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Robert Marcus Backus 1895–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1895

Birth Location: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey

Death Date: 8 Aug 1980

Death Location: Paramus, New Jersey

Father: Burtis Backus

Mother: Frances Wehner

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The story of Robert Marcus Backus began in 1895 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey. In 1900, Robert Marcus Backus resided in Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. In 1910, Robert Marcus Backus resided in Jersey City Ward 10, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. Robert Marcus Backus passed away in 1980 in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Marcus Backus began in 1895 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey.
  • In 1900, Robert Marcus Backus resided in Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Marcus Backus resided in Jersey City Ward 10, Hudson, New Jersey, USA.
  • Robert Marcus Backus passed away in 1980 in Paramus, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Backus's Ancestors

Self
Robert Backus
1895–1980
Birth Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
Parents
Burtis Lacey Backus
1849–1930
Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts
Frances Wehner
1869–1942
Port Jervis, Orange, New York
Grandparents
Eleazer (C.) Backus
1818–1884
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Sarah (Ann) Hills
1820–1899
Canton, St Lawrence, New York
Morris (Federick) Wehner
1828–
Germany
Sarah Wehner
1844–
New York
Great-Grandparents
Heman Backus
1776–1840
Mehitable Crocker
1787–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clark Backus
1751–1831
Elizabeth Crocker
1753–1850

Robert Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1895
3 Mar 1895
Birth of Robert Marcus Backus in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
1900
1900
Age 5
Robert Marcus Backus resided here in Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Robert Marcus Backus resided here in Jersey City Ward 10, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City Ward 10, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Robert Marcus Backus resided here in Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Robert Marcus Backus resided here in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Robert Marcus Backus resided here in Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1980
8 Aug 1980
Age 85
Death of Robert Marcus Backus in Sciota, Monroe, Pennsylvania
Sciota, Monroe, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
    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 New Jersey, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555983; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 2
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 150-05-1816; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1048; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 259; Image: 259
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 1356; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0182; Image: 892.0; FHL microfilm: 2341091
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 980; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1240980
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 10, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_891; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0194; FHL microfilm: 1374904

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 980; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1240980

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jersey City Ward 10, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 10, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_891; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0194; FHL microfilm: 1374904

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 12, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1048; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 259; Image: 259

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 1356; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0182; Image: 892.0; FHL microfilm: 2341091

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New Jersey, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555983; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1980
    Event Place: Sciota, Monroe, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 2
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 150-05-1816; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paramus, New Jersey
    Record Source: Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 2

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