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Perry Francisco Backus 1880–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1880

Birth Location: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

Death Date: 3 Nov 1946

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

Father: Perry Backus

Mother: Mary Knowles

Spouse(s): Nellie Wetenhall

Children(s): Helen Backus

Perry Francisco Backus was born in 1880 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, the child of Perry Chambers Backus And Mary Elnora Knowles. In 1900, Perry Francisco Backus resided in Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA. In 1910, Perry Francisco Backus resided in San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA. Perry Francisco Backus married Nellie Amelia Wetenhall, and had children including Helen May Backus. Perry Francisco Backus passed away in 1946 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Perry Francisco Backus was born in 1880 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, the child of Perry Chambers Backus And Mary Elnora Knowles.
  • In 1900, Perry Francisco Backus resided in Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • In 1910, Perry Francisco Backus resided in San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Perry Francisco Backus married Nellie Amelia Wetenhall, and had children including Helen May Backus.
  • Perry Francisco Backus passed away in 1946 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Perry Backus
1845–1921
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Mary Knowles
1850–1924
Birth Location: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Spouses(s)

Nellie Wetenhall
1882–1972
Birth Location: Clark County, Ohio
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Children(s)

Helen Backus
1906–1937
Birth Location: Los Angeles County, California
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Perry Backus's Ancestors

Self
Perry Backus
1880–1946
Birth Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Parents
Perry Chambers Backus
1845–1921
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Mary (Elnora) Knowles
1850–1924
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Grandparents
John Backus
1810–1903
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Lydia (R.) Chambers
1812–1901
Pennsylvania
Hollis (S. Knowles) M.D.
1831–1901
Mina Twp, Chautauqua, New York
Louisa (Margaret) Francisco
1829–
New York
Great-Grandparents
Myron Backus
1780–1849
Hannah Patterson
1781–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827

Perry Backus's Descendants

1.
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Perry (Francisco) Backus (18 Nov 1880–3 Nov 1946) m. Nellie (Amelia) Wetenhall (17 Sep 1882–9 Sep 1972)
  1. 1. Helen (May) Backus 1906–1937 m. Eugene (Cruthers Brown) Sr. 1902–1983

Perry Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1880
18 Nov 1880
Birth of Perry Francisco Backus in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
1900
1900
Age 20
Perry Francisco Backus resided here in Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Perry Francisco Backus resided here in San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA
San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Perry Francisco Backus resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 61, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Assembly District 61, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Perry Francisco Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Perry Francisco Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Perry Francisco Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Perry Francisco Backus resided here in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
1946
3 Nov 1946
Age 66
Death of Perry Francisco Backus in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1880
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Passenger List, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4156; Roll: 172; Record Group Title: Records of the
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_391; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 60-787
    [4] California Death Index, Date: 1946-11-03
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 61, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_105; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 114
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 146; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0370; FHL microfilm: 2339881
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles; Roll: 1530896; Draft Board: 11
    [8] 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
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 0336; FHL microfilm: 1374099
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images.

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 0336; FHL microfilm: 1374099

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 61, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 61, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_105; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 114

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1929
    Event Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Record Source: Passenger List, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4156; Roll: 172; Record Group Title: Records of the

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 146; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0370; FHL microfilm: 2339881

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_391; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 60-787

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_391; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 60-787

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles; Roll: 1530896; Draft Board: 11

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1946
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Date: 1946-11-03
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    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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