Backus Family History

Absalom Backus and Ruth Root Family


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  • Male
    Absalom Backus

    Birth  19 Nov 1763  Bozrah, New London, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  14 Sep 1855  Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location
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    Father  Lebbeus Backus, Sr. | F175 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Hannah Ford | F175 Group Sheet 

    Female
    Ruth Root

    Birth  14 Aug 1764  Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  26 Dec 1837  Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
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    + Absalom Backus, Sr.

    Birth  2 Apr 1800  Montgomery County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  10 Jun 1880  Auburn, Cayuga, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    Burial  12 Jun 1880  North Street Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    Spouse  Mary Shedd Hildreth | F16389 
    Marriage  15 Sep 1822  Salisbury, Herkimer, New York Find all individuals with events at this location