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Clyde Chauncey Backus 1889–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Oct 1889

Birth Location: Doland, Spink, South Dakota

Death Date: 8 Feb 1966

Death Location: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA

Father: Orla Backus

Mother: Katherine Ayrault

Spouse(s): Pearl Thompson, Abbie Austin

Children(s): Charles Backus

In 1889, Clyde Chauncey Backus entered the world in Doland, Spink, South Dakota, born to Orla J Backus And Katherine B Kittie Ayrault. In 1900, Clyde Chauncey Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan. In 1910, Clyde Chauncey Backus resided in Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan. Clyde Chauncey Backus married Abbie Ann Austin, Pearl A Thompson, and had children including Charles Marshall Backus. Clyde Chauncey Backus passed away in 1966 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Clyde Chauncey Backus entered the world in Doland, Spink, South Dakota, born to Orla J Backus And Katherine B Kittie Ayrault.
  • In 1900, Clyde Chauncey Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan.
  • In 1910, Clyde Chauncey Backus resided in Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan.
  • Clyde Chauncey Backus married Abbie Ann Austin, Pearl A Thompson, and had children including Charles Marshall Backus.
  • Clyde Chauncey Backus passed away in 1966 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orla Backus
1861–1921
Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
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Katherine Ayrault
1861–1943
Birth Location: Granger, Allegany, New York
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Spouses(s)

Pearl Thompson
1884–1908
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
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Abbie Austin
1900–1979
Birth Location: Quitman County, Mississippi
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Children(s)

Charles Backus
1908–1915
Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
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Clyde Backus's Ancestors

Self
Clyde Backus
1889–1966
Birth Place: Doland, Spink, South Dakota
Parents
Orla J. Backus
1861–1921
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Katherine (B. 'Kittie') Ayrault
1861–1943
Granger, Allegany, New York
Grandparents
Chauncy (Ralph) Backus
1836–1890
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Jane (Bell) Marshall
1837–1882
Connecticut
Roswell Ayrault
1834–1868
New York
Margaret (Van) Winkle
1833–1898
Nunda, Livingston, New York
Great-Grandparents
Orla Backus
1803–1887
Mary Roat
1800–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850

Clyde Backus's Descendants

1.
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Clyde (Chauncey) Backus (19 Oct 1889–8 Feb 1966) m. Pearl (A.) Thompson (9 May 1884–2 Apr 1908) m. Abbie (Ann) Austin (7 Feb 1900–8 Jan 1979)
  1. 1. Charles (Marshall) Backus 1908–1915

Clyde Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1889
19 Oct 1889
Birth of Clyde Chauncey Backus in Doland, Spink, South Dakota
Doland, Spink, South Dakota
1900
1900
Age 11
Clyde Chauncey Backus resided here in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 21
Clyde Chauncey Backus resided here in Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan
Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 41
Clyde Chauncey Backus resided here in Flint, Genesee, Michigan
Flint, Genesee, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 46
Clyde Chauncey Backus resided here in Flint, Genesee, Michigan
Flint, Genesee, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Clyde Chauncey Backus resided here in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States
Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States
1942
1942
Age 53
Clyde Chauncey Backus resided here in Flint, Michigan, USA
Flint, Michigan, USA
1945
1945
Age 56
Clyde Chauncey Backus resided here in Flint, Michigan, USA
Flint, Michigan, USA
1966
8 Feb 1966
Age 77
Death of Clyde Chauncey Backus in Elmira, Otsego, Michigan
Elmira, Otsego, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1889
    Event Place: Doland, Spink, South Dakota
    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 (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1895; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 85-102
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 379-09-0329; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 986; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 836.0; FHL microfilm: 2340721
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1762; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 19.0; FHL microfilm: 2341496
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Vigo County, Indiana; Roll: 1653195; Draft Board: 1.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 986; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 836.0; FHL microfilm: 2340721
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1762; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 19.0; FHL microfilm: 2341496

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1895; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 85-102

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1895; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 85-102

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Flint, Michigan, 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 (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Flint, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Vigo County, Indiana; Roll: 1653195; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1966
    Event Place: Elmira, Otsego, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 379-09-0329; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index
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