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Walter Franklin Backus 1897–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1897

Birth Location: Ames, Dodge, Nebraska

Death Date: 4 May 1982

Death Location: Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, USA

Father: James Backus

Mother: Sara Cushatt

Spouse(s): Irene Noble

Children(s):

The story of Walter Franklin Backus began in 1897 in Ames, Dodge, Nebraska. In 1900, Walter Franklin Backus resided in Precincts 1-2, 5-6 Fowler, Manzanola, Fairmont, Hi. In 1910, Walter Franklin Backus resided in Holt, Elbert, Colorado, USA. Walter Franklin Backus married Irene Ethel Noble. Walter Franklin Backus passed away in 1982 in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Franklin Backus began in 1897 in Ames, Dodge, Nebraska.
  • In 1900, Walter Franklin Backus resided in Precincts 1-2, 5-6 Fowler, Manzanola, Fairmont, Hi.
  • In 1910, Walter Franklin Backus resided in Holt, Elbert, Colorado, USA.
  • Walter Franklin Backus married Irene Ethel Noble.
  • Walter Franklin Backus passed away in 1982 in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Backus
1870–1933
Birth Location: Camanche, Clinton, Iowa
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Sara Cushatt
1872–1906
Birth Location: Jasper County, Iowa
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Spouses(s)

Irene Noble
1902–1983
Birth Location: Colorado
IN

Children(s)

Walter Backus's Ancestors

Self
Walter Backus
1897–1982
Birth Place: Ames, Dodge, Nebraska
Parents
James Mitchell Backus
1870–1933
Camanche, Clinton, Iowa
Sara (Della) Cushatt
1872–1906
Jasper County, Iowa
Grandparents
William (Francis) Backus
1844–1914
Franklin, Warren, Ohio
Elizabeth Richardson
1850–1932
Hamilton, Cornwall, England
Andrew (J.) Cushatt
1844–1914
Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky
Mary (Jane) Rose
1848–1930
New York
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1897
3 Sep 1897
Birth of Walter Franklin Backus in Ames, Dodge, Nebraska
Ames, Dodge, Nebraska
1900
1900
Age 3
Walter Franklin Backus resided here in Precincts 1-2, 5-6 Fowler, Manzanola, Fairmont, Higbee, Otero, Colorado
Precincts 1-2, 5-6 Fowler, Manzanola, Fairmont, Higbee, Otero, Colorado
1910
1910
Age 13
Walter Franklin Backus resided here in Holt, Elbert, Colorado, USA
Holt, Elbert, Colorado, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Walter Franklin Backus resided here in Trinidad, Colorado
Trinidad, Colorado
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Walter Franklin Backus resided here in Manzanola, Otero, Colorado, United States
Manzanola, Otero, Colorado, United States
1942
1942
Age 45
Walter Franklin Backus resided here in Manzanola, Otero, Colorado, USA
Manzanola, Otero, Colorado, USA
1982
4 May 1982
Age 85
Death of Walter Franklin Backus in Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado
Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1897
    Event Place: Ames, Dodge, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 11
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Manzanola, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T627_473; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-33
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 522-05-9084; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Elbert County, Colorado; Roll: 1561812; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 2, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T623_31077_4119000; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240127.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holt, Elbert, Colorado; Roll: T624_119; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374132
    [9] Web: Colorado, Find A Grave Index, 1861-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precincts 1-2, 5-6 Fowler, Manzanola, Fairmont, Higbee, Otero, Colorado
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 2, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T623_31077_4119000; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240127.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Holt, Elbert, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holt, Elbert, Colorado; Roll: T624_119; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374132

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Trinidad, Colorado
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Manzanola, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T627_473; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Manzanola, Otero, Colorado, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Manzanola, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T627_473; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-33

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Colorado
    Record Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 1942

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Manzanola, Otero, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elbert, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Elbert County, Colorado; Roll: 1561812; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1982
    Event Place: Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 522-05-9084; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Web: Colorado, Find A Grave Index, 1861-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: Web: Colorado, Find A Grave Index, 1861-2011
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