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Emily May Backus 1903–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1903

Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Death Date: 28 May 2006

Death Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Father: George Backus

Mother: Ada Geale

Spouse(s): George Cram

Children(s): Marjorie Cram

In 1903, Emily May Backus entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, born to George Anson Backus And Ada May Geale. In 1910, Emily May Backus resided in Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Emily May Backus resided in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Emily May Backus married George A Cram, and had children including Marjorie M Cram. Emily May Backus passed away in 2006 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Emily May Backus entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, born to George Anson Backus And Ada May Geale.
  • In 1910, Emily May Backus resided in Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Emily May Backus resided in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Emily May Backus married George A Cram, and had children including Marjorie M Cram.
  • Emily May Backus passed away in 2006 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Backus
1878–1945
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
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Ada Geale
1877–1955
Birth Location: Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

George Cram
1901–1970
Birth Location: Oakland County, Michigan
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Children(s)

Marjorie Cram
1924–
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
MC

Emily Backus's Ancestors

Self
Emily Backus
1903–2006
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Parents
George Anson Backus
1878–1945
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Ada (May) Geale
1877–1955
Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Nathan (Parker) Backus
1843–1927
Carlton, Orleans, New York
Lovisa (Jane) Ells
1846–1881
Cherry Creek, Chautauqua, New York
Great-Grandparents
Anson II
1810–1854
Hannah Parker
1813–1855
Wilson Ells
1805–1865
Celestia Doolittle
1812–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Backus
1781–
Jemima Parker
1786–1858
Moses Ells
1784–1875
Loama Warren
1783–1850
Samuel Doolittle
1780–1865
Rebecca Lloyd
1784–1862

Emily Backus's Descendants

1.
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Emily (May) Backus (10 Feb 1903–28 May 2006) m. George (A.) Cram (16 May 1901–Mar 1970)
  1. 1. Marjorie (M.) Cram 1924–

Emily Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1903
10 Feb 1903
Birth of Emily May Backus in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 7
Emily May Backus resided here in Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Emily May Backus resided here in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Emily May Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1931
1931
Age 28
Emily May Backus resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Emily May Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Emily May Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
2006
28 May 2006
Age 103
Death of Emily May Backus in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1903
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1891; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 84-1636
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Redford, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_821; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 777; Image: 577
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1071; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0876; Image: 211.0; FHL microfilm: 2340806
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Morning Herald, TheThe Daily Mail; Publication Date: 30 5 2006; Publication Place: Hagerstown, MD, US
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berlin, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T624_650; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374663
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berlin, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T624_650; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374663

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Redford, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_821; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 777; Image: 577

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1071; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0876; Image: 211.0; FHL microfilm: 2340806

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1891; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 84-1636

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1891; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 84-1636

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Redford, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 2006
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Morning Herald, TheThe Daily Mail; Publication Date: 30 5 2006; Publication Place: Hagerstown, MD, US
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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