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Eva Martha Backus 1879–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Dec 1879

Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 5 Jun 1967

Death Location: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts

Father: William Jr.

Mother: Mary Whittlesey

Spouse(s): Carl Smith

Children(s): Clifford Sr., Clayton Smith

In 1879, Eva Martha Backus entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey. In 1880, Eva Martha Backus resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States. In 1900, Eva Martha Backus resided in Northfield Town (Excl. Northfield Village), Washin. Eva Martha Backus married Carl Aaron Smith, and had children including Clayton George Smith, Clifford Carl Smith Sr. Eva Martha Backus passed away in 1967 in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Eva Martha Backus entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey.
  • In 1880, Eva Martha Backus resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1900, Eva Martha Backus resided in Northfield Town (Excl. Northfield Village), Washin.
  • Eva Martha Backus married Carl Aaron Smith, and had children including Clayton George Smith, Clifford Carl Smith Sr.
  • Eva Martha Backus passed away in 1967 in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr.
1839–1888
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
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Mary Whittlesey
1837–1881
Birth Location: Barre, Washington, Vermont
MW

Spouses(s)

Carl Smith
1875–1935
Birth Location: Moretown, Washington, Vermont
CS

Children(s)

Clifford Sr.
1899–1971
Birth Location: Northfield, Washington, Vermont
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Clayton Smith
1901–1962
Birth Location: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
CS

Eva Backus's Ancestors

Self
Eva Backus
1879–1967
Birth Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Parents
William Enoch Backus Jr.
1839–1888
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Mary (Boutwell) Whittlesey
1837–1881
Barre, Washington, Vermont
Grandparents
William (Enoch Backus) Sr.
1809–1863
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Betsey (E.) White
1810–1883
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Calvin (Bushnell) Whittlesey
1812–1890
Plainfield, Washington, Vermont
Martha Boutwell
1815–1885
Barre, Washington, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Tryphena Cross
1767–
William White
1772–1813
Rachel Winter
1770–1856
Duron Whittlesey
1781–1842
Betsey Chase
1784–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1729–1815
Elizabeth Hebard
1731–1813
William Cross
1720–1801
Miriam Abbe
1726–1823
Noah White
1724–1791
Rebecca Trask
1730–1816
Rachel Wheeler
1745–1802
Timothy Jr.
1744–1808

Eva Backus's Descendants

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Eva (Martha) Backus (5 Dec 1879–5 Jun 1967) m. Carl (Aaron) Smith (16 Oct 1875–7 Aug 1935)
  1. 1. Clifford (Carl Smith) Sr. 1899–1971 m. Stella (Myrtle) Northrup 1897–1991
    1. 1. Clifford (Carl Smith) Jr. 1925–1992
    2. 2. Robert (Northup) Smith 1926–1997 m. Vivian (Rita) Breault 1926–
  2. 2. Clayton (George) Smith 1901–1962 m. Helen (Eugenia) White 1907–1989

Eva Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1879
5 Dec 1879
Birth of Eva Martha Backus in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1880
1880
Age 1
Eva Martha Backus resided here in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Eva Martha Backus resided here in Northfield Town (Excl. Northfield Village), Washington, Vermont
Northfield Town (Excl. Northfield Village), Washington, Vermont
1910
1910
Age 31
Eva Martha Backus resided here in Sandhill, Moore, North Carolina
Sandhill, Moore, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 41
Eva Martha Backus resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
1930
1930
Age 51
Eva Martha Backus resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
1967
5 Jun 1967
Age 88
Death of Eva Martha Backus in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1879
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 015-14-5600; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_701; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 907; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 172; Image: 330.0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1348; Family History Film: 1255348; Page: 101A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T623_1695; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 233.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sandhill, Moore, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1348; Family History Film: 1255348; Page: 101A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Northfield Town (Excl. Northfield Village), Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T623_1695; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 233.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sandhill, Moore, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sandhill, Moore, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_701; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 907; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 172; Image: 330.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1967
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 015-14-5600; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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