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Susan Agnes Backus 1877–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1877

Birth Location: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 15 Jan 1947

Death Location: Moscow, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Israel Backus

Mother: Bridget McCool

Spouse(s): William McGrath

Children(s): Henry Sr.

In 1877, Susan Agnes Backus entered the world in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, born to Israel James Backus And Bridget Mccool. In 1880, Susan Agnes Backus resided in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Susan Agnes Backus resided in Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA. Susan Agnes Backus married William Henry Mcgrath, and had children including Henry Chester Mcgrath Sr. Susan Agnes Backus passed away in 1947 in Moscow, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Susan Agnes Backus entered the world in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, born to Israel James Backus And Bridget Mccool.
  • In 1880, Susan Agnes Backus resided in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Susan Agnes Backus resided in Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Susan Agnes Backus married William Henry Mcgrath, and had children including Henry Chester Mcgrath Sr.
  • Susan Agnes Backus passed away in 1947 in Moscow, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Israel Backus
1833–1905
Birth Location: England
IB
Bridget McCool
1842–1921
Birth Location: Ireland
BM

Spouses(s)

William McGrath
1866–1899
Birth Location: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
WM

Children(s)

Henry Sr.
1898–1945
Birth Location: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
HS

Susan Backus's Ancestors

Self
Susan Backus
1877–1947
Birth Place: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Parents
Israel James Backus
1833–1905
England
Bridget McCool
1842–1921
Ireland
Grandparents
James Backhouse
1798–1873
England
Martha Broadhead
1811–1890
Woodkirk, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Luke McCool
1805–1868
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Susan Backus's Descendants

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Susan (Agnes) Backus (28 May 1877–15 Jan 1947) m. William (Henry) McGrath (abt 1866–5 Apr 1899)
  1. 1. Henry (Chester McGrath) Sr. 1898–1945 m. Esther Walsh 1900–1967

Susan Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1877
28 May 1877
Birth of Susan Agnes Backus in Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 3
Susan Agnes Backus resided here in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Susan Agnes Backus resided here in Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Susan Agnes Backus resided here in Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Susan Agnes Backus resided here in Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Susan Agnes Backus resided here in Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Susan Agnes Backus resided here in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 63
Susan Agnes Backus resided here in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1947
15 Jan 1947
Age 70
Death of Susan Agnes Backus in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1877
    Event Place: Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03687; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 71-152
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 003601-006150
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1580; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 155
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2049; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 2341783
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1192; Page: 482C; Enumeration District: 199
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0084
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1360; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375373
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1192; Page: 482C; Enumeration District: 199

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0084

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1360; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375373

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scranton Ward 13, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1580; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2049; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 2341783

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03687; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 71-152

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03687; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 71-152

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1947
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 003601-006150
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moscow, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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