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Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus 1844–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1844

Birth Location: Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 23 Apr 1926

Death Location: Montrose (Susquehanna County), Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Father: George Backus

Mother: Eliza Crandall

Spouse(s): Anson Birchard, Albert Walker

Children(s):

Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus was born in 1844 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, the child of George Backus And Eliza Crandall. In 1850, Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United Sta. Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus married Albert Walker, Anson Downer Birchard. Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus passed away in 1926 in Montrose (Susquehanna County), Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus was born in 1844 in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, the child of George Backus And Eliza Crandall.
  • In 1850, Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United Sta.
  • Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus married Albert Walker, Anson Downer Birchard.
  • Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus passed away in 1926 in Montrose (Susquehanna County), Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Backus
1806–1862
Birth Location: Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
GB
Eliza Crandall
1810–1893
Birth Location: Covington Twp, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
EC

Spouses(s)

Anson Birchard
1845–1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AB
Albert Walker
1838–1889
Birth Location: Tioga, Tioga, Pennsylvania
AW

Children(s)

Jane Backus's Ancestors

Self
Jane Backus
1844–1926
Birth Place: Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Parents
George Backus
1806–1862
Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Eliza Crandall
1810–1893
Covington Twp, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Backus
1777–1871
Franklin, New London, Connecticut
Jerusha Hewitt
1778–1846
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Asa Sr.
1736–1788
Esther Parkhurst
1736–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Backus
1693–1740
Elizabeth Tracy
1698–1769

Jane Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1844
2 Jan 1844
Birth of Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus in Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 6
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
1865
1865
Age 21
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 71
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira Ward 03, Chemung, New York, United States
Elmira Ward 03, Chemung, New York, United States
1917
1917
Age 73
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira, New York, USA
Elmira, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 81
Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus resided here in Elmira Ward 03, Chemung, New York, United States
Elmira Ward 03, Chemung, New York, United States
1926
23 Apr 1926
Age 82
Death of Jane Augusta 'Jennie' Backus in Elmira, Chemung, New York
Elmira, Chemung, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1844
    Event Place: Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 03; County: Chemung; Page: 18
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 03; County: Chemung; Page: 8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1092; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 953
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York
    [5] New York, State Census, 1865
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York; Roll: 1016; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1241016
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1185; Page: 67; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 805185
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York; Roll: T624_931; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374944
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 829; Page: 292B
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 829; Page: 292B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1185; Page: 67; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 805185

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York; Roll: 1016; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1241016

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York; Roll: T624_931; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374944

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 03, Chemung, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 03; County: Chemung; Page: 18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Elmira, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elmira Ward 3, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1092; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 953

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 03, Chemung, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 03; County: Chemung; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1926
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Montrose (Susquehanna County), Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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