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Olive Backus 1803–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Aug 1803

Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 9 Jun 1871

Death Location: Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Joseph Jr.

Mother: Martha Milliken

Spouse(s): William Henton

Children(s): Oliver Henton, Cordelia Henton, Benjamin Henton, William Henton

The story of Olive Backus began in 1803 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1850, Olive Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Olive Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Olive Backus married William Henton, and had children including Benjamin Henton, Cordelia Ann Henton, Oliver Henton, William Melville Henton. Olive Backus passed away in 1871 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Olive Backus began in 1803 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, Olive Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Olive Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Olive Backus married William Henton, and had children including Benjamin Henton, Cordelia Ann Henton, Oliver Henton, William Melville Henton.
  • Olive Backus passed away in 1871 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Olive Backus's Ancestors

Self
Olive Backus
1803–1871
Birth Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Parents
Joseph Backus Jr.
1776–1853
Dutchess County, New York
Martha Milliken
1780–1860
Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Joseph (Backus) Sr.
1748–1830
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Olive Parks
1747–1827
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Sr.
1682–1762
Sarah Backus
1686–1760
Edward Cleveland
1686–1771
Rebecca Paine
1690–1784

Olive Backus's Descendants

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Olive Backus (6 Aug 1803–9 Jun 1871) m. William Henton (abt 1809–abt 1890)
  1. 1. Oliver Henton 1831–1912 m. Mary Henton 1835–1920
    1. 1. Edwin Henton 1862–
    2. 2. John Henton 1868–
    3. 3. Minnie Henton 1870–
    4. 4. Willie Henton 1875–
  2. 2. Cordelia (Ann) Henton 1835–1838
  3. 3. Benjamin Henton 1839–1881 m. Cecelia (I.) Owen 1841–1921
    1. 1. William Henton 1864– m. Clara (E.) Henton 1873–
      1. 1. Edith (M.) Henton 1894–
      2. 2. Ruby Henton 1903–
    2. 2. Kate Henton 1869–
    3. 3. Ruby (I.) Henton 1874–
  4. 4. William (Melville) Henton 1840–1841

Olive Backus's Timeline

5 Records

1803
6 Aug 1803
Birth of Olive Backus in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 47
Olive Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 57
Olive Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 67
Olive Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1871
9 Jun 1871
Age 68
Death of Olive Backus in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1803
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 653; Image: 44.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 89A; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 89A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 653; Image: 44.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1871
    Event Place: Erie County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

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