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Hattie Elsie Backus 1922–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1922

Birth Location: Berrian County, Michigan

Death Date: 7 Apr 2016

Death Location: Cascade Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Emil Backus

Mother: Elsie Hauch

Spouse(s): George Park, Robert Friar

Children(s):

In 1922, Hattie Elsie Backus entered the world in Berrian County, Michigan, born to Emil Backus And Elsie Alwina Hauch. In 1930, Hattie Elsie Backus resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Hattie Elsie Backus resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan. Hattie Elsie Backus married George Alonzo Park, Robert Francis Friar, and had children including Beatrice B Park, Christine R Park, Doris Jean Park, Gerald Emil Jerry Park, Patrice Allene Park, Sylvia J Park. Hattie Elsie Backus passed away in 2016 in Cascade Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Hattie Elsie Backus entered the world in Berrian County, Michigan, born to Emil Backus And Elsie Alwina Hauch.
  • In 1930, Hattie Elsie Backus resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Hattie Elsie Backus resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan.
  • Hattie Elsie Backus married George Alonzo Park, Robert Francis Friar, and had children including Beatrice B Park, Christine R Park, Doris Jean Park, Gerald Emil Jerry Park, Patrice Allene Park, Sylvia J Park.
  • Hattie Elsie Backus passed away in 2016 in Cascade Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hattie Backus's Ancestors

Self
Hattie Backus
1922–2016
Birth Place: Berrian County, Michigan
Parents
Emil Backus
1898–1970
Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
Elsie (Alwina) Hauch
1903–1978
Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan
Grandparents
Herman (Carl) Backus
1862–1925
Russia
Fredricke (G. 'Frieda') Rhodenburg
1862–1912
Russia
Fred (J.) Hauch
1878–
Russia
Annie Hauch
1882–
Russia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hattie Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1922
23 Sep 1922
Birth of Hattie Elsie Backus in Berrian County, Michigan
Berrian County, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 8
Hattie Elsie Backus resided here in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Hattie Elsie Backus resided here in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan
Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 18
Hattie Elsie Backus resided here in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1949
1949
Age 27
Hattie Elsie Backus resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1973
1973
Age 51
Hattie Elsie Backus resided here in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
1993
1993
Age 71
Hattie Elsie Backus resided here in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
2016
7 Apr 2016
Age 94
Death of Hattie Elsie Backus in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1922
    Event Place: Berrian County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11-90
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 977; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0061; Image: 523.0; FHL microfilm: 2340712

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 977; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0061; Image: 523.0; FHL microfilm: 2340712

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11-90

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11-90

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Troy, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 18; Film Title: 11 Berrien 06333-09580; Film Description: Berrien (1939-1942)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 2016
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cascade Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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