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Orrin Backus 1822–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1822

Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio

Death Date: 4 Apr 1898

Death Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

Father: Andrew Backus

Mother: Bathsheba King

Spouse(s): Eleanor McGaw

Children(s): Joseph Backus, Charles Backus, Nellie Backus, William Backus

In 1822, Orrin Backus entered the world in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, born to Andrew Backus And Bathsheba King. In 1850, Orrin Backus resided in Columbus Ward 3, Franklin, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Orrin Backus resided in Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio. Orrin Backus married Eleanor V Eva Mcgaw, and had children including Charles Charlie Backus, Joseph Vance Backus, Nellie Backus, William Henry Backus. Orrin Backus passed away in 1898 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Orrin Backus entered the world in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, born to Andrew Backus And Bathsheba King.
  • In 1850, Orrin Backus resided in Columbus Ward 3, Franklin, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Orrin Backus resided in Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio.
  • Orrin Backus married Eleanor V Eva Mcgaw, and had children including Charles Charlie Backus, Joseph Vance Backus, Nellie Backus, William Henry Backus.
  • Orrin Backus passed away in 1898 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Backus
1790–1880
Birth Location: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts
AB
Bathsheba King
1794–1879
Birth Location: Raynham, Bristol, Massachusetts
BK

Spouses(s)

Eleanor McGaw
1820–1882
Birth Location: Fort Loudon, Franklin, Pennsylvania
EM

Children(s)

Joseph Backus
1857–1857
Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
JB
Charles Backus
1859–1859
Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
CB
Nellie Backus
1863–1863
Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
NB
William Backus
1855–1919
Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
WB

Orrin Backus's Ancestors

Self
Orrin Backus
1822–1898
Birth Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
Parents
Andrew Backus
1790–1880
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Bathsheba King
1794–1879
Raynham, Bristol, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Orrin Backus's Descendants

1.
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Orrin Backus (16 Mar 1822–4 Apr 1898) m. Eleanor (V. 'Eva') McGaw (31 Mar 1820–4 Feb 1882)
  1. 1. Joseph (Vance) Backus 1857–1857
  2. 2. Charles ('Charlie') Backus 1859–1859
  3. 3. Nellie Backus 1863–1863
  4. 4. William (Henry) Backus 1855–1919 m. Ida (Josephine) Cronenberg 1862–1944
    1. 1. Randall (Alden Backus) Sr. 1894–1945 m. Hazel (M.) Lynes 1904–
      1. 1. Randall (Alden Backus) Jr. 1922–2006 m. Marilyn (Mae) Eakin 1923–1997
    2. 2. William (Orrin) Backus 1882–1932 m. Jeanne Jomelli 1879–1932 m. Belle McAckren 1885–1952 m. Myrtle (Alice) Colvin 1890–1970
      1. 1. William (Henry) Backus 1912–2006 m. Irene (Veronica) Willey 1909–1994
    3. 3. Florence Backus 1890–1983
    4. 4. Eleanor (V.) Backus 1893–1977

Orrin Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1822
16 Mar 1822
Birth of Orrin Backus in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
1850
1850
Age 28
Orrin Backus resided here in Columbus Ward 3, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus Ward 3, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Orrin Backus resided here in Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio
Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio
1863
1 July 1863
Age 41
Orrin Backus resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
1880
1880
Age 58
Orrin Backus resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1898
4 Apr 1898
Age 76
Death of Orrin Backus in Riverside, Riverside, California
Riverside, Riverside, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1822
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1006; Family History Film: 1255006; Page: 129B; Enumeration District: 021; Image: 0264
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M653_964; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803964
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus Ward 3, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M432_679; Page: 290B; Image: 269
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus Ward 3, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus Ward 3, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M432_679; Page: 290B; Image: 269

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M653_964; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803964

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1006; Family History Film: 1255006; Page: 129B; Enumeration District: 021; Image: 0264

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, California
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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