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Herman Carl Backus 1862–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1862

Birth Location: Russia

Death Date: 3 Oct 1925

Death Location: Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan, USA

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Fredricke Rhodenburg, Christina Gertz

Children(s): William Backus, Martha Backus, Emil Backus, Joseph Backus, August Backus

The story of Herman Carl Backus began in 1862 in Russia. In 1900, Herman Carl Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Herman Carl Backus married Christina Gertz, Fredricke G Frieda Rhodenburg, and had children including August Friedrich Karl Backus, Emil Backus, Joseph F Backus, Martha Frieda Backus, William Backus. Herman Carl Backus passed away in 1925 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Herman Carl Backus began in 1862 in Russia.
  • In 1900, Herman Carl Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Herman Carl Backus married Christina Gertz, Fredricke G Frieda Rhodenburg, and had children including August Friedrich Karl Backus, Emil Backus, Joseph F Backus, Martha Frieda Backus, William Backus.
  • Herman Carl Backus passed away in 1925 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Fredricke Rhodenburg
1862–1912
Birth Location: Russia
FR
Christina Gertz
1856–1942
Birth Location: Russia
CG

Children(s)

William Backus
1902–1992
Birth Location: Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
WB
Martha Backus
1894–1962
Birth Location: Bridgman, Berrien, Michigan
MB
Emil Backus
1898–1970
Birth Location: Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
EB
Joseph Backus
1907–1985
Birth Location: Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
JB
August Backus
1884–1906
Birth Location: Shitomir, Russia
AB

Herman Backus's Ancestors

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Herman Backus
1862–1925
Birth Place: Russia
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Herman Backus's Descendants

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Herman (Carl) Backus (11 Dec 1862–3 Oct 1925) m. Fredricke (G. 'Frieda') Rhodenburg (7 Mar 1862–28 May 1912) m. Christina Gertz (18 Apr 1856–18 Nov 1942)
  1. 1. William Backus 1902–1992 m. Huldina Zielke 1905–1993
    1. 1. Richard (Emil Backus) Sr. 1924–2004 m. Dorothy (Louise) Freehling 1928–2016
  2. 2. Martha (Frieda) Backus 1894–1962 m. Joseph (Menser) Sr. 1893–1973
    1. 1. Joseph (Menser) Jr. 1914–
    2. 2. Margaret (Helen) Menser 1914–
    3. 3. Josephine (P.) Menser 1916–
    4. 4. Marie (Tracy) Menser 1918–2012 m. Raymond (William) Backus 1917–2004
    5. 5. Caroline (R.) Menser 1921–
    6. 6. Emil (F.) Menser 1923–
    7. 7. William (A.) Menser 1925–
  3. 3. Emil Backus 1898–1970 m. Elsie (Alwina) Hauch 1903–1978
    1. 1. Julius (Albert) Backus 1927–2011 m. Helen (Dorothy) Durkot 1931–2000
    2. 2. Hattie (Elsie) Backus 1922–2016 m. George (Alonzo) Park 1908–1972 m. Robert (Francis) Friar 1898–1985
    3. 3. Alvin (August) Backus 1925–1994 m. Johanna (Mary) Dell 1927–2004
    4. 4. Edna (June) Backus 1932–2019
    5. 5. Russell (Leon) Backus 1939–2019 m. Anita (Delfina) Garcia 1938–1999
  4. 4. Joseph (F.) Backus 1907–1985 m. Robbie (Olive) Jeffers 1913–1990
    1. 1. Robert Backus –1955
  5. 5. August (Friedrich Karl) Backus 1884–1906

Herman Backus's Timeline

5 Records

1862
11 Dec 1862
Birth of Herman Carl Backus in Russia
Russia
1900
1900
Age 38
Herman Carl Backus resided here in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Herman Carl Backus resided here in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Herman Carl Backus resided here in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1925
3 Oct 1925
Age 63
Death of Herman Carl Backus in Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
Baroda, Berrien, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1862
    Event Place: Russia
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 673
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 703; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1240703
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: abt 1894
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 673
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 703; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1240703
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 703; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1240703

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 11A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 673

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Baroda, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1925
    Event Place: Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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