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Robert James 'Bob' Backus 1946–2023 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1946

Birth Location: Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina

Death Date: 3 Jan 2023

Death Location: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Mildred Bergsten

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1946, Robert James 'Bob' Backus entered the world in Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, born to William Emery Backus Sr And Mildred Elizabeth Millie Bergsten. In 1950, Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1970, Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided in Santa Clara, California, USA. Robert James 'Bob' Backus married Gloria Murrel Johnson, and had children including Angelina E Angel Backus, Cynthia Ann Cindy Backus, Rebecca I Becky Backus. Robert James 'Bob' Backus passed away in 2023 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1946, Robert James 'Bob' Backus entered the world in Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, born to William Emery Backus Sr And Mildred Elizabeth Millie Bergsten.
  • In 1950, Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1970, Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided in Santa Clara, California, USA.
  • Robert James 'Bob' Backus married Gloria Murrel Johnson, and had children including Angelina E Angel Backus, Cynthia Ann Cindy Backus, Rebecca I Becky Backus.
  • Robert James 'Bob' Backus passed away in 2023 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Backus's Ancestors

Self
Robert Backus
1946–2023
Birth Place: Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina
Parents
William Emery Backus Sr.
1915–1977
Mount Sterling, Madison, Ohio
Mildred (Elizabeth 'Millie') Bergsten
1916–1998
Olean, Cattaraugus, New York
Grandparents
Jerome (Dills) Backus
1889–1957
Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
Gladys (Ethel) Tomlinson
1896–1960
Washington County, Ohio
Victor (Emanuel) Bergsten
1878–1950
Härja, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Anna (Charlotta) Carlson
1881–1967
Smaland, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Clinton Jr.
1858–1919
Sarah Dills
1852–1912
Charles Tomlinson
1864–
Mary Acord
1860–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clinton Sr.
1827–1897
Nancy Decker
1828–1904
Jerome Dills
1819–1896
Elizabeth Dills
1826–1889

Robert Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1946
14 Dec 1946
Birth of Robert James 'Bob' Backus in Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina
Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina
1950
1950
Age 4
Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided here in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1970
1970
Age 24
Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided here in Santa Clara, California, USA
Santa Clara, California, USA
1985
1985-1993
Age 39
Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided here in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Savannah, Georgia, USA
1989
1989-2020
Age 43
Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided here in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Savannah, Georgia, USA
1990
1990
Age 44
Robert James 'Bob' Backus resided here in Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA
2023
3 Jan 2023
Age 77
Death of Robert James 'Bob' Backus in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1946
    Event Place: Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Baker McCullough Funeral Home; Publication Date: 2023; Publication Place: Garden City, Georgia, USA
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C088_66001
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1970
    Event Place: Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1985-1993
    Event Place: Savannah, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1989-2020
    Event Place: Savannah, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990
    Event Place: Savannah, GA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 2023
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Baker McCullough Funeral Home; Publication Date: 2023; Publication Place: Garden City, Georgia, USA
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C088_66001
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Baker McCullough Funeral Home; Publication Date: 2023; Publication Place: Garden City, Georgia, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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