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Jerome Dills Backus 1889–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1889

Birth Location: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York

Death Date: 18 Mar 1957

Death Location: Union Springs, New York, United States

Father: Clinton Jr.

Mother: Sarah Dills

Spouse(s): Gladys Tomlinson

Children(s): William Sr., Infant Backus

In 1889, Jerome Dills Backus entered the world in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York, born to Clinton Theron Backus Jr And Sarah Jennie Dills. In 1900, Jerome Dills Backus resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA. In 1905, Jerome Dills Backus resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA. Jerome Dills Backus married Gladys Ethel Tomlinson, and had children including Infant Backus, William Emery Backus Sr. Jerome Dills Backus passed away in 1957 in Union Springs, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Jerome Dills Backus entered the world in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York, born to Clinton Theron Backus Jr And Sarah Jennie Dills.
  • In 1900, Jerome Dills Backus resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • In 1905, Jerome Dills Backus resided in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • Jerome Dills Backus married Gladys Ethel Tomlinson, and had children including Infant Backus, William Emery Backus Sr.
  • Jerome Dills Backus passed away in 1957 in Union Springs, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jerome Backus's Ancestors

Self
Jerome Backus
1889–1957
Birth Place: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Parents
Clinton Theron Backus Jr.
1858–1919
Lima, Livingston, New York
Sarah (Jennie) Dills
1852–1912
Cayuga County, New York
Grandparents
Clinton (Theron Backus) Sr.
1827–1897
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Nancy (Ellen) Decker
1828–1904
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Jerome (B.) Dills
1819–1896
New York
Elizabeth (Ahelia) Dills
1826–1889
New York
Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Philena Richardson
1783–1850
Henry Decker
1795–1866
Martha Mather
1799–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Jerome Backus's Descendants

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Jerome (Dills) Backus (7 Apr 1889–18 Mar 1957) m. Gladys (Ethel) Tomlinson (2 Apr 1896–aft 1960)
  1. 1. William (Emery Backus) Sr. 1915–1977 m. Mildred (Elizabeth 'Millie') Bergsten 1916–1998
    1. 1. William (Emery Backus) Jr. 1940–1990
    2. 2. Robert (James 'Bob') Backus 1946–2023
  2. 2. Infant Backus 1925–1925

Jerome Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1889
7 Apr 1889
Birth of Jerome Dills Backus in Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
1900
1900
Age 11
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 16
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Springport, Cayuga, New York
Springport, Cayuga, New York
1923
1923
Age 34
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Ohio, USA
1926
1926
Age 37
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1931
1931
Age 42
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Ohio, USA
1949
1949
Age 60
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Auburn, New York, USA
Auburn, New York, USA
1956
1956
Age 67
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Auburn, New York, USA
Auburn, New York, USA
1957
1957
Age 68
Jerome Dills Backus resided here in Auburn, New York, USA
Auburn, New York, USA
1957
18 Mar 1957
Age 68
Death of Jerome Dills Backus in Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Auburn, Cayuga, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1889
    Event Place: Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] New York, Abstracts of World War i Military Service
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 069-03-1325; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1798; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0230; Image: 93.0; FHL microfilm: 2341532
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Lorain; Roll: 1832509
    [7] New York, State Census, 1905
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 1013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1241013
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 1013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1241013

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springport, Cayuga, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1798; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0230; Image: 93.0; FHL microfilm: 2341532

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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Auburn, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Auburn, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Auburn, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 069-03-1325; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lorain, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Lorain; Roll: 1832509

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 069-03-1325; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Springs, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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