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James Backus 1798–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1798

Birth Location: Putnam, Washington, New York

Death Date: aft 1875

Death Location: Cattaraugus County, New York

Father: Aaron Sr.

Mother: Mehitable Perry

Spouse(s): Abigail Rolph

Children(s): Sarah Backus, Edward Backus, Rev. Sr., Aaron Backus

In 1798, James Backus entered the world in Putnam, Washington, New York, born to Aaron Backus Sr And Mehitable Perry. In 1850, James Backus resided in Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. In 1855, James Backus resided in Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. James Backus married Abigail Rolph, and had children including Aaron Backus, Edward R Backus, Rev William Augustus Backus Sr, Sarah Backus. James Backus passed away in 1875 in Cattaraugus County, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1798, James Backus entered the world in Putnam, Washington, New York, born to Aaron Backus Sr And Mehitable Perry.
  • In 1850, James Backus resided in Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, James Backus resided in Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.
  • James Backus married Abigail Rolph, and had children including Aaron Backus, Edward R Backus, Rev William Augustus Backus Sr, Sarah Backus.
  • James Backus passed away in 1875 in Cattaraugus County, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Sr.
1756–1803
Birth Location: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
AS
Mehitable Perry
1759–1854
Birth Location: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
MP

Spouses(s)

Abigail Rolph
1804–1875
Birth Location: New York
AR

Children(s)

Sarah Backus
1832–1860
Birth Location: Cattaraugus County, New York
SB
Edward Backus
1830–
Birth Location: Cattaraugus County, New York
EB
Rev. Sr.
1844–1933
Birth Location: Stockton, Chautauqua, New York
RS
Aaron Backus
1836–
Birth Location: Cattaraugus County, New York
AB

James Backus's Ancestors

Self
James Backus
1798–1875
Birth Place: Putnam, Washington, New York
Parents
Aaron Backus Sr.
1756–1803
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Mehitable Perry
1759–1854
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Grandparents
Adonijah (Backus) Sr.
1725–1794
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Ann Fuller
1734–1794
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Gard
1693–1737
Samuel Backus
1693–1776
Aaron Fuller
1706–1743
Hannah Pidge
1715–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gard
1645–1724
Isabel Isabella
1648–
William Backus
1660–1742
Mary Benton
–1757

James Backus's Descendants

1.
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James Backus (abt 1798–aft 1875) m. Abigail Rolph (abt 1804–aft 1875)
  1. 1. Sarah Backus 1832–1860 m. G. (Sidney) Rhodes 1835–1864
    1. 1. Frank Rhodes 1854–1934 m. Anna (Mary 'Annie') Shaw 1848–1905 m. Ora (E.) Boston 1884–1916
      1. 1. Hattie (Belle) Rhodes 1879–1941 m. Lynn (William) Case 1876–1956
        1. 1. Mae (Loretta) Case 1900–1992 m. Joy (Samuel Butler) Sr. 1894–1971
        2. 2. Ruth (Virginia) Case 1905–1920
        3. 3. Victor (Hayward) Case 1901–1979 m. Elma (T.) Pelto 1917–1979 m. Lola Case 1909–
        4. 4. Frank (George) Case 1898–1958
        5. 5. Maj. (Arthur Lynn (Case)) Mayo 1908–1958 m. Mollie (Miriam) Krakow 1920–
        6. 6. Gerald (Lewis 'Pete') Case 1917–2000 m. Maudie Marlin 1923–
        7. 7. Robert (Emerson) Case 1919–2004
      2. 2. Robert (P.) Rhodes 1876– m. Elizabeth Rhodes 1882–
      3. 3. George (Shaw) Rhodes 1879–1956
      4. 4. Ewing (Brumfield) Rhodes 1888–1957
    2. 2. John (Wesley) Rhodes 1858–1925 m. Lena (Mary Abbie) Root 1864–1917
      1. 1. Mary (Sarah) Rhodes 1892–1945 m. Leroy (Walter) Simonds 1886–1954
        1. 1. Ruby (Etta) Simonds 1915–1933
        2. 2. Grace (Irena) Simonds 1912–1935
        3. 3. Edith (M.) Simonds 1911–1964
      2. 2. Albert (S.) Rhodes 1896–1941 m. Pauline Parsons 1905–1943 m. Jessie Rhodes 1896–1986
        1. 1. Dorothy Rhodes 1915–
      3. 3. Rena (R.) Rhodes 1890–1891
  2. 2. Edward (R.) Backus 1830– m. Orelia Backus 1844–
    1. 1. Monroe (Edward) Backus 1860–
  3. 3. Rev. (William Augustus Backus) Sr. 1844–1933 m. Sarah (F.) Webster 1847–1903 m. Rachael (R.) Flagg 1876–1948 m. Amanda (Belle) Parker 1866–1933
    1. 1. Eva Backus 1867–1895 m. Edson (William) Whitmore 1856–1929
      1. 1. Clyde (Edson Whitmore) Sr. 1884–1934 m. Minnie (Josephine) Clark 1909–1998
        1. 1. James (A.) Whitmore 1921–
        2. 2. Geneva (V.) Whitmore 1924–
        3. 3. Clyde (E. Whitmore) Jr. 1926–
      2. 2. Frank Whitmore 1886–1963 m. Lillian Barnes 1898–
      3. 3. Charles (R.) Whitmore 1888–1973 m. Charlotte (F.) Hurlburt 1896–1978
        1. 1. Evelyn Whitmore 1917–
        2. 2. Elton Whitmore 1920–
        3. 3. Cecila Whitmore 1922–
        4. 4. Verna Whitmore 1925–
      4. 4. Sarah (Belle) Whitmore 1894–1956 m. William Bailey 1907–
    2. 2. Maggie (M.) Backus 1869–1885
    3. 3. Charles Backus 1874–
    4. 4. Dolly Backus 1894–
    5. 5. William (Asa Backus) Jr. 1905–1987 m. Inez (V.) Erickson 1905– m. Ethel (Arlene Le) Roy 1906–
  4. 4. Aaron Backus 1836–

James Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1798
abt 1798
Birth of James Backus in Putnam, Washington, New York
Putnam, Washington, New York
1850
1850
Age 52
James Backus resided here in Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 57
James Backus resided here in Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
James Backus resided here in Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 67
James Backus resided here in Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
James Backus resided here in Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 77
James Backus resided here in Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1875
aft 1875
Age 77
Death of James Backus in Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1798
    Event Place: Putnam, Washington, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M593_908; Page: 72B; Family History Library Film: 552407
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M653_726; Page: 660; Family History Library Film: 803726
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M432_479; Page: 4B; Image: 14
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M432_479; Page: 4B; Image: 14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M653_726; Page: 660; Family History Library Film: 803726

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M593_908; Page: 72B; Family History Library Film: 552407

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1875
    Event Place: Cattaraugus County, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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