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Harry Else Backus 1892–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1892

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 4 Jun 1965

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: George Backus

Mother: Corrine Backus

Spouse(s): Clara Baker

Children(s): Lt. Sr.

In 1892, Harry Else Backus entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to George A Backus And Corrine E Backus. In 1920, Harry Else Backus resided in Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA. In 1924, Harry Else Backus resided in Eustis, Florida, USA. Harry Else Backus married Clara Bell Baker, and had children including Lt George Baker Backus Sr. Harry Else Backus passed away in 1965 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Harry Else Backus entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to George A Backus And Corrine E Backus.
  • In 1920, Harry Else Backus resided in Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA.
  • In 1924, Harry Else Backus resided in Eustis, Florida, USA.
  • Harry Else Backus married Clara Bell Baker, and had children including Lt George Baker Backus Sr.
  • Harry Else Backus passed away in 1965 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Backus
1847–1921
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Corrine Backus
1855–1923
Birth Location: Kentucky
CB

Spouses(s)

Clara Baker
1894–1979
Birth Location: Illinois
CB

Children(s)

Lt. Sr.
1923–1996
Birth Location: Orlando, Orange, Florida
LS

Harry Backus's Ancestors

Self
Harry Backus
1892–1965
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
George A. Backus
1847–1921
Pennsylvania
Corrine (E.) Backus
1855–1923
Kentucky
Grandparents
Henry Backus
1827–
Ohio
Docet Kriaeo
1835–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harry Backus's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Else) Backus (9 Apr 1892–4 Jun 1965) m. Clara (Bell) Baker (1 Jun 1894–8 Nov 1979)
  1. 1. Lt. (George Baker Backus) Sr. 1923–1996 m. Marie (Lucille) Boomershine 1925–
    1. 1. Julia (Denise) Backus 1946–2003

Harry Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1892
9 Apr 1892
Birth of Harry Else Backus in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 28
Harry Else Backus resided here in Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
1924
1924
Age 32
Harry Else Backus resided here in Eustis, Florida, USA
Eustis, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Harry Else Backus resided here in Mount Dora, Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
Mount Dora, Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
1934
1934-1948
Age 42
Harry Else Backus resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 43
Harry Else Backus resided here in Precinct 20, Lake, Florida
Precinct 20, Lake, Florida
1940
1940
Age 48
Harry Else Backus resided here in Election Prec 20 Mount Dora, Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
Election Prec 20 Mount Dora, Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
Harry Else Backus resided here in Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
1955
1955
Age 63
Harry Else Backus resided here in Eustis, Florida, USA
Eustis, Florida, USA
1965
4 Jun 1965
Age 73
Death of Harry Else Backus in Orange County, Florida
Orange County, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1892
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00595; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 35-34
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: T625_224; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 95
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., World War i Veterans Service and Compensation Files
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Tribune; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1965; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.28287116,0.97110873,0.39726666&xid=3355
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Orlando Evening Star; Publication Date: 5 Jun 1965; Publication Place: Orlando, Florida, USA; ,0.75480425,0.27912694,0.90583503&xid=3355
    [10] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: 5371; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 35-35

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: T625_224; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Eustis, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mount Dora, Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934-1948
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., World War i Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 20, Lake, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00595; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 35-34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election Prec 20 Mount Dora, Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00595; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 35-34

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida; Roll: 5371; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 35-35

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Eustis, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dora, Florida
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Tribune; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1965; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.28287116,0.97110873,0.39726666&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Orlando Evening Star; Publication Date: 5 Jun 1965; Publication Place: Orlando, Florida, USA; ,0.75480425,0.27912694,0.90583503&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1965
    Event Place: Orange County, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Tribune; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1965; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.28287116,0.97110873,0.39726666&xid=3355
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Orlando Evening Star; Publication Date: 5 Jun 1965; Publication Place: Orlando, Florida, USA; ,0.75480425,0.27912694,0.90583503&xid=3355
    [6] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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