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James Henry Backus 1899–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1899

Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death Date: 20 Sep 1989

Death Location: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: William Backus

Mother: Alma Gibbs

Spouse(s): Annetta Sampson

Children(s):

In 1899, James Henry Backus entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to William S Backus And Alma Frances Gibbs. In 1900, James Henry Backus resided in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1910, James Henry Backus resided in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. James Henry Backus married Annetta Olive Sampson, and had children including Janet L Backus. James Henry Backus passed away in 1989 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1899, James Henry Backus entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to William S Backus And Alma Frances Gibbs.
  • In 1900, James Henry Backus resided in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1910, James Henry Backus resided in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • James Henry Backus married Annetta Olive Sampson, and had children including Janet L Backus.
  • James Henry Backus passed away in 1989 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Backus
1860–1943
Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
WB
Alma Gibbs
1877–1957
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
AG

Spouses(s)

Annetta Sampson
1907–1989
Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
AS

Children(s)

James Backus's Ancestors

Self
James Backus
1899–1989
Birth Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
William S. Backus
1860–1943
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
Alma (Frances) Gibbs
1877–1957
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Ansel (C.) Backus
1815–1865
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Mary (E.) Cartwright
1820–1912
Assonet, Bristol, Massachusetts
James (W.) Gibbs
1850–
Ireland
Alice (M.) Kane
1859–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Heman Backus
1776–1840
Mehitable Crocker
1787–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clark Backus
1751–1831
Elizabeth Crocker
1753–1850

James Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1899
14 Feb 1899
Birth of James Henry Backus in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
1900
1900
Age 1
James Henry Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
James Henry Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
James Henry Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
James Henry Backus resided here in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
1989
20 Sep 1989
Age 90
Death of James Henry Backus in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1899
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 016-01-0899; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Massachusetts, Birth Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_686; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 511
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 891; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0120; Image: 632.0; FHL microfilm: 2340626
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Massachusetts; Roll: 1674422; Draft Board: 3
    [6] Massachusetts Death Index
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 638; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1240637
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_579; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0201; FHL microfilm: 1374592
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 638; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1240637

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_579; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0201; FHL microfilm: 1374592

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_686; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 511

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 891; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0120; Image: 632.0; FHL microfilm: 2340626

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Massachusetts; Roll: 1674422; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1989
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 016-01-0899; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Massachusetts Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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