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Mary Ann Eliza Backus 1832–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1832

Birth Location: Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut

Death Date: 31 Dec 1909

Death Location: Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA

Father: Azel Backus

Mother: Nancy Brewster

Spouse(s): John Sergent

Children(s): Alice Sergent, Mary Sergent, Dora Sergent

The story of Mary Ann Eliza Backus began in 1832 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. In 1870, Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States. In 1880, Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA. Mary Ann Eliza Backus married John L Sergent, and had children including Alice E Sergent, Dora J Sergent, Mary Helen Sergent. Mary Ann Eliza Backus passed away in 1909 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Ann Eliza Backus began in 1832 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
  • In 1870, Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1880, Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA.
  • Mary Ann Eliza Backus married John L Sergent, and had children including Alice E Sergent, Dora J Sergent, Mary Helen Sergent.
  • Mary Ann Eliza Backus passed away in 1909 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Azel Backus
1802–1855
Birth Location: Franklin, New London, Connecticut
AB
Nancy Brewster
1808–1880
Birth Location: Connecticut
NB

Spouses(s)

John Sergent
1823–
Birth Location: New Jersey
JS

Children(s)

Alice Sergent
1859–1893
Birth Location: Michigan
AS
Mary Sergent
1854–1940
Birth Location: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan
MS
Dora Sergent
1861–
Birth Location: Michigan
DS

Mary Backus's Ancestors

Self
Mary Backus
1832–1909
Birth Place: Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Azel Backus
1802–1855
Franklin, New London, Connecticut
Nancy (Lucinda) Brewster
1808–1880
Connecticut
Grandparents
Simeon (Backus) Jr.
1778–1829
Bozrah, New London, Connecticut
Clarissa Hyde
1780–1854
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Simeon Backus
1752–1782
Eunice Waterman
1753–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Backus
1710–1779
Love Kingsbury
1711–1778
Elisha Waterman
1704–1771
Sarah Hackney
1713–1776

Mary Backus's Descendants

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Mary (Ann Eliza) Backus (22 Mar 1832–31 Dec 1909) m. John (L.) Sergent (abt 1823–)
  1. 1. Alice (E.) Sergent 1859–1893
  2. 2. Mary (Helen) Sergent 1854–1940 m. Heman (Mansul) Woods 1849–1907
    1. 1. Walter (Heman) Woods 1875–1934 m. Bertha Lewis 1881– m. Bertha Ellis 1878–
      1. 1. Edith Woods 1913–
      2. 2. Mabyn Woods 1910–
      3. 3. Elnora Woods 1918–
      4. 4. William Woods 1916–
      5. 5. Clayton Woods 1905–
      6. 6. Everett Woods 1900–
      7. 7. Dora Woods 1908–
      8. 8. Ida Woods 1906–
      9. 9. Beulah (A.) Woods 1903–
    2. 2. Jennie (Morgan) Woods 1877–1930 m. Thomas (Ernest) Rankin 1872–1953
      1. 1. Helen (C.) Rankin 1909–
      2. 2. Marian Rankin 1914–
      3. 3. Ruth (A.) Rankin 1906–
      4. 4. Bertha (W.) Rankin 1908–
    3. 3. George (Warren) Woods 1880–1938 m. Luanna (Ruth) Howe 1883– m. Zada (Bernice) Nixon 1892–1984
      1. 1. Jeane Woods 1912–
      2. 2. Sallie Woods 1916–
      3. 3. Robert Woods 1919–
      4. 4. George (June) Woods 1917–1971
  3. 3. Dora (J.) Sergent 1861–

Mary Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1832
22 Mar 1832
Birth of Mary Ann Eliza Backus in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
1870
1870
Age 38
Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided here in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 48
Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided here in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1897
1897
Age 65
Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Mary Ann Eliza Backus resided here in Ann Arbor Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1909
31 Dec 1909
Age 77
Death of Mary Ann Eliza Backus in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1832
    Event Place: Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532495; Roll Number: 135; Certificate Number: 294
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M593_708; Page: 411A; Image: 278; Family History Library Film: 552207
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ann Arbor Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 746; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240746
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M593_708; Page: 411A; Image: 278; Family History Library Film: 552207

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ann Arbor Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ann Arbor Ward 2, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 746; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240746

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1909
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532495; Roll Number: 135; Certificate Number: 294
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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