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Helen Irene Backus 1875–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1875

Birth Location: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York

Death Date: 9 Feb 1907

Death Location: Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, USA

Father: Manson Backus

Mother: Emma Yawger

Spouse(s): Ralfe DDS

Children(s): Otis Sr.

In 1875, Helen Irene Backus entered the world in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York, born to Manson Franklin Backus And Emma Cornelia Yawger. In 1880, Helen Irene Backus resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States. In 1892, Helen Irene Backus resided in Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington. Helen Irene Backus married Ralfe M Ralph Harlan Dds, and had children including Otis Backus Harlan Sr. Helen Irene Backus passed away in 1907 in Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Helen Irene Backus entered the world in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York, born to Manson Franklin Backus And Emma Cornelia Yawger.
  • In 1880, Helen Irene Backus resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States.
  • In 1892, Helen Irene Backus resided in Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington.
  • Helen Irene Backus married Ralfe M Ralph Harlan Dds, and had children including Otis Backus Harlan Sr.
  • Helen Irene Backus passed away in 1907 in Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Manson Backus
1853–1935
Birth Location: Livonia, Livingston, New York
MB
Emma Yawger
1854–1884
Birth Location: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
EY

Spouses(s)

Ralfe DDS
1870–1946
Birth Location: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio
RD

Children(s)

Otis Sr.
1896–1978
Birth Location: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia
OS

Helen Backus's Ancestors

Self
Helen Backus
1875–1907
Birth Place: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Parents
Manson Franklin Backus
1853–1935
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Emma (Cornelia) Yawger
1854–1884
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Grandparents
Clinton (Theron Backus) Sr.
1827–1897
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Harriet (Newman) Groesbeck
1828–1854
Rensselaer, Rensselaer, New York
Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Philena Richardson
1783–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Helen Backus's Descendants

1.
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Helen (Irene) Backus (15 May 1875–9 Feb 1907) m. Ralfe (M. 'Ralph' Harlan) DDS (12 Dec 1870–15 Nov 1946)
  1. 1. Otis (Backus Harlan) Sr. 1896–1978 m. Rose (Milligan) Jaiser 1902– m. Ruth (L.) Hanson 1895–1974
    1. 1. Manson (Backus) Harlan 1927–1999 m. Doris (May) Shank 1926–2012 m. Bernice (J.) Macdougall 1929–2010
    2. 2. Allan (Sherman) Harlan 1931–1987

Helen Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1875
15 May 1875
Birth of Helen Irene Backus in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
1880
1880
Age 5
Helen Irene Backus resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
1892
1892
Age 17
Helen Irene Backus resided here in Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington
Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington
1895
1895
Age 20
Helen Irene Backus was married
None
1900
1900
Age 25
Helen Irene Backus resided here in Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington, USA
Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington, USA
1907
9 Feb 1907
Age 32
Death of Helen Irene Backus in Manhattan, New York, New York
Manhattan, New York, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1875
    Event Place: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 814; Family History Film: 1254814; Page: 333C; Enumeration District: 037; Image: 0588.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington; Roll: 1745; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1241745
    [4] New York, New York, Death Index
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1895
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington; Roll: 1745; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1241745

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 814; Family History Film: 1254814; Page: 333C; Enumeration District: 037; Image: 0588.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seattle Ward 4, King, Washington; Roll: 1745; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1241745

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1907
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, New York, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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