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Levi Strong Backus 1803–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jun 1803

Birth Location: Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut

Death Date: 17 Mar 1869

Death Location: Fort Plain, Montgomery, New York

Father: Jabez Backus

Mother: Octa Strong

Spouse(s): Anna Ormsby

Children(s): Bethiah Backus, Levi Backus

The story of Levi Strong Backus began in 1803 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut. In 1855, Levi Strong Backus resided in Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA. In 1860, Levi Strong Backus resided in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States. Levi Strong Backus married Anna Raymond Ormsby, and had children including Bethiah Anna Octa Backus, Levi Nathaniel Backus. Levi Strong Backus passed away in 1869 in Fort Plain, Montgomery, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Levi Strong Backus began in 1803 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut.
  • In 1855, Levi Strong Backus resided in Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Levi Strong Backus resided in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States.
  • Levi Strong Backus married Anna Raymond Ormsby, and had children including Bethiah Anna Octa Backus, Levi Nathaniel Backus.
  • Levi Strong Backus passed away in 1869 in Fort Plain, Montgomery, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Levi Backus's Ancestors

Self
Levi Backus
1803–1869
Birth Place: Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Parents
Jabez Backus
1777–1855
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Octa Strong
1783–1816
Bolton, Tolland, Connecticut
Grandparents
Ezra Backus
1730–1785
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Mercy Lay
1736–1780
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Levi Strong
1762–1823
Bolton, Tolland, Connecticut
Lucy Warner
1761–1841
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1704–1773
Hannah Baldwin
1699–1755
Nathan Strong
1736–1801
Anne Olcott
1737–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1669–1728
Elizabeth Tracy
1676–1739
David Strong
1704–1801
Thankful Loomis
1709–1771

Levi Backus's Descendants

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Levi (Strong) Backus (23 Jun 1803–17 Mar 1869) m. Anna (Raymond) Ormsby (8 Sep 1809–24 Jul 1886)
  1. 1. Bethiah (Anna Octa) Backus 1830–1830
  2. 2. Levi (Nathaniel) Backus 1834–1848

Levi Backus's Timeline

4 Records

1803
23 Jun 1803
Birth of Levi Strong Backus in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
1855
1855
Age 52
Levi Strong Backus resided here in Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA
Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 57
Levi Strong Backus resided here in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States
Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States
1869
17 Mar 1869
Age 66
Death of Levi Strong Backus in Fort Plain, Montgomery, New York
Fort Plain, Montgomery, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1803
    Event Place: Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1855
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York; Roll: M653_787; Page: 775; Image: 781; Family History Library Film: 803787

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York; Roll: M653_787; Page: 775; Image: 781; Family History Library Film: 803787

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1869
    Event Place: Fort Plain, Montgomery, New York

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