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Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus 1869–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Apr 1869

Birth Location: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Death Date: 29 Apr 1956

Death Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

Father: Ebenezer Backus

Mother: Lydia Townsend

Spouse(s): Alexander Lyons

Children(s):

In 1869, Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus entered the world in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, born to Ebenezer Melville Backus And Lydia Samantha Townsend. In 1870, Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided in Rush, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States. In 1880, Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided in Rush, Rooks, Kansas, United States. Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus married Alexander Horace Lyons. Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus passed away in 1956 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus entered the world in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, born to Ebenezer Melville Backus And Lydia Samantha Townsend.
  • In 1870, Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided in Rush, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1880, Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided in Rush, Rooks, Kansas, United States.
  • Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus married Alexander Horace Lyons.
  • Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus passed away in 1956 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Backus
1837–1916
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
EB
Lydia Townsend
1830–1901
Birth Location: Allen Center, Allegany, New York
LT

Spouses(s)

Alexander Lyons
1858–1952
Birth Location: Pleasant Valley, Jo Daviess, Illinois
AL

Children(s)

Dr. Backus's Ancestors

Self
Dr. Backus
1869–1956
Birth Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Parents
Ebenezer Melville Backus
1837–1916
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Lydia (Samantha) Townsend
1830–1901
Allen Center, Allegany, New York
Grandparents
Joseph Backus
1808–1877
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Margaret Graham
1816–1897
Erie County, Pennsylvania
George (Nelson) Townsend
1806–1893
Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey
Mary Miner
1812–1890
Broome, Scholarie, New York
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.
1776–1853
Martha Milliken
1780–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827

Dr. Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1869
23 Apr 1869
Birth of Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1870
1870
Age 1
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Rush, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
Rush, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 11
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Rush, Rooks, Kansas, United States
Rush, Rooks, Kansas, United States
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 16
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Rush, Rooks, Kansas
Rush, Rooks, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 31
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 51
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 61
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 71
Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus resided here in Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
1956
29 Apr 1956
Age 87
Death of Dr. Loretta Gazelle Backus in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1869
    Event Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T627_817; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 43-28.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T625_373; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 406.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 629.0; FHL microfilm: 2340257.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rush, Rooks, Kansas; Roll: 395; Family History Film: 1254395; Page: 444A; Enumeration District: 266; Image: 0313.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rush, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_31077_4113769; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240310.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T624_294; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374307.
    [9] Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rush, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rush, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rush, Rooks, Kansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rush, Rooks, Kansas; Roll: 395; Family History Film: 1254395; Page: 444A; Enumeration District: 266; Image: 0313.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Rush, Rooks, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_31077_4113769; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240310.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T624_294; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374307.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T625_373; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 406.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 629.0; FHL microfilm: 2340257.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T627_817; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 43-28.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1956
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Find a Grave Index
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