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Paul William Backus 1914–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1914

Birth Location: New Bedford, Lawrence, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 18 Dec 1995

Death Location: Salem (Columbiana County), Columbiana County, Ohio, USA

Father: William Backus

Mother: Laura Queale

Spouse(s): Pearl Marshall

Children(s):

The story of Paul William Backus began in 1914 in New Bedford, Lawrence, Pennsylvania. In 1920, Paul William Backus resided in Canton Ward 3, Stark, Ohio, USA. In 1930, Paul William Backus resided in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio. Paul William Backus married Pearl Elva Marshall. Paul William Backus passed away in 1995 in Salem (Columbiana County), Columbiana County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Paul William Backus began in 1914 in New Bedford, Lawrence, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1920, Paul William Backus resided in Canton Ward 3, Stark, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, Paul William Backus resided in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.
  • Paul William Backus married Pearl Elva Marshall.
  • Paul William Backus passed away in 1995 in Salem (Columbiana County), Columbiana County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Backus
1878–1963
Birth Location: Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland
WB
Laura Queale
1883–1968
Birth Location: Greene Twp, Trumbull, Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Pearl Marshall
1912–2002
Birth Location: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
PM

Children(s)

Paul Backus's Ancestors

Self
Paul Backus
1914–1995
Birth Place: New Bedford, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Parents
William John Backus
1878–1963
Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland
Laura (Ermina) Queale
1883–1968
Greene Twp, Trumbull, Ohio
Grandparents
Thomas (James Backus) Sr.
1849–1936
Ireland
Nancy (Ann 'Agnes') McMaster
1846–1916
Ireland
William (R.) Queale
1860–1943
Mecca, Trumbull, Ohio
Mary (E.) Queale
1862–1925
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Backus
1825–
Mary McMaster
1828–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Paul Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1914
9 Nov 1914
Birth of Paul William Backus in New Bedford, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
New Bedford, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 6
Paul William Backus resided here in Canton Ward 3, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton Ward 3, Stark, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Paul William Backus resided here in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
1935
1935
Age 21
Paul William Backus resided here in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Paul William Backus resided here in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
1995
18 Dec 1995
Age 81
Death of Paul William Backus in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1914
    Event Place: New Bedford, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T627_3272; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 96-113
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 294-10-9777; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 104761; Volume: 30512
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canton Ward 3, Stark, Ohio; Roll: T625_1434; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 525
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1845; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0080; Image: 656.0; FHL microfilm: 2341579
    [7] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Florida, USA; Web edition:
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
    [12] Web: Columbiana County, Ohio, Salem News Obituary Index, 1957-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Canton Ward 3, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canton Ward 3, Stark, Ohio; Roll: T625_1434; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 525

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1845; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0080; Image: 656.0; FHL microfilm: 2341579

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T627_3272; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 96-113

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T627_3272; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 96-113

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbiana, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Florida, USA; Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1995
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 294-10-9777; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 104761; Volume: 30512
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Florida, USA; Web edition:
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Web: Columbiana County, Ohio, Salem News Obituary Index, 1957-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem (Columbiana County), Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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