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Mildred J. Backus 1891–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1891

Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan

Death Date: abt 1959

Death Location: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA

Father: Orla Backus

Mother: Katherine Ayrault

Spouse(s): Frank Rowden

Children(s): Ray Rowden, Donald Rowden, Margaret Rowden

In 1891, Mildred J. Backus entered the world in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, born to Orla J Backus And Katherine B Kittie Ayrault. In 1900, Mildred J. Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan. In 1910, Mildred J. Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan. Mildred J. Backus married Frank Harry Rowden, and had children including Donald A Rowden, Margaret Elizabeth Rowden, Ray Backus Rowden. Mildred J. Backus passed away in 1959 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Mildred J. Backus entered the world in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, born to Orla J Backus And Katherine B Kittie Ayrault.
  • In 1900, Mildred J. Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan.
  • In 1910, Mildred J. Backus resided in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan.
  • Mildred J. Backus married Frank Harry Rowden, and had children including Donald A Rowden, Margaret Elizabeth Rowden, Ray Backus Rowden.
  • Mildred J. Backus passed away in 1959 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orla Backus
1861–1921
Birth Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
OB
Katherine Ayrault
1861–1943
Birth Location: Granger, Allegany, New York
KA

Spouses(s)

Frank Rowden
1890–1969
Birth Location: Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan
FR

Children(s)

Ray Rowden
1917–1999
Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
RR
Donald Rowden
1916–1943
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
DR
Margaret Rowden
1915–1973
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
MR

Mildred Backus's Ancestors

Self
Mildred Backus
1891–1959
Birth Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Parents
Orla J. Backus
1861–1921
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Katherine (B. 'Kittie') Ayrault
1861–1943
Granger, Allegany, New York
Grandparents
Chauncy (Ralph) Backus
1836–1890
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Jane (Bell) Marshall
1837–1882
Connecticut
Roswell Ayrault
1834–1868
New York
Margaret (Van) Winkle
1833–1898
Nunda, Livingston, New York
Great-Grandparents
Orla Backus
1803–1887
Mary Roat
1800–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850

Mildred Backus's Descendants

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Mildred (J.) Backus (19 Dec 1891–abt 1959) m. Frank (Harry) Rowden (5 Feb 1890–Feb 1969)
  1. 1. Ray (Backus) Rowden 1917–1999 m. Dorothy (Diana) Parker 1910–2003
  2. 2. Donald (A.) Rowden 1916–1943 m. Jean (G.) Fidler 1916–
  3. 3. Margaret (Elizabeth) Rowden 1915–1973 m. Rev. (Charles Eaton) Baum 1914–1984

Mildred Backus's Timeline

11 Records

1891
19 Dec 1891
Birth of Mildred J. Backus in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 9
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 19
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 29
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing Ward 6, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Lansing Ward 6, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 44
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
1946
1946
Age 55
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Michigan, USA
1953
1953
Age 62
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Michigan, USA
1956
1956
Age 65
Mildred J. Backus resided here in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Michigan, USA
1959
abt 1959
Age 68
Death of Mildred J. Backus in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1762; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 33-57
    [2] Michigan, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing Ward 6, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_772; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 378
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 991; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 437.0; FHL microfilm: 2340726
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T623_716; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 6, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing Ward 6, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_772; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 378

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 991; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 437.0; FHL microfilm: 2340726

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1762; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 33-57

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1762; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 33-57

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lapeer
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1959
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index
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