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Frank Eugene Backus Sr. 1873–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1873

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 28 Jun 1928

Death Location: Burnet County, Texas

Father: Asa Backus

Mother: Laura Wright

Spouse(s): Gertrude Backus

Children(s): Thelma Backus, Roy Backus, Frank Jr.

In 1873, Frank Eugene Backus Sr. entered the world in Kentucky, born to Asa Crandall Backus And Laura Belle Wright. In 1880, Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided in Nashville City, Davidson, Tennessee. Frank Eugene Backus Sr. married Gertrude Minnie Backus, and had children including Frank Eugene Backus Jr, Roy Backus, Thelma Louise Backus. Frank Eugene Backus Sr. passed away in 1928 in Burnet County, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Frank Eugene Backus Sr. entered the world in Kentucky, born to Asa Crandall Backus And Laura Belle Wright.
  • In 1880, Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided in Nashville City, Davidson, Tennessee.
  • Frank Eugene Backus Sr. married Gertrude Minnie Backus, and had children including Frank Eugene Backus Jr, Roy Backus, Thelma Louise Backus.
  • Frank Eugene Backus Sr. passed away in 1928 in Burnet County, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asa Backus
1836–1885
Birth Location: Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
AB
Laura Wright
1844–1933
Birth Location: Graves County, Kentucky
LW

Spouses(s)

Gertrude Backus
1880–
Birth Location: Tennessee
GB

Children(s)

Thelma Backus
1902–1918
Birth Location: Texas
TB
Roy Backus
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RB
Frank Jr.
1905–
Birth Location: Texas
FJ

Frank Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Frank Sr.
1873–1928
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Asa Crandall Backus
1836–1885
Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Laura (Belle) Wright
1844–1933
Graves County, Kentucky
Grandparents
George Backus
1806–1862
Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Eliza Crandall
1810–1893
Covington Twp, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Josiah (McGehee Wright) Jr.
1821–1905
Warren County, Kentucky
Eliza (Catherine) Ray
1826–1864
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
John Backus
1777–1871
Jerusha Hewitt
1778–1846
Josiah Sr.
1780–1841
Andromache Wright
1788–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Asa Sr.
1736–1788
Esther Parkhurst
1736–1815

Frank Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Frank (Eugene Backus) Sr. (15 Jun 1873–28 Jun 1928) m. Gertrude (Minnie) Backus (Aug 1880–)
  1. 1. Thelma (Louise) Backus 1902–1918
  2. 2. Roy Backus 1901–
  3. 3. Frank (Eugene Backus) Jr. 1905–

Frank Sr.'s Timeline

6 Records

1873
15 Jun 1873
Birth of Frank Eugene Backus Sr. in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 7
Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided here in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, United States
Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided here in Nashville City, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville City, Davidson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 37
Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided here in Temple Ward 2, Bell, Texas
Temple Ward 2, Bell, Texas
1920
1920
Age 47
Frank Eugene Backus Sr. resided here in Amarillo, Potter, Texas
Amarillo, Potter, Texas
1928
28 Jun 1928
Age 55
Death of Frank Eugene Backus Sr. in Burnet County, Texas
Burnet County, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1873
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas; Roll: T625_1837; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 201; Image: .
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Potter County, Texas; Roll: 1983578; Draft Board: 0.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 415; Family History Film: 1254415; Page: 200C; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 0608.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 17, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1565; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 109.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Temple Ward 2, Bell, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 415; Family History Film: 1254415; Page: 200C; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 0608.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nashville City, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 17, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1565; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 109.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Temple Ward 2, Bell, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Temple Ward 2, Bell, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas; Roll: T625_1837; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 201; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Potter, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Potter County, Texas; Roll: 1983578; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1928
    Event Place: Burnet County, Texas
    Record Source: Texas Death Index
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