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Emeline Sill Backus 1837–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1837

Birth Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York

Death Date: 1 Dec 1908

Death Location: Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA

Father: Clark Backus

Mother: Alpha Keeler

Spouse(s): Ebenezer Waldby

Children(s): Harry Waldby, Nellie Waldby, William Waldby

In 1837, Emeline Sill Backus entered the world in Buffalo, Erie, New York, born to Clark Bacon Backus And Alpha Maria Keeler. In 1850, Emeline Sill Backus resided in Adrian Ward 2, Lenawee, Michigan, United States. In 1880, Emeline Sill Backus resided in Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, United States. Emeline Sill Backus married Ebenezer Ingalls Waldby, and had children including Harry B Waldby, Nellie A Waldby, William Guy Waldby. Emeline Sill Backus passed away in 1908 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Emeline Sill Backus entered the world in Buffalo, Erie, New York, born to Clark Bacon Backus And Alpha Maria Keeler.
  • In 1850, Emeline Sill Backus resided in Adrian Ward 2, Lenawee, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1880, Emeline Sill Backus resided in Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, United States.
  • Emeline Sill Backus married Ebenezer Ingalls Waldby, and had children including Harry B Waldby, Nellie A Waldby, William Guy Waldby.
  • Emeline Sill Backus passed away in 1908 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clark Backus
1807–1896
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
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Alpha Keeler
1815–1887
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
AK

Spouses(s)

Ebenezer Waldby
1828–1887
Birth Location: Cooperstown, Otsego, New York
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Children(s)

Harry Waldby
1857–1920
Birth Location: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
HW
Nellie Waldby
1862–1939
Birth Location: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
NW
William Waldby
1869–1912
Birth Location: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
WW

Emeline Backus's Ancestors

Self
Emeline Backus
1837–1908
Birth Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
Parents
Clark Bacon Backus
1807–1896
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Alpha (Maria) Keeler
1815–1887
Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
Dutchess County, New York
Abijah Keeler
1787–1836
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Sarah Morey
1789–1872
Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire
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

Emeline Backus's Descendants

1.
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Emeline (Sill) Backus (7 Oct 1837–1 Dec 1908) m. Ebenezer (Ingalls) Waldby (17 Aug 1828–31 Oct 1887)
  1. 1. Harry (B.) Waldby 1857–1920 m. Emily (Jane) Radcliffe 1857–1928
    1. 1. Elizabeth (E.) Waldby 1887–1952
    2. 2. Frances (M.) Wallby 1888–1965 m. William (Harrison Taylor) Sr. 1888–1949
      1. 1. William (H. Taylor) Jr. 1923–1952
      2. 2. Marjorie (E.) Taylor 1919–
      3. 3. Barbara (Ayers) Taylor 1921–1922
    3. 3. Marjorie (Ethel) Waldby 1891–1980
  2. 2. Nellie (A.) Waldby 1862–1939 m. Marcus Pollasky 1862–1924
  3. 3. William (Guy) Waldby 1869–1912 m. Berty (B.) Leslie 1868–1931
    1. 1. Helen (Ethlyn) Waldby 1894–1982 m. John (Joseph) Morris 1893–1955
      1. 1. Mary (Louise) Morris 1920–

Emeline Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1837
7 Oct 1837
Birth of Emeline Sill Backus in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1850
1850
Age 13
Emeline Sill Backus resided here in Adrian Ward 2, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
Adrian Ward 2, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 43
Emeline Sill Backus resided here in Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 63
Emeline Sill Backus resided here in Adrian City, Lenawee, Michigan
Adrian City, Lenawee, Michigan
1903
1903
Age 66
Emeline Sill Backus resided here in Adrian, Michigan, USA
Adrian, Michigan, USA
1908
1 Dec 1908
Age 71
Death of Emeline Sill Backus in Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
1909
1909
Age 72
Emeline Sill Backus resided here in Adrian, Michigan, USA
Adrian, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1837
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, 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: 30000008532867; Roll Number: 119; Certificate Number: 164
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: 590; Family History Film: 1254590; Page: 52D; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 0106.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Adrian Ward 2, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: T623_725; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35.
    [4] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Adrian Ward 2, Lenawee, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: 590; Family History Film: 1254590; Page: 52D; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 0106.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Adrian City, Lenawee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Adrian Ward 2, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: T623_725; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Adrian, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Adrian, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1908
    Event Place: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532867; Roll Number: 119; Certificate Number: 164
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Find a Grave Index
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