Backus Family History
Ruth Root
1764 - 1837 (73 years)(
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- 1 Ruth Root [1] b. 14 Aug 1764 d. 26 Dec 1837
- Absalom Backus b. 19 Nov 1763 d. 14 Sep 1855
- 2 Absalom Backus, Sr. [1.1] b. 2 Apr 1800 d. 10 Jun 1880
- Mary Shedd Hildreth b. Abt 1807 d. Abt 1886
- 3 Absalom Backus, Jr. [1.1.1] b. 7 Sep 1824 d. 10 Jul 1901
- Sarah Elizabeth Stevens b. 9 Aug 1827 d. 3 Oct 1908
- 4 Margaret Elizabeth Backus [1.1.1.1] b. Abt 1850 d. 25 Apr 1872
- 4 Newton Dennis Backus [1.1.1.2] b. 10 Jul 1853 d. 19 Apr 1936
- + Lillian E. Farrell b. 10 Mar 1851 d. 20 Aug 1915
- + Mary G. Bierly b. 18 Jul 1870 d. 27 Apr 1932
- + Lillian E. Farrell b. 10 Mar 1851 d. 20 Aug 1915
- 4 Henry Nelson Backus [1.1.1.3] b. 19 Jul 1855 d. 10 Mar 1942
- A. Ella Skinner b. Abt 1855 d. 6 Dec 1891
- 5 Margaret L. Backus [1.1.1.3.1] b. 25 Mar 1879 d. 28 Jan 1974
- Thomas Sidney Parker b. 22 Aug 1879 d. 14 Sep 1931
- 6 Willard Parker [1.1.1.3.1.1] b. 29 Mar 1918 d. 8 Jul 1998
- Stella V. Jenkins b. 4 Aug 1911 d. 15 Oct 1993
- 6 Willard Parker [1.1.1.3.1.1]
- 5 William S. Backus [1.1.1.3.2] b. 13 Feb 1882 d. 15 Aug 1882
- 5 Carolyn Backus [1.1.1.3.3] b. 1 Feb 1884 d. 12 May 1921
- + John Clifford Gosling b. 11 Mar 1880 d. Aft 1950
- + John Clifford Gosling b. 11 Mar 1880 d. Aft 1950
- 5 Eloise Backus [1.1.1.3.4] b. 1 Nov 1886 d. 15 Apr 1973
- + Capt. Frank James Bailey, DDS b. 1 Oct 1877 d. 18 Jun 1947
- + Capt. Frank James Bailey, DDS b. 1 Oct 1877 d. 18 Jun 1947
- 5 Infant Backus [1.1.1.3.5] b. 6 Dec 1891 d. 6 Dec 1891
- 5 Margaret L. Backus [1.1.1.3.1]
- + Ada Chandler Thorpe b. 26 Apr 1871 d. 5 Jun 1932
- 4 Margaret Elizabeth Backus [1.1.1.1]
- 3 Dennis Backus [1.1.2] b. Abt 1831 d. 29 Oct 1884
- Maria A. Unknown b. Abt 1832 d. Aft 1887
- 4 Frederick White Backus [1.1.2.1] b. Abt 1855 d. 26 Sep 1874
- 4 Alanson D. Backus [1.1.2.2] b. Abt 1857 d. 16 Feb 1884
- 4 Frederick White Backus [1.1.2.1]
- 3 Harriet Catherine Backus [1.1.3] b. 12 Aug 1833 d. 9 Sep 1907
- Newton Chappell, Sr. b. 13 Apr 1831 d. 4 Jan 1918
- 4 Elwin S. Chappell [1.1.3.1] b. 20 Mar 1857 d. 24 Nov 1863
- 4 Newton B. Chappell, Jr. [1.1.3.2] b. 11 Nov 1859 d. 11 Apr 1863
- 4 Harry C. Chappell [1.1.3.3] b. Abt 1860 d. 12 Dec 1863
- 4 Willis H. Chappell [1.1.3.4] b. 4 Jan 1861 d. 20 Mar 1889
- 4 Mary Elizabeth Chappell [1.1.3.5] b. 19 Dec 1864 d. 26 Feb 1947
- + Frank J. Fisher b. Dec 1863 d. 24 Jun 1940
- + Frank J. Fisher b. Dec 1863 d. 24 Jun 1940
- 4 Harriet Clarena Chappell [1.1.3.6] b. 2 Oct 1868 d. 26 Jan 1936
- Herbert James Menzie, Esq b. 19 Jun 1862 d. 27 Jun 1942
- 5 Katherine C. Menzie [1.1.3.6.1] b. 29 Jul 1904 d. Abt 1983
- 5 Stuart MacPherson Menzie [1.1.3.6.2] b. 16 Jan 1906 d. Apr 1982
- 5 Katherine C. Menzie [1.1.3.6.1]
- 4 Elwin S. Chappell [1.1.3.1]
- 3 Albert Shedd Backus [1.1.4] b. 22 Aug 1835 d. 6 Nov 1922
- Mary Anne Pelton b. 23 Jun 1836 d. 3 Sep 1912
- 4 Eunice Elizabeth Backus [1.1.4.1] b. Dec 1859 d. Aft 1920
