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Wesley Charles Backus 1830–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1830

Birth Location: Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont

Death Date: 28 Feb 1872

Death Location: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont

Father: Royal Backus

Mother: Lucy Bisbee

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Adams

Children(s): Charles Backus

Wesley Charles Backus was born in 1830 in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, the child of Royal Backus And Lucy Bisbee. In 1850, Wesley Charles Backus resided in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont. In 1863, Wesley Charles Backus resided in Plymouth, Vermont, United States. Wesley Charles Backus married Elizabeth M Adams, and had children including Charles Wesley Backus. Wesley Charles Backus passed away in 1872 in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont.

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Biography

  • Wesley Charles Backus was born in 1830 in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, the child of Royal Backus And Lucy Bisbee.
  • In 1850, Wesley Charles Backus resided in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont.
  • In 1863, Wesley Charles Backus resided in Plymouth, Vermont, United States.
  • Wesley Charles Backus married Elizabeth M Adams, and had children including Charles Wesley Backus.
  • Wesley Charles Backus passed away in 1872 in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wesley Backus's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Backus
1830–1872
Birth Place: Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont
Parents
Royal Backus
1795–1863
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Lucy Bisbee
1794–1861
Shrewsbury, Rutland, Vermont
Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1755–1832
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Tryphena Cross
1767–
Windham, Windham, Connecticut
Isaac Bisbee
1760–1845
Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Mary Baker
1768–1847
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Backus
1729–1815
Elizabeth Hebard
1731–1813
William Cross
1720–1801
Miriam Abbe
1726–1823
Benjamin Baker
1742–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Gard
1693–1737
Samuel Backus
1693–1776
Robert Hebard
1706–1771
Ruth Wheelock
1713–1757
Daniel Cross
1686–1747
Desire Hall
1688–1774
Ebenezer Sr.
1683–1758
Mary Allen
1688–1766
Thomas Jr.
1703–
Phoebe Chase
1705–

Wesley Backus's Descendants

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Wesley (Charles) Backus (abt 1830–28 Feb 1872) m. Elizabeth (M.) Adams (6 Sep 1828–18 Feb 1904)
  1. 1. Charles (Wesley) Backus 1863–1945 m. Clara (Louise) Shedd 1870–1913

Wesley Backus's Timeline

5 Records

1830
abt 1830
Birth of Wesley Charles Backus in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont
Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont
1850
1850
Age 20
Wesley Charles Backus resided here in Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
1863
1 July 1863
Age 33
Wesley Charles Backus resided here in Plymouth, Vermont, United States
Plymouth, Vermont, United States
1872
26 Feb 1872
Age 42
Death of Wesley Charles Backus in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont
Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont
1872
28 Feb 1872
Age 42
Burial of Wesley Charles Backus in Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1830
    Event Place: Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_930; Page: 79A; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_930; Page: 79A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Plymouth, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1872
    Event Place: Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Vital Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Vermont, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1872
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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