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Ruth Imogene Backus 1929–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Aug 1929

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Death Date: 20 Aug 2016

Death Location: Redford, Wayne, Michigan

Father: William Backus

Mother: Aleene Voss

Spouse(s): Robert Jr.

Children(s):

In 1929, Ruth Imogene Backus entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to William Nathan Backus And Aleene Bertha Voss. In 1930, Ruth Imogene Backus resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Ruth Imogene Backus resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Ruth Imogene Backus married Robert Edward Chism Jr. Ruth Imogene Backus passed away in 2016 in Redford, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Ruth Imogene Backus entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to William Nathan Backus And Aleene Bertha Voss.
  • In 1930, Ruth Imogene Backus resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Ruth Imogene Backus resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • Ruth Imogene Backus married Robert Edward Chism Jr.
  • Ruth Imogene Backus passed away in 2016 in Redford, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Backus
1900–1960
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
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Aleene Voss
1904–1990
Birth Location: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
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Spouses(s)

Robert Jr.
1927–1996
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
RJ

Children(s)

Ruth Backus's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Backus
1929–2016
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Parents
William Nathan Backus
1900–1960
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Aleene (Bertha) Voss
1904–1990
Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
Grandparents
Edgar (Nathan) Backus
1875–1963
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Frieda (M.) Bosse
1878–1953
Germany
Herman Voss
1878–
Michigan
Bertha Voss
1882–
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Backus
1843–1927
Lovisa Ells
1846–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anson II
1810–1854
Hannah Parker
1813–1855
Wilson Ells
1805–1865
Celestia Doolittle
1812–1900

Ruth Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1929
4 Aug 1929
Birth of Ruth Imogene Backus in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 1
Ruth Imogene Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Ruth Imogene Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 11
Ruth Imogene Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1947
1947
Age 18
Ruth Imogene Backus resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1996
1996
Age 67
Ruth Imogene Backus resided here in Redford, MI
Redford, MI
2016
20 Aug 2016
Age 87
Death of Ruth Imogene Backus in Redford, Wayne, Michigan
Redford, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1929
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Charles Step Funeral Home; Publication Place: Redford, Michigan, USA; fh_id=10928&s_id=
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1890; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 84-1619
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1071; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0876; Image: 201.0; FHL microfilm: 2340806
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 360; Film Title: 82 Wayne 423425-426750; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1071; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0876; Image: 201.0; FHL microfilm: 2340806

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1890; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 84-1619

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1890; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 84-1619

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Redford, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 360; Film Title: 82 Wayne 423425-426750; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Redford Township
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Charles Step Funeral Home; Publication Place: Redford, Michigan, USA; fh_id=10928&s_id=

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 2016
    Event Place: Redford, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Charles Step Funeral Home; Publication Place: Redford, Michigan, USA; fh_id=10928&s_id=
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