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Emily Backus 1834–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1834

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 14 Feb 1923

Death Location: Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: James Backus

Mother: Lucinda Knight

Spouse(s): John Sr.

Children(s): James Barnwell, Nancy Barnwell, Rosa Barnwell, Laura Barnwell, Sarah Barnwell, Fannie Barnwell, Mary Barnwell, John Barnwell, Charles Barnwell

Emily Backus was born in 1834 in Georgia, the child of James Backus And Lucinda Knight. In 1850, Emily Backus resided in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Emily Backus resided in District 5, Carroll, Georgia. Emily Backus married John Thomas Barnwell Sr, and had children including Charles D Barnwell, Fannie E Barnwell, James Barnwell, John T Barnwell, Laura Bettie Barnwell, Mary T Barnwell, Nancy M Barnwell, Rosa Anne Barnwell, Sarah Barnwell. Emily Backus passed away in 1923 in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Emily Backus was born in 1834 in Georgia, the child of James Backus And Lucinda Knight.
  • In 1850, Emily Backus resided in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Emily Backus resided in District 5, Carroll, Georgia.
  • Emily Backus married John Thomas Barnwell Sr, and had children including Charles D Barnwell, Fannie E Barnwell, James Barnwell, John T Barnwell, Laura Bettie Barnwell, Mary T Barnwell, Nancy M Barnwell, Rosa Anne Barnwell, Sarah Barnwell.
  • Emily Backus passed away in 1923 in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Backus
1807–1885
Birth Location: Monroe County, Georgia
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Lucinda Knight
1808–1844
Birth Location: Georgia
LK

Spouses(s)

John Sr.
1833–1908
Birth Location: Georgia
JS

Children(s)

James Barnwell
1853–
Birth Location: Mississippi
JB
Nancy Barnwell
1855–
Birth Location: Arkansas
NB
Rosa Barnwell
1857–
Birth Location: Alabama
RB
Laura Barnwell
1859–
Birth Location: Georgia
LB
Sarah Barnwell
1864–
Birth Location: Georgia
SB
Fannie Barnwell
1872–
Birth Location: Georgia
FB
Mary Barnwell
1862–
Birth Location: Georgia
MB
John Barnwell
1867–
Birth Location: Georgia
JB
Charles Barnwell
1875–
Birth Location: Georgia
CB

Emily Backus's Ancestors

Self
Emily Backus
1834–1923
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
James Backus
1807–1885
Monroe County, Georgia
Lucinda Knight
1808–1844
Georgia
Grandparents
John (B.) Baccus
1774–1836
North Carolina
Clara Cushen
1778–1825
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Backus
1745–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emily Backus's Descendants

1.
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Emily Backus (16 Jul 1834–14 Feb 1923) m. John (Thomas Barnwell) Sr. (Mar 1833–14 Apr 1908)
  1. 1. James Barnwell 1853–
  2. 2. Nancy (M.) Barnwell 1855–
  3. 3. Rosa (Anne) Barnwell 1857–
  4. 4. Laura (Bettie) Barnwell 1859–
  5. 5. Sarah Barnwell 1864–
  6. 6. Fannie (E.) Barnwell 1872–
  7. 7. Mary (T.) Barnwell 1862–
  8. 8. John (T.) Barnwell 1867–
  9. 9. Charles (D.) Barnwell 1875–

Emily Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1834
16 Jul 1834
Birth of Emily Backus in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 16
Emily Backus resided here in District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Emily Backus resided here in District 5, Carroll, Georgia
District 5, Carroll, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 36
Emily Backus resided here in Militia District 653, Haralson, Georgia, USA
Militia District 653, Haralson, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Emily Backus resided here in Tallapoosa, Haralson, Georgia, USA
Tallapoosa, Haralson, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Emily Backus resided here in Fresno Ward 1, Fresno, California, USA
Fresno Ward 1, Fresno, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 76
Emily Backus resided here in Hickory, Love, Oklahoma, USA
Hickory, Love, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 86
Emily Backus resided here in Hickory, Love, Oklahoma, USA
Hickory, Love, Oklahoma, USA
1923
14 Feb 1923
Age 89
Death of Emily Backus in Hickory, Love, Oklahoma
Hickory, Love, Oklahoma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1834
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1467; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 128
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tallapoosa, Haralson, Georgia; Roll: 151; Family History Film: 1254151; Page: 359A; Enumeration District: 141
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 653, Haralson, Georgia; Roll: M593_156; Page: 9A; Family History Library Film: 545655
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fresno Ward 1, Fresno, California; Roll: 86; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1240086
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: M653_113; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 803113
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hickory, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1261; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1375274
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 28, Benton, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 270B; Image: 642
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 28, Benton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 28, Benton, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 270B; Image: 642

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Carroll, Georgia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: M653_113; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 803113

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 653, Haralson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 653, Haralson, Georgia; Roll: M593_156; Page: 9A; Family History Library Film: 545655

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tallapoosa, Haralson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tallapoosa, Haralson, Georgia; Roll: 151; Family History Film: 1254151; Page: 359A; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fresno Ward 1, Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fresno Ward 1, Fresno, California; Roll: 86; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1240086

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hickory, Love, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hickory, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1261; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1375274

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hickory, Love, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1467; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1923
    Event Place: Hickory, Love, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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