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Virginia E. Backus 1923–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1923

Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine

Death Date: 4 May 1997

Death Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine

Father: Martin Backus

Mother: Janet McCue

Spouse(s): Russell French, Arthur Libbey

Children(s):

In 1923, Virginia E. Backus entered the world in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, born to Martin Evans Backus And Janet W Mccue. In 1930, Virginia E. Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont. In 1940, Virginia E. Backus resided in Portland, Maine, USA. Virginia E. Backus married Arthur Franklin Libbey, Russell E French, and had children including Michael A Libbey, Russell M French. Virginia E. Backus passed away in 1997 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Virginia E. Backus entered the world in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, born to Martin Evans Backus And Janet W Mccue.
  • In 1930, Virginia E. Backus resided in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont.
  • In 1940, Virginia E. Backus resided in Portland, Maine, USA.
  • Virginia E. Backus married Arthur Franklin Libbey, Russell E French, and had children including Michael A Libbey, Russell M French.
  • Virginia E. Backus passed away in 1997 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Backus
1900–1934
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
MB
Janet McCue
1903–1991
Birth Location: Jonesport, Washington, Maine
JM

Spouses(s)

Russell French
1921–
Birth Location: Maine
RF
Arthur Libbey
1910–1990
Birth Location: Brewer, Penobscot, Maine
AL

Children(s)

Virginia Backus's Ancestors

Self
Virginia Backus
1923–1997
Birth Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine
Parents
Martin Evans Backus
1900–1934
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Janet (W.) McCue
1903–1991
Jonesport, Washington, Maine
Grandparents
Orick (Ellsworth) Backus
1864–1946
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Carrie (Matilda) Hall
1863–1945
Canada
Edward McCue
1867–
Scotland
Lottie (E.) Johnson
1871–
Maine
Great-Grandparents
Martin Backus
1840–1877
Zerhua Brown
1840–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev. Backus
1799–1871
Wealthy Hoisington
1806–1851

Virginia Backus's Timeline

8 Records

1923
25 Jan 1923
Birth of Virginia E. Backus in Portland, Cumberland, Maine
Portland, Cumberland, Maine
1930
1930
Age 7
Virginia E. Backus resided here in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
1940
1940
Age 17
Virginia E. Backus resided here in Portland, Maine, USA
Portland, Maine, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Virginia E. Backus resided here in Norway, Oxford, Maine, United States
Norway, Oxford, Maine, United States
1950
1950
Age 27
Virginia E. Backus resided here in Portland, Maine, USA
Portland, Maine, USA
1955
1955
Age 32
Virginia E. Backus resided here in Portland, Maine, USA
Portland, Maine, USA
1993
1993
Age 70
Virginia E. Backus resided here in Portland, ME
Portland, ME
1997
4 May 1997
Age 74
Death of Virginia E. Backus in Portland, Cumberland, Maine
Portland, Cumberland, Maine

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norway, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T627_1484; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 9-39.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 007-16-6995; Issue State: Maine; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 2430; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 63.0.
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 2430; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 63.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Norway, Oxford, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norway, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T627_1484; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 9-39.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Portland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Portland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Portland, ME
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Norway, ME
    Record Source: Maine Marriages, 1892-1996

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1997
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 007-16-6995; Issue State: Maine; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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