YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus 1837–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1837

Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont

Death Date: 14 Apr 1874

Death Location: Rutland, Rutland, Vermont

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Betsey White

Spouse(s): Bisconner None

Children(s): Charles Backus, Mary Backus, Alice Backus

In 1837, Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus entered the world in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Sr And Betsey E White. In 1850, Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont. In 1870, Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus resided in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States. Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus married Bisconner, and had children including Alice O Backus, Charles W Backus, Mary F Backus. Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus passed away in 1874 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont.

Find more search results for Lt. Backus
LB

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:
A
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

  • In 1837, Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus entered the world in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Sr And Betsey E White.
  • In 1850, Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont.
  • In 1870, Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus resided in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
  • Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus married Bisconner, and had children including Alice O Backus, Charles W Backus, Mary F Backus.
  • Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus passed away in 1874 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lt. Backus's Ancestors

Self
Lt. Backus
1837–1874
Birth Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Parents
William Enoch Backus Sr.
1809–1863
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Betsey (E.) White
1810–1883
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Tryphena Cross
1767–
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
William White
1772–1813
Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Rachel Winter
1770–1856
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1729–1815
Elizabeth Hebard
1731–1813
William Cross
1720–1801
Miriam Abbe
1726–1823
Noah White
1724–1791
Rebecca Trask
1730–1816
Rachel Wheeler
1745–1802
Timothy Jr.
1744–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Gard
1693–1737
Samuel Backus
1693–1776
Robert Hebard
1706–1771
Ruth Wheelock
1713–1757
Daniel Cross
1686–1747
Desire Hall
1688–1774
Ebenezer Sr.
1683–1758
Mary Allen
1688–1766
John White
1701–1770
Rachel Benson
1707–1776
Christopher Winter
1713–1760
Ruth Aldrich
1716–

Lt. Backus's Descendants

1.
LB
Lt. (Col. Charles C.) Backus (abt 1837–14 Apr 1874) m. Bisconner (16 Mar 1821–27 Sep 1904)
  1. 1. Charles (W.) Backus 1854–1929 m. Nellie (J.) Goodnough 1857–1948
    1. 1. Flora (Mae) Backus 1880–1957 m. Joseph (Nazereth) Lafrance 1882– m. Henry (Eli) Fairchild 1871–1944
      1. 1. Kenneth (Richard) Lafrance 1906–1968 m. Bernice (Louise) L'Heureux 1905–1975
      2. 2. Maude (Reta) Lafrance 1907–1980 m. Henry (Miles) Bingham 1901–1975 m. Richard (Chester) Holbrook 1912–1965
        1. 1. Louise (Dorothy) Bingham 1928–1928
  2. 2. Mary (F.) Backus 1860–1863
  3. 3. Alice (O.) Backus 1865–1919 m. Charles (Ephriam) Noyes 1852–1906

Lt. Backus's Timeline

4 Records

1837
abt 1837
Birth of Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
1850
1850
Age 13
Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1870
1870
Age 33
Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus resided here in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States
1874
14 Apr 1874
Age 37
Death of Lt. Col. Charles C. Backus in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland, Rutland, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1837
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Vital Records
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 285B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 285B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brandon, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1874
    Event Place: Rutland, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Vital Records
    [2] Vermont, Find a Grave Index

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