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Walter S. Backus 1864–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1864

Birth Location: Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 9 Apr 1948

Death Location: Marion County, Oregon

Father: Joseph Backus

Mother: Susanna Moorehouse

Spouse(s): Rose Hawken

Children(s): Clarence Backus

In 1864, Walter S. Backus entered the world in Ontario, Canada, born to Joseph Backus And Susanna Moorehouse. In 1871, Walter S. Backus resided in Ontario, Canada. In 1891, Walter S. Backus resided in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada. Walter S. Backus married Rose M Hawken, and had children including Clarence Clifford Backus. Walter S. Backus passed away in 1948 in Marion County, Oregon.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Walter S. Backus entered the world in Ontario, Canada, born to Joseph Backus And Susanna Moorehouse.
  • In 1871, Walter S. Backus resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, Walter S. Backus resided in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada.
  • Walter S. Backus married Rose M Hawken, and had children including Clarence Clifford Backus.
  • Walter S. Backus passed away in 1948 in Marion County, Oregon.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Backus
1814–1895
Birth Location: Saint Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
JB
Susanna Moorehouse
1825–1892
Birth Location: Wexford, Ireland
SM

Spouses(s)

Rose Hawken
1875–1947
Birth Location: Clearville, Ontario, Canada
RH

Children(s)

Clarence Backus
1895–1979
Birth Location: Kent, Ontario, Canada
CB

Walter Backus's Ancestors

Self
Walter Backus
1864–1948
Birth Place: Ontario, Canada
Parents
Joseph Backus
1814–1895
Saint Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Susanna Moorehouse
1825–1892
Wexford, Ireland
Grandparents
Stephen (Backus) Sr.
1786–1865
Dutchess County, New York
Anne Storey
1791–1857
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1748–1830
Olive Parks
1747–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–

Walter Backus's Descendants

1.
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Walter (S.) Backus (abt 1864–9 Apr 1948) m. Rose (M.) Hawken (abt 1875–11 May 1947)
  1. 1. Clarence (Clifford) Backus 1895–1979

Walter Backus's Timeline

11 Records

1864
abt 1864
Birth of Walter S. Backus in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 7
Walter S. Backus resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 27
Walter S. Backus resided here in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
1910
1910
Age 46
Walter S. Backus resided here in Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan
Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 56
Walter S. Backus resided here in River Rouge, Wayne, Michigan
River Rouge, Wayne, Michigan
1926
1926
Age 62
Walter S. Backus resided here in San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Walter S. Backus resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California
San Diego, San Diego, California
1932
1932
Age 68
Walter S. Backus resided here in San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 71
Walter S. Backus resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California
San Diego, San Diego, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 76
Walter S. Backus resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1948
9 Apr 1948
Age 84
Death of Walter S. Backus in Marion County, Oregon
Marion County, Oregon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1864
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T627_450; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 62-134B
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: River Rouge, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_800; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 681; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1901
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: River Rouge, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: River Rouge, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_800; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 681; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T627_450; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 62-134B

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T627_450; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 62-134B

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1948
    Event Place: Marion County, Oregon
    Record Source: Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; Death Index 1942-50; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Kl; Year Range: 1942-1950
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