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Harry Backus Williams 1899–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1899

Birth Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York

Death Date: 13 Nov 1976

Death Location: Paris, Edgar, Illinois

Father: Edward Williams

Mother: Nora Backus

Spouse(s): Emma Banford

Children(s): Roger Williams

In 1899, Harry Backus Williams entered the world in Buffalo, Erie, New York, born to Edward Eugene Williams And Nora Edna Backus. In 1900, Harry Backus Williams resided in Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Harry Backus Williams resided in Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA. Harry Backus Williams married Emma Margaret Banford, and had children including James Edward Williams, Roger Lee Williams. Harry Backus Williams passed away in 1976 in Paris, Edgar, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Harry Backus Williams entered the world in Buffalo, Erie, New York, born to Edward Eugene Williams And Nora Edna Backus.
  • In 1900, Harry Backus Williams resided in Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Harry Backus Williams resided in Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA.
  • Harry Backus Williams married Emma Margaret Banford, and had children including James Edward Williams, Roger Lee Williams.
  • Harry Backus Williams passed away in 1976 in Paris, Edgar, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harry Williams's Ancestors

Self
Harry Williams
1899–1976
Birth Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
Parents
Edward Eugene Williams
1869–1953
Cazenovia, Madison, New York
Nora (Edna) Backus
1864–1937
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Grandparents
Edward Backus
1834–1890
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Mary McQuatters
1834–1911
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Great-Grandparents
Charles Backus
1794–1862
Eunice Shaw
1799–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Betsey Day
1775–1805

Harry Williams's Descendants

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Harry (Backus) Williams (22 Feb 1899–13 Nov 1976) m. Emma (Margaret) Banford (22 May 1899–28 Nov 1947)
  1. 1. Roger (Lee) Williams 1930–2012

Harry Williams's Timeline

8 Records

1899
22 Feb 1899
Birth of Harry Backus Williams in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1900
1900
Age 1
Harry Backus Williams resided here in Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Harry Backus Williams resided here in Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 18
Harry Backus Williams resided here in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
1930
1930
Age 31
Harry Backus Williams resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
Harry Backus Williams resided here in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 41
Harry Backus Williams resided here in Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
1976
13 Nov 1976
Age 77
Death of Harry Backus Williams in Paris, Edgar, Illinois
Paris, Edgar, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1899
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 99858
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T627_3110; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 51-9
    [3] Michigan, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 291-09-4548; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 1491; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0909; Image: 269.0; FHL microfilm: 2341226
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Hamilton; Roll: 1819806; Draft Board: 05
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240749
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: T624_739; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374752
    [9] Ohio Soldiers in WWI
    [10] Web: Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index, 1900-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240749

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: T624_739; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374752

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Hamilton; Roll: 1819806; Draft Board: 05

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 1491; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0909; Image: 269.0; FHL microfilm: 2341226

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T627_3110; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 51-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T627_3110; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 51-9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Ohio
    Record Source: Ohio Soldiers in WWI

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1976
    Event Place: Paris, Edgar, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 291-09-4548; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index, 1900-2012

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