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Seth Backus 1814–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1814

Birth Location: Genoa, Cayuga, New York

Death Date: 24 Mar 1862

Death Location: Peru, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Seth Backus

Mother: Chloe Backus

Spouse(s): Clarinda Miller

Children(s): Harriet Backus, Henry Backus, Ransom Backus

The story of Seth Backus began in 1814 in Genoa, Cayuga, New York. In 1850, Seth Backus resided in Peru, Huron, Ohio, USA. Seth Backus married Clarinda Miller, and had children including Harriet L Hattie Backus, Henry M Backus, Ransom Backus. Seth Backus passed away in 1862 in Peru, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Seth Backus began in 1814 in Genoa, Cayuga, New York.
  • In 1850, Seth Backus resided in Peru, Huron, Ohio, USA.
  • Seth Backus married Clarinda Miller, and had children including Harriet L Hattie Backus, Henry M Backus, Ransom Backus.
  • Seth Backus passed away in 1862 in Peru, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Seth Backus's Ancestors

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Seth Backus
1814–1862
Birth Place: Genoa, Cayuga, New York
Parents
Seth Backus
1775–
Massachusetts
Chloe Backus
1779–
Massachusetts
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Seth Backus's Descendants

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Seth Backus (abt 1814–24 Mar 1862) m. Clarinda Miller (abt 1823–15 Nov 1905)
  1. 1. Harriet (L. 'Hattie') Backus 1845–1866
  2. 2. Henry (M.) Backus 1847–
  3. 3. Ransom Backus 1849–1931

Seth Backus's Timeline

3 Records

1814
abt 1814
Birth of Seth Backus in Genoa, Cayuga, New York
Genoa, Cayuga, New York
1850
1850
Age 36
Seth Backus resided here in Peru, Huron, Ohio, USA
Peru, Huron, Ohio, USA
1862
24 Mar 1862
Age 48
Death of Seth Backus in Peru Twp, Huron, Ohio
Peru Twp, Huron, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1814
    Event Place: Genoa, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Peru, Huron, Ohio; Roll: M432_697; Page: 125B; Image: 457
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Peru, Huron, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Peru, Huron, Ohio; Archive Collection Number: T1159; Roll: 5; Line: 19; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Peru, Huron, Ohio; Roll: M432_697; Page: 125B; Image: 457

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1862
    Event Place: Peru Twp, Huron, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Peru, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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