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Frederick Henry Backus 1861–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1861

Birth Location: Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 17 Nov 1919

Death Location: Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Robert Backus

Mother: Jane Pearce

Spouse(s): Sarah Thayer

Children(s): John Backus, George Backus, Winfred Backus, Florence Backus, Mabel Backus, William Backus

The story of Frederick Henry Backus began in 1861 in Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. In 1871, Frederick Henry Backus resided in Ontario, Canada. In 1891, Frederick Henry Backus resided in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada. Frederick Henry Backus married Sarah Jane Thayer, and had children including Florence May Backus, George Henry Backus, John R Backus, Mabel Backus, William Albert Backus, Winfred Backus. Frederick Henry Backus passed away in 1919 in Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Frederick Henry Backus began in 1861 in Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1871, Frederick Henry Backus resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, Frederick Henry Backus resided in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada.
  • Frederick Henry Backus married Sarah Jane Thayer, and had children including Florence May Backus, George Henry Backus, John R Backus, Mabel Backus, William Albert Backus, Winfred Backus.
  • Frederick Henry Backus passed away in 1919 in Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Frederick Backus's Ancestors

Self
Frederick Backus
1861–1919
Birth Place: Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Robert Backus
1827–1898
Dunwich Twp, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Jane Pearce
1835–1914
Dunwich Twp, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Stephen (Backus) Sr.
1786–1865
Dutchess County, New York
Anne Storey
1791–1857
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
William Pearce
1805–1890
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Ann Moorehouse
1809–1875
Scarawalsh, County Wexford, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–

Frederick Backus's Descendants

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Frederick (Henry) Backus (10 Oct 1861–17 Nov 1919) m. Sarah (Jane) Thayer (8 Jul 1874–19 Feb 1910)
  1. 1. John (R.) Backus 1905–1975
  2. 2. George (Henry) Backus 1907–1944
  3. 3. Winfred Backus 1897–1947
  4. 4. Florence (May) Backus 1899–1993 m. Fred (G.) Brown 1902–1986
  5. 5. Mabel Backus 1895–1957
  6. 6. William (Albert) Backus 1903–2002

Frederick Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1861
10 Oct 1861
Birth of Frederick Henry Backus in Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 10
Frederick Henry Backus resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 30
Frederick Henry Backus resided here in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
1894
31 Jan 1894
Age 33
Frederick Henry Backus was married in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 40
Frederick Henry Backus resided here in Dunwich, Elgin (west/ouest), Ontario, Canada
Dunwich, Elgin (west/ouest), Ontario, Canada
1919
17 Nov 1919
Age 58
Death of Frederick Henry Backus in Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Wallacetown, Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1894
    Event Place: Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Dunwich, Elgin (west/ouest), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1919
    Event Place: Dunwich Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada

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