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Jane Lyman Backus 1834–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1834

Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont

Death Date: 17 May 1912

Death Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Father: Dr. Backus

Mother: Mary Mansfield

Spouse(s): William Curtis

Children(s): Willie Curtis, Charles Curtis, Jennie Curtis, Infant Curtis

Jane Lyman Backus was born in 1834 in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, the child of Dr Charles Backus And Mary Palmer Mansfield. In 1850, Jane Lyman Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA. In 1870, Jane Lyman Backus resided in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Jane Lyman Backus married William Wallace Curtis, and had children including Charles William Curtis, Infant Curtis, Jennie Harriet Curtis, Willie C Curtis. Jane Lyman Backus passed away in 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

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Biography

  • Jane Lyman Backus was born in 1834 in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, the child of Dr Charles Backus And Mary Palmer Mansfield.
  • In 1850, Jane Lyman Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1870, Jane Lyman Backus resided in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Jane Lyman Backus married William Wallace Curtis, and had children including Charles William Curtis, Infant Curtis, Jennie Harriet Curtis, Willie C Curtis.
  • Jane Lyman Backus passed away in 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Backus
1801–1876
Birth Location: Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
DB
Mary Mansfield
1807–1887
Birth Location: Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire
MM

Spouses(s)

William Curtis
1828–1888
Birth Location: Knox County, Ohio
WC

Children(s)

Willie Curtis
1865–
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
WC
Charles Curtis
1864–1938
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
CC
Jennie Curtis
1857–1861
Birth Location: –
JC
Infant Curtis
1860–1860
Birth Location: –
IC

Jane Backus's Ancestors

Self
Jane Backus
1834–1912
Birth Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Parents
Dr. Charles Backus
1801–1876
Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
Mary (Palmer) Mansfield
1807–1887
Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jane Backus's Descendants

1.
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Jane (Lyman) Backus (17 Feb 1834–17 May 1912) m. William (Wallace) Curtis (9 Nov 1828–3 Sep 1888)
  1. 1. Willie (C.) Curtis 1865–
  2. 2. Charles (William) Curtis 1864–1938 m. Stephanie (Mary) Marx 1866–1954
    1. 1. Wallace (Burdett) Curtis 1894–1970 m. Gail (C.) Keeler 1893–1968
    2. 2. Eugene (Alden) Curtis 1899–1982 m. Florence Edwards 1897–1970
    3. 3. Carol Curtis 1900–1965 m. Raymond (William) Bell 1898–1963
      1. 1. William (W.) Bell 1927–2011 m. Phyllis (B.) McConnell 1923–1992
  3. 3. Jennie (Harriet) Curtis 1857–1861
  4. 4. Infant Curtis 1860–1860

Jane Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1834
17 Feb 1834
Birth of Jane Lyman Backus in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
1850
1850
Age 16
Jane Lyman Backus resided here in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Jane Lyman Backus resided here in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Jane Lyman Backus resided here in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
1891
1891
Age 57
Jane Lyman Backus resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Jane Lyman Backus resided here in Washington, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Washington, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 76
Jane Lyman Backus resided here in Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1912
17 May 1912
Age 78
Death of Jane Lyman Backus in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1834
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Roll #: 582; Volume #: Roll 582 - 21 Jun 1901-30 Jun 1901
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 121; Family History Film: 1254121; Page: 219B; Enumeration District: 010; Image: 0440
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: M593_127; Page: 597B; Image: 47150; Family History Library Film: 545626
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Virginia; Roll: 1731; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241731
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_152; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374165
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: M432_927; Page: 94B; Image: 186

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: M432_927; Page: 94B; Image: 186

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: M593_127; Page: 597B; Image: 47150; Family History Library Film: 545626

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 121; Family History Film: 1254121; Page: 219B; Enumeration District: 010; Image: 0440

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Virginia; Roll: 1731; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241731

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_152; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374165

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Roll #: 582; Volume #: Roll 582 - 21 Jun 1901-30 Jun 1901

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1912
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
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