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William Woodbridge Backus 1846–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1846

Birth Location: Waterville, Lucas, Ohio

Death Date: 25 Oct 1890

Death Location: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio

Father: Abner Backus

Mother: Elizabeth Reed

Spouse(s): Alice Roberts

Children(s):

In 1846, William Woodbridge Backus entered the world in Waterville, Lucas, Ohio, born to Abner Lord Backus And Elizabeth Reed. In 1850, William Woodbridge Backus resided in Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio. In 1860, William Woodbridge Backus resided in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States. William Woodbridge Backus married Alice E Roberts. William Woodbridge Backus passed away in 1890 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.

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Biography

  • In 1846, William Woodbridge Backus entered the world in Waterville, Lucas, Ohio, born to Abner Lord Backus And Elizabeth Reed.
  • In 1850, William Woodbridge Backus resided in Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio.
  • In 1860, William Woodbridge Backus resided in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States.
  • William Woodbridge Backus married Alice E Roberts.
  • William Woodbridge Backus passed away in 1890 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abner Backus
1818–1895
Birth Location: Marietta, Washington, Ohio
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Elizabeth Reed
1824–1878
Birth Location: Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut
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Spouses(s)

Alice Roberts
1872–1912
Birth Location: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
AR

Children(s)

William Backus's Ancestors

Self
William Backus
1846–1890
Birth Place: Waterville, Lucas, Ohio
Parents
Abner Lord Backus
1818–1895
Marietta, Washington, Ohio
Elizabeth Reed
1824–1878
Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut
Grandparents
Thomas Backus
1785–1825
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Tempera Lord
1786–1864
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Backus
1759–1811
Lucreita Hubbard
1762–1787
Abner Lord
1760–1821
Mary Selden
1761–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elijah Esq
1726–1798
Lucy Griswold
1726–1795

William Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1846
1 Apr 1846
Birth of William Woodbridge Backus in Waterville, Lucas, Ohio
Waterville, Lucas, Ohio
1850
1850
Age 4
William Woodbridge Backus resided here in Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio
Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio
1860
1860
Age 14
William Woodbridge Backus resided here in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 24
William Woodbridge Backus resided here in Toledo Ward 1, Lucas, Ohio, United States
Toledo Ward 1, Lucas, Ohio, United States
1880
1880
Age 34
William Woodbridge Backus resided here in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
1890
25 Oct 1890
Age 44
Death of William Woodbridge Backus in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1846
    Event Place: Waterville, Lucas, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Roll #: 300; Volume #: Roll 300 - 01 Dec 1887-29 Feb 1888
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: 1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0693
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Toledo Ward 1, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M593_1237; Page: 175B; Image: 96; Family History Library Film: 552736
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M653_1003; Page: 92; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 805003
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M432_706; Page: 4B; Image: 14
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waynesfield, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M432_706; Page: 4B; Image: 14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M653_1003; Page: 92; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 805003

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Toledo Ward 1, Lucas, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Toledo Ward 1, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M593_1237; Page: 175B; Image: 96; Family History Library Film: 552736

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: 1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0693

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Toledo, Ohio
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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