YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Josiah Backus 1762–1810 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Dec 1762

Birth Location: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut

Death Date: abt 1810

Death Location: Union, Tolland, Connecticut

Father: Adonijah Sr.

Mother: Ann Fuller

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hilliard

Children(s):

Josiah Backus was born in 1762 in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, the child of Adonijah Backus Sr And Ann Fuller. Josiah Backus married Elizabeth Hilliard. Josiah Backus passed away in 1810 in Union, Tolland, Connecticut.

Find more search results for Josiah 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:
B
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

  • Josiah Backus was born in 1762 in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, the child of Adonijah Backus Sr And Ann Fuller.
  • Josiah Backus married Elizabeth Hilliard.
  • Josiah Backus passed away in 1810 in Union, Tolland, Connecticut.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Backus's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Backus
1762–1810
Birth Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Adonijah Backus Sr.
1725–1794
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Ann Fuller
1734–1794
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Grandparents
Sarah Gard
1693–1737
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Samuel Backus
1693–1776
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Aaron Fuller
1706–1743
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Hannah Pidge
1715–
Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Gard
1645–1724
Isabel Isabella
1648–
William Backus
1660–1742
Mary Benton
–1757
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Backus
1634–1720
Sarah Charles
1637–1663

Josiah Backus's Timeline

2 Records

1762
17 Dec 1762
Birth of Josiah Backus in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
1810
abt 1810
Age 48
Death of Josiah Backus in Union, Tolland, Connecticut
Union, Tolland, Connecticut

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1762
    Event Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1810
    Event Place: Union, Tolland, Connecticut

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