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Hiram Backus 1837–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1837

Birth Location: Putnam, Washington, New York

Death Date: 24 May 1926

Death Location: Cañon City, Fremont County, Colorado, United States of America

Father: John Sr.

Mother: Electa Congdon

Spouse(s): Mary Mellen

Children(s): Robert Backus

The story of Hiram Backus began in 1837 in Putnam, Washington, New York. In 1850, Hiram Backus resided in Putnam, Washington, New York, USA. In 1855, Hiram Backus resided in Putnam, New York, USA. Hiram Backus married Mary F Mellen, and had children including Robert Francis Backus. Hiram Backus passed away in 1926 in Cañon City, Fremont County, Colorado, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Hiram Backus began in 1837 in Putnam, Washington, New York.
  • In 1850, Hiram Backus resided in Putnam, Washington, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Hiram Backus resided in Putnam, New York, USA.
  • Hiram Backus married Mary F Mellen, and had children including Robert Francis Backus.
  • Hiram Backus passed away in 1926 in Cañon City, Fremont County, Colorado, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr.
1793–1878
Birth Location: Putnam, Washington, New York
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Electa Congdon
1803–1884
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
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Spouses(s)

Mary Mellen
1838–1922
Birth Location: Canada
MM

Children(s)

Robert Backus
1878–1954
Birth Location: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota
RB

Hiram Backus's Ancestors

Self
Hiram Backus
1837–1926
Birth Place: Putnam, Washington, New York
Parents
John Backus Sr.
1793–1878
Putnam, Washington, New York
Electa Congdon
1803–1884
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Grandparents
Aaron (Backus) Sr.
1756–1803
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Mehitable Perry
1759–1854
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Adonijah Sr.
1725–1794
Ann Fuller
1734–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Gard
1693–1737
Samuel Backus
1693–1776
Aaron Fuller
1706–1743
Hannah Pidge
1715–

Hiram Backus's Descendants

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Hiram Backus (7 Mar 1837–24 May 1926) m. Mary (F.) Mellen (7 Aug 1838–28 Dec 1922)
  1. 1. Robert (Francis) Backus 1878–1954

Hiram Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1837
7 Mar 1837
Birth of Hiram Backus in Putnam, Washington, New York
Putnam, Washington, New York
1850
1850
Age 13
Hiram Backus resided here in Putnam, Washington, New York, USA
Putnam, Washington, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 18
Hiram Backus resided here in Putnam, New York, USA
Putnam, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Hiram Backus resided here in Owatonna Ward 3, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA
Owatonna Ward 3, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA
1877
25 Jun 1877
Age 40
Hiram Backus was married in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota
Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota
1880
1880
Age 43
Hiram Backus resided here in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA
Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Hiram Backus resided here in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA
Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Hiram Backus resided here in Canon Ward 3, Fremont, Colorado, USA
Canon Ward 3, Fremont, Colorado, USA
1920
1920
Age 83
Hiram Backus resided here in Canon, Fremont, Colorado, USA
Canon, Fremont, Colorado, USA
1926
24 May 1926
Age 89
Death of Hiram Backus in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado
Canon City, Fremont, Colorado

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1837
    Event Place: Putnam, Washington, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1877
    Event Place: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota
    Record Source: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Putnam, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Putnam, Washington, New York; Roll: 610; Page: 66b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Putnam, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Owatonna Ward 3, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Owatonna Ward 3, Steele, Minnesota; Roll: T132_11; Page: 564

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota; Roll: 635; Page: 65D; Enumeration District: 245

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Canon City, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: 123; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0032

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Canon Ward 3, Fremont, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Canon Ward 3, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T624_119; Page: 17a; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374132

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Canon, Fremont, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canon, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T625_164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 56

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Putnam
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1926
    Event Place: Canon City, Fremont, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cañon City, Fremont County, Colorado, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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