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John Backus Watrous 1807–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1807

Birth Location: Granville, Washington, New York

Death Date: 30 Dec 1883

Death Location: Mills, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Austin Jr.

Mother: Sally Backus

Spouse(s): Mary Rockwell

Children(s): Huldah Watrous, Emeline Watrous, Polly Watrous, Thomas Watrous, Hannah Watrous, Mary Watrous

John Backus Watrous was born in 1807 in Granville, Washington, New York, the child of Austin Watrous Jr And Sally Backus. In 1860, John Backus Watrous resided in Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1870, John Backus Watrous resided in Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States. John Backus Watrous married Mary Ann Rockwell, and had children including Emeline Rosamond Emma Watrous, Hannah Maria Watrous, Huldah M Watrous, Mary Ellen Watrous, Polly Rebecca Watrous, Thomas Austin Watrous. John Backus Watrous passed away in 1883 in Mills, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • John Backus Watrous was born in 1807 in Granville, Washington, New York, the child of Austin Watrous Jr And Sally Backus.
  • In 1860, John Backus Watrous resided in Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1870, John Backus Watrous resided in Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States.
  • John Backus Watrous married Mary Ann Rockwell, and had children including Emeline Rosamond Emma Watrous, Hannah Maria Watrous, Huldah M Watrous, Mary Ellen Watrous, Polly Rebecca Watrous, Thomas Austin Watrous.
  • John Backus Watrous passed away in 1883 in Mills, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Austin Jr.
1778–1864
Birth Location: Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
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Sally Backus
1781–1843
Birth Location: Granville, Washington, New York
SB

Spouses(s)

Mary Rockwell
1810–1889
Birth Location: Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York
MR

Children(s)

Huldah Watrous
1842–1916
Birth Location: Freetown, Cortland, New York
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Emeline Watrous
1847–1892
Birth Location: Freetown, Cortland, New York
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Polly Watrous
1830–1898
Birth Location: Freetown, Cortland, New York
PW
Thomas Watrous
1834–1906
Birth Location: Taylor, Cortland, New York
TW
Hannah Watrous
1836–1907
Birth Location: Taylor, Cortland, New York
HW
Mary Watrous
1844–1847
Birth Location: Taylor, Cortland, New York
MW

John Watrous's Ancestors

Self
John Watrous
1807–1883
Birth Place: Granville, Washington, New York
Parents
Austin Watrous Jr.
1778–1864
Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
Sally Backus
1781–1843
Granville, Washington, New York
Grandparents
Austin (Watrous) Sr.
1751–1834
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
Jerusha Buck
1751–1843
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
John (Backus) Jr.
1747–1842
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–
Rev. Baker
1720–1798
Jerusha Parrish
1722–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Sr.
1682–1762
Sarah Backus
1686–1760
Edward Cleveland
1686–1771
Rebecca Paine
1690–1784
William Baker
1679–1750
Rebecca Backus
1685–1720

John Watrous's Descendants

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John (Backus) Watrous (22 Nov 1807–30 Dec 1883) m. Mary (Ann) Rockwell (2 Dec 1810–15 Apr 1889)
  1. 1. Huldah (M.) Watrous 1842–1916 m. Charles (P.) Slater 1838–1904
    1. 1. Thomas (Arthur) Slater 1882–1918
  2. 2. Emeline (Rosamond 'Emma') Watrous 1847–1892 m. George (B.) Davis 1847–1892
    1. 1. Albert (L.) Davis 1878–
    2. 2. Osmer (Jay) Davis 1870–1940 m. Rachel (Bell) Marshall 1879–1917 m. Addie (Ellen) BIshop 1890–1943
      1. 1. Lucy (Irene 'Lizzie') Davis 1904–1999
      2. 2. Morris (Wise) Davis 1907– m. Helen (H.) Davis 1910–
  3. 3. Polly (Rebecca) Watrous 1830–1898 m. William (Henry) Harrison 1830–1871
    1. 1. Frederick (L.) Harrison 1861–1941 m. Ellen (C.) White 1865–1941
    2. 2. John Harrison 1865–
    3. 3. James (Harlan) Harrison 1854–1934 m. DeEtte (Lena) White 1857–1923
      1. 1. Maragert (A.) Harrison 1880–1945 m. Joseph (Frank Eberle) Sr. 1875–1943
        1. 1. Joseph (F. Eberle) Jr. 1922–
      2. 2. A. (Harling) Harrison 1881–1890
    4. 4. Albert (Victor) Harrison 1855–1910 m. Luella (R.) Swetland 1859–1934
      1. 1. Mable (C.) Harrison 1885–
      2. 2. William (Wayne) Harrison 1881–
      3. 3. Violet Harrison 1879–
  4. 4. Thomas (Austin) Watrous 1834–1906 m. Isabelle Smith 1838–1906
    1. 1. Alice (Mabelle) Watrous 1867–1917
    2. 2. Thomas (Sumner) Watrous 1864–1927 m. Alice Freeman 1859–1953
  5. 5. Hannah (Maria) Watrous 1836–1907 m. Dr. (Horace Spencer) Beebe 1833–1917
    1. 1. Alida (Lucy) Beebe 1856–1934 m. Dr. (Charles Mark) Brasted 1850–1909
      1. 1. Dr. (Howard Spencer Brasted) Sr. 1888–1945 m. Gladys (Viola) Ronald 1892–1978
        1. 1. Charles (M.) Brasted 1917–1932
        2. 2. Adair (M.) Brasted 1916–2011 m. Charles (Webster Gould) Jr. 1915–1983
        3. 3. Howard (Spencer Brasted) Jr. 1922–2008
        4. 4. Ellen (R.) Brasted 1923–2013 m. Nathan (Williams) Hardy 1914–2001
    2. 2. Ellen Beebe 1854–
  6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Watrous 1844–1847

John Watrous's Timeline

5 Records

1807
22 Nov 1807
Birth of John Backus Watrous in Granville, Washington, New York
Granville, Washington, New York
1860
1860
Age 53
John Backus Watrous resided here in Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States
Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 63
John Backus Watrous resided here in Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States
Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States
1880
1880
Age 73
John Backus Watrous resided here in Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
1883
30 Dec 1883
Age 76
Death of John Backus Watrous in Harrison Valley, Potter, Pennsylvania
Harrison Valley, Potter, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1807
    Event Place: Granville, Washington, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1807; Birth city: Granville; Birth state: NY
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Angelica, Allegany, New York; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 116; Image: 120.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 116; Image: 120.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Angelica, Allegany, New York; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrison, Potter, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1883
    Event Place: Harrison Valley, Potter, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mills, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
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