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Emma Nell Backus 1908–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Mar 1908

Birth Location: Seattle, King, Washington

Death Date: 20 Apr 1985

Death Location: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

Father: Leroy Sr.

Mother: Edith Boetzkes

Spouse(s): Robert Jr., Alfred Constans

Children(s): Fredericka Braddy

In 1908, Emma Nell Backus entered the world in Seattle, King, Washington, born to Leroy Manson Backus Sr And Edith Helen Fredericka Boetzkes. In 1910, Emma Nell Backus resided in Seattle Ward 5, King, Washington. In 1920, Emma Nell Backus resided in Seattle, King, Washington. Emma Nell Backus married Alfred Henry Constans, Robert Edgar Braddy Jr, and had children including Fredericka Braddy, Robert Edgar Braddy Iii. Emma Nell Backus passed away in 1985 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Emma Nell Backus entered the world in Seattle, King, Washington, born to Leroy Manson Backus Sr And Edith Helen Fredericka Boetzkes.
  • In 1910, Emma Nell Backus resided in Seattle Ward 5, King, Washington.
  • In 1920, Emma Nell Backus resided in Seattle, King, Washington.
  • Emma Nell Backus married Alfred Henry Constans, Robert Edgar Braddy Jr, and had children including Fredericka Braddy, Robert Edgar Braddy Iii.
  • Emma Nell Backus passed away in 1985 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma Backus's Ancestors

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Emma Backus
1908–1985
Birth Place: Seattle, King, Washington
Parents
Leroy Manson Backus Sr.
1879–1948
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Edith (Helen Fredericka) Boetzkes
1875–1935
New York City, New York, New York
Grandparents
Manson (Franklin) Backus
1853–1935
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Emma (Cornelia) Yawger
1854–1884
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Dr. (Peter A.) Boetzkes
1848–1919
Germany
Helen Boetzkes
1853–1926
Wisconsin
Great-Grandparents
Clinton Sr.
1827–1897
Harriet Groesbeck
1828–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Philena Richardson
1783–1850

Emma Backus's Descendants

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Emma (Nell) Backus (19 Mar 1908–20 Apr 1985) m. Robert (Edgar Braddy) Jr. (17 Nov 1903–14 Aug 1965) m. Alfred (Henry) Constans (16 May 1901–23 Feb 1984)
  1. 1. Fredericka Braddy 1932–1964 m. John (Melville 'Jack') Heyneman 1929–2010

Emma Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1908
19 Mar 1908
Birth of Emma Nell Backus in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington
1910
1910
Age 2
Emma Nell Backus resided here in Seattle Ward 5, King, Washington
Seattle Ward 5, King, Washington
1920
1920
Age 12
Emma Nell Backus resided here in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington
1928
abt 1928
Age 20
Emma Nell Backus resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 22
Emma Nell Backus resided here in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington
1935
1935
Age 27
Emma Nell Backus resided here in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 32
Emma Nell Backus resided here in Broadview, King, Washington, USA
Broadview, King, Washington, USA
1962
1962
Age 54
Emma Nell Backus resided here in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
1985
20 Apr 1985
Age 77
Death of Emma Nell Backus in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1908
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Broadview, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 17-33
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 569-40-2753; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1928; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 225; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] Washington Births
    [7] New Orleans Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1903-1945; NAI Number: 4492741; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; Record Group Number: 85
    [8] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4339; Line: 17; List number: .
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Seattle Ward 5, King, Washington; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [10] Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Seattle Ward 5, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Seattle Ward 5, King, Washington; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1928; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 225; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1928
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4339; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1928
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4339; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 May 1933
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington
    Record Source: Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 May 1934
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: New Orleans Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1903-1945; NAI Number: 4492741; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Broadview, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 17-33

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Broadview, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Broadview, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4343; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 17-33

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Balboa, Canal Zone
    Record Source: Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4339; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: New Orleans Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1903-1945; NAI Number: 4492741; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1985
    Event Place: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 569-40-2753; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California Death Index

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