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Harriet Catherine Backus 1833–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1833

Birth Location: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York

Death Date: 9 Sep 1907

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Father: Absolom Sr.

Mother: Mary Hildreth

Spouse(s): Newton Chappell

Children(s): Harriet Chappell, Mary Chappell, Willis Chappell, Elwin Chappell, Newton Jr., Harry Chappell

In 1833, Harriet Catherine Backus entered the world in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, born to Absolom Backus Sr And Mary Shedd Hildreth. In 1855, Harriet Catherine Backus resided in Auburn, Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA. In 1860, Harriet Catherine Backus resided in Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York. Harriet Catherine Backus married Newton Chappell, and had children including Elwin S Chappell, Harriet Clarena Chappell, Harry C Chappell, Mary Elizabeth Chappell, Newton B Chappell Jr, Willis H Chappell. Harriet Catherine Backus passed away in 1907 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1833, Harriet Catherine Backus entered the world in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, born to Absolom Backus Sr And Mary Shedd Hildreth.
  • In 1855, Harriet Catherine Backus resided in Auburn, Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Harriet Catherine Backus resided in Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York.
  • Harriet Catherine Backus married Newton Chappell, and had children including Elwin S Chappell, Harriet Clarena Chappell, Harry C Chappell, Mary Elizabeth Chappell, Newton B Chappell Jr, Willis H Chappell.
  • Harriet Catherine Backus passed away in 1907 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Absolom Sr.
1800–1880
Birth Location: Montgomery County, New York
AS
Mary Hildreth
1807–1886
Birth Location: Herkimer County, New York
MH

Spouses(s)

Newton Chappell
1831–1918
Birth Location: Maryland Twp, Otsego, New York
NC

Children(s)

Harriet Chappell
1868–1936
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
HC
Mary Chappell
1864–1947
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
MC
Willis Chappell
1861–1889
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
WC
Elwin Chappell
1857–1863
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
EC
Newton Jr.
1859–1863
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
NJ
Harry Chappell
1860–1863
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
HC

Harriet Backus's Ancestors

Self
Harriet Backus
1833–1907
Birth Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
Parents
Absolom Backus Sr.
1800–1880
Montgomery County, New York
Mary (Shedd) Hildreth
1807–1886
Herkimer County, New York
Grandparents
Absolom Backus
1763–1855
Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
Ruth Root
1764–1837
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Lebbeus Backus
1741–1762
Hannah Ford
1743–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Backus
1710–1779
Love Kingsbury
1711–1778
James Ford
1699–1757
Elizabeth Bartlett
1708–1755

Harriet Backus's Descendants

1.
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Harriet (Catherine) Backus (12 Aug 1833–9 Sep 1907) m. Newton Chappell (13 Apr 1831–4 Jan 1918)
  1. 1. Harriet (Clarena) Chappell 1868–1936 m. Herbert (James) Menzie 1862–1942
    1. 1. Stuart (MacPherson) Menzie 1906–1982 m. Dorothy (L.) Deshon 1910–
    2. 2. Katherine (C.) Menzie 1904–1983 m. Guy (Stoddard) Frisbie 1903–1968
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Chappell 1864–1947 m. Frank (J.) Fisher 1863–1940
  3. 3. Willis (H.) Chappell 1861–1889
  4. 4. Elwin (S.) Chappell 1857–1863
  5. 5. Newton (B. Chappell) Jr. 1859–1863
  6. 6. Harry (C.) Chappell 1860–1863

Harriet Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1833
12 Aug 1833
Birth of Harriet Catherine Backus in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
1855
1855
Age 22
Harriet Catherine Backus resided here in Auburn, Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn, Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Harriet Catherine Backus resided here in Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York
Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York
1865
1865
Age 32
Harriet Catherine Backus resided here in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 42
Harriet Catherine Backus resided here in Auburn Ward 01, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn Ward 01, Cayuga, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Harriet Catherine Backus resided here in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
Harriet Catherine Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA
1907
9 Sep 1907
Age 74
Death of Harriet Catherine Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1833
    Event Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 813; Family History Film: 1254813; Page: 194D; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0151
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1075; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1241075
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York; Roll: M653_727; Page: 222; Family History Library Film: 803727

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Auburn, Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York; Roll: M653_727; Page: 222; Family History Library Film: 803727

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Auburn Ward 01, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 813; Family History Film: 1254813; Page: 194D; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1075; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1241075

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Auburn
    Record Source: New York, Marriage Notices, 1800-1855

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1907
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index; Certificate Number: 40743
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