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Clinton Dewitt Backus 1877–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1877

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Death Date: 13 Dec 1953

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Father: Orrin Backus

Mother: Helen Cook

Spouse(s): Margaret Cahill, Frances Gregory

Children(s): John Backus

In 1877, Clinton Dewitt Backus entered the world in Rochester, Monroe, New York, born to Orrin Backus And Helen Ellen Cook. In 1900, Clinton Dewitt Backus resided in Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA. In 1905, Clinton Dewitt Backus resided in Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA. Clinton Dewitt Backus married Frances A Gregory, Margaret Cahill, and had children including John Edward Backus. Clinton Dewitt Backus passed away in 1953 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Clinton Dewitt Backus entered the world in Rochester, Monroe, New York, born to Orrin Backus And Helen Ellen Cook.
  • In 1900, Clinton Dewitt Backus resided in Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • In 1905, Clinton Dewitt Backus resided in Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • Clinton Dewitt Backus married Frances A Gregory, Margaret Cahill, and had children including John Edward Backus.
  • Clinton Dewitt Backus passed away in 1953 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orrin Backus
1821–1907
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
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Helen Cook
1842–1895
Birth Location: France
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Cahill
1878–1910
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Frances Gregory
1883–1936
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Children(s)

John Backus
1907–1987
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Clinton Backus's Ancestors

Self
Clinton Backus
1877–1953
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Parents
Orrin Backus
1821–1907
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Helen ('Ellen') Cook
1842–1895
France
Grandparents
Charles Backus
1794–1862
Granville, Washington, New York
Eunice Shaw
1799–1873
Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Betsey Day
1775–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Clinton Backus's Descendants

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Clinton (Dewitt) Backus (21 Nov 1877–13 Dec 1953) m. Margaret Cahill (Apr 1878–1 Jul 1910) m. Frances (A.) Gregory (Jul 1883–9 Aug 1936)
  1. 1. John (Edward) Backus 1907–1987 m. Clara (Mary) Demuynck 1907–1993

Clinton Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1877
21 Nov 1877
Birth of Clinton Dewitt Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1900
1900
Age 23
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 28
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 38
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 43
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 48
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 53
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1940
1940
Age 63
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1942
1942
Age 65
Clinton Dewitt Backus resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1953
13 Dec 1953
Age 76
Death of Clinton Dewitt Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1877
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 20
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02849; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 65-237
    [3] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 13; County: Monroe; Page: 37
    [4] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 07; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 12; County: Monroe; Page: 18
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1120; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 152
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 2341187
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Monroe; Roll: 1818811; Draft Board: 8
    [8] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 03; City: Rochester Ward 14; County: Monroe; Page: 42
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1241074
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_992; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375005
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849
    [14] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1241074

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 03; City: Rochester Ward 14; County: Monroe; Page: 42

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_992; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375005

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 13; County: Monroe; Page: 37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1120; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 07; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 12; County: Monroe; Page: 18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 2341187

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02849; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 65-237

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02849; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 65-237

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 20

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Monroe; Roll: 1818811; Draft Board: 8

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1953
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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