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Gordon Backus 1812–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1812

Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York

Death Date: 20 Aug 1893

Death Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan

Father: Ebenezer Backus

Mother: Jemima Chandler

Spouse(s): Eliza Tibbits, Caroline Backus, Mary Hall

Children(s): George Backus, Johnson Backus, Julia Backus, Ira Backus, Susan Backus, Mary Backus

In 1812, Gordon Backus entered the world in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, born to Ebenezer Backus And Jemima Chandler. In 1860, Gordon Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States. In 1870, Gordon Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States. Gordon Backus married Caroline Backus, Eliza Jane Tibbits, Mary Hall, and had children including George Chandler Backus, Ira Chandler Backus, Johnson Backus, Julia Ann Backus, Mary Jane Backus, Susan Backus. Gordon Backus passed away in 1893 in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Gordon Backus entered the world in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, born to Ebenezer Backus And Jemima Chandler.
  • In 1860, Gordon Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1870, Gordon Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States.
  • Gordon Backus married Caroline Backus, Eliza Jane Tibbits, Mary Hall, and had children including George Chandler Backus, Ira Chandler Backus, Johnson Backus, Julia Ann Backus, Mary Jane Backus, Susan Backus.
  • Gordon Backus passed away in 1893 in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Birth Location: Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
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Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
Birth Location: Dutchess County, New York
JC

Spouses(s)

Eliza Tibbits
1822–1891
Birth Location: Lumberland Twp, Sullivan, New York
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Caroline Backus
1816–1869
Birth Location: New York
CB
Mary Hall
1814–1854
Birth Location: New York
MH

Children(s)

George Backus
1849–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Johnson Backus
1840–1911
Birth Location: Michigan
JB
Julia Backus
1844–
Birth Location: Michigan
JB
Ira Backus
1844–1924
Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
IB
Susan Backus
1850–
Birth Location: Michigan
SB
Mary Backus
1838–1898
Birth Location: New York
MB

Gordon Backus's Ancestors

Self
Gordon Backus
1812–1893
Birth Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Parents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
Dutchess County, New York
Grandparents
John (Backus) Jr.
1747–1842
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–
Rev. Baker
1720–1798
Jerusha Parrish
1722–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Sr.
1682–1762
Sarah Backus
1686–1760
Edward Cleveland
1686–1771
Rebecca Paine
1690–1784
William Baker
1679–1750
Rebecca Backus
1685–1720

Gordon Backus's Descendants

1.
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Gordon Backus (12 Sep 1812–20 Aug 1893) m. Eliza (Jane) Tibbits (abt 1822–22 Apr 1891) m. Caroline Backus (abt 1816–bef 1869) m. Mary Hall (abt 1814–abt 1854)
  1. 1. George (Chandler) Backus 1849– m. Orphaline Bangs 1856–
  2. 2. Johnson Backus 1840–1911 m. Laura (Jane) Dunn 1844–1918
    1. 1. Ida (Evelyn) Backus 1866–1902 m. Austin (Fish) Smith 1859–1945
      1. 1. Emery (Edison) Smith 1892–1971 m. Agness (Estelle) Quinn 1893–1969
        1. 1. Jeanne (Marie) Smith 1921– m. Allen (Louis) Simms 1917–2007
        2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Smith 1923–1976 m. Herman (Leslie) Tanner 1918–2005
        3. 3. Patricia Smith 1926–
      2. 2. Elsie (Arlene) Smith 1894–1989 m. Alfred (James) Allen 1889–1966
        1. 1. Elsie (Arlene) Allen 1921–2019
        2. 2. Robert (Smith) Allen 1923–1943
      3. 3. Lois (Winifred) Smith 1896–1961 m. Delbert (D.) Davidson 1877–1956
        1. 1. Richard Davidson 1924–1989
        2. 2. Clarence (Austin) Davidson 1925–1957 m. Helen (Marie) Volkert 1923–
      4. 4. Jessie (I.) Resico 1900–
  3. 3. Julia (Ann) Backus 1844–
  4. 4. Ira (Chandler) Backus 1844–1924 m. Angeline (Elizabeth) Hadley 1856–1946
    1. 1. Mary (Angeline) Backus 1875–1929 m. Christopher Taylor 1857–1936
      1. 1. Ruth (Elizabeth) Taylor 1903–1993 m. Edgar (Paul) Widmayer 1897–1960
      2. 2. Orla (Backus) Taylor 1908–1978 m. Kathryn (Lenore) Rosendaul 1912–1997
        1. 1. Phillip (Gerald) Taylor 1936–1937
      3. 3. Florence (E.) Taylor 1910–1994 m. Robert (M.) Allen 1908–1976
    2. 2. Johnson (Seward) Backus 1880–1967 m. Alma (Bertha) Schultz 1883–1972
      1. 1. Wilma (Areleta) Backus 1909–1991 m. Elden (Clare) Martin 1904–1965 m. Albert (Alfred) Garner 1903–1993
        1. 1. Ray Martin 1926–1941
        2. 2. Frank (G.) Martin 1938–2010
        3. 3. Harriett (Anne) Martin 1946–1990
      2. 2. Eloise (Alleen) Backus 1913–1997 m. James (Lippincott) Berger 1910–1960 m. Daniel (Thomas) Cavanagh 1913–1995
      3. 3. Gordon (S.) Backus 1915–1968 m. Eleanor Swanson 1913–
      4. 4. Robert (I.) Backus 1916–1975 m. Ruth (Syblia) McDonald 1919–1999
  5. 5. Susan Backus 1850–
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Backus 1838–1898 m. Joseph (L.) Dyer 1838–1910
    1. 1. Clark (B.) Dyer 1860–1902 m. Betsey (Abigail) Atwood 1861–1946
      1. 1. Myrtle (Eva) Dyer 1898–1987 m. Hiram (Ansel) Spry 1893–1952
        1. 1. Philip (Ansel) Spry 1923–2003
        2. 2. Norma (Jane) Spry 1920–1991
    2. 2. George (C.) Dyer 1867–1904 m. Naomi (M.) Clements 1878–
    3. 3. John (S.) Dyer 1873–1944 m. Jessie (M.) Dyer 1881–
      1. 1. Mildred (J.) Dyer 1902–
      2. 2. Clare (S.) Dyer 1907–
    4. 4. Bert (J.) Dyer 1862–1936 m. Minnie (E.) Dyer 1868–1926
      1. 1. Lulu Dyer 1886–1888
      2. 2. Mary (M.) Dyer 1885–1975

Gordon Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1812
12 Sep 1812
Birth of Gordon Backus in Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
1860
1860
Age 48
Gordon Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 58
Gordon Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 68
Gordon Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
1893
20 Aug 1893
Age 81
Death of Gordon Backus in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
1893
23 Aug 1893
Age 81
Gordon Backus - Probate in Livingston, Michigan, USA
Livingston, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1812
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: 592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 232B; Enumeration District: 197; Image: 0467.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 8; Image: 12.
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 8; Image: 12.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: 592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 232B; Enumeration District: 197; Image: 0467.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Unadilla, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1893
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Estate Files, Ca. 1895-1905; Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Livingston County); Probate Place: Livingston, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1893
    Event Place: Livingston, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Estate Files, Ca. 1895-1905; Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Livingston County); Probate Place: Livingston, Michigan
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