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Cora Tennie Backus 1871–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1871

Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York

Death Date: 25 Feb 1965

Death Location: Willard, Seneca, New York

Father: Alexander Backus

Mother: Helen Harvey

Spouse(s): William Hillman

Children(s): Harvey Hillman

The story of Cora Tennie Backus began in 1871 in Livonia, Livingston, New York. In 1875, Cora Tennie Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA. In 1880, Cora Tennie Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States. Cora Tennie Backus married William Benjamin Hillman, and had children including Harvey B Hillman. Cora Tennie Backus passed away in 1965 in Willard, Seneca, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Cora Tennie Backus began in 1871 in Livonia, Livingston, New York.
  • In 1875, Cora Tennie Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, Cora Tennie Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States.
  • Cora Tennie Backus married William Benjamin Hillman, and had children including Harvey B Hillman.
  • Cora Tennie Backus passed away in 1965 in Willard, Seneca, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Backus
1840–1911
Birth Location: South Livonia, Livingston, New York
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Helen Harvey
1841–1923
Birth Location: Eagle, Wyoming, New York
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Spouses(s)

William Hillman
1874–1951
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
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Children(s)

Harvey Hillman
1904–1972
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
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Cora Backus's Ancestors

Self
Cora Backus
1871–1965
Birth Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
Parents
Alexander Backus
1840–1911
South Livonia, Livingston, New York
Helen (Frances) Harvey
1841–1923
Eagle, Wyoming, New York
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson Backus) Sr.
1815–1897
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Ann Patterson
1816–1896
Conesus, Livingston, New York
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Cora Backus's Descendants

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Cora (Tennie) Backus (5 Mar 1871–25 Feb 1965) m. William (Benjamin) Hillman (20 Jul 1874–14 Dec 1951)
  1. 1. Harvey (B.) Hillman 1904–1972 m. Dorothy (Magrette) Richardson 1909–1978

Cora Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1871
5 Mar 1871
Birth of Cora Tennie Backus in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 4
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1900
1900
Age 29
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia Village, Livingston, New York
Livonia Village, Livingston, New York
1910
1910
Age 39
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1920
1920
Age 49
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 54
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 59
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
Cora Tennie Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1965
25 Feb 1965
Age 94
Death of Cora Tennie Backus in Willard, Seneca, New York
Willard, Seneca, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] New York, State Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T625_1118; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: 1445; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 400.0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: 859; Family History Film: 1254859; Page: 205D; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 0134.
    [6] New York, State Census, 1875
    [7] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1953; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_8315; Line: 22; List number: .
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T623_1070; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: 859; Family History Film: 1254859; Page: 205D; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 0134.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Livonia Village, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T623_1070; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T625_1118; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: 1445; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 400.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 May 1953
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1953; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_8315; Line: 22; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1953; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_8315; Line: 22; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1965
    Event Place: Willard, Seneca, New York
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