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Edgar H. Backus Sr. 1902–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1902

Birth Location: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York

Death Date: 1 Apr 1969

Death Location: Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

Father: George Backus

Mother: Augusta Hamblin

Spouse(s): Cora Hawley, Barbara Holmes

Children(s): Edgar Jr., Nancy Backus, Charles Backus

Edgar H. Backus Sr. was born in 1902 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York, the child of George B G Backus And Augusta M Hamblin. In 1905, Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA. In 1910, Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA. Edgar H. Backus Sr. married Barbara Holmes, Cora Mae Hawley, and had children including Charles Hawley Backus, Edgar H Backus Jr, Nancy Ann Backus. Edgar H. Backus Sr. passed away in 1969 in Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Edgar H. Backus Sr. was born in 1902 in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York, the child of George B G Backus And Augusta M Hamblin.
  • In 1905, Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • In 1910, Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • Edgar H. Backus Sr. married Barbara Holmes, Cora Mae Hawley, and had children including Charles Hawley Backus, Edgar H Backus Jr, Nancy Ann Backus.
  • Edgar H. Backus Sr. passed away in 1969 in Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Backus
1866–1946
Birth Location: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
GB
Augusta Hamblin
1865–1950
Birth Location: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
AH

Spouses(s)

Cora Hawley
1900–1963
Birth Location: Ledyard, Cayuga, New York
CH
Barbara Holmes
1927–2016
Birth Location: Waterloo, Seneca, New York
BH

Children(s)

Edgar Jr.
1929–1995
Birth Location: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York
EJ
Nancy Backus
1934–1992
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York
NB
Charles Backus
1929–1929
Birth Location: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York
CB

Edgar Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Edgar Sr.
1902–1969
Birth Place: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Parents
George B. G. Backus
1866–1946
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Augusta (M.) Hamblin
1865–1950
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Grandparents
Clinton (Theron Backus) Sr.
1827–1897
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Nancy (Ellen) Decker
1828–1904
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Charles (B.) Hamblin
1826–1865
New York
Audria Straley
1832–1888
New York
Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Philena Richardson
1783–1850
Henry Decker
1795–1866
Martha Mather
1799–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Edgar Sr.'s Descendants

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Edgar (H. Backus) Sr. (14 Feb 1902–1 Apr 1969) m. Cora (Mae) Hawley (10 Jan 1900–3 Apr 1963) m. Barbara Holmes (31 May 1927–26 Aug 2016)
  1. 1. Edgar (H. Backus) Jr. 1929–1995
  2. 2. Nancy (Ann) Backus 1934–1992
  3. 3. Charles (Hawley) Backus 1929–1929

Edgar Sr.'s Timeline

11 Records

1902
14 Feb 1902
Birth of Edgar H. Backus Sr. in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
1905
1905
Age 3
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 13
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 18
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 23
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
1927
1927
Age 25
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Syracuse, New York, USA
Syracuse, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York, USA
Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York
Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Edgar H. Backus Sr. resided here in Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York, United States
Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York, United States
1969
1 Apr 1969
Age 67
Death of Edgar H. Backus Sr. in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida
Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1902
    Event Place: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T627_2704; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 34-48
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Springport; County: Cayuga; Page: 18
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Springport; County: Cayuga; Page: 4
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 084-16-4286; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: T625_1090; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 188
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 1624; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0161; Image: 773.0; FHL microfilm: 2341358
    [7] New York, State Census, 1905
    [8] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1953; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 8315; Line: 21; Page Number: 119
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: T624_928; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374941
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: T624_928; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374941

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, 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: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Springport; County: Cayuga; Page: 18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: T625_1090; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 188

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Springport; County: Cayuga; Page: 4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Syracuse, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 1624; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0161; Image: 773.0; FHL microfilm: 2341358

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T627_2704; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 34-48

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayetteville, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T627_2704; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 34-48

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 May 1953
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1953; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 8315; Line: 21; Page Number: 119

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 084-16-4286; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1953; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 8315; Line: 21; Page Number: 119

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1969
    Event Place: Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 084-16-4286; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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