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Robert Backus 1879–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1879

Birth Location: Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland

Death Date: 27 Oct 1963

Death Location: Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Thomas Sr.

Mother: Nancy McMaster

Spouse(s): Lillian Pugh, Elizabeth Millikin

Children(s): Lillian Backus

The story of Robert Backus began in 1879 in Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland. Robert Backus married Elizabeth Ethel Millikin, Lillian M Pugh, and had children including Lillian Roberta Backus. Robert Backus passed away in 1963 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Backus began in 1879 in Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland.
  • Robert Backus married Elizabeth Ethel Millikin, Lillian M Pugh, and had children including Lillian Roberta Backus.
  • Robert Backus passed away in 1963 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Backus's Ancestors

Self
Robert Backus
1879–1963
Birth Place: Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland
Parents
Thomas James Backus Sr.
1849–1936
Ireland
Nancy (Ann 'Agnes') McMaster
1846–1916
Ireland
Grandparents
John Backus
1825–
Ireland
Mary (Jane) McMaster
1828–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Backus's Descendants

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Robert Backus (27 Jul 1879–27 Oct 1963) m. Lillian (M.) Pugh (28 Jul 1881–11 May 1970) m. Elizabeth (Ethel) Millikin (15 Dec 1886–19 Jul 1960)
  1. 1. Lillian (Roberta) Backus 1921–1922

Robert Backus's Timeline

11 Records

1879
27 Jul 1879
Birth of Robert Backus in Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland
Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland
1900
1900
Age 21
Robert Backus resided here in Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Robert Backus resided here in Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Robert Backus resided here in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
1920
1920
Age 41
Robert Backus resided here in Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Robert Backus resided here in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
1931
1931
Age 52
Robert Backus resided here in East Liverpool, Ohio, USA
East Liverpool, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Robert Backus resided here in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Robert Backus resided here in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
Robert Backus resided here in Mah, Ohio, USA
Mah, Ohio, USA
1963
27 Oct 1963
Age 84
Death of Robert Backus in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1879
    Event Place: Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 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 Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T627_3269; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-47
    [4] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 292-09-2068; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 78239; Volume: 17451
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T625_1415; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 203; Image: 301
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1845; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0080; Image: 656.0; FHL microfilm: 2341579
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Mahoning; Roll: 1851435; Draft Board: 3
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1301; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241301
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T624_1213; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375226
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1883
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T625_1415; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 203; Image: 301
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1845; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0080; Image: 656.0; FHL microfilm: 2341579
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1301; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241301

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1893
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T624_1213; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375226

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1301; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241301

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T624_1213; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375226

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Mahoning; Roll: 1851435; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 5, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T625_1415; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 203; Image: 301

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1845; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0080; Image: 656.0; FHL microfilm: 2341579

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: East Liverpool, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T627_3269; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-47

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T627_3269; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-47

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Mah, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 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 Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 78239; Volume: 17451

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1963
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 292-09-2068; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 78239; Volume: 17451
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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