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Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus 1879–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1879

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Death Date: 28 Jan 1974

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Henry Backus

Mother: A. Skinner

Spouse(s): Thomas Parker

Children(s): Willard Parker

The story of Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus began in 1879 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. In 1880, Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus married Thomas Sidney Parker, and had children including Willard Parker. Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus passed away in 1974 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus began in 1879 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • In 1880, Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus married Thomas Sidney Parker, and had children including Willard Parker.
  • Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus passed away in 1974 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Backus
1855–1942
Birth Location: Chaumont, Jefferson, New York
HB
A. Skinner
1855–1891
Birth Location: Marysville, Union, Ohio
AS

Spouses(s)

Thomas Parker
1879–1931
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
TP

Children(s)

Willard Parker
1918–1998
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
WP

Margaret Backus's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Backus
1879–1974
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Parents
Henry Nelson Backus
1855–1942
Chaumont, Jefferson, New York
A. (Ella) Skinner
1855–1891
Marysville, Union, Ohio
Grandparents
Absalom (Backus) Jr.
1824–1901
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
Sarah (Elizabeth) Stevens
1827–1908
Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York
William (H.) Skinner
1815–
New York
Caroline (E.) Skinner
1819–
New York
Great-Grandparents
Absolom Sr.
1800–1880
Mary Hildreth
1807–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absolom Backus
1763–1855
Ruth Root
1764–1837

Margaret Backus's Descendants

1.
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Margaret (L. 'Maggie') Backus (25 Mar 1879–28 Jan 1974) m. Thomas (Sidney) Parker (22 Aug 1879–14 Sep 1931)
  1. 1. Willard Parker 1918–1998 m. Stella (V.) Jenkins 1911–1993

Margaret Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1879
25 Mar 1879
Birth of Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1880
1880
Age 1
Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided here in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided here in Detroit Ward 17, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 17, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided here in Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan
Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 56
Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus resided here in Grosse Ile, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Grosse Ile, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1974
28 Jan 1974
Age 95
Death of Margaret L. 'Maggie' Backus in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1840; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 84-33
    [2] Michigan, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 17, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_816; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 523
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1016; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 263.0; FHL microfilm: 2340751
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 612; Family History Film: 1254612; Page: 465C; Enumeration District: 290; Image: 0638
    [6] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1939; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6385; Line: 11; Page Number: 103
    [7] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Daily Home, The; Publication Place: Talladega, Alabama, USA; Web edition:
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240749
    [9] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grosse Ile, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 5171; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 82-88

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 612; Family History Film: 1254612; Page: 465C; Enumeration District: 290; Image: 0638

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240749

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 17, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 17, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_816; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 523

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1016; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 263.0; FHL microfilm: 2340751

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1840; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 84-33

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1939
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1939; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6385; Line: 11; Page Number: 103

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1840; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 84-33

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grosse Ile, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grosse Ile, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 5171; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 82-88

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Hamilton, Bermuda
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1939; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6385; Line: 11; Page Number: 103

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

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1974
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Daily Home, The; Publication Place: Talladega, Alabama, USA; Web edition:
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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