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Mary E. Backus 1869–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1869

Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 20 Mar 1955

Death Location: Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: William Jr.

Mother: Mary Whittlesey

Spouse(s): Alexander Baird

Children(s): William Baird, Infant Baird, Herbert Baird, Infant Baird, Donald Baird

In 1869, Mary E. Backus entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey. In 1870, Mary E. Backus resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. In 1880, Mary E. Backus resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States. Mary E. Backus married Alexander Alic Baird, and had children including Donald Clayton Baird, Herbert Baird, Infant Baird, William Baird. Mary E. Backus passed away in 1955 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Mary E. Backus entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to William Enoch Backus Jr And Mary Boutwell Whittlesey.
  • In 1870, Mary E. Backus resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1880, Mary E. Backus resided in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States.
  • Mary E. Backus married Alexander Alic Baird, and had children including Donald Clayton Baird, Herbert Baird, Infant Baird, William Baird.
  • Mary E. Backus passed away in 1955 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr.
1839–1888
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
WJ
Mary Whittlesey
1837–1881
Birth Location: Barre, Washington, Vermont
MW

Spouses(s)

Alexander Baird
1861–
Birth Location: Fayston, Washington, Vermont
AB

Children(s)

William Baird
1887–1891
Birth Location: Fayston, Washington, Vermont
WB
Infant Baird
1889–1889
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
IB
Herbert Baird
1889–1889
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
HB
Infant Baird
1891–1891
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
IB
Donald Baird
1892–1959
Birth Location: Granville, Addison, Vermont
DB

Mary Backus's Ancestors

Self
Mary Backus
1869–1955
Birth Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Parents
William Enoch Backus Jr.
1839–1888
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Mary (Boutwell) Whittlesey
1837–1881
Barre, Washington, Vermont
Grandparents
William (Enoch Backus) Sr.
1809–1863
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Betsey (E.) White
1810–1883
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Calvin (Bushnell) Whittlesey
1812–1890
Plainfield, Washington, Vermont
Martha Boutwell
1815–1885
Barre, Washington, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Tryphena Cross
1767–
William White
1772–1813
Rachel Winter
1770–1856
Duron Whittlesey
1781–1842
Betsey Chase
1784–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1729–1815
Elizabeth Hebard
1731–1813
William Cross
1720–1801
Miriam Abbe
1726–1823
Noah White
1724–1791
Rebecca Trask
1730–1816
Rachel Wheeler
1745–1802
Timothy Jr.
1744–1808

Mary Backus's Descendants

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Mary (E.) Backus (Sep 1869–20 Mar 1955) m. Alexander ('Alic') Baird (abt 1861–)
  1. 1. William Baird 1887–1891
  2. 2. Infant Baird 1889–1889
  3. 3. Herbert Baird 1889–1889
  4. 4. Infant Baird 1891–1891
  5. 5. Donald (Clayton) Baird 1892–1959

Mary Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1869
Sep 1869
Birth of Mary E. Backus in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1870
1870
Age 1
Mary E. Backus resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
1880
1880
Age 11
Mary E. Backus resided here in Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
1900
1900
Age 31
Mary E. Backus resided here in Montpelier city, Washington, Vermont
Montpelier city, Washington, Vermont
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 71
Mary E. Backus resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1955
20 Mar 1955
Age 86
Death of Mary E. Backus in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1869
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1596; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 7-132.
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1348; Family History Film: 1255348; Page: 101A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T623_1695; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 231.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayston, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1348; Family History Film: 1255348; Page: 101A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Montpelier city, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T623_1695; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 231.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1596; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 7-132.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1955
    Event Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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