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John Josiah Backus 1884–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1884

Birth Location: Vail, Crawford, Iowa

Death Date: 13 Jun 1935

Death Location: Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America

Father: William Backus

Mother: Elizabeth Richardson

Spouse(s): Matilda Peterson

Children(s): Lilla Backus, Hazel Backus, Lawrence Backus, Lola Backus

The story of John Josiah Backus began in 1884 in Vail, Crawford, Iowa. In 1885, John Josiah Backus resided in District 128, Charles Mix, Dakota Territory, USA. In 1885, John Josiah Backus resided in Hayes, Crawford, IA. John Josiah Backus married Matilda May Peterson, and had children including Hazel Isabelle Backus, Lawrence Nile Backus, Lilla May Backus, Lola Elizabeth Backus. John Josiah Backus passed away in 1935 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Josiah Backus began in 1884 in Vail, Crawford, Iowa.
  • In 1885, John Josiah Backus resided in District 128, Charles Mix, Dakota Territory, USA.
  • In 1885, John Josiah Backus resided in Hayes, Crawford, IA.
  • John Josiah Backus married Matilda May Peterson, and had children including Hazel Isabelle Backus, Lawrence Nile Backus, Lilla May Backus, Lola Elizabeth Backus.
  • John Josiah Backus passed away in 1935 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Backus
1844–1914
Birth Location: Franklin, Warren, Ohio
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Elizabeth Richardson
1850–1932
Birth Location: Hamilton, Cornwall, England
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Spouses(s)

Matilda Peterson
1882–1966
Birth Location: Ogden, Boone, Iowa
MP

Children(s)

Lilla Backus
1909–2002
Birth Location: Kutch, Elbert, Colorado
LB
Hazel Backus
1911–1994
Birth Location: Kutch, Elbert, Colorado
HB
Lawrence Backus
1904–1967
Birth Location: La Junta, Otero, Colorado
LB
Lola Backus
1907–2000
Birth Location: Kutch, Elbert, Colorado
LB

John Backus's Ancestors

Self
John Backus
1884–1935
Birth Place: Vail, Crawford, Iowa
Parents
William Francis Backus
1844–1914
Franklin, Warren, Ohio
Elizabeth Richardson
1850–1932
Hamilton, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Backus's Descendants

1.
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John (Josiah) Backus (15 Mar 1884–13 Jun 1935) m. Matilda (May) Peterson (31 Oct 1882–6 Aug 1966)
  1. 1. Lilla (May) Backus 1909–2002 m. Archibald (Dickson Oliver) Rutherfurd 1899–1972
  2. 2. Hazel (Isabelle) Backus 1911–1994 m. Cyril (Candler) Nance 1909–1985
  3. 3. Lawrence (Nile) Backus 1904–1967 m. Leota (Pearl) Newcombe 1905–1982
  4. 4. Lola (Elizabeth) Backus 1907–2000 m. Howard (Glenn) Meares 1905–1979
    1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Meares 1935–2009 m. Donald (Joseph) Glock 1931–2019

John Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1884
15 Mar 1884
Birth of John Josiah Backus in Vail, Crawford, Iowa
Vail, Crawford, Iowa
1885
1885
Age 1
John Josiah Backus resided here in District 128, Charles Mix, Dakota Territory, USA
District 128, Charles Mix, Dakota Territory, USA
1885
1885
Age 1
John Josiah Backus resided here in Hayes, Crawford, IA
Hayes, Crawford, IA
1910
1910
Age 26
John Josiah Backus resided here in Holt, Elbert, Colorado
Holt, Elbert, Colorado
1916
1916-1920
Age 32
John Josiah Backus resided here in Riverside County, California, USA
Riverside County, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
John Josiah Backus resided here in Moreno, Riverside, California
Moreno, Riverside, California
1926
1926
Age 42
John Josiah Backus resided here in Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
John Josiah Backus resided here in Riverside, Riverside, California
Riverside, Riverside, California
1935
13 Jun 1935
Age 51
Death of John Josiah Backus in Riverside, Riverside, California
Riverside, Riverside, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1884
    Event Place: Vail, Crawford, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moreno, Riverside, California; Roll: T625_125; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riverside, Riverside, California; Roll: 184; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 195.0.
    [3] South Dakota Territorial Census, 1885
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Riverside County, California; Roll: 1531275; Draft Board: 2.
    [5] Iowa State Census 1885
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holt, Elbert, Colorado; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: District 128, Charles Mix, Dakota Territory, USA
    Record Source: South Dakota Territorial Census, 1885

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Hayes, Crawford, IA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Holt, Elbert, Colorado
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holt, Elbert, Colorado; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916-1920
    Event Place: Riverside County, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Voter Registrations, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Moreno, Riverside, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moreno, Riverside, California; Roll: T625_125; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riverside, Riverside, California; Roll: 184; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 195.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Riverside, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Riverside County, California; Roll: 1531275; Draft Board: 2.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1935
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, California

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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