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Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus 1883–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan

Death Date: 30 Jan 1930

Death Location: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA

Father: Orla Backus

Mother: Katherine Ayrault

Spouse(s): Della McGrew

Children(s): Edythe Backus, Marguerite Backus, Infant Backus

In 1883, Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus entered the world in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, born to Orla J Backus And Katherine B Kittie Ayrault. In 1900, Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan. In 1910, Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided in Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan. Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus married Della D Mcgrew, and had children including Edythe Kittie Backus, Infant Backus, Marguerite Lucille Backus. Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus passed away in 1930 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus entered the world in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, born to Orla J Backus And Katherine B Kittie Ayrault.
  • In 1900, Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan.
  • In 1910, Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided in Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan.
  • Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus married Della D Mcgrew, and had children including Edythe Kittie Backus, Infant Backus, Marguerite Lucille Backus.
  • Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus passed away in 1930 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orla Backus
1861–1921
Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
OB
Katherine Ayrault
1861–1943
Birth Location: Granger, Allegany, New York
KA

Spouses(s)

Della McGrew
1884–1958
Birth Location: De Witt, Clinton, Michigan
DM

Children(s)

Edythe Backus
1907–1989
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
EB
Marguerite Backus
1908–1994
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
MB
Infant Backus
1906–1906
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
IB

Harris Backus's Ancestors

Self
Harris Backus
1883–1930
Birth Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Parents
Orla J. Backus
1861–1921
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Katherine (B. 'Kittie') Ayrault
1861–1943
Granger, Allegany, New York
Grandparents
Chauncy (Ralph) Backus
1836–1890
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Jane (Bell) Marshall
1837–1882
Connecticut
Roswell Ayrault
1834–1868
New York
Margaret (Van) Winkle
1833–1898
Nunda, Livingston, New York
Great-Grandparents
Orla Backus
1803–1887
Mary Roat
1800–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850

Harris Backus's Descendants

1.
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Harris ('Harrie' Ayrault) Backus (9 Mar 1883–30 Jan 1930) m. Della (D.) McGrew (12 May 1884–1 Jan 1958)
  1. 1. Edythe (Kittie) Backus 1907–1989 m. Howard (Elmore) Size 1906–1993
    1. 1. Alvin (Dale) Size 1929–2003
  2. 2. Marguerite (Lucille) Backus 1908–1994
  3. 3. Infant Backus 1906–1906

Harris Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1883
9 Mar 1883
Birth of Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 17
Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided here in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 27
Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided here in Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan
Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 37
Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided here in Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan
Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan
1929
1929
Age 46
Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus resided here in Flint, Michigan, USA
Flint, Michigan, USA
1930
30 Jan 1930
Age 47
Death of Harris 'Harrie' Ayrault Backus in Flint, Genesee, Michigan
Flint, Genesee, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: T625_781; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Lapeer County, Michigan; Roll: 1675806; Draft Board: 0.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: T625_781; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Flint, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Lapeer County, Michigan; Roll: 1675806; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1930
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Genesee County, Michigan, Death Index, 1867-1930

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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