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Marjorie Alice Backus 1909–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1909

Birth Location: Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin

Death Date: 4 Mar 1996

Death Location: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado

Father: Wendall Backus

Mother: Amanda Winter

Spouse(s): Merrill Ditzler

Children(s):

In 1909, Marjorie Alice Backus entered the world in Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, born to Wendall Philips Backus And Amanda Manda Winter. In 1910, Marjorie Alice Backus resided in Ellenboro, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. In 1920, Marjorie Alice Backus resided in South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. Marjorie Alice Backus married Merrill Albert Ditzler, and had children including Arlene Ruth Ditzler, Daniel T Ditzler, Lorraine Ditzler. Marjorie Alice Backus passed away in 1996 in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Marjorie Alice Backus entered the world in Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, born to Wendall Philips Backus And Amanda Manda Winter.
  • In 1910, Marjorie Alice Backus resided in Ellenboro, Grant, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1920, Marjorie Alice Backus resided in South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Marjorie Alice Backus married Merrill Albert Ditzler, and had children including Arlene Ruth Ditzler, Daniel T Ditzler, Lorraine Ditzler.
  • Marjorie Alice Backus passed away in 1996 in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wendall Backus
1874–1947
Birth Location: Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
WB
Amanda Winter
1873–1953
Birth Location: Jo Daviess County, Illinois
AW

Spouses(s)

Merrill Ditzler
1912–2007
Birth Location: Pearl City, Stephenson, Illinois
MD

Children(s)

Marjorie Backus's Ancestors

Self
Marjorie Backus
1909–1996
Birth Place: Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
Parents
Wendall Philips Backus
1874–1947
Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Amanda ('Manda') Winter
1873–1953
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Grandparents
Ebenezer (Melville) Backus
1837–1916
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Lydia (Samantha) Townsend
1830–1901
Allen Center, Allegany, New York
Henry Winter
1844–1925
Calhoun County, Illinois
Frederica Hammer
1849–1920
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Backus
1808–1877
Margaret Graham
1816–1897
George Townsend
1806–1893
Mary Miner
1812–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.
1776–1853
Martha Milliken
1780–1860

Marjorie Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1909
26 Oct 1909
Birth of Marjorie Alice Backus in Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 1
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in Ellenboro, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
Ellenboro, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, United States
South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, United States
1949
1949
Age 40
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in Rockford, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Illinois, USA
1951
1951
Age 42
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in Rockford, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Illinois, USA
1952
1952
Age 43
Marjorie Alice Backus resided here in Rockford, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Illinois, USA
1996
4 Mar 1996
Age 87
Death of Marjorie Alice Backus in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1909
    Event Place: Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-49
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 391-20-0066; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 487
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0052; Image: 767.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ellenboro, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1710; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375723

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ellenboro, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ellenboro, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1710; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375723

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 487

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0052; Image: 767.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-49

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-49

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Rockford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Rockford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Rockford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 391-20-0066; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1996
    Event Place: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 391-20-0066; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: Before 1951
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