude Backus's Ancestors

Self
Claude Backus
1891–1936
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Parents
Nathan Parker Backus
1843–1927
Carlton, Orleans, New York
Olive (Celia) Porter
1860–1916
Ohio
Grandparents
Anson (Backus) II
1810–1854
Winfield Twp, Herkimer, New York
Hannah Parker
1813–1855
Oneida County, New York
Henry (B.) Porter
1815–1894
Pennsylvania
Jane Reese
1823–1893
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Backus
1781–
Jemima Parker
1786–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Jr.
1747–1843
Elizabeth Fitch
1749–1827

Claude Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1891
4 Oct 1891
Birth of Claude E. Backus in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 9
Claude E. Backus resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
1908
1908
Age 17
Claude E. Backus resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Claude E. Backus resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Claude E. Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 39
Claude E. Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1936
12 Feb 1936
Age 45
Death of Claude E. Backus in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1891
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1054; Page: 96B; Enumeration District: 0541; Image: 1132.0; FHL microfilm: 2340789
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023959; Draft Board: 06
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 722; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_657; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1374670

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 722; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_657; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1374670

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023959; Draft Board: 06

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1054; Page: 96B; Enumeration District: 0541; Image: 1132.0; FHL microfilm: 2340789

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
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