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Polly Backus 1797–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Sep 1797

Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York

Death Date: 27 Nov 1875

Death Location: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan

Father: Ebenezer Backus

Mother: Jemima Chandler

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The story of Polly Backus began in 1797 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York. In 1850, Polly Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York. In 1860, Polly Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States. Polly Backus passed away in 1875 in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan.

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Biography

  • The story of Polly Backus began in 1797 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York.
  • In 1850, Polly Backus resided in Livonia, Livingston, New York.
  • In 1860, Polly Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States.
  • Polly Backus passed away in 1875 in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan.

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Spouses(s)

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Polly Backus's Ancestors

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Polly Backus
1797–1875
Birth Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Parents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
Dutchess County, New York
Grandparents
John (Backus) Jr.
1747–1842
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–
Rev. Baker
1720–1798
Jerusha Parrish
1722–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Sr.
1682–1762
Sarah Backus
1686–1760
Edward Cleveland
1686–1771
Rebecca Paine
1690–1784
William Baker
1679–1750
Rebecca Backus
1685–1720

Polly Backus's Timeline

5 Records

1797
5 Sep 1797
Birth of Polly Backus in Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
1850
1850
Age 53
Polly Backus resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York
Livonia, Livingston, New York
1860
1860
Age 63
Polly Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 73
Polly Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
1875
27 Nov 1875
Age 78
Death of Polly Backus in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1797
    Event Place: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 8; Image: 12.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: M432_525; Page: 174A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: M432_525; Page: 174A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 8; Image: 12.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1875
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan

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