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Margaret Elizabeth Backus 1870–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1870

Birth Location: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 29 Apr 1953

Death Location: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Father: Israel Backus

Mother: Bridget McCool

Spouse(s): John Corgan

Children(s): Cyril Corgan, Alberta Corgan, Leonard Corgan, Mary Corgan, John Corgan, Joseph Corgan, Margaret Corgan, William Corgan, Leo Corgan

The story of Margaret Elizabeth Backus began in 1870 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. In 1870, Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret Elizabeth Backus married John Bernard Corgan, and had children including Alberta Corgan, Cyril Corgan, John Corgan, Joseph Corgan, Leo Corgan, Leonard Corgan, Margaret Corgan, Mary Corgan, William Corgan. Margaret Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1953 in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • The story of Margaret Elizabeth Backus began in 1870 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1870, Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Margaret Elizabeth Backus married John Bernard Corgan, and had children including Alberta Corgan, Cyril Corgan, John Corgan, Joseph Corgan, Leo Corgan, Leonard Corgan, Margaret Corgan, Mary Corgan, William Corgan.
  • Margaret Elizabeth Backus passed away in 1953 in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Israel Backus
1833–1905
Birth Location: England
IB
Bridget McCool
1842–1921
Birth Location: Ireland
BM

Spouses(s)

John Corgan
1867–1936
Birth Location: Mauch Chunk, Carbon, Pennsylvania
JC

Children(s)

Cyril Corgan
1896–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CC
Alberta Corgan
1898–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AC
Leonard Corgan
1902–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LC
Mary Corgan
1903–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MC
John Corgan
1905–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JC
Joseph Corgan
1907–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JC
Margaret Corgan
1909–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MC
William Corgan
1911–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WC
Leo Corgan
1914–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LC

Margaret Backus's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Backus
1870–1953
Birth Place: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Parents
Israel James Backus
1833–1905
England
Bridget McCool
1842–1921
Ireland
Grandparents
James Backhouse
1798–1873
England
Martha Broadhead
1811–1890
Woodkirk, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Luke McCool
1805–1868
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Backus's Descendants

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Margaret (Elizabeth) Backus (12 Feb 1870–29 Apr 1953) m. John (Bernard) Corgan (31 May 1867–8 Apr 1936)
  1. 1. Cyril Corgan 1896–
  2. 2. Alberta Corgan 1898–
  3. 3. Leonard Corgan 1902–
  4. 4. Mary Corgan 1903–
  5. 5. John Corgan 1905–
  6. 6. Joseph Corgan 1907–
  7. 7. Margaret Corgan 1909–
  8. 8. William Corgan 1911–
  9. 9. Leo Corgan 1914–

Margaret Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1870
12 Feb 1870
Birth of Margaret Elizabeth Backus in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Luzerne Ward 4, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne Ward 4, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Kingston Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Kingston Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 70
Margaret Elizabeth Backus resided here in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
29 Apr 1953
Age 83
Death of Margaret Elizabeth Backus in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1870
    Event Place: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03555; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40-151
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 034651-037350
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kingston Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1593; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 103
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2069; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 2341803
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1192; Page: 482C; Enumeration District: 199
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1448; Page: 474B; Family History Library Film: 552947
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0076
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Luzerne Ward 4, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1368; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375381

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1448; Page: 474B; Family History Library Film: 552947

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1192; Page: 482C; Enumeration District: 199

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0076

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Luzerne Ward 4, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Luzerne Ward 4, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1368; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375381

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kingston Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kingston Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1593; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2069; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 2341803

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03555; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40-151

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03555; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40-151

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1953
    Event Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 034651-037350
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