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Leonard Clair Backus 1879–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1879

Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan

Death Date: 21 Sep 1935

Death Location: Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Jay Backus

Mother: Carrie Newton

Spouse(s): Minnie Beeman

Children(s): Baby Backus

In 1879, Leonard Clair Backus entered the world in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, born to Jay Omer Backus And Carrie E Newton. In 1880, Leonard Clair Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States. In 1900, Leonard Clair Backus resided in Stockbridge Village, Ingham, Michigan. Leonard Clair Backus married Minnie Margaret Beeman, and had children including Baby Boy Backus. Leonard Clair Backus passed away in 1935 in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Leonard Clair Backus entered the world in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, born to Jay Omer Backus And Carrie E Newton.
  • In 1880, Leonard Clair Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1900, Leonard Clair Backus resided in Stockbridge Village, Ingham, Michigan.
  • Leonard Clair Backus married Minnie Margaret Beeman, and had children including Baby Boy Backus.
  • Leonard Clair Backus passed away in 1935 in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jay Backus
1855–1918
Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
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Carrie Newton
1855–1911
Birth Location: Erie County, New York
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Spouses(s)

Minnie Beeman
1880–1941
Birth Location: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
MB

Children(s)

Baby Backus
1906–1906
Birth Location: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
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Leonard Backus's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Backus
1879–1935
Birth Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Parents
Jay Omer Backus
1855–1918
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Carrie (E.) Newton
1855–1911
Erie County, New York
Grandparents
Leonard (B.) Backus
1828–1865
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Jane Bird
1834–1873
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Newell Newton
1824–1904
Avon, Livingston, New York
Sarah (C.) Williams
–1867
Great-Grandparents
Orla Backus
1803–1887
Mary Roat
1800–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850

Leonard Backus's Descendants

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Leonard (Clair) Backus (26 May 1879–21 Sep 1935) m. Minnie (Margaret) Beeman (12 Jul 1880–24 Sep 1941)
  1. 1. Baby (Boy) Backus 1906–1906

Leonard Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1879
26 May 1879
Birth of Leonard Clair Backus in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
1880
1880
Age 1
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Stockbridge Village, Ingham, Michigan
Stockbridge Village, Ingham, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 31
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
1919
1919
Age 40
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Harrisburg Ward 10, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Ward 10, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
1923
1923
Age 44
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1927
1927
Age 48
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Leonard Clair Backus resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio
Akron, Summit, Ohio
1935
21 Sep 1935
Age 56
Death of Leonard Clair Backus in Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1879
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrisburg Ward 10, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1559; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1880; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 295.0.
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1893237; Draft Board: 3.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: 592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 239C; Enumeration District: 197; Image: 0480.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 56.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [10] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: 592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 239C; Enumeration District: 197; Image: 0480.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stockbridge Village, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 56.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harrisburg Ward 10, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrisburg Ward 10, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1559; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1880; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 295.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1893237; Draft Board: 3.

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

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1935
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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