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Fred Douglas Backus Sr. 1870–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1870

Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 19 Dec 1943

Death Location: Marshfield, Washington County, Vermont, USA

Father: William Jr.

Mother: Mary Whittlesey

Spouse(s): Emma Davis

Children(s): Paul Sr., Evelyn Backus, Fred Jr.

In 1870, Fred Douglas Backus Sr. entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey. In 1880, Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States. In 1910, Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont. Fred Douglas Backus Sr. married Emma Irene Davis, and had children including Evelyn Mary Backus, Fred Douglas Backus Jr, Paul Davis Backus Sr. Fred Douglas Backus Sr. passed away in 1943 in Marshfield, Washington County, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Fred Douglas Backus Sr. entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey.
  • In 1880, Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1910, Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont.
  • Fred Douglas Backus Sr. married Emma Irene Davis, and had children including Evelyn Mary Backus, Fred Douglas Backus Jr, Paul Davis Backus Sr.
  • Fred Douglas Backus Sr. passed away in 1943 in Marshfield, Washington County, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

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

Spouses(s)

Emma Davis
1875–1943
Birth Location: Barre, Washington, Vermont
ED

Children(s)

Paul Sr.
1901–1955
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
PS
Evelyn Backus
1905–1979
Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
EB
Fred Jr.
1909–1978
Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
FJ

Fred Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Fred Sr.
1870–1943
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

Fred Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Fred (Douglas Backus) Sr. (21 May 1870–19 Dec 1943) m. Emma (Irene) Davis (7 Oct 1875–9 Dec 1943)
  1. 1. Paul (Davis Backus) Sr. 1901–1955 m. Candace (Bell) McIver 1904–1981 m. Barbara (Louise) Bryan 1913–1970
    1. 1. Millicent (Irene) Backus 1920–1994 m. Donald (Harry) DeFreest 1918–1964
    2. 2. Paul (Harold Backus) Jr. 1921–1978 m. Dorothy (Jean) Perkins 1927–2018
      1. 1. Philip (Paul) Backus 1951–2010
    3. 3. Donald (Robert) Backus 1923–1980 m. Rachel (Esther) Gallison 1926– m. Norma (Beverly) Thornton 1927–2018 m. Virginia (Ruth) Watson 1925–1990 m. Lillian (Cecile) Lucia 1923–1977
    4. 4. Robert (Allan) Backus 1934–1986
    5. 5. Charlene (Ardala) Backus 1949–2011
  2. 2. Evelyn (Mary) Backus 1905–1979 m. John (Mason) Burdine 1904–1974
  3. 3. Fred (Douglas Backus) Jr. 1909–1978

Fred Sr.'s Timeline

8 Records

1870
21 May 1870
Birth of Fred Douglas Backus Sr. in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1880
1880
Age 10
Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided here in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
1910
1910
Age 40
Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1920
1920
Age 50
Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1930
1930
Age 60
Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided here in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 70
Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided here in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, United States
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, United States
1942
1942
Age 72
Fred Douglas Backus Sr. resided here in Montpelier, Vermont, USA
Montpelier, Vermont, USA
1943
19 Dec 1943
Age 73
Death of Fred Douglas Backus Sr. in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1870
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Vermont, Vital Records
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1875; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 2431; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 723.0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1348; Family History Film: 1255348; Page: 101A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Vermont, Find a Grave Index

    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: 1910
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1875; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 2431; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 723.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Montpelier, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Vermont, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshfield, Washington County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Vermont, Find a Grave Index
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