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Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus 1914–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1914

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 17 Jan 1964

Death Location: Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida

Father: Henry Backus

Mother: Johannah Hammer

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1914, Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus entered the world in Michigan, born to Henry Herman Backus And Johannah Wilhelmina Hammer. In 1920, Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus passed away in 1964 in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus entered the world in Michigan, born to Henry Herman Backus And Johannah Wilhelmina Hammer.
  • In 1920, Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus passed away in 1964 in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Backus
1886–1944
Birth Location: Volhynia, Russia
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Johannah Hammer
1888–1952
Birth Location: Russia
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Backus's Ancestors

Self
Henry Backus
1914–1964
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Henry Herman Backus
1886–1944
Volhynia, Russia
Johannah (Wilhelmina) Hammer
1888–1952
Russia
Grandparents
John (G.) Backus
1860–
Russia
Minnie Backus
1863–
Russia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1914
3 Dec 1914
Birth of Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus in Michigan
Michigan
1920
1920
Age 6
Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided here in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided here in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided here in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan
Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus resided here in Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1964
17 Jan 1964
Age 50
Death of Henry Charles 'Hank' Backus in Broward County, Florida
Broward County, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1914
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1732; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-40
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 665
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 976; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 790.0; FHL microfilm: 2340711
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 665

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 976; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 790.0; FHL microfilm: 2340711

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1732; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-40

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1732; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-40

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1964
    Event Place: Broward County, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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