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George A. Backus 1847–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1847

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 6 May 1921

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Henry Backus

Mother:

Spouse(s): Corrine Backus

Children(s): Harry Backus, Corrine Backus

George A. Backus was born in 1847 in Pennsylvania, the child of Henry Backus And Mary Schmidt. In 1870, George A. Backus resided in Philadelphia Ward 27 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pen. In 1900, George A. Backus resided in Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. George A. Backus married Corrine E Backus, and had children including Corrine Backus, Harry Else Backus. George A. Backus passed away in 1921 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • George A. Backus was born in 1847 in Pennsylvania, the child of Henry Backus And Mary Schmidt.
  • In 1870, George A. Backus resided in Philadelphia Ward 27 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pen.
  • In 1900, George A. Backus resided in Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George A. Backus married Corrine E Backus, and had children including Corrine Backus, Harry Else Backus.
  • George A. Backus passed away in 1921 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Backus
1827–
Birth Location: Ohio
HB

Spouses(s)

Corrine Backus
1855–1923
Birth Location: Kentucky
CB

Children(s)

Harry Backus
1892–1965
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HB
Corrine Backus
1882–1882
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CB

George Backus's Ancestors

Self
George Backus
1847–1921
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Henry Backus
1827–
Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Backus's Descendants

1.
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George (A.) Backus (1 May 1847–6 May 1921) m. Corrine (E.) Backus (Jan 1855–7 Oct 1923)
  1. 1. Harry (Else) Backus 1892–1965 m. Clara (Bell) Baker 1894–1979
    1. 1. Lt. (George Baker Backus) Sr. 1923–1996 m. Marie (Lucille) Boomershine 1925–
      1. 1. Julia (Denise) Backus 1946–2003
  2. 2. Corrine Backus 1882–1882

George Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1847
1 May 1847
Birth of George A. Backus in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 23
George A. Backus resided here in Philadelphia Ward 27 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 27 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
George A. Backus resided here in Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
George A. Backus resided here in Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
George A. Backus resided here in Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
1921
6 May 1921
Age 74
Death of George A. Backus in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1847
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Roll #: 219; Volume #: Roll 219 - 01 Sep 1877-30 Nov 1877
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: T625_224; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 95
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 27 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1443; Page: 211A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: T624_163; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1374176

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 27 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 27 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1443; Page: 211A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: T624_163; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1374176

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: T625_224; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1818-1912; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Jefferson County)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1921
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1818-1912; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Jefferson County)
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