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William Augustine Backus 1887–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1887

Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death Date: 2 Jan 1937

Death Location: Manhattan, New York, New York

Father: William Backus

Mother: Lucy Steingardt

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In 1887, William Augustine Backus entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to William S Backus And Lucy M Steingardt. In 1900, William Augustine Backus resided in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1910, William Augustine Backus resided in Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. William Augustine Backus passed away in 1937 in Manhattan, New York, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1887, William Augustine Backus entered the world in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to William S Backus And Lucy M Steingardt.
  • In 1900, William Augustine Backus resided in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1910, William Augustine Backus resided in Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • William Augustine Backus passed away in 1937 in Manhattan, New York, New York.

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William Backus's Ancestors

Self
William Backus
1887–1937
Birth Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
William S. Backus
1860–1943
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
Lucy (M.) Steingardt
1865–1891
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Ansel (C.) Backus
1815–1865
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Mary (E.) Cartwright
1820–1912
Assonet, Bristol, Massachusetts
Joseph (A.) Steengardt
1835–
Massachusetts
Mary (L.) Steengardt
1838–
Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Heman Backus
1776–1840
Mehitable Crocker
1787–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clark Backus
1751–1831
Elizabeth Crocker
1753–1850

William Backus's Timeline

5 Records

1887
17 Aug 1887
Birth of William Augustine Backus in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
1900
1900
Age 13
William Augustine Backus resided here in New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
William Augustine Backus resided here in Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
William Augustine Backus resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1937
2 Jan 1937
Age 50
Death of William Augustine Backus in Manhattan, New York, New York
Manhattan, New York, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1887
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards
    [2] Massachusetts, Birth Records
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1039; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0202; Image: 43.0; FHL microfilm: 2340774
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023750; Draft Board: 03
    [5] 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
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_606; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1035; FHL microfilm: 1374619
    [7] New York, New York, Death Index
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_606; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1035; FHL microfilm: 1374619

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1039; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0202; Image: 43.0; FHL microfilm: 2340774

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023750; Draft Board: 03

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1937
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, New York, Death Index

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