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Helen M. Backus 1836–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sep 1836

Birth Location: Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan

Death Date: 23 Jan 1853

Death Location: Sharon Hollow, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA

Father: Azel Backus

Mother: Nancy Brewster

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In 1836, Helen M. Backus entered the world in Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan, born to Azel Backus And Nancy Lucinda Brewster. In 1850, Helen M. Backus resided in Sylvan, Washtenaw, Michigan. Helen M. Backus passed away in 1853 in Sharon Hollow, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Helen M. Backus entered the world in Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan, born to Azel Backus And Nancy Lucinda Brewster.
  • In 1850, Helen M. Backus resided in Sylvan, Washtenaw, Michigan.
  • Helen M. Backus passed away in 1853 in Sharon Hollow, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

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Helen Backus's Ancestors

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Helen Backus
1836–1853
Birth Place: Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan
Parents
Azel Backus
1802–1855
Franklin, New London, Connecticut
Nancy (Lucinda) Brewster
1808–1880
Connecticut
Grandparents
Simeon (Backus) Jr.
1778–1829
Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
Clarissa Hyde
1780–1854
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Simeon Backus
1752–1782
Eunice Waterman
1753–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Backus
1710–1779
Love Kingsbury
1711–1778
Elisha Waterman
1704–1771
Sarah Hackney
1713–1776

Helen Backus's Timeline

3 Records

1836
6 Sep 1836
Birth of Helen M. Backus in Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan
Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan
1850
1850
Age 14
Helen M. Backus resided here in Sylvan, Washtenaw, Michigan
Sylvan, Washtenaw, Michigan
1853
23 Jan 1853
Age 17
Death of Helen M. Backus in Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan
Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1836
    Event Place: Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sylvan, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M432_364; Page: 290A; Image: 229
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sylvan, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sylvan, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M432_364; Page: 290A; Image: 229

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1853
    Event Place: Sylvan Twp, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sharon Hollow, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Find a Grave Index

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