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Edward Backus 1834–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1834

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Death Date: 27 Nov 1890

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Father: Charles Backus

Mother: Eunice Shaw

Spouse(s): Mary McQuatters

Children(s): Harry Backus, Nora Backus

The story of Edward Backus began in 1834 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. In 1850, Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York. In 1870, Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States. Edward Backus married Mary Mcquatters, and had children including Harry E Backus, Nora Edna Backus. Edward Backus passed away in 1890 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Backus began in 1834 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.
  • In 1850, Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York.
  • In 1870, Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States.
  • Edward Backus married Mary Mcquatters, and had children including Harry E Backus, Nora Edna Backus.
  • Edward Backus passed away in 1890 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Backus
1794–1862
Birth Location: Granville, Washington, New York
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Eunice Shaw
1799–1873
Birth Location: Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
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Spouses(s)

Mary McQuatters
1834–1911
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
MM

Children(s)

Harry Backus
1860–1946
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Nora Backus
1864–1937
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
NB

Edward Backus's Ancestors

Self
Edward Backus
1834–1890
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Parents
Charles Backus
1794–1862
Granville, Washington, New York
Eunice Shaw
1799–1873
Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
Grandparents
John (Backus) III
1772–1862
Pine Plains, Dutchess, New York
Betsey Day
1775–1805
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–
Rev. Baker
1720–1798
Jerusha Parrish
1722–1799

Edward Backus's Descendants

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Edward Backus (19 Apr 1834–27 Nov 1890) m. Mary McQuatters (8 Mar 1834–27 Aug 1911)
  1. 1. Harry (E.) Backus 1860–1946 m. Lulu (Scott) Backus 1873–1955
  2. 2. Nora (Edna) Backus 1864–1937 m. Edward (Eugene) Williams 1869–1953
    1. 1. Harry (Backus) Williams 1899–1976 m. Emma (Margaret) Banford 1899–1947
      1. 1. Roger (Lee) Williams 1930–2012
    2. 2. Joslyn (Justus Williams) Sr. 1905–1987 m. Dolores (Helen) Dugan 1906–
      1. 1. Joslyn (Justus Williams) Jr. 1928–1998

Edward Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1834
19 Apr 1834
Birth of Edward Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1850
1850
Age 16
Edward Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York
Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York
1870
1870
Age 36
Edward Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
1875
1 June 1875
Age 41
Edward Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 01, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 01, Monroe, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Edward Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
1890
27 Nov 1890
Age 56
Death of Edward Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1834
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 864; Family History Film: 1254864; Page: 194A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 0209.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_531; Page: 366A; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 069

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_531; Page: 366A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 01, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 864; Family History Film: 1254864; Page: 194A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 0209.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1890
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 069

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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