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Johnson Seward Backus 1880–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1880

Birth Location: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan

Death Date: Jun 1967

Death Location: Webster, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA

Father: Ira Backus

Mother: Angeline Hadley

Spouse(s): Alma Schultz

Children(s): Wilma Backus, Eloise Backus, Gordon Backus, Robert Backus

In 1880, Johnson Seward Backus entered the world in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, born to Ira Chandler Backus And Angeline Elizabeth Hadley. In 1900, Johnson Seward Backus resided in Webster Township, Washtenaw, Michigan. In 1910, Johnson Seward Backus resided in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan. Johnson Seward Backus married Alma Bertha Schultz, and had children including Eloise Alleen Backus, Gordon S Backus, Robert I Backus, Wilma Areleta Backus. Johnson Seward Backus passed away in 1967 in Webster, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Johnson Seward Backus entered the world in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, born to Ira Chandler Backus And Angeline Elizabeth Hadley.
  • In 1900, Johnson Seward Backus resided in Webster Township, Washtenaw, Michigan.
  • In 1910, Johnson Seward Backus resided in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan.
  • Johnson Seward Backus married Alma Bertha Schultz, and had children including Eloise Alleen Backus, Gordon S Backus, Robert I Backus, Wilma Areleta Backus.
  • Johnson Seward Backus passed away in 1967 in Webster, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ira Backus
1844–1924
Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
IB
Angeline Hadley
1856–1946
Birth Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan
AH

Spouses(s)

Alma Schultz
1883–1972
Birth Location: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
AS

Children(s)

Wilma Backus
1909–1991
Birth Location: Gregory, Livingston, Michigan
WB
Eloise Backus
1913–1997
Birth Location: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
EB
Gordon Backus
1915–1968
Birth Location: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
GB
Robert Backus
1916–1975
Birth Location: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
RB

Johnson Backus's Ancestors

Self
Johnson Backus
1880–1967
Birth Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
Parents
Ira Chandler Backus
1844–1924
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Angeline (Elizabeth) Hadley
1856–1946
Washtenaw County, Michigan
Grandparents
Gordon Backus
1812–1893
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Mary Hall
1814–1854
New York
Stephen (Owen) Hadley
1821–1901
Calista Barringer
1829–1893
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818

Johnson Backus's Descendants

1.
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Johnson (Seward) Backus (17 Aug 1880–Jun 1967) m. Alma (Bertha) Schultz (24 Oct 1883–15 Jan 1972)
  1. 1. Wilma (Areleta) Backus 1909–1991 m. Elden (Clare) Martin 1904–1965 m. Albert (Alfred) Garner 1903–1993
    1. 1. Ray Martin 1926–1941
    2. 2. Frank (G.) Martin 1938–2010
    3. 3. Harriett (Anne) Martin 1946–1990
  2. 2. Eloise (Alleen) Backus 1913–1997 m. James (Lippincott) Berger 1910–1960 m. Daniel (Thomas) Cavanagh 1913–1995
  3. 3. Gordon (S.) Backus 1915–1968 m. Eleanor Swanson 1913–
  4. 4. Robert (I.) Backus 1916–1975 m. Ruth (Syblia) McDonald 1919–1999

Johnson Backus's Timeline

11 Records

1880
17 Aug 1880
Birth of Johnson Seward Backus in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 20
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Webster Township, Washtenaw, Michigan
Webster Township, Washtenaw, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 30
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 40
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 50
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1933
1933
Age 53
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1941
1941
Age 61
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Johnson Seward Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1967
Jun 1967
Age 87
Death of Johnson Seward Backus in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
    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 Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81-10
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 377-16-1639; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T625_799; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 623.0; FHL microfilm: 2340764
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan; Roll: 1682903; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T623_746; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 108.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Webster Township, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T623_746; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 108.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T625_799; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 623.0; FHL microfilm: 2340764

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81-10

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    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 Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dexter
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan; Roll: 1682903; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1967
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 377-16-1639; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Webster, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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