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Grace May Backus 1897–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1897

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Death Date: 27 Oct 1959

Death Location: Hempstead, Nassau, New York

Father: Bertrand Sr.

Mother: Bertha Williamson

Spouse(s): William Hartung

Children(s): Wilma Hartung

In 1897, Grace May Backus entered the world in Rochester, Monroe, New York, born to Bertrand Charles Backus Sr And Bertha Elwood Williamson. In 1900, Grace May Backus resided in Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA. In 1905, Grace May Backus resided in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA. Grace May Backus married Lowry, William Briggs Hartung, and had children including Wilma Elizabeth Hartung. Grace May Backus passed away in 1959 in Hempstead, Nassau, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Grace May Backus entered the world in Rochester, Monroe, New York, born to Bertrand Charles Backus Sr And Bertha Elwood Williamson.
  • In 1900, Grace May Backus resided in Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • In 1905, Grace May Backus resided in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • Grace May Backus married Lowry, William Briggs Hartung, and had children including Wilma Elizabeth Hartung.
  • Grace May Backus passed away in 1959 in Hempstead, Nassau, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bertrand Sr.
1870–1926
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Bertha Williamson
1872–1958
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Spouses(s)

William Hartung
1893–1974
Birth Location: Honesdale, Wayne, Pennsylvania
WH

Children(s)

Wilma Hartung
1921–2009
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Grace Backus's Ancestors

Self
Grace Backus
1897–1959
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Parents
Bertrand Charles Backus Sr.
1870–1926
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Bertha (Elwood) Williamson
1872–1958
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Grandparents
Charles (Edward) Backus
1848–1911
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Emma (C.) Sabin
1852–1917
Corning, Steuben, New York
Thomas Williamson
1827–1885
Aldgate, Middlesex, England
Mary (Ann) Elwood
1839–1919
Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England
Great-Grandparents
Orrin Backus
1821–1907
Mary Crouch
1829–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Backus
1794–1862
Eunice Shaw
1799–1873

Grace Backus's Descendants

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Grace (May) Backus (20 Aug 1897–27 Oct 1959) m. William (Briggs) Hartung (13 Jan 1893–29 Sep 1974)
  1. 1. Wilma (Elizabeth) Hartung 1921–2009

Grace Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1897
20 Aug 1897
Birth of Grace May Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1900
1900
Age 3
Grace May Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 8
Grace May Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Grace May Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 18
Grace May Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 23
Grace May Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 28
Grace May Backus resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Grace May Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Grace May Backus resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Grace May Backus resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1958
1958
Age 61
Grace May Backus resided here in Long Island, New York
Long Island, New York
1959
27 Oct 1959
Age 62
Death of Grace May Backus in Hempstead, Nassau, New York
Hempstead, Nassau, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1897
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3223; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 92-501
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 09; Assembly District: 02; City: Rochester Ward 18; County: Monroe; Page: 54
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1120; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1451; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0078; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2341186
    [5] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Rochester Ward 14; County: Monroe; Page: 14
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1075; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1241075
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_990; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375003
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 11, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1075; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1241075

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Rochester Ward 14; County: Monroe; Page: 14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_990; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375003

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 18, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 09; Assembly District: 02; City: Rochester Ward 18; County: Monroe; Page: 54

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1120; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1451; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0078; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2341186

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3223; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 92-501

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3223; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 92-501

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Long Island, New York

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1959
    Event Place: Hempstead, Nassau, New York
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