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Marion Wright Backus 1907–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1907

Birth Location: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut

Death Date: 3 Jul 2008

Death Location: Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Dr. Backus

Mother: Lillian Wright

Spouse(s): John Sr.

Children(s): John Jr

In 1907, Marion Wright Backus entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, born to Dr Harold Simeon Backus And Lillian Margaret Wright. In 1910, Marion Wright Backus resided in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. In 1920, Marion Wright Backus resided in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts. Marion Wright Backus married John Macdonald Leavens Sr, and had children including John Macdonald Leavens Jr, Peter B Leavens. Marion Wright Backus passed away in 2008 in Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Marion Wright Backus entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, born to Dr Harold Simeon Backus And Lillian Margaret Wright.
  • In 1910, Marion Wright Backus resided in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.
  • In 1920, Marion Wright Backus resided in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts.
  • Marion Wright Backus married John Macdonald Leavens Sr, and had children including John Macdonald Leavens Jr, Peter B Leavens.
  • Marion Wright Backus passed away in 2008 in Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Backus
1879–1969
Birth Location: Andover, Tolland, Connecticut
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Lillian Wright
1881–1956
Birth Location: Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut
LW

Spouses(s)

John Sr.
1907–1987
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
JS

Children(s)

John Jr
1936–1997
Birth Location: Summit, Union, New Jersey
JJ

Marion Backus's Ancestors

Self
Marion Backus
1907–2008
Birth Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Dr. Harold Simeon Backus
1879–1969
Andover, Tolland, Connecticut
Lillian (Margaret) Wright
1881–1956
Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut
Grandparents
Charles (Lathrop) Backus
1848–1929
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
Marion (Elizabeth) Jacobs
1850–1929
Columbia, Tolland, Connecticut
John Wright
1832–1919
Ireland
Anne Hungerford
1838–1903
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Sylvanus Backus
1822–1902
Mary Randall
1828–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jabez Sr.
1788–1854
Hannah Lathrop
1785–1870

Marion Backus's Descendants

1.
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Marion (Wright) Backus (27 Aug 1907–3 Jul 2008) m. John (MacDonald Leavens) Sr. (7 Jan 1907–5 May 1987)
  1. 1. John (MacDonald Leavens) Jr 1936–1997

Marion Backus's Timeline

12 Records

1907
27 Aug 1907
Birth of Marion Wright Backus in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
1910
1910
Age 3
Marion Wright Backus resided here in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
1920
1920
Age 13
Marion Wright Backus resided here in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts
1928
abt 1928
Age 21
Marion Wright Backus resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 23
Marion Wright Backus resided here in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
1931
abt 1931
Age 24
Marion Wright Backus resided here
None
1934
1934
Age 27
Marion Wright Backus resided here in Summit;Millburn;Springfield, New Jersey, USA
Summit;Millburn;Springfield, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935-1993
Age 28
Marion Wright Backus resided here in Chilmark, MA
Chilmark, MA
1935
1935-1993
Age 28
Marion Wright Backus resided here in New Providence, Union, New Jersey
New Providence, Union, New Jersey
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Marion Wright Backus resided here in New Providence, Union, New Jersey, USA
New Providence, Union, New Jersey, USA
1990
1990
Age 83
Marion Wright Backus resided here in Chilmark, MA
Chilmark, MA
2008
3 Jul 2008
Age 101
Death of Marion Wright Backus in Naples, Collier, Florida
Naples, Collier, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1907
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Providence, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2386; Page: 64A; Enumeration District: 20-61
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: ; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: 1963.
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_721; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: .
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1929; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4571; Line: 17; List number: .
    [9] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1931; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4922; Line: 7; List number: .
    [10] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Martha's Vinyard Times; Publication Date: 8 Aug 2008; Publication Place: Vinyard Haven, Massachusetts, USA
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_721; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1928
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1929; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4571; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1929
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1929; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4571; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1931
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1931; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4922; Line: 7; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1931
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1931; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4922; Line: 7; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Summit;Millburn;Springfield, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Chilmark, MA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: New Providence, Union, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Providence, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2386; Page: 64A; Enumeration District: 20-61

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: New Providence, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Providence, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2386; Page: 64A; Enumeration District: 20-61

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990
    Event Place: Chilmark, MA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Hamilton, Bermuda
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1931; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4922; Line: 7; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Havre
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1929; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_4571; Line: 17; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 2008
    Event Place: Naples, Collier, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: ; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: 1963.
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Martha's Vinyard Times; Publication Date: 8 Aug 2008; Publication Place: Vinyard Haven, Massachusetts, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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