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Ruth G. Little 1833–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1833

Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death Date: 23 Nov 1902

Death Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

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Spouse(s): Francis Backus

Children(s): Sarah Backus, Harriet Backus, David Backus, Mary Backus

In 1833, Ruth G. Little entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Sylvester Little And Nancy Allen. In 1855, Ruth G. Little resided in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. In 1870, Ruth G. Little resided in New Bedford Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts, United. Ruth G. Little married Francis H Backus, and had children including David Allen Backus, Harriet F Backus, Mary Ann Backus, Sarah E Backus. Ruth G. Little passed away in 1902 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Ruth G. Little entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Sylvester Little And Nancy Allen.
  • In 1855, Ruth G. Little resided in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1870, Ruth G. Little resided in New Bedford Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts, United.
  • Ruth G. Little married Francis H Backus, and had children including David Allen Backus, Harriet F Backus, Mary Ann Backus, Sarah E Backus.
  • Ruth G. Little passed away in 1902 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Ruth Little
1833–1902
Birth Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
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Ruth Little's Descendants

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Ruth (G.) Little (Aug 1833–23 Nov 1902) m. Francis (H.) Backus (20 Mar 1828–1 Jan 1905)
  1. 1. Sarah (E.) Backus 1857– m. John (F.) Prouty 1843–
  2. 2. Harriet (F.) Backus 1859– m. George (H.) Handy 1852–
  3. 3. David (Allen) Backus 1861–
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Backus 1855–

Ruth Little's Timeline

6 Records

1833
Aug 1833
Birth of Ruth G. Little in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
1855
1855
Age 22
Ruth G. Little resided here in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Ruth G. Little resided here in New Bedford Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
New Bedford Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1880
1880
Age 47
Ruth G. Little resided here in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
Ruth G. Little resided here in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1902
23 Nov 1902
Age 69
Death of Ruth G. Little in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1833
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Marriage Records
    [3] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 525; Family History Film: 1254525; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0482
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_605; Page: 7A; Image: 18; Family History Library Film: 552104
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 637; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1240638

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_605; Page: 7A; Image: 18; Family History Library Film: 552104

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 525; Family History Film: 1254525; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0482

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 637; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1240638

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1902
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Death Index

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