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May Emma Backus 1873–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1873

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Death Date: 3 Feb 1969

Death Location: Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Charles Backus

Mother: Emma Sabin

Spouse(s): Herbert Williamson

Children(s): Carol Williamson, Col. Sr., Donald Williamson, Roma Williamson

The story of May Emma Backus began in 1873 in Rochester, Monroe, New York. In 1875, May Emma Backus resided in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA. In 1880, May Emma Backus resided in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA. May Emma Backus married Herbert Russell Williamson, and had children including Carol Backus Williamson, Col Herbert Charles Williamson Sr, Donald Dewy Williamson, Roma Elizabeth Williamson. May Emma Backus passed away in 1969 in Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of May Emma Backus began in 1873 in Rochester, Monroe, New York.
  • In 1875, May Emma Backus resided in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, May Emma Backus resided in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • May Emma Backus married Herbert Russell Williamson, and had children including Carol Backus Williamson, Col Herbert Charles Williamson Sr, Donald Dewy Williamson, Roma Elizabeth Williamson.
  • May Emma Backus passed away in 1969 in Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Backus
1848–1911
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
CB
Emma Sabin
1852–1917
Birth Location: Corning, Steuben, New York
ES

Spouses(s)

Herbert Williamson
1870–1917
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
HW

Children(s)

Carol Williamson
1910–1939
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
CW
Col. Sr.
1894–1952
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
CS
Donald Williamson
1898–1963
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
DW
Roma Williamson
1906–1983
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
RW

May Backus's Ancestors

Self
May Backus
1873–1969
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Parents
Charles Edward Backus
1848–1911
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Emma (C.) Sabin
1852–1917
Corning, Steuben, New York
Grandparents
Orrin Backus
1821–1907
Livonia, Livingston, New York
Mary (Ann) Crouch
1829–1870
New York
Great-Grandparents
Charles Backus
1794–1862
Eunice Shaw
1799–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1772–1862
Betsey Day
1775–1805

May Backus's Descendants

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May (Emma) Backus (14 Oct 1873–3 Feb 1969) m. Herbert (Russell) Williamson (24 Feb 1870–25 May 1917)
  1. 1. Carol (Backus) Williamson 1910–1939 m. John (Douglass Davis) Sr. 1909–1983
  2. 2. Col. (Herbert Charles Williamson) Sr. 1894–1952 m. Helen (May) Watson 1897–1953
    1. 1. Herbert (Charles Williamson) Jr. 1922–1983
    2. 2. Roger (Donald) Williamson 1926–1989 m. Janet Bagley 1926–2007
  3. 3. Donald (Dewy) Williamson 1898–1963 m. Heloise (Andrelle) Yoakley 1904–1993
    1. 1. Richard (Hughs 'Dick') Williamson 1924–1998 m. Minnie (Claire) Stewart 1930–2014
    2. 2. Ruth (Andrelle) Williamson 1931–2009 m. Dr. (Dale Vance) Miller 1931–1999
  4. 4. Roma (Elizabeth) Williamson 1906–1983 m. Charles Hill 1905– m. Bjarnie (M.) Hagen 1903–1971

May Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1873
14 Oct 1873
Birth of May Emma Backus in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 2
May Emma Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
May Emma Backus resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
May Emma Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 32
May Emma Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
May Emma Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 42
May Emma Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 47
May Emma Backus resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
May Emma Backus resided here in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1969
3 Feb 1969
Age 96
Death of May Emma Backus in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1873
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 04; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 36
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 411-10-2562; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1122; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 111
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342015
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 863; Family History Film: 1254863; Page: 343D; Enumeration District: 087; Image: 0384
    [6] New York, State Census, 1875
    [7] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 21
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1074; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241074
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_989; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375002
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 863; Family History Film: 1254863; Page: 343D; Enumeration District: 087; Image: 0384

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1074; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241074

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_989; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375002

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 04; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 36

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1122; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 111

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342015

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1969
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 411-10-2562; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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