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Milton Backus 1849–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1849

Birth Location: Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, N0P, Canada

Death Date: 27 Nov 1931

Death Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Father: Thomas Backus

Mother: Cornelia Keyes

Spouse(s): Alice Wheeler

Children(s): Harry Backus, Cornelia Backus, Gladys Backus, Percy Backus, Mary Backus, Alice Backus

The story of Milton Backus began in 1849 in Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, N0P, Canada. In 1871, Milton Backus resided in Ontario, Canada. Milton Backus married Alice Wheeler, and had children including Alice Backus, Cornelia Mary Backus, Gladys Carson Backus, Harry Thomas Backus, Mary Backus, Percy Wheeler Backus. Milton Backus passed away in 1931 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Milton Backus began in 1849 in Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, N0P, Canada.
  • In 1871, Milton Backus resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • Milton Backus married Alice Wheeler, and had children including Alice Backus, Cornelia Mary Backus, Gladys Carson Backus, Harry Thomas Backus, Mary Backus, Percy Wheeler Backus.
  • Milton Backus passed away in 1931 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada.

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Milton Backus's Ancestors

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Milton Backus
1849–1931
Birth Place: Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, N0P, Canada
Parents
Thomas Backus
1816–1913
Dunwick, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Cornelia Keyes
1824–1881
Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Stephen (Backus) Sr.
1786–1865
Dutchess County, New York
Anne Storey
1791–1857
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–

Milton Backus's Descendants

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Milton Backus (22 Feb 1849–27 Nov 1931) m. Alice Wheeler (Nov 1870–abt 1954)
  1. 1. Harry (Thomas) Backus 1895–1985 m. Hazel (Zelma) Burk 1896–1980
  2. 2. Cornelia (Mary) Backus 1897–1980
  3. 3. Gladys (Carson) Backus 1905–
  4. 4. Percy (Wheeler) Backus 1898–1976 m. Lola (Catharine) Murray 1901–1996
    1. 1. Jean (Adele) Backus 1926–2000 m. Timothy (Ripple) Hoffman 1924–
  5. 5. Mary Backus 1900–1900
  6. 6. Alice Backus 1900–1900

Milton Backus's Timeline

3 Records

1849
22 Feb 1849
Birth of Milton Backus in Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, N0P, Canada
Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, N0P, Canada
1871
1871
Age 22
Milton Backus resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1931
27 Nov 1931
Age 82
Death of Milton Backus in Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, Canada
Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1849
    Event Place: Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, N0P, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada
    [2] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Roll: .
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [5] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Roll: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1931
    Event Place: Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Division, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Roll: .
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [3] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chatham, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index

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