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Harry Ewing Backus 1890–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1890

Birth Location: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: Feb 1967

Death Location: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania

Father: Andrew Backus

Mother: Mary Moorhead

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Brown

Children(s): Joseph Backus

In 1890, Harry Ewing Backus entered the world in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Andrew M Backus And Mary E Moorhead. In 1900, Harry Ewing Backus resided in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Harry Ewing Backus resided in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. Harry Ewing Backus married Elizabeth R Brown, and had children including Joseph M Backus. Harry Ewing Backus passed away in 1967 in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Harry Ewing Backus entered the world in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Andrew M Backus And Mary E Moorhead.
  • In 1900, Harry Ewing Backus resided in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Harry Ewing Backus resided in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Harry Ewing Backus married Elizabeth R Brown, and had children including Joseph M Backus.
  • Harry Ewing Backus passed away in 1967 in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Backus
1839–1919
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Mary Moorhead
1846–1915
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
MM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Brown
1891–
Birth Location: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
EB

Children(s)

Joseph Backus
1925–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Harry Backus's Ancestors

Self
Harry Backus
1890–1967
Birth Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
Parents
Andrew M. Backus
1839–1919
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Mary (E.) Moorhead
1846–1915
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Timothy Backus
1805–1891
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Sarah (A.) McDowell
1816–1900
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Joseph (McCord) Moorhead
1816–1905
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harriet Scott
1820–
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.
1776–1853
Martha Milliken
1780–1860
Joseph Moorhead
1816–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827

Harry Backus's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Ewing) Backus (3 Mar 1890–Feb 1967) m. Elizabeth (R.) Brown (abt 1891–)
  1. 1. Joseph (M.) Backus 1925–

Harry Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1890
3 Mar 1890
Birth of Harry Ewing Backus in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 10
Harry Ewing Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Harry Ewing Backus resided here in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Harry Ewing Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Harry Ewing Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Harry Ewing Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1942
1942
Age 52
Harry Ewing Backus resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
1967
Feb 1967
Age 77
Death of Harry Ewing Backus in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1890
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 10
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3501; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 25-45
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 184-26-8413; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2038; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0132; Image: 170.0; FHL microfilm: 2341772
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022697; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2038; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0132; Image: 170.0; FHL microfilm: 2341772

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3501; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 25-45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3501; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 25-45

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022697; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1967
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 184-26-8413; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1951
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