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George Christopher Backus 1880–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jun 1880

Birth Location: Chase City, Mecklenburg, Virginia

Death Date: 27 Aug 1947

Death Location: Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Backus

Mother: Sarah Haynes

Spouse(s): Edith Stevenson

Children(s): Charles Backus, Rueton Backus, Walter Backus, Elsie Backus, William Backus

In 1880, George Christopher Backus entered the world in Chase City, Mecklenburg, Virginia, born to Charles B Backus And Sarah Lavinia Haynes. In 1900, George Christopher Backus resided in Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA. In 1910, George Christopher Backus resided in Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA. George Christopher Backus married Edith Ellen Stevenson, and had children including Charles Christopher Backus, Elsie Lavina Backus, Rueton Backus, Walter Scott Backus, William Milton Backus. George Christopher Backus passed away in 1947 in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, George Christopher Backus entered the world in Chase City, Mecklenburg, Virginia, born to Charles B Backus And Sarah Lavinia Haynes.
  • In 1900, George Christopher Backus resided in Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, George Christopher Backus resided in Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA.
  • George Christopher Backus married Edith Ellen Stevenson, and had children including Charles Christopher Backus, Elsie Lavina Backus, Rueton Backus, Walter Scott Backus, William Milton Backus.
  • George Christopher Backus passed away in 1947 in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Backus
1856–1910
Birth Location: Charles City County, Virginia
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Sarah Haynes
1859–1935
Birth Location: Charles City County, Virginia
SH

Spouses(s)

Edith Stevenson
1879–1971
Birth Location: Glencoe, Ekfrid, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
ES

Children(s)

Charles Backus
1910–1949
Birth Location: Virginia
CB
Rueton Backus
1903–1920
Birth Location: Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia
RB
Walter Backus
1915–1965
Birth Location: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia
WB
Elsie Backus
1917–1999
Birth Location: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia
EB
William Backus
1906–1968
Birth Location: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia
WB

George Backus's Ancestors

Self
George Backus
1880–1947
Birth Place: Chase City, Mecklenburg, Virginia
Parents
Charles B. Backus
1856–1910
Charles City County, Virginia
Sarah (Lavinia) Haynes
1859–1935
Charles City County, Virginia
Grandparents
Christopher (B.) Haynes
1826–1886
Charles City County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Backus's Descendants

1.
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George (Christopher) Backus (8 Jun 1880–27 Aug 1947) m. Edith (Ellen) Stevenson (23 Aug 1879–28 Nov 1971)
  1. 1. Charles (Christopher) Backus 1910–1949 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Askew 1911–1978
    1. 1. Carl (Christopher) Backus 1946–2018 m. Laura (Ellen) Ball 1948–2011
    2. 2. Charles (Glenn Backus) Sr. 1935–2016 m. Nannie (Audrey) Holloway 1936–2016
  2. 2. Rueton Backus 1903–1920
  3. 3. Walter (Scott) Backus 1915–1965 m. Mary (Helen) Earnest 1924– m. Margaret (Eleanor) Harris 1917–1987
  4. 4. Elsie (Lavina) Backus 1917–1999 m. Warren (Harding McNamara) Sr. 1920–1997
    1. 1. Warren (Harding McNamara) Jr 1939–1998
    2. 2. Ellen (Carole) McNamara 1942–2008
  5. 5. William (Milton) Backus 1906–1968 m. Grace (Mae) Proctor 1914–1999
    1. 1. Edith (Catherine) Backus 1946–2011 m. Russell (Andrew Myers) Jr. 1942–2011

George Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1880
8 Jun 1880
Birth of George Christopher Backus in Chase City, Mecklenburg, Virginia
Chase City, Mecklenburg, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 20
George Christopher Backus resided here in Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
George Christopher Backus resided here in Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
George Christopher Backus resided here in Elizabeth City, Virginia
Elizabeth City, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 40
George Christopher Backus resided here in Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
George Christopher Backus resided here in Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
George Christopher Backus resided here in Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1947
27 Aug 1947
Age 67
Death of George Christopher Backus in Buckroe Beach, Elizabeth City, Virginia
Buckroe Beach, Elizabeth City, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Chase City, Mecklenburg, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Virginia
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T625_1887; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 839
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2467; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 811.0; FHL microfilm: 2342201
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Elizabeth City; Roll: 1984711
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: 1707; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1241707
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375640
    [7] Virginia, Death Records
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: 1707; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1241707

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375640

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Elizabeth City; Roll: 1984711

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T625_1887; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 839

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2467; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 811.0; FHL microfilm: 2342201

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1947
    Event Place: Buckroe Beach, Elizabeth City, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Newport News, Virginia, Daily Press Obituary Index, 1898-1988

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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