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Joseph F. Backus 1907–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1907

Birth Location: Baroda, Berrien, Michigan

Death Date: 9 Jul 1985

Death Location: New Troy, Berrien County, Michigan, USA

Father: Herman Backus

Mother: Fredricke Rhodenburg

Spouse(s): Robbie Jeffers

Children(s): Robert Backus

In 1907, Joseph F. Backus entered the world in Baroda, Berrien, Michigan, born to Herman Carl Backus And Fredricke G Frieda Rhodenburg. In 1910, Joseph F. Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Joseph F. Backus resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Joseph F. Backus married Robbie Olive Jeffers, and had children including Evelyn J Backus, Gloria G Backus, Robert Backus, Wanda Backus. Joseph F. Backus passed away in 1985 in New Troy, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Joseph F. Backus entered the world in Baroda, Berrien, Michigan, born to Herman Carl Backus And Fredricke G Frieda Rhodenburg.
  • In 1910, Joseph F. Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Joseph F. Backus resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Joseph F. Backus married Robbie Olive Jeffers, and had children including Evelyn J Backus, Gloria G Backus, Robert Backus, Wanda Backus.
  • Joseph F. Backus passed away in 1985 in New Troy, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Herman Backus
1862–1925
Birth Location: Russia
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Fredricke Rhodenburg
1862–1912
Birth Location: Russia
FR

Spouses(s)

Robbie Jeffers
1913–1990
Birth Location: Huntsville, Scott, Tennessee
RJ

Children(s)

Robert Backus
–1955
Birth Location: –
RB

Joseph Backus's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Backus
1907–1985
Birth Place: Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
Parents
Herman Carl Backus
1862–1925
Russia
Fredricke (G. 'Frieda') Rhodenburg
1862–1912
Russia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Backus's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (F.) Backus (30 May 1907–9 Jul 1985) m. Robbie (Olive) Jeffers (28 Feb 1913–27 Jul 1990)
  1. 1. Robert Backus –1955

Joseph Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1907
30 May 1907
Birth of Joseph F. Backus in Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 3
Joseph F. Backus resided here in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Joseph F. Backus resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Joseph F. Backus resided here in Royalton, Berrien, Michigan
Royalton, Berrien, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Joseph F. Backus resided here in Royalton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Royalton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1985
9 Jul 1985
Age 78
Death of Joseph F. Backus in New Troy, Berrien, Michigan
New Troy, Berrien, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1907
    Event Place: Baroda, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royalton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-71
    [3] Michigan Deaths
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 380-32-6573; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 976; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 361.0; FHL microfilm: 2340711
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 976; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 361.0; FHL microfilm: 2340711

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Royalton, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royalton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-71

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Royalton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royalton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-71

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Troy, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1985
    Event Place: New Troy, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 380-32-6573; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Troy, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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