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Elijah Wheeler Backus 1870–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1870

Birth Location: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri

Death Date: 26 Oct 1948

Death Location: Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA

Father: Charles Backus

Mother: Mary Wheeler

Spouse(s): Kate Ackerly, Claire Missus

Children(s):

In 1870, Elijah Wheeler Backus entered the world in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, born to Charles Henry Backus And Mary Elizabeth Wheeler. In 1880, Elijah Wheeler Backus resided in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Elijah Wheeler Backus resided in Carthage City, Jasper, Missouri. Elijah Wheeler Backus married Claire E Missus, Kate Webb Ackerly. Elijah Wheeler Backus passed away in 1948 in Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Elijah Wheeler Backus entered the world in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, born to Charles Henry Backus And Mary Elizabeth Wheeler.
  • In 1880, Elijah Wheeler Backus resided in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Elijah Wheeler Backus resided in Carthage City, Jasper, Missouri.
  • Elijah Wheeler Backus married Claire E Missus, Kate Webb Ackerly.
  • Elijah Wheeler Backus passed away in 1948 in Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Backus
1846–1932
Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
CB
Mary Wheeler
1850–1936
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
MW

Spouses(s)

Kate Ackerly
1879–1947
Birth Location: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
KA
Claire Missus
1882–
Birth Location: Texas
CM

Children(s)

Elijah Backus's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Backus
1870–1948
Birth Place: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
Parents
Charles Henry Backus
1846–1932
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
Mary (Elizabeth) Wheeler
1850–1936
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1812–1855
Marietta, Washington, Ohio
Caroline (Virginia) Wheeler
1825–1912
New York
John (Tipton) Wheeler
1821–1908
Indiana
Ann Wheeler
1822–1907
Switzerland County, Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Backus
1785–1825
Tempera Lord
1786–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1759–1811
Lucreita Hubbard
1762–1787
Abner Lord
1760–1821
Mary Selden
1761–1800

Elijah Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1870
12 Nov 1870
Birth of Elijah Wheeler Backus in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 10
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA
Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in Carthage City, Jasper, Missouri
Carthage City, Jasper, Missouri
1910
1910
Age 40
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco Assembly District 38, San Francisco, California
San Francisco Assembly District 38, San Francisco, California
1915
1915
Age 45
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco Assembly District 29, San Francisco, California
San Francisco Assembly District 29, San Francisco, California
1923
1923
Age 53
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, California, USA
1928
1928
Age 58
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco, San Francisco, California
San Francisco, San Francisco, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 70
Elijah Wheeler Backus resided here in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
1948
26 Oct 1948
Age 78
Death of Elijah Wheeler Backus in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1870
    Event Place: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: T627_307; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 38-227
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Francisco Assembly District 29, San Francisco, California; Roll: T625_133; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 204; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0261; Image: 327.0; FHL microfilm: 2339939
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: 694; Family History Film: 1254694; Page: 464C; Enumeration District: 066; Image: 0730
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carthage Ward 3, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: San Francisco Assembly District 38, San Francisco, California; Roll: T624_99; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 850.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carthage, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: 694; Family History Film: 1254694; Page: 464C; Enumeration District: 066; Image: 0730

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carthage City, Jasper, Missouri
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carthage Ward 3, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: San Francisco Assembly District 38, San Francisco, California
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: San Francisco Assembly District 38, San Francisco, California; Roll: T624_99; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 850.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Francisco Assembly District 29, San Francisco, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Francisco Assembly District 29, San Francisco, California; Roll: T625_133; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 204; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0261; Image: 327.0; FHL microfilm: 2339939

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: T627_307; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 38-227

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: T627_307; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 38-227

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1948
    Event Place: San Francisco, California
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011
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