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Myrtle Elinor Backus 1889–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Feb 1889

Birth Location: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California

Death Date: 10 Sep 1980

Death Location: Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Perry Backus

Mother: Mary Knowles

Spouse(s): Harley Hoyt

Children(s): Elizabeth Hoyt, Dr. Sr.

In 1889, Myrtle Elinor Backus entered the world in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, born to Perry Chambers Backus And Mary Elnora Knowles. In 1900, Myrtle Elinor Backus resided in Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA. In 1910, Myrtle Elinor Backus resided in Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, Cal. Myrtle Elinor Backus married Harley Jay Hoyt, and had children including Dr Robert Earl Hoyt Sr, Elizabeth E Betty Hoyt. Myrtle Elinor Backus passed away in 1980 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Myrtle Elinor Backus entered the world in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, born to Perry Chambers Backus And Mary Elnora Knowles.
  • In 1900, Myrtle Elinor Backus resided in Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • In 1910, Myrtle Elinor Backus resided in Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, Cal.
  • Myrtle Elinor Backus married Harley Jay Hoyt, and had children including Dr Robert Earl Hoyt Sr, Elizabeth E Betty Hoyt.
  • Myrtle Elinor Backus passed away in 1980 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Perry Backus
1845–1921
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
PB
Mary Knowles
1850–1924
Birth Location: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
MK

Spouses(s)

Harley Hoyt
1884–1971
Birth Location: Muscoda, Grant, Wisconsin
HH

Children(s)

Elizabeth Hoyt
1918–
Birth Location: Los Angeles County, California
EH
Dr. Sr.
1916–2003
Birth Location: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York
DS

Myrtle Backus's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Backus
1889–1980
Birth Place: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California
Parents
Perry Chambers Backus
1845–1921
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Mary (Elnora) Knowles
1850–1924
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Grandparents
John Backus
1810–1903
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Lydia (R.) Chambers
1812–1901
Pennsylvania
Hollis (S. Knowles) M.D.
1831–1901
Mina Twp, Chautauqua, New York
Louisa (Margaret) Francisco
1829–
New York
Great-Grandparents
Myron Backus
1780–1849
Hannah Patterson
1781–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827

Myrtle Backus's Descendants

1.
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Myrtle (Elinor) Backus (4 Feb 1889–10 Sep 1980) m. Harley (Jay) Hoyt (17 Oct 1884–2 Feb 1971)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (E. 'Betty') Hoyt 1918–
  2. 2. Dr. (Robert Earl Hoyt) Sr. 1916–2003 m. Helen (Theresa 'Terry') Laslo 1916–1989

Myrtle Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1889
4 Feb 1889
Birth of Myrtle Elinor Backus in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California
Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California
1900
1900
Age 11
Myrtle Elinor Backus resided here in Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Myrtle Elinor Backus resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Myrtle Elinor Backus resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Myrtle Elinor Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Myrtle Elinor Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Myrtle Elinor Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1980
10 Sep 1980
Age 91
Death of Myrtle Elinor Backus in Valley Village, Los Angeles, California
Valley Village, Los Angeles, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1889
    Event Place: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_408; Page: 69A; Enumeration District: 60-230
    [2] U.S., Consular Registration Certificates, 1907 - 1918
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 559-36-7119; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] California Death Index, Date: 1980-09-10
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_106; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 146
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 134; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 2339869
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 89; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240089
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_82; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1374095
    [9] California, Select Births and Christenings
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 89; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240089

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_82; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1374095

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_106; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 134; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 2339869

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_408; Page: 69A; Enumeration District: 60-230

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_408; Page: 69A; Enumeration District: 60-230

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1141 West 21st Los Angeles, Calif.
    Record Source: U.S., Consular Registration Certificates, 1907 - 1918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1980
    Event Place: Valley Village, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 559-36-7119; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1980-09-10
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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