YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Edward Backus 1907–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1907

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Death Date: 4 Oct 1987

Death Location: Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Father: Clinton Backus

Mother: Margaret Cahill

Spouse(s): Clara Demuynck

Children(s):

The story of John Edward Backus began in 1907 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. In 1910, John Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA. In 1915, John Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, United States. John Edward Backus married Clara Mary Demuynck, and had children including Kenneth Backus. John Edward Backus passed away in 1987 in Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

Find more search results for John Backus
JB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of John Edward Backus began in 1907 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.
  • In 1910, John Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, John Edward Backus resided in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, United States.
  • John Edward Backus married Clara Mary Demuynck, and had children including Kenneth Backus.
  • John Edward Backus passed away in 1987 in Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clinton Backus
1877–1953
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
CB
Margaret Cahill
1878–1910
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
MC

Spouses(s)

Clara Demuynck
1907–1993
Birth Location: Irondequoit, Monroe, New York
CD

Children(s)

John Backus's Ancestors

Self
John Backus
1907–1987
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Parents
Clinton Dewitt Backus
1877–1953
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Margaret Cahill
1878–1910
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Grandparents
Orrin Backus
1821–1907
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Helen ('Ellen') Cook
1842–1895
France
Dennis Cahill
1852–
England
Elizabeth Fennessey
1858–1928
England
Great-Grandparents
Charles Backus
1794–1862
Eunice Shaw
1799–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Betsey Day
1775–1805

John Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1907
16 Jun 1907
Birth of John Edward Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1910
1910
Age 3
John Edward Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 8
John Edward Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 13
John Edward Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 18
John Edward Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
1935
1935
Age 28
John Edward Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1940
1940
Age 33
John Edward Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1960
1960
Age 53
John Edward Backus resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1987
4 Oct 1987
Age 80
Death of John Edward Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1907
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02849; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 65-249
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 13; County: Monroe; Page: 37
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 07; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 12; County: Monroe; Page: 18
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 104-07-2422; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1120; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 152
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_992; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375005
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849
    [9] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_992; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, 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: 02; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 13; County: Monroe; Page: 37

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 13, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1120; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 07; Assembly District: 03; City: Rochester Ward 12; County: Monroe; Page: 18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02849; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 65-249

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02849; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 65-249

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1987
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 104-07-2422; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for John Backus

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE