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Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus 1888–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1888

Birth Location: Blanchester, Clinton, Ohio

Death Date: 7 Jul 1955

Death Location: San Diego County, California

Father: Wilson Backus

Mother: Stella Campbell

Spouse(s): Irene Garrett

Children(s): Mary Backus, Virginia Backus

Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus was born in 1888 in Blanchester, Clinton, Ohio, the child of Wilson Marvin Backus And Stella Campbell. In 1900, Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided in Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, USA. Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus married Irene M Garrett, and had children including Mary K Backus, Virginia L Backus. Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus passed away in 1955 in San Diego County, California.

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Biography

  • Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus was born in 1888 in Blanchester, Clinton, Ohio, the child of Wilson Marvin Backus And Stella Campbell.
  • In 1900, Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided in Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus married Irene M Garrett, and had children including Mary K Backus, Virginia L Backus.
  • Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus passed away in 1955 in San Diego County, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rev. Backus's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Backus
1888–1955
Birth Place: Blanchester, Clinton, Ohio
Parents
Wilson Marvin Backus
1865–1945
Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin
Stella Campbell
1866–1889
Iowa
Grandparents
Edwin (Eli) Backus
1827–1900
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Clarissa (Jennette) Brainard
1829–1909
New York
Great-Grandparents
Jabez Backus
1777–1855
Arseneth Wilson
1785–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezra Backus
1730–1785
Mercy Lay
1736–1780

Rev. Backus's Descendants

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Rev. (Edwin Burdette) Backus (27 Dec 1888–7 Jul 1955) m. Irene (M.) Garrett (12 Oct 1891–1 Dec 1986)
  1. 1. Mary (K.) Backus 1917–1983
  2. 2. Virginia (L.) Backus 1916– m. Waldo (Kampmeier Lyon) PhD. 1914–1998

Rev. Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1888
27 Dec 1888
Birth of Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus in Blanchester, Clinton, Ohio
Blanchester, Clinton, Ohio
1900
1900
Age 12
Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided here in Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, USA
1915
1915
Age 27
Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided here in Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided here in Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1935
1935
Age 47
Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 54
Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus resided here in Marion, Indiana
Marion, Indiana
1955
7 Jul 1955
Age 67
Death of Rev. Edwin Burdette Backus in San Diego County, California
San Diego County, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1888
    Event Place: Blanchester, Clinton, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana
    [2] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 583830 MLR Number A1 534; NARA Series: M1490; Roll #: 169
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1131; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96-350
    [4] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
    [5] California Death Index, Date: 1955-07-07
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1565; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 99; Image: 1058
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 141; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 203; Image: 168.0; FHL microfilm: 2339876
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022694; Draft Board: 2
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 259; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0345; FHL microfilm: 1240259
    [10] California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957
    [11] Boston Passenger Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: 200
    [12] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Clinton, Ohio
    Record Source: Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 259; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0345; FHL microfilm: 1240259

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1912
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 583830 MLR Number A1 534; NARA Series: M1490; Roll #: 169

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1913
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Boston Passenger Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: 200

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1565; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 99; Image: 1058

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 141; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 203; Image: 168.0; FHL microfilm: 2339876

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1931
    Event Place: San Pedro, Wilmington and Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source: California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1131; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96-350

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1131; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96-350

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Antwerp, Belgium
    Record Source: Boston Passenger Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: 200

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Hamburg, Germany
    Record Source: California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022694; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 583830 / MLR Number A1 534; NARA Series: M1490; Roll #: 169

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1955
    Event Place: San Diego County, California
    Record Source: California Death Index, Date: 1955-07-07

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