- Edward F. Lawrence b. Oct 1852 d. Yes, date unknown
- 5 Maria Lawrence [1.1.4.1.1] b. Abt 1887 d. Yes, date unknown
- 5 Emily Lawrence [1.1.4.1.2] b. Abt 1897 d. Yes, date unknown
- 5 Maria Lawrence [1.1.4.1.1]
- 4 Hattie Backus [1.1.4.2] b. Abt 1865 d. 2 Jun 1865
- 4 Albert Absalom Backus [1.1.4.3] b. 10 Apr 1872 d. 24 Apr 1963
- + Lydia J. Unknown b. 10 Mar 1871 d. 29 Aug 1949
- + Lydia J. Unknown b. 10 Mar 1871 d. 29 Aug 1949
- 4 Frederick Hildreth Backus [1.1.4.4] b. 8 Jan 1875 d. 15 Nov 1916
- Josephine A. Boland b. 20 Sep 1874 d. 19 Sep 1914
- 5 Eunice Abigail Backus [1.1.4.4.1] b. 8 May 1894 d. 21 Sep 1972
- + Lester Clair Christian b. 9 Apr 1893 d. 16 Mar 1969
- + Lester Clair Christian b. 9 Apr 1893 d. 16 Mar 1969
- 5 Dorothy Hildreth Backus [1.1.4.4.2] b. 27 Apr 1902 d. 13 Oct 1912
- 5 William Hildreth Backus, Sr. [1.1.4.4.3] b. 27 Apr 1902 d. 24 Jun 1955
- Edna M. Lowry b. 20 Jul 1903 d. 12 Feb 1997
- 6 Bettie Mae Backus [1.1.4.4.3.1] b. 22 Mar 1924 d. 27 Oct 2007
- Richard Justin Mallette b. 13 Sep 1923 d. 8 Jul 1982
- 6 William Wayne Backus, Jr. [1.1.4.4.3.2] b. 26 Nov 1926 d. 22 Jan 2009
- Betty J. Zischke b. 9 Mar 1925 d. 16 Nov 2014
- 6 James Earl Backus, Sr. [1.1.4.4.3.3] b. 24 Apr 1936 d. 3 Oct 2012
- 6 Bettie Mae Backus [1.1.4.4.3.1]
- 5 Dennis Albert Backus, Sr. [1.1.4.4.4] b. 25 Sep 1904 d. 4 Jan 1993
- Blanche Elmeta Dean b. Abt 1905 d. 30 Jan 1966
- 6 Dennis Albert Backus, Jr. [1.1.4.4.4.1] b. 6 Feb 1927 d. 10 Apr 1983
- Henrietta Marie Clegg b. 10 Jul 1932 d. 21 Sep 1997
- 7 Living [1.1.4.4.4.1.1]
- 7 David Mathias Backus [1.1.4.4.4.1.2] b. 20 Jun 1959 d. 28 Sep 2018
- + Nada Ann Zegarac b. 26 Jan 1961 d. 28 Feb 2016
- + Nada Ann Zegarac b. 26 Jan 1961 d. 28 Feb 2016
- 7 Living [1.1.4.4.4.1.3]
- + Living
- + Living
- 7 Living [1.1.4.4.4.1.4]
- 7 Living [1.1.4.4.4.1.1]
- 6 Dennis Albert Backus, Jr. [1.1.4.4.4.1]
- Helen Caroline Poelking b. 10 Feb 1912 d. 14 Oct 1952
- 6 Living [1.1.4.4.4.2]
- 6 Living [1.1.4.4.4.3]
- Janet Kathryn Leaver b. 28 Jan 1934 d. 12 May 2010
- 7 Living [1.1.4.4.4.3.1]
- + Living
- + Living
- 7 Fred Dennis Backus [1.1.4.4.4.3.2] b. 23 May 1959 d. 25 May 1959
- 7 Dennis Charles Backus [1.1.4.4.4.3.3] b. 9 Dec 1961 d. 28 Aug 2009
- 7 Michael Allen Backus [1.1.4.4.4.3.4] b. 19 Mar 1968 d. 11 Jun 1971
- 7 Scott Brian Backus [1.1.4.4.4.3.5] b. 19 Mar 1968 d. 30 Dec 2023
- + Antoinette Marie Jovanovich b. 27 Sep 1967 d. 22 Oct 2011
- + Antoinette Marie Jovanovich b. 27 Sep 1967 d. 22 Oct 2011
- 7 Living [1.1.4.4.4.3.1]
- 6 Living [1.1.4.4.4.2]
- 5 Eunice Abigail Backus [1.1.4.4.1]
- 4 Eunice Elizabeth Backus [1.1.4.1]
- + Katie Unknown b. Abt 1844 d. Bef 1910
- 3 Clarina Backus [1.1.5] b. Abt 1838 d. Yes, date unknown
- 3 Mary C. Backus [1.1.6] b. Sep 1840 d. 5 Mar 1918
- 3 Arthur E. Backus [1.1.7] b. Jun 1846 d. 13 Feb 1866
- 3 Luna L. Backus [1.1.8] b. 26 Jul 1850 d. 13 Jul 1884
- 3 Absalom Backus, Jr. [1.1.1]
- 2 Absalom Backus, Sr. [1.1]
