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John Everett Backus 1888–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1888

Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut

Death Date: 4 Aug 1973

Death Location: Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America

Father: Deacon Backus

Mother: Abbey Strong

Spouse(s): Evelyn Decker, Vera Hoyt

Children(s):

The story of John Everett Backus began in 1888 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut. In 1900, John Everett Backus resided in Colchester township, New London, Connecticut. In 1912, John Everett Backus established residence. John Everett Backus married Evelyn May Decker, Vera Z Hoyt. John Everett Backus passed away in 1973 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Everett Backus began in 1888 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut.
  • In 1900, John Everett Backus resided in Colchester township, New London, Connecticut.
  • In 1912, John Everett Backus established residence.
  • John Everett Backus married Evelyn May Decker, Vera Z Hoyt.
  • John Everett Backus passed away in 1973 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon Backus
1852–1917
Birth Location: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
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Abbey Strong
1854–1901
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
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Spouses(s)

Evelyn Decker
1897–1968
Birth Location: McLeod County, Minnesota
ED
Vera Hoyt
1893–1950
Birth Location: Whiteside, Lincoln, Missouri
VH

Children(s)

John Backus's Ancestors

Self
John Backus
1888–1973
Birth Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
Parents
Deacon John Randall Backus
1852–1917
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
Abbey (Utley) Strong
1854–1901
Colchester, New London, Connecticut
Grandparents
Sylvanus Backus
1822–1902
Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
Mary (Glover) Randall
1828–1908
Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut
Edward (Henry) Strong
1815–1891
Colchester, New London, Connecticut
Eunice Loomis
1818–1902
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Jabez Sr.
1788–1854
Hannah Lathrop
1785–1870
Veach Loomis
1775–1867
Lucy Lathrop
–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Oliver Backus
1755–1826
Dice Hyde
1759–1848

John Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1888
24 Jun 1888
Birth of John Everett Backus in Colchester, New London, Connecticut
Colchester, New London, Connecticut
1900
1900
Age 12
John Everett Backus resided here in Colchester township, New London, Connecticut
Colchester township, New London, Connecticut
1912
abt 1912
Age 24
John Everett Backus resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 32
John Everett Backus resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California
1923
1923
Age 35
John Everett Backus resided here in Santa Ana, California, USA
Santa Ana, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
John Everett Backus resided here in Orange, Orange, California
Orange, Orange, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
John Everett Backus resided here in Orange, Orange, California, United States
Orange, Orange, California, United States
1942
1942
Age 54
John Everett Backus resided here in Orange, California
Orange, California
1947
1947
Age 59
John Everett Backus resided here in Santa Ana, California, USA
Santa Ana, California, USA
1949
1949
Age 61
John Everett Backus resided here in Santa Ana, California, USA
Santa Ana, California, USA
1952
1952
Age 64
John Everett Backus resided here in Santa Ana, California, USA
Santa Ana, California, USA
1973
4 Aug 1973
Age 85
Death of John Everett Backus in Santa Ana, Orange, California
Santa Ana, Orange, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1888
    Event Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 558-64-0531; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1962.
    [5] California Death Index
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 471; Image: .
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Orange, Orange, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: New Haven County, Connecticut; Roll: 1561977; Draft Board: 3.
    [9] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1913; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2183; Line: 17; List number: .
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut; Roll: T623_148; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 443.
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Colchester township, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut; Roll: T623_148; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 443.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1913; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2183; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1913
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1913; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2183; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 471; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Santa Ana, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Orange, Orange, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, California, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Orange, California
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Santa Ana, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Santa Ana, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Santa Ana, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1913; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2183; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: New Haven County, Connecticut; Roll: 1561977; Draft Board: 3.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1973
    Event Place: Santa Ana, Orange, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 558-64-0531; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1962.
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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