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Hubert Victor Backus Sr. 1896–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1896

Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Death Date: 24 Nov 1977

Death Location: Bloomfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan

Father: George Backus

Mother: Ada Geale

Spouse(s): Anna Conrad

Children(s): Hubert Jr., Alberta Backus

Hubert Victor Backus Sr. was born in 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, the child of George Anson Backus And Ada May Geale. In 1900, Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided in Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided in Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA. Hubert Victor Backus Sr. married Anna Victoria Conrad, and had children including Alberta Jean Backus, Hubert J Backus Jr. Hubert Victor Backus Sr. passed away in 1977 in Bloomfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan.

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Biography

  • Hubert Victor Backus Sr. was born in 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, the child of George Anson Backus And Ada May Geale.
  • In 1900, Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided in Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided in Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA.
  • Hubert Victor Backus Sr. married Anna Victoria Conrad, and had children including Alberta Jean Backus, Hubert J Backus Jr.
  • Hubert Victor Backus Sr. passed away in 1977 in Bloomfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Backus
1878–1945
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
GB
Ada Geale
1877–1955
Birth Location: Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
AG

Spouses(s)

Anna Conrad
1899–1993
Birth Location: Austria
AC

Children(s)

Hubert Jr.
1920–2010
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
HJ
Alberta Backus
1921–2000
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
AB

Hubert Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Hubert Sr.
1896–1977
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Parents
George Anson Backus
1878–1945
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Ada (May) Geale
1877–1955
Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Nathan (Parker) Backus
1843–1927
Carlton, Orleans, New York
Lovisa (Jane) Ells
1846–1881
Cherry Creek, Chautauqua, New York
Great-Grandparents
Anson II
1810–1854
Hannah Parker
1813–1855
Wilson Ells
1805–1865
Celestia Doolittle
1812–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Backus
1781–
Jemima Parker
1786–1858
Moses Ells
1784–1875
Loama Warren
1783–1850
Samuel Doolittle
1780–1865
Rebecca Lloyd
1784–1862

Hubert Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Hubert (Victor Backus) Sr. (6 Dec 1896–24 Nov 1977) m. Anna (Victoria) Conrad (16 Jul 1899–22 Nov 1993)
  1. 1. Hubert (J. Backus) Jr. 1920–2010 m. Phyllis (Jean) Henry 1921–2011
  2. 2. Alberta (Jean) Backus 1921–2000

Hubert Sr.'s Timeline

12 Records

1896
6 Dec 1896
Birth of Hubert Victor Backus Sr. in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 4
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
1919
1919
Age 23
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1931
1931
Age 35
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Hubert Victor Backus Sr. resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1977
24 Nov 1977
Age 81
Death of Hubert Victor Backus Sr. in Bloomfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan
Bloomfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1896
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1889; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 84-1593
    [3] Michigan Deaths
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 364-05-8414; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_803; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 1164
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1069; Page: 73A; Enumeration District: 0864; Image: 1082.0; FHL microfilm: 2340804
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1570934; Draft Board: 02
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 722; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240722
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berlin, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T624_650; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374663
    [10] Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 722; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240722

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Berlin, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berlin, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T624_650; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374663

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1570934; Draft Board: 02

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_803; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 1164

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1069; Page: 73A; Enumeration District: 0864; Image: 1082.0; FHL microfilm: 2340804

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1889; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 84-1593

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1889; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 84-1593

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Redford, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1977
    Event Place: Bloomfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 364-05-8414; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
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