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Robert Edwin Backus 1885–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1885

Birth Location: Erie County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1950

Death Location: Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida

Father: Andrew Backus

Mother: Mary Moorhead

Spouse(s): Leola Brunner

Children(s):

In 1885, Robert Edwin Backus entered the world in Erie County, Pennsylvania, born to Andrew M Backus And Mary E Moorhead. In 1900, Robert Edwin Backus resided in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Robert Edwin Backus resided in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. Robert Edwin Backus married Leola Brunner. Robert Edwin Backus passed away in 1950 in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Robert Edwin Backus entered the world in Erie County, Pennsylvania, born to Andrew M Backus And Mary E Moorhead.
  • In 1900, Robert Edwin Backus resided in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Edwin Backus resided in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Robert Edwin Backus married Leola Brunner.
  • Robert Edwin Backus passed away in 1950 in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Backus
1839–1919
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
AB
Mary Moorhead
1846–1915
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
MM

Spouses(s)

Leola Brunner
1891–1971
Birth Location: Macon, Bibb, Georgia
LB

Children(s)

Robert Backus's Ancestors

Self
Robert Backus
1885–1950
Birth Place: Erie County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Andrew M. Backus
1839–1919
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Mary (E.) Moorhead
1846–1915
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Timothy Backus
1805–1891
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Sarah (A.) McDowell
1816–1900
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Joseph (McCord) Moorhead
1816–1905
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harriet Scott
1820–
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.
1776–1853
Martha Milliken
1780–1860
Joseph Moorhead
1816–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827

Robert Backus's Timeline

10 Records

1885
Jun 1885
Birth of Robert Edwin Backus in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 15
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in Coral Gables, Dade, Florida, USA
Coral Gables, Dade, Florida, USA
1932
1932
Age 47
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in Miami, Florida, USA
Miami, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in Coral Gables, Dade, Florida
Coral Gables, Dade, Florida
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in Coral Gables, Dade, Florida, United States
Coral Gables, Dade, Florida, United States
1945
1945
Age 60
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in Miami, Florida, USA
Miami, Florida, USA
1949
1949
Age 64
Robert Edwin Backus resided here in Miami, Florida, USA
Miami, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Death of Robert Edwin Backus in Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida
Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1885
    Event Place: Erie County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida; Roll: T627_581; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 13-62
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida; Roll: 311; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0096; Image: 553.0; FHL microfilm: 2340046
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1409; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241409

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North East Ward 2, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375356

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida; Roll: 311; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0096; Image: 553.0; FHL microfilm: 2340046

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Miami, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida; Roll: T627_581; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 13-62
    [3] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coral Gables, Dade, Florida; Roll: T627_581; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 13-62

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Miami, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Miami, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida
    Record Source: Florida Death Index
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