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Elizabeth Backus 1834–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jan 1834

Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York

Death Date: 26 May 1917

Death Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan

Father: Orla Backus

Mother: Mary Roat

Spouse(s): Isaac Williams

Children(s): May Williams, Clarence Williams, Orla Williams

In 1834, Elizabeth Backus entered the world in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, born to Orla J Backus And Mary Diantha Roat. In 1850, Elizabeth Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA. In 1860, Elizabeth Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA. Elizabeth Backus married Isaac R Williams, and had children including Clarence Williams, May D Williams, Orla J Williams. Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1917 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Elizabeth Backus entered the world in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, born to Orla J Backus And Mary Diantha Roat.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA.
  • Elizabeth Backus married Isaac R Williams, and had children including Clarence Williams, May D Williams, Orla J Williams.
  • Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1917 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orla Backus
1803–1887
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
OB
Mary Roat
1800–1875
Birth Location: New York
MR

Spouses(s)

Isaac Williams
1826–1880
Birth Location: Connecticut
IW

Children(s)

May Williams
1867–1925
Birth Location: White Oak, Ingham, Michigan
MW
Clarence Williams
1863–
Birth Location: Michigan
CW
Orla Williams
1875–
Birth Location: White Oak, Ingham, Michigan
OW

Elizabeth Backus's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Backus
1834–1917
Birth Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Parents
Orla J. Backus
1803–1887
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Mary (Diantha) Roat
1800–1875
New York
Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
Dutchess County, New York
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

Elizabeth Backus's Descendants

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Elizabeth Backus (4 Jan 1834–26 May 1917) m. Isaac (R.) Williams (abt 1826–aft 1880)
  1. 1. May (D.) Williams 1867–1925
  2. 2. Clarence Williams 1863–
  3. 3. Orla (J.) Williams 1875– m. Hazel (A.) Brothers 1884–

Elizabeth Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1834
4 Jan 1834
Birth of Elizabeth Backus in Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
1850
1850
Age 16
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 76
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1917
26 May 1917
Age 83
Death of Elizabeth Backus in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1834
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533840; Roll Number: 240; Certificate Number: 308
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 582; Family History Film: 1254582; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0649
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 716; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240716
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M653_552; Page: 10; Image: 14; Family History Library Film: 803552
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374664
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M432_356; Page: 365B; Image: 90
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M432_356; Page: 365B; Image: 90

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M653_552; Page: 10; Image: 14; Family History Library Film: 803552

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 582; Family History Film: 1254582; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0649

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 716; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240716

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374664

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1917
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533840; Roll Number: 240; Certificate Number: 308
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
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