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Timothy Backus 1805–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1805

Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 3 May 1891

Death Location: North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Joseph Jr.

Mother: Martha Milliken

Spouse(s): Sarah McDowell

Children(s): Miranda Backus, Andrew Backus, Cordelia Backus, Mary Backus, Emma Backus, Anthony Backus

The story of Timothy Backus began in 1805 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1850, Timothy Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Timothy Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Timothy Backus married Sarah A Mcdowell, and had children including Andrew M Backus, Anthony L Backus, Cordelia A Backus, Emma Jane Backus, Mary Elizabeth Backus, Miranda Backus. Timothy Backus passed away in 1891 in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Timothy Backus began in 1805 in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, Timothy Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Timothy Backus resided in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Timothy Backus married Sarah A Mcdowell, and had children including Andrew M Backus, Anthony L Backus, Cordelia A Backus, Emma Jane Backus, Mary Elizabeth Backus, Miranda Backus.
  • Timothy Backus passed away in 1891 in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Jr.
1776–1853
Birth Location: Dutchess County, New York
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Martha Milliken
1780–1860
Birth Location: Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
MM

Spouses(s)

Sarah McDowell
1816–1900
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
SM

Children(s)

Miranda Backus
1837–1902
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
MB
Andrew Backus
1839–1919
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
AB
Cordelia Backus
1841–1863
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
CB
Mary Backus
1844–1910
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
MB
Emma Backus
1846–1923
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
EB
Anthony Backus
1853–1922
Birth Location: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
AB

Timothy Backus's Ancestors

Self
Timothy Backus
1805–1891
Birth Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Parents
Joseph Backus Jr.
1776–1853
Dutchess County, New York
Martha Milliken
1780–1860
Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Joseph (Backus) Sr.
1748–1830
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Olive Parks
1747–1827
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Sr.
1682–1762
Sarah Backus
1686–1760
Edward Cleveland
1686–1771
Rebecca Paine
1690–1784

Timothy Backus's Descendants

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Timothy Backus (2 Jul 1805–3 May 1891) m. Sarah (A.) McDowell (26 Dec 1816–3 Apr 1900)
  1. 1. Miranda Backus 1837–1902 m. Damon Videto 1826–1910
    1. 1. Alice Videto 1872–1963
    2. 2. George (Clayton) Videto 1857–1922 m. Gertrude (M.) Zang 1873– m. Clara Dippel 1843–
      1. 1. Videto 1892–
      2. 2. Elmer (A.) Videto 1898–
      3. 3. Freddie Videto 1889–
  2. 2. Andrew (M.) Backus 1839–1919 m. Mary (E.) Moorhead 1846–1915
    1. 1. Harriet (A.) Backus 1879–
    2. 2. Andrew Backus 1877–
    3. 3. Charles (Moorhead) Backus 1874– m. Mae (E.) Davidson 1875–
      1. 1. Arthur (Scott) Backus 1897–1975 m. Florence (H.) Yaple 1891–
        1. 1. Laura (Ann) Backus 1926– m. Norman (H.) Jones 1925–
      2. 2. Perry (Andrew) Backus 1903–
      3. 3. Harriett (L.) Backus 1905–2002 m. Robert (M.) Peck 1902–1984
      4. 4. Bertrand (Davidson) Backus 1900–1962 m. Hester (Alzina) Blanchard 1905–1980 m. Evelyn (Beth) Bevans 1909–1992
    4. 4. Robert (Edwin) Backus 1885–1950 m. Leola Brunner 1891–1971
    5. 5. Harry (Ewing) Backus 1890–1967 m. Elizabeth (R.) Brown 1891–
      1. 1. Joseph (M.) Backus 1925–
    6. 6. Louise (I.) Backus 1882–
  3. 3. Cordelia (A.) Backus 1841–1863
  4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Backus 1844–1910 m. William (Alexander McCord) Sr. 1840–1876
    1. 1. Florence (Elizabeth) McCord 1873–1959
    2. 2. Frederick (Isaac) McCord 1871–1876
    3. 3. Arthur (Moorhead) McCord 1874–1876
    4. 4. William McCord 1876–1877
  5. 5. Emma (Jane) Backus 1846–1923
  6. 6. Anthony (L.) Backus 1853–1922 m. Emma (E.) Clark 1864–
    1. 1. Lessell (Ottman) Backus 1885–1947 m. Mildred Backus 1896– m. Creighto 1890–
      1. 1. Grace (L.) Backus 1915–
    2. 2. Marjorie (L.) Backus 1898–

Timothy Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1805
2 Jul 1805
Birth of Timothy Backus in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 45
Timothy Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 55
Timothy Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 65
Timothy Backus resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 65
Timothy Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 75
Timothy Backus resided here in Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1891
3 May 1891
Age 86
Death of Timothy Backus in North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
North East, Erie, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1805
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harbor Creek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1128; Family History Film: 1255128; Page: 102A; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 0539.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 641; Image: 32.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 87B; Image: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_777; Page: 87B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 641; Image: 32.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harborcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harbor Creek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1128; Family History Film: 1255128; Page: 102A; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 0539.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1891
    Event Place: North East, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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