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Martin Vaynor Backus 1840–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1840

Birth Location: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont

Death Date: 16 Feb 1877

Death Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont

Father: Rev. Backus

Mother: Wealthy Hoisington

Spouse(s): Zerhua Brown

Children(s): Orick Backus, Clara Backus, Mary Backus, Myrtle Backus

Martin Vaynor Backus was born in 1840 in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, the child of Rev Gurdon Backus And Wealthy Ann Hoisington. In 1850, Martin Vaynor Backus resided in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont. In 1860, Martin Vaynor Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont. Martin Vaynor Backus married Zerhua Brown, and had children including Clara Jane Backus, Mary Adaline Backus, Myrtle Backus, Orick Ellsworth Backus. Martin Vaynor Backus passed away in 1877 in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont.

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Biography

  • Martin Vaynor Backus was born in 1840 in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont, the child of Rev Gurdon Backus And Wealthy Ann Hoisington.
  • In 1850, Martin Vaynor Backus resided in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont.
  • In 1860, Martin Vaynor Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont.
  • Martin Vaynor Backus married Zerhua Brown, and had children including Clara Jane Backus, Mary Adaline Backus, Myrtle Backus, Orick Ellsworth Backus.
  • Martin Vaynor Backus passed away in 1877 in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev. Backus
1799–1871
Birth Location: Windham, Windham, Connecticut
RB
Wealthy Hoisington
1806–1851
Birth Location: New Hampshire
WH

Spouses(s)

Zerhua Brown
1840–1921
Birth Location: Chittenden, Rutland, Vermont
ZB

Children(s)

Orick Backus
1864–1946
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
OB
Clara Backus
1863–
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
CB
Mary Backus
1868–
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
MB
Myrtle Backus
1870–
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
MB

Martin Backus's Ancestors

Self
Martin Backus
1840–1877
Birth Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Parents
Rev. Gurdon Backus
1799–1871
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Wealthy (Ann) Hoisington
1806–1851
New Hampshire
Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Tryphena Cross
1767–
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Bliss Hoisington
1750–1810
Southington, Hartford, Connecticut
Phoebe Hawkins
1765–1845
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1729–1815
Elizabeth Hebard
1731–1813
William Cross
1720–1801
Miriam Abbe
1726–1823
Joab Hoisington
1736–1777
Mary Boardman
1739–1798
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

Martin Backus's Descendants

1.
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Martin (Vaynor) Backus (27 Jul 1840–16 Feb 1877) m. Zerhua Brown (11 Feb 1840–22 May 1921)
  1. 1. Orick (Ellsworth) Backus 1864–1946 m. Carrie (Matilda) Hall 1863–1945
    1. 1. Carl (Alexander) Backus 1894–1964
    2. 2. Caroline (Mae 'Carrie') Backus 1892–1926 m. Clarence (James) Sears 1887–1971
      1. 1. Priscilla (A.) Sears 1925–
    3. 3. Martin (Evans) Backus 1900–1934 m. Janet (W.) McCue 1903–1991
      1. 1. Virginia (E.) Backus 1923–1997 m. Russell (E.) French 1921– m. Arthur (Franklin) Libbey 1910–1990
      2. 2. Alan (Martin) Backus 1924–2012 m. Joyce (Ann) Stone 1931–2002 m. Alice (Barbara) Turney 1920–2002
      3. 3. June (Evans) Backus 1925–2016 m. Santo Palanza 1920–2010 m. Ralph (Romano) Jr. 1909–1968 m. Paul (Abraham) Asch 1913–2006
      4. 4. Robert (Martin) Backus 1933–2017
    4. 4. Ralph (Orick) Backus 1902–1962 m. Doris (Mary) Webster 1909–2002
      1. 1. Ralph (Eugene) Backus 1939–2013
      2. 2. Ellsworth (Webster) Backus 1931–1977
    5. 5. Elva (Blanche) Backus 1890–1973 m. Elmer (Ellsworth) Libby 1870–1937 m. Clarence (James) Sears 1887–1971
      1. 1. Reginald (Backus Libby) Sr. 1923–2003
      2. 2. Lewis (Arthur) Libby 1910–1987 m. Dorothy (Louise) Bickford 1916–1998
      3. 3. Floyd (E.) Libby 1912–2005 m. Joan Libby 1914–
      4. 4. Roger (Elmer) Libby 1913–2006 m. Ruby (Ellen) Chambers 1912–1980
      5. 5. Ralph (Orick) Libby 1915–1990 m. Delia (Mae) Crockett 1931–2003
      6. 6. Ernest (Edward) Libby 1916–1917
      7. 7. Alton (Bernard) Libby 1922–1995
    6. 6. Hubert (Ellsworth) Backus 1888–1889
  2. 2. Clara (Jane) Backus 1863– m. Edwin (Augustus) Manley 1856–
    1. 1. Elmer (Elsworth) Manley 1885– m. Edith (Mae) Stonehouse 1884–
      1. 1. Lawrence (E.) Manley 1908–
      2. 2. Leroy (A.) Manley 1910–
      3. 3. Albert Manley 1912–
      4. 4. Edith Manley 1913–
      5. 5. Elmer Manley 1918–
      6. 6. Gladys Manley 1922–
    2. 2. Frederick (Sterling) Manley 1890–1943 m. Jennie (Burns) Milliken 1892– m. Helen V. 1894–
      1. 1. Dorothy (L.) Manley 1912–
      2. 2. Ruth (May) Manley 1916–
      3. 3. Grace (A.) Manley 1919–
    3. 3. Blanche (Mildred) Manley 1892–1981 m. William (Edward) Berry 1887–1962
      1. 1. Dora (M.) Berry 1913–
      2. 2. Ralph (L.) Berry 1915–
      3. 3. Eleanor (L.) Berry 1916–
    4. 4. Ruby (E.) Manley 1895–
    5. 5. Lester (Willard) Manley 1904–1966 m. Katherine (V.) Manley 1904–2000
    6. 6. Harold (Norton) Manley 1898–
    7. 7. Infant Manley 1882–
  3. 3. Mary (Adaline) Backus 1868– m. Williard (Harry) Carney 1857–1900
    1. 1. Maude (Ethel) Carney 1889– m. William (Brooks) Stantial 1884–1970
      1. 1. Edward (William) Stantial 1913–1999
      2. 2. Ralph (B. Stantial) Sr. 1917– m. Dorothy (C.) Kelloway 1912–2009
    2. 2. Marion (Louise) Carney 1898–1985 m. Albert (Joseph) Cogger 1900–1976
    3. 3. Josephine (Mabel) Carney 1893–
  4. 4. Myrtle Backus 1870–

Martin Backus's Timeline

4 Records

1840
27 Jul 1840
Birth of Martin Vaynor Backus in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
1850
1850
Age 10
Martin Vaynor Backus resided here in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
1860
1860
Age 20
Martin Vaynor Backus resided here in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
1877
16 Feb 1877
Age 37
Death of Martin Vaynor Backus in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1840
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: M653_1326; Page: 50; Image: 102.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_930; Page: 169; Image: 335.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_930; Page: 169; Image: 335.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: M653_1326; Page: 50; Image: 102.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1877
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
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