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William S. Backus 1860–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1860

Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death Date: abt 1943

Death Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Father: Ansel Backus

Mother: Mary Cartwright

Spouse(s): Lucy Steingardt, Alma Gibbs

Children(s): William Backus, Oliver Sr., James Backus

In 1860, William S. Backus entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Ansel C Backus And Mary E Cartwright. In 1860, William S. Backus resided in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts. In 1880, William S. Backus resided in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. William S. Backus married Alma Frances Gibbs, Lucy M Steingardt, and had children including James Henry Backus, Oliver Crocker Backus Sr, William Augustine Backus. William S. Backus passed away in 1943 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1860, William S. Backus entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Ansel C Backus And Mary E Cartwright.
  • In 1860, William S. Backus resided in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts.
  • In 1880, William S. Backus resided in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • William S. Backus married Alma Frances Gibbs, Lucy M Steingardt, and had children including James Henry Backus, Oliver Crocker Backus Sr, William Augustine Backus.
  • William S. Backus passed away in 1943 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ansel Backus
1815–1865
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Mary Cartwright
1820–1912
Birth Location: Assonet, Bristol, Massachusetts
MC

Spouses(s)

Lucy Steingardt
1865–1891
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Alma Gibbs
1877–1957
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
AG

Children(s)

William Backus
1887–1937
Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
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Oliver Sr.
1890–1981
Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
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James Backus
1899–1989
Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
JB

William Backus's Ancestors

Self
William Backus
1860–1943
Birth Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Ansel C. Backus
1815–1865
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Mary (E.) Cartwright
1820–1912
Assonet, Bristol, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Heman Backus
1776–1840
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Mehitable Crocker
1787–1866
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Clark Backus
1751–1831
Elizabeth Crocker
1753–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Backus
–1797

William Backus's Descendants

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William (S.) Backus (15 Apr 1860–abt 1943) m. Lucy (M.) Steingardt (abt 1865–3 Jan 1891) m. Alma (Frances) Gibbs (10 Apr 1877–6 Aug 1957)
  1. 1. William (Augustine) Backus 1887–1937
  2. 2. Oliver (Crocker Backus) Sr. 1890–1981 m. Gwendolyn (Louise) Stephens 1892–1981 m. Elizabeth (M.) Hagan 1894–1974
    1. 1. Harold (Leroy) Backus 1919–2005 m. Lorraine (Estelle) Barnes 1912–1953 m. Gertrude (Margaret 'Trudi') Ferguson 1920–1995
    2. 2. Oliver (Crocker Backus) Jr. 1920–2013 m. Ruth (Miriam) Newcomb 1913–1988
    3. 3. Owen (Frederick 'Bussy') Backus 1921–2001 m. Norene (Frances) Poeter 1934–2017
    4. 4. Milton (Shirley) Backus 1924–1988 m. Rita (Christina) Turlett 1918–2004
  3. 3. James (Henry) Backus 1899–1989 m. Annetta (Olive) Sampson 1907–1989

William Backus's Timeline

9 Records

1860
15 Apr 1860
Birth of William S. Backus in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
1860
1860
William S. Backus resided here in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
1880
1880
Age 20
William S. Backus resided here in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
William S. Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
William S. Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
William S. Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1925
1925
Age 65
William S. Backus resided here in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
William S. Backus resided here in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
1943
abt 1943
Age 83
Death of William S. Backus in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1860
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Marriage Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Birth Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_686; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 511
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 891; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0120; Image: 632.0; FHL microfilm: 2340626
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 525; Family History Film: 1254525; Page: 270A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 0705
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 638; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1240637
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_492; Page: 911; Family History Library Film: 803492
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_579; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0201; FHL microfilm: 1374592

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_492; Page: 911; Family History Library Film: 803492

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 525; Family History Film: 1254525; Page: 270A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 0705

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 638; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1240637

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_579; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0201; FHL microfilm: 1374592

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_686; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 511

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 891; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0120; Image: 632.0; FHL microfilm: 2340626

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1943
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Death Index
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