YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Olive Celia Porter 1860–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1860

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 12 Mar 1916

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA

Father: Henry Porter

Mother: Jane Reese

Spouse(s): Nathan Backus

Children(s): Claude Backus, Maud Backus

In 1860, Olive Celia Porter entered the world in Ohio, born to Henry B Porter And Jane Reese. In 1880, Olive Celia Porter resided in North West, Williams, Ohio, USA. In 1900, Olive Celia Porter resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA. Olive Celia Porter married Nathan Parker Backus, and had children including Claude E Backus, Maud B Backus. Olive Celia Porter passed away in 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

Find more search results for Olive Porter
OP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1860, Olive Celia Porter entered the world in Ohio, born to Henry B Porter And Jane Reese.
  • In 1880, Olive Celia Porter resided in North West, Williams, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1900, Olive Celia Porter resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Olive Celia Porter married Nathan Parker Backus, and had children including Claude E Backus, Maud B Backus.
  • Olive Celia Porter passed away in 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Olive Porter's Ancestors

Self
Olive Porter
1860–1916
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Henry B. Porter
1815–1894
Pennsylvania
Jane Reese
1823–1893
Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Olive Porter's Descendants

1.
OP
Olive (Celia) Porter (10 May 1860–12 Mar 1916) m. Nathan (Parker) Backus (11 Aug 1843–4 Aug 1927)
  1. 1. Claude (E.) Backus 1891–1936 m. Grace Flennery 1891–
  2. 2. Maud (B.) Backus 1882–1905 m. Herman (A.) Sturm 1873–

Olive Porter's Timeline

5 Records

1860
10 May 1860
Birth of Olive Celia Porter in Ohio
Ohio
1880
1880
Age 20
Olive Celia Porter resided here in North West, Williams, Ohio, USA
North West, Williams, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Olive Celia Porter resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Olive Celia Porter resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan, USA
1916
12 Mar 1916
Age 56
Death of Olive Celia Porter in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1860
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533253; Roll Number: 226; Certificate Number: 397
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North West, Williams, Ohio; Roll: 1077; Family History Film: 1255077; Page: 436C; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0511
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 722; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_657; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1374670
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North West, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North West, Williams, Ohio; Roll: 1077; Family History Film: 1255077; Page: 436C; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0511

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 722; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_657; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1374670

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1916
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533253; Roll Number: 226; Certificate Number: 397
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE