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Donald Robert Backus 1923–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Aug 1923

Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 26 Sep 1980

Death Location: Berlin Corners, Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

Father: Paul Sr.

Mother: Candace McIver

Spouse(s): Rachel Gallison, Norma Thornton, Virginia Watson, Lillian Lucia

Children(s):

In 1923, Donald Robert Backus entered the world in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, born to Paul Davis Backus Sr And Candace Bell Mciver. In 1930, Donald Robert Backus resided in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont. In 1935, Donald Robert Backus resided in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont. Donald Robert Backus married Lillian Cecile Lucia, Norma Beverly Thornton, Rachel Esther Gallison, Virginia Ruth Watson. Donald Robert Backus passed away in 1980 in Berlin Corners, Washington County, Vermont, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Donald Robert Backus entered the world in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, born to Paul Davis Backus Sr And Candace Bell Mciver.
  • In 1930, Donald Robert Backus resided in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont.
  • In 1935, Donald Robert Backus resided in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont.
  • Donald Robert Backus married Lillian Cecile Lucia, Norma Beverly Thornton, Rachel Esther Gallison, Virginia Ruth Watson.
  • Donald Robert Backus passed away in 1980 in Berlin Corners, Washington County, Vermont, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Sr.
1901–1955
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
PS
Candace McIver
1904–1981
Birth Location: Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont
CM

Spouses(s)

Rachel Gallison
1926–
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
RG
Norma Thornton
1927–2018
Birth Location: St Johnsbury, Caledonia, Vermont
NT
Virginia Watson
1925–1990
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine
VW
Lillian Lucia
1923–1977
Birth Location: Montgomery, Franklin, Vermont
LL

Children(s)

Donald Backus's Ancestors

Self
Donald Backus
1923–1980
Birth Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
Parents
Paul Davis Backus Sr.
1901–1955
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
Candace (Bell) McIver
1904–1981
Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont
Grandparents
Fred (Douglas Backus) Sr.
1870–1943
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Emma (Irene) Davis
1875–1943
Barre, Washington, Vermont
Norman (William) McIver
1873–1954
Newport, Orleans, Vermont
Lora (Pearl) Courser
1880–
Sutton, Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
William Jr.
1839–1888
Mary Whittlesey
1837–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr.
1809–1863
Betsey White
1810–1883
Calvin Whittlesey
1812–1890
Martha Boutwell
1815–1885

Donald Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1923
9 Aug 1923
Birth of Donald Robert Backus in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
1930
1930
Age 7
Donald Robert Backus resided here in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
1935
1935
Age 12
Donald Robert Backus resided here in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
1940
1940
Age 17
Donald Robert Backus resided here in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
1954
1954
Age 31
Donald Robert Backus resided here in St Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
St Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
1980
26 Sep 1980
Age 57
Death of Donald Robert Backus in White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont
White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Birth Records
    [2] Vermont Marriage Records
    [3] Vermont Marriage Records
    [4] Vermont Marriage Records
    [5] Vermont Marriage Records
    [6] Vermont Death Records
    [7] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Vermont, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 3
    [8] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04238; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 12-33
    [10] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 009-01-5363; Issue State: Vermont; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [11] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 2431; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 682.0.
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Rutland Daily Herald; Publication Date: 28 Sep 1980; Publication Place: Rutland, Vermont, United States of America; ,0.55048144,0.7014663,0.6477944

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 2431; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 682.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04238; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 12-33

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04238; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 12-33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: St Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Vermont, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Randolph
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Rutland Daily Herald; Publication Date: 28 Sep 1980; Publication Place: Rutland, Vermont, United States of America; ,0.55048144,0.7014663,0.6477944

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont, United States
    Record Source: Vermont Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1980
    Event Place: White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 009-01-5363; Issue State: Vermont; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Rutland Daily Herald; Publication Date: 28 Sep 1980; Publication Place: Rutland, Vermont, United States of America; ,0.55048144,0.7014663,0.6477944

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berlin Corners, Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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