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Perry Chambers Backus 1845–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Dec 1845

Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 14 Dec 1921

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

Father: John Backus

Mother: Lydia Chambers

Spouse(s): Mary Knowles

Children(s): Viola Backus, Myrtle Backus, Hollis Backus, Perry Backus, Earle Backus

In 1845, Perry Chambers Backus entered the world in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to John Backus And Lydia R Chambers. In 1850, Perry Chambers Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Perry Chambers Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. Perry Chambers Backus married Mary Elnora Knowles, and had children including Earle Knowles Backus, Hollis John Backus, Myrtle Elinor Backus, Perry Francisco Backus, Viola K Backus. Perry Chambers Backus passed away in 1921 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Perry Chambers Backus entered the world in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, born to John Backus And Lydia R Chambers.
  • In 1850, Perry Chambers Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Perry Chambers Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • Perry Chambers Backus married Mary Elnora Knowles, and had children including Earle Knowles Backus, Hollis John Backus, Myrtle Elinor Backus, Perry Francisco Backus, Viola K Backus.
  • Perry Chambers Backus passed away in 1921 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Backus
1810–1903
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Lydia Chambers
1812–1901
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LC

Spouses(s)

Mary Knowles
1850–1924
Birth Location: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
MK

Children(s)

Viola Backus
1873–1969
Birth Location: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
VB
Myrtle Backus
1889–1980
Birth Location: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California
MB
Hollis Backus
1875–1936
Birth Location: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
HB
Perry Backus
1880–1946
Birth Location: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
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Earle Backus
1884–1951
Birth Location: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
EB

Perry Backus's Ancestors

Self
Perry Backus
1845–1921
Birth Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Parents
John Backus
1810–1903
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Lydia (R.) Chambers
1812–1901
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Myron Backus
1780–1849
Dutchess County, New York
Hannah Patterson
1781–1849
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–

Perry Backus's Descendants

1.
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Perry (Chambers) Backus (29 Dec 1845–14 Dec 1921) m. Mary (Elnora) Knowles (26 Nov 1850–10 Nov 1924)
  1. 1. Viola (K.) Backus 1873–1969 m. Charles (Lewis) Lawrence 1871–1940
  2. 2. Myrtle (Elinor) Backus 1889–1980 m. Harley (Jay) Hoyt 1884–1971
    1. 1. Elizabeth (E. 'Betty') Hoyt 1918–
    2. 2. Dr. (Robert Earl Hoyt) Sr. 1916–2003 m. Helen (Theresa 'Terry') Laslo 1916–1989
  3. 3. Hollis (John) Backus 1875–1936 m. Margareth ('Deti') Liver 1869–1950
  4. 4. Perry (Francisco) Backus 1880–1946 m. Nellie (Amelia) Wetenhall 1882–1972
    1. 1. Helen (May) Backus 1906–1937 m. Eugene (Cruthers Brown) Sr. 1902–1983
  5. 5. Earle (Knowles) Backus 1884–1951

Perry Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1845
29 Dec 1845
Birth of Perry Chambers Backus in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 5
Perry Chambers Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Perry Chambers Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 25
Perry Chambers Backus resided here in Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Perry Chambers Backus resided here in Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
Perry Chambers 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 75
Perry Chambers Backus resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California, USA
1921
14 Dec 1921
Age 76
Death of Perry Chambers Backus in Glendale, Los Angeles, California
Glendale, Los Angeles, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1845
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 445
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1340; Page: 56A; Family History Library Film: 552839
    [4] 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
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1108; Page: 641; Family History Library Film: 805108
    [6] 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
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 87A; Image: 179
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 87A; Image: 179

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1108; Page: 641; Family History Library Film: 805108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1340; Page: 56A; Family History Library Film: 552839

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 445

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Glendale, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    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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