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Gertrude Elizabeth Backus 1902–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1902

Birth Location: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky

Death Date: 14 Nov 1992

Death Location: Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA

Father: Walter Backus

Mother: Leila Wright

Spouse(s): Fredrick Brush

Children(s): David Brush, Frederick Brush

In 1902, Gertrude Elizabeth Backus entered the world in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, born to Walter Henry Backus And Leila Dell Wright. In 1910, Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, California. In 1919, Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided in San Bernardino, California, USA. Gertrude Elizabeth Backus married Fredrick Erbe Brush, and had children including David Warren Brush, Elizabeth Carol Brush, Frederick Morton Brush. Gertrude Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1992 in Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Gertrude Elizabeth Backus entered the world in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, born to Walter Henry Backus And Leila Dell Wright.
  • In 1910, Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, California.
  • In 1919, Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided in San Bernardino, California, USA.
  • Gertrude Elizabeth Backus married Fredrick Erbe Brush, and had children including David Warren Brush, Elizabeth Carol Brush, Frederick Morton Brush.
  • Gertrude Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1992 in Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Backus
1869–1919
Birth Location: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky
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Leila Wright
1878–1960
Birth Location: Ballard County, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Fredrick Brush
1901–1987
Birth Location: California
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Children(s)

David Brush
1926–1945
Birth Location: San Bernardino County, California
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Frederick Brush
1921–1998
Birth Location: San Bernardino County, California
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Gertrude Backus's Ancestors

Self
Gertrude Backus
1902–1992
Birth Place: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky
Parents
Walter Henry Backus
1869–1919
Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky
Leila (Dell) Wright
1878–1960
Ballard County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Asa (Crandall) Backus
1836–1885
Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Laura (Belle) Wright
1844–1933
Graves County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
George Backus
1806–1862
Eliza Crandall
1810–1893
Josiah Jr.
1821–1905
Eliza Ray
1826–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Backus
1777–1871
Jerusha Hewitt
1778–1846
Josiah Sr.
1780–1841
Andromache Wright
1788–1834

Gertrude Backus's Descendants

1.
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Gertrude (Elizabeth) Backus (10 Sep 1902–14 Nov 1992) m. Fredrick (Erbe) Brush (13 May 1901–5 Feb 1987)
  1. 1. David (Warren) Brush 1926–1945
  2. 2. Frederick (Morton) Brush 1921–1998

Gertrude Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1902
10 Sep 1902
Birth of Gertrude Elizabeth Backus in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky
Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 8
Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided here in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, California
1919
1919
Age 17
Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided here in San Bernardino, California, USA
San Bernardino, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided here in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California
1930
1930
Age 28
Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided here in Colton, San Bernardino, California, USA
Colton, San Bernardino, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided here in Colton, San Bernardino, California
Colton, San Bernardino, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Gertrude Elizabeth Backus resided here in Colton, San Bernardino, California, United States
Colton, San Bernardino, California, United States
1992
14 Nov 1992
Age 90
Death of Gertrude Elizabeth Backus in San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T627_288; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 36-27
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1992-11-14
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T625_129; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 196; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California; Roll: 187; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 1054.0; FHL microfilm: 2339922
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, California
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: San Bernardino, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T625_129; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 196; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California; Roll: 187; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 1054.0; FHL microfilm: 2339922

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T627_288; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 36-27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T627_288; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 36-27

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1992
    Event Place: San Bernardino County, California
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Date: 1992-11-14
    [2] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011
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