YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus 1902–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1902

Birth Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio

Death Date: 10 Jun 1982

Death Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio

Father: Fred Backus

Mother: Elizabeth Riemenschneider

Spouse(s): Theodore Jr.

Children(s): Robert Meyer

Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus was born in 1902 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, the child of Fred John Backus And Elizabeth Riemenschneider. In 1910, Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided in Cincinnati Ward 14, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided in Cincinnati Ward 21, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus married Theodore Vincent Meyer Jr, and had children including Edward J Meyer, Robert Meyer. Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus passed away in 1982 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.

Find more search results for Eleanor Backus
EB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus was born in 1902 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, the child of Fred John Backus And Elizabeth Riemenschneider.
  • In 1910, Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided in Cincinnati Ward 14, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided in Cincinnati Ward 21, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
  • Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus married Theodore Vincent Meyer Jr, and had children including Edward J Meyer, Robert Meyer.
  • Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus passed away in 1982 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fred Backus
1871–1950
Birth Location: Germany
FB
Elizabeth Riemenschneider
1874–1939
Birth Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
ER

Spouses(s)

Theodore Jr.
1896–1946
Birth Location: Covington, Kenton, Kentucky
TJ

Children(s)

Robert Meyer
1924–
Birth Location: Ohio
RM

Eleanor Backus's Ancestors

Self
Eleanor Backus
1902–1982
Birth Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Parents
Fred John Backus
1871–1950
Germany
Elizabeth Riemenschneider
1874–1939
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Grandparents
Bernard Riemenschneider
1842–1915
Hanover, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Mary (Gertrude) Feldker
1849–1909
Germany
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eleanor Backus's Descendants

1.
EB
Eleanor (Gertrude 'Nora') Backus (20 Nov 1902–10 Jun 1982) m. Theodore (Vincent Meyer) Jr. (8 Mar 1896–7 Dec 1946)
  1. 1. Robert Meyer 1924–

Eleanor Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1902
20 Nov 1902
Birth of Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
1910
1910
Age 8
Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided here in Cincinnati Ward 14, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati Ward 14, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided here in Cincinnati Ward 21, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati Ward 21, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided here in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
1935
1935
Age 33
Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided here in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus resided here in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1982
10 Jun 1982
Age 80
Death of Eleanor Gertrude 'Nora' Backus in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1902
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3198; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 91-318
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 299-18-5235; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 041007; Volume: 24872
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 21, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T625_1394; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 374; Image: 170
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: 1814; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0238; Image: 1039.0; FHL microfilm: 2341548
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 14, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T624_1190; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1375203

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cincinnati Ward 14, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 14, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T624_1190; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1375203

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cincinnati Ward 21, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 21, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T625_1394; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 374; Image: 170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: 1814; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0238; Image: 1039.0; FHL microfilm: 2341548

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3198; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 91-318

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3198; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 91-318

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 041007; Volume: 24872

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1982
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 299-18-5235; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 041007; Volume: 24872
Find more search results for Eleanor Backus

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE