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Melissa Jane Baker 1863–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1863

Birth Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1 Dec 1922

Death Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Father: John Baker

Mother: Rhoda McMasters

Spouse(s): Stephen Backus

Children(s): Jennie Backus, Royal Backus, Carrie (Nihlean), Stephen Backus, Alta Backus, Helen Backus, John Backus, Ethel Backus, Edward Backus

In 1863, Melissa Jane Baker entered the world in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to John Gifford Baker And Rhoda Ann Mcmasters. In 1870, Melissa Jane Baker resided in Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois, United Stat. In 1880, Melissa Jane Baker resided in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, United States. Melissa Jane Baker married Stephen A Backus, and had children including Alta Margaret Backus, Carrie H Backus Nihlean, Edward Backus, Ethel M Backus, Helen Backus, Jennie Buckley Backus, John Barting Backus, Royal Elmer Backus, Stephen James Backus. Melissa Jane Baker passed away in 1922 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Melissa Jane Baker entered the world in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to John Gifford Baker And Rhoda Ann Mcmasters.
  • In 1870, Melissa Jane Baker resided in Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois, United Stat.
  • In 1880, Melissa Jane Baker resided in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, United States.
  • Melissa Jane Baker married Stephen A Backus, and had children including Alta Margaret Backus, Carrie H Backus Nihlean, Edward Backus, Ethel M Backus, Helen Backus, Jennie Buckley Backus, John Barting Backus, Royal Elmer Backus, Stephen James Backus.
  • Melissa Jane Baker passed away in 1922 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Baker
1817–1878
Birth Location: Orange, Indiana, USA or Kentucky
JB
Rhoda McMasters
1828–1899
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
RM

Spouses(s)

Stephen Backus
1860–1933
Birth Location: Illinois
SB

Children(s)

Jennie Backus
1881–1916
Birth Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
JB
Royal Backus
1882–1922
Birth Location: Illinois
RB
Carrie (Nihlean)
1885–
Birth Location: Illinois
C(
Stephen Backus
1887–
Birth Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
SB
Alta Backus
1889–1981
Birth Location: Illinois
AB
Helen Backus
1893–
Birth Location: Illinois
HB
John Backus
1895–1922
Birth Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
JB
Ethel Backus
1898–
Birth Location: Illinois
EB
Edward Backus
1902–1918
Birth Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
EB

Melissa Baker's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Baker
1863–1922
Birth Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
John Gifford Baker
1817–1878
Orange, Indiana, USA or Kentucky
Rhoda (Ann) McMasters
1828–1899
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William ("Tutty") Baker
1793–1855
Falling Creek, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Baker
1793–1847
Green, Kentucky, United States
Robert McMasters
1796–1864
Lycoming, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna Campbell
1795–1867
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward (McMaster)
1740–1833
Rhoda Fairchild
1755–1841
John Campbell
1753–1822
Eunice
1758–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard (McMaster)
1710–1774
Ezra Fairchild
1734–1777
Priscilla Burt
1739–1825

Melissa Baker's Descendants

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Melissa (Jane) Baker (14 Mar 1863–1 Dec 1922) m. Stephen (A) Backus (Jan 1860–4 Sep 1933)
  1. 1. Jennie (Buckley) Backus 1881–1916
  2. 2. Royal (Elmer) Backus 1882–1922
  3. 3. Carrie (H Backus) (Nihlean) 1885–
  4. 4. Stephen (James) Backus 1887– m. Elsie (E) McLain 1896–
    1. 1. Rene (Claude) Backes 1921–1995
    2. 2. Inez Backes 1915–
    3. 3. Rozel Backes 1917–
    4. 4. Robert Backes 1923–
    5. 5. Clarence Backes 1925–
    6. 6. Evelyn (Fae) Backes 1927–1997
      1. 1. Dianna (Fae) Mitchell 1944–2014 m. Daniel (R) Brinkmeier 1951–1993
  5. 5. Alta (Margaret) Backus 1889–1981
  6. 6. Helen Backus 1893–
  7. 7. John (Barting) Backus 1895–1922
  8. 8. Ethel (M) Backus 1898–
  9. 9. Edward Backus 1902–1918

Melissa Baker's Timeline

9 Records

1863
14 Mar 1863
Birth of Melissa Jane Baker in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
Melissa Jane Baker resided here in Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 17
Melissa Jane Baker resided here in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 37
Melissa Jane Baker resided here in Freeport city, Stephenson, Illinois
Freeport city, Stephenson, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 47
Melissa Jane Baker resided here in Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois
Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois
1919
1919
Age 56
Melissa Jane Baker resided here in Freeport, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Melissa Jane Baker resided here in Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois
Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois
1921
1921
Age 58
Melissa Jane Baker resided here in Freeport, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Illinois, USA
1922
1 Dec 1922
Age 59
Death of Melissa Jane Baker in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1863
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 252; Family History Film: 1254252; Page: 79A; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 0536.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_347; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 115.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T624_327; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374340
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 252; Family History Film: 1254252; Page: 79A; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 0536.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Freeport city, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_347; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 115.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T624_327; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374340

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Freeport Ward 2, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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