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Elizabeth Backus 1867–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jun 1867

Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York

Death Date: 17 Jun 1960

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Father: Alexander Backus

Mother: Helen Harvey

Spouse(s): Fred Payne

Children(s): Donald Payne, Marian Payne

The story of Elizabeth Backus began in 1867 in Livonia, Livingston, New York. In 1875, Elizabeth Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA. In 1880, Elizabeth Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA. Elizabeth Backus married Fred R Payne, and had children including Donald Backus Payne, Marian E Payne. Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1960 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Backus began in 1867 in Livonia, Livingston, New York.
  • In 1875, Elizabeth Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA.
  • Elizabeth Backus married Fred R Payne, and had children including Donald Backus Payne, Marian E Payne.
  • Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1960 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Backus
1840–1911
Birth Location: South Livonia, Livingston, New York
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Helen Harvey
1841–1923
Birth Location: Eagle, Wyoming, New York
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Spouses(s)

Fred Payne
1865–1941
Birth Location: Conesus, Livingston, New York
FP

Children(s)

Donald Payne
1894–1974
Birth Location: Caledonia, Livingston, New York
DP
Marian Payne
1901–1993
Birth Location: Caledonia, Livingston, New York
MP

Elizabeth Backus's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Backus
1867–1960
Birth Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
Parents
Alexander Backus
1840–1911
South Livonia, Livingston, New York
Helen (Frances) Harvey
1841–1923
Eagle, Wyoming, New York
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson Backus) Sr.
1815–1897
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Ann Patterson
1816–1896
Conesus, Livingston, New York
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Elizabeth Backus's Descendants

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Elizabeth Backus (25 Jun 1867–17 Jun 1960) m. Fred (R.) Payne (Feb 1865–Feb 1941)
  1. 1. Donald (Backus) Payne 1894–1974 m. Marion (W.) Sherman 1899– m. Blanche Drayn 1908–2004
    1. 1. Ruth (Sherman) Payne 1917–1997 m. Troy (Vesper) Griffin 1917–2004
    2. 2. James (Frederick) Payne 1926–2017 m. Marjorie (Pearl) Vosler 1928–2008
    3. 3. Robert Payne 1918–1919
  2. 2. Marian (E.) Payne 1901–1993 m. William (R.) Wood 1901–1957
    1. 1. Frances (Elizabeth) Wood 1922–
    2. 2. Richard (W.) Wood 1926–

Elizabeth Backus's Timeline

11 Records

1867
25 Jun 1867
Birth of Elizabeth Backus in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 8
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Caledonia village, Livingston, New York
Caledonia village, Livingston, New York
1910
1910
Age 43
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1915
1 June 1915
Age 48
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 53
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 58
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 63
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 73
Elizabeth Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
1960
17 Jun 1960
Age 93
Death of Elizabeth Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1867
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915
    [3] New York, State Census
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T625_1118; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    [7] New York, State Census, 1875
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caledonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T623_1070; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 21.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [10] New York, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Caledonia village, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caledonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T623_1070; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 21.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T625_1118; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1960
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: New York, Find a Grave Index
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