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Francis Thomas Backus 1877–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1877

Birth Location: Rapids City, Rock Island, Illinois

Death Date: 23 Dec 1948

Death Location: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: William Backus

Mother: Elizabeth Richardson

Spouse(s): Ada Griffey, Dinah Fuller, Leona Crist, Claudia Tucker

Children(s): Thelma Backus, Walteen Backus, Pearl Backus, Alvin Backus

In 1877, Francis Thomas Backus entered the world in Rapids City, Rock Island, Illinois, born to William Francis Backus And Elizabeth Richardson. In 1880, Francis Thomas Backus resided in Monroe, Linn, Iowa, United States. In 1900, Francis Thomas Backus resided in Precincts 10-14, Chaffee, Colorado, USA. Francis Thomas Backus married Ada T Griffey, Claudia Tucker, Dinah Pauline Fuller, Leona Crist, and had children including Alvin Francis Backus, Pearl Irene Elizabeth Backus, Thelma Viola Backus, Walteen Susana Backus. Francis Thomas Backus passed away in 1948 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Francis Thomas Backus entered the world in Rapids City, Rock Island, Illinois, born to William Francis Backus And Elizabeth Richardson.
  • In 1880, Francis Thomas Backus resided in Monroe, Linn, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1900, Francis Thomas Backus resided in Precincts 10-14, Chaffee, Colorado, USA.
  • Francis Thomas Backus married Ada T Griffey, Claudia Tucker, Dinah Pauline Fuller, Leona Crist, and had children including Alvin Francis Backus, Pearl Irene Elizabeth Backus, Thelma Viola Backus, Walteen Susana Backus.
  • Francis Thomas Backus passed away in 1948 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Backus
1844–1914
Birth Location: Franklin, Warren, Ohio
WB
Elizabeth Richardson
1850–1932
Birth Location: Hamilton, Cornwall, England
ER

Spouses(s)

Ada Griffey
1869–1921
Birth Location: Missouri
AG
Dinah Fuller
1884–1950
Birth Location: England
DF
Leona Crist
1874–
Birth Location: Decatur County, Indiana
LC
Claudia Tucker
1895–1979
Birth Location: Oklahoma
CT

Children(s)

Thelma Backus
1907–
Birth Location: Salida, Chaffee, Colorado
TB
Walteen Backus
1909–1978
Birth Location: Salida, Chaffee, Colorado
WB
Pearl Backus
1901–1990
Birth Location: Manzanola, Otero, Colorado
PB
Alvin Backus
1903–1905
Birth Location: Greeley, Weld, Colorado
AB

Francis Backus's Ancestors

Self
Francis Backus
1877–1948
Birth Place: Rapids City, Rock Island, Illinois
Parents
William Francis Backus
1844–1914
Franklin, Warren, Ohio
Elizabeth Richardson
1850–1932
Hamilton, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Backus's Descendants

1.
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Francis (Thomas) Backus (20 Dec 1877–23 Dec 1948) m. Ada (T.) Griffey (abt 1869–31 Jan 1921) m. Dinah (Pauline) Fuller (abt 1884–aft 1950) m. Leona Crist (abt 1874–) m. Claudia Tucker (17 Sep 1895–26 Apr 1979)
  1. 1. Thelma (Viola) Backus 1907– m. Sylvester (William) Meyer 1894–1951
    1. 1. Jeanette Meyer 1923–2001
  2. 2. Walteen (Susana) Backus 1909–1978 m. Ernest (Ralph) Dark 1899–1940 m. Theodore (Gilbert) Whitaker 1905–1954 m. Malcolm (Edwards) Wood 1890–1978
    1. 1. Maxine (Kay) Dark 1935–2008 m. Mickey (Allen) Holmes 1929–2014
  3. 3. Pearl (Irene Elizabeth) Backus 1901–1990 m. Floyd (Les) Bolenbaugh 1899–1976 m. Reinhard (Herman) Prull 1898–1977
  4. 4. Alvin (Francis) Backus 1903–1905

Francis Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1877
20 Dec 1877
Birth of Francis Thomas Backus in Rapids City, Rock Island, Illinois
Rapids City, Rock Island, Illinois
1880
1880
Age 3
Francis Thomas Backus resided here in Monroe, Linn, Iowa, United States
Monroe, Linn, Iowa, United States
1900
1900
Age 23
Francis Thomas Backus resided here in Precincts 10-14, Chaffee, Colorado, USA
Precincts 10-14, Chaffee, Colorado, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Francis Thomas Backus resided here in South Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming, USA
South Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Francis Thomas Backus resided here in Election District 3, Sheridan, Wyoming
Election District 3, Sheridan, Wyoming
1922
Abt 1922
Age 45
Francis Thomas Backus resided here in Sheridan , Wyo.
Sheridan , Wyo.
1935
1935
Age 58
Francis Thomas Backus resided here in Ontario, San Bernardino, California
Ontario, San Bernardino, California
1940
1940
Age 63
Francis Thomas Backus resided here in Compton J Township, Compton, Los Angeles, California, USA
Compton J Township, Compton, Los Angeles, California, USA
1948
23 Dec 1948
Age 71
Death of Francis Thomas Backus in Lynwood, Los Angeles, California
Lynwood, Los Angeles, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1877
    Event Place: Rapids City, Rock Island, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Election District 3, Sheridan, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2029; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 117; Image: .
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sheridan County, Wyoming; Roll: 2022320; Draft Board: 0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monroe, Linn, Iowa; Roll: 351; Family History Film: 1254351; Page: 327D; Enumeration District: 272; Image: 0657.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming; Roll: T624_1745; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375758
    [6] Montana, County Marriages
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Monroe, Linn, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monroe, Linn, Iowa; Roll: 351; Family History Film: 1254351; Page: 327D; Enumeration District: 272; Image: 0657.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precincts 10-14, Chaffee, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precincts 10-14, Chaffee, Colorado; Roll: 121; Page: 40; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240121

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming; Roll: T624_1745; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375758

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Election District 3, Sheridan, Wyoming
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Election District 3, Sheridan, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2029; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 117; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1922
    Event Place: Sheridan , Wyo.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ontario, San Bernardino, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Compton J Township, Compton, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Compton, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sheridan, Wyoming
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sheridan County, Wyoming; Roll: 2022320; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1948
    Event Place: Lynwood, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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