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Richard Ayrault Backus 1924–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jul 1924

Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan

Death Date: abt 1986

Death Location: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA

Father: Ray Backus

Mother: Lennah Kyes

Spouse(s): Donna Anger

Children(s):

In 1924, Richard Ayrault Backus entered the world in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, born to Ray Ayrault Backus And Lennah E Kyes. In 1930, Richard Ayrault Backus resided in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. In 1935, Richard Ayrault Backus resided in Lansing, MI. Richard Ayrault Backus married Donna Jean Anger. Richard Ayrault Backus passed away in 1986 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Richard Ayrault Backus entered the world in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, born to Ray Ayrault Backus And Lennah E Kyes.
  • In 1930, Richard Ayrault Backus resided in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan.
  • In 1935, Richard Ayrault Backus resided in Lansing, MI.
  • Richard Ayrault Backus married Donna Jean Anger.
  • Richard Ayrault Backus passed away in 1986 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ray Backus
1898–1945
Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
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Lennah Kyes
1898–1974
Birth Location: DeWitt, Clinton, Michigan
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Spouses(s)

Donna Anger
1924–1996
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
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Children(s)

Richard Backus's Ancestors

Self
Richard Backus
1924–1986
Birth Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Parents
Ray Ayrault Backus
1898–1945
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lennah (E.) Kyes
1898–1974
DeWitt, Clinton, Michigan
Grandparents
Orla (J.) Backus
1861–1921
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Katherine (B. 'Kittie') Ayrault
1861–1943
Granger, Allegany, New York
Benjamine (A.) Kyes
1866–
Michigan
Edith (A.) West
1870–
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Chauncy Backus
1836–1890
Jane Marshall
1837–1882
Roswell Ayrault
1834–1868
Margaret Winkle
1833–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Orla Backus
1803–1887
Mary Roat
1800–1875

Richard Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1924
1 Jul 1924
Birth of Richard Ayrault Backus in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 6
Richard Ayrault Backus resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
1935
1935-1993
Age 11
Richard Ayrault Backus resided here in Lansing, MI
Lansing, MI
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 16
Richard Ayrault Backus resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
1953
1953
Age 29
Richard Ayrault Backus resided here in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Michigan, USA
1986
abt 1986
Age 62
Death of Richard Ayrault Backus
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1924
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1760; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 33-23
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 991; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 783.0.
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 991; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 783.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Lansing, MI
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1760; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 33-23

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T627_1760; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 33-23

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lansing, 15, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1986
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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