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Re: Lydia H Backus

rangerrose — 2012-02-18 17:26:11Z

These are from my familytreemaker program. I'll share publically--why not.
My connection is through Matthew2

Some individuals were explored further than others; but hopefully this will answer some of your questions

Generation 1

1. HENRY3 HATCH (MATTHEW2, ELISHA1) was born 1762 in Hillsdale, Columbia Co, NY, and died July 10, 1817 in Granville, Washington, NY. He married RHODA CRIPPEN 1787. She was born 1760, and died September 28, 1824 in Granville, Washington, NY. Inter in Bethany Cemetery (aka Truthville Baptist Church) Cemetery, North Granville, Washington Co, NY

Children of HENRY HATCH and RHODA CRIPPEN are:
2.i.PATIENCE4 HATCH, b. 1787, Whitehall, Washington Co, NY; d. Freetown, Cortland Co, NY.
ii.POLLY HATCH, b. 1789; m. RUFUS MCDONALD; b. 1788, NY.

3.iii. AURILLA HATCH, b. 1791, Granville, Washington County, NY; d. 1869, Michigan.
iv. LAURA HATCH, b. 1795; m. RUFUS WHITNEY; b. 1801.

Notes for LAURA HATCH:
Rufus Whitney listed as spouse of Laura in the settling of Henry Hatch affairs dated 1827.
However, other researchers who have Rufus posted to their trees list Rufus with 3 wives--however, NONE list Rufus with Laura as one of the wives.

4.v. JAMES HATCH, b. July 23, 1797, Granville, Washington Co, NY; d. June 09, 1882, Allen Co, IN.
5.vi. DAVID HATCH, b. November 05, 1799, Whitehall, Washington Co, NY; d. July 18, 1846.
vii. HARRY HATCH, b. 1807.

Generation 2

2. PATIENCE4 HATCH (HENRY3, MATTHEW2, ELISHA1) was born 1787 in Whitehall, Washington Co, NY, and died in Freetown, Cortland Co, NY. She married TIMOTHY BACKUS, son of JOHN BACKUS and JERUSHA BAKER. He was born 1783 in Granville, Washington County, NY, and died March 18, 1830 in Freetown, Cortland Co, NY.

Children of PATIENCE HATCH and TIMOTHY BACKUS are:
i. BENJAMIN5 BACKUS, b. 1812.
6. ii. LYDIA BACKUS, b. February 24, 1814, Freetown, Cortland Co, NY; d. November 15, 1855, Waukegan, Lake Co, IL.
iii. JERUSHA B BACKUS, b. August 02, 1818; d. October 12, 1865, Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin; m. GEORGE PIERCE; b. August 15, 1814, Cortland, Cortland, NY; d. June 19, 1880, Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Whitewater, WI

Notes for JERUSHA B BACKUS:
Rather than list children on regular family sheet, will do this:
Julia Ann Pierce 1839- 1914
Caroline Eliza Pierce 1842- 1900
Laura Pierce 1845-1847
George Henry Pierce 1846-1919
Charles Rufus Pierce 1851-1889
Frank Edward Pierce 1855-1922

iv. POLLY D BACKUS, b. April 19, 1816, Cortland Co, NY; d. May 14, 1890, Kendall, Monroe Co, Wisconsin; m. ZEPHON W BROUGHTON; b. June 17, 1817, Genesee Co, NY; d. March 28, 1905, Glendale, Monroe Co, WI.
7. v. TIMOTHY JAMES BACKUS, b. 1819.
vi. RUFUS BACKUS, b. 1822.
vii. LOUELLA BACKUS, b. 1824.
viii. RHODA BACKUS, b. 1828; d. January 21, 1831, Freetown, Cortland Co, NY.

Generation 3

6. LYDIA5 BACKUS (PATIENCE4 HATCH, HENRY3, MATTHEW2, ELISHA1) was born February 24, 1814 in Freetown, Cortland Co, NY, and died November 15, 1855 in Waukegan, Lake Co, IL. She married HIRAM WEST. He was born 1812, and died September 01, 1852 in Waukegan, Lake Co, IL. Both Lydia & Hiram are inter in the Oakwood Cemetery, Waukegan, Lake Co, IL

Children of LYDIA BACKUS and HIRAM WEST are:
i. HIAL6 WEST, b. 1836, Ohio; m. MARY HOLLINGER, September 18, 1859, Jefferson Co, WI; b. 1835.

Notes for HIAL WEST:

wisconsin Genealogy Research
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/
Jefferson county WI
HEAL E WEST married 18 sep 1859 Mary HOLLINGER (Mary A. in 1870 through 1900 census) HIAL West died Feb 1895

1885 Soldiers and Sailors Wisconsin
NEAL WEST Hebron,Jefferson,WI 25th Wisconsin infantry private

ii. AMANDA WEST, b. 1838.
iii. ELEANOR LUCY WEST, b. 1839.
iv. EMILY WEST, b. 1842.
v. CLARISSA WEST, b. 1847

Re: Benjamin Backus Cortland Steuben NY

AllenWiseley — 2012-01-12 06:26:13Z

Checked my disk copy, but among the 8-10 Abigails (+abby) in index found none listed born after 1761. One of latest also had daughter Abigail (not indexed), born 1793, but not a fit. Index thus not always complete, but hard to ferret out single names not listed. Suggest if you haven't, try the US census records for 1850 back to 1790. Possible there might be updating to the book or in private files. Maybe others might help your cause given time on the message board. Good luck.

Re: Benjamin Backus Cortland Steuben NY

KCP01 — 2012-01-11 18:06:16Z

I just read your post of four years ago. I am looking for information about the ancestry of Abigail Backus, who was born in 1783 in Massachusetts and died in 1857 in Sandusky Co., Ohio. She married 1) Michael Walter and 2) Joseph Kinne. Could you tell me if she is mentioned in The Backus Families of Early New England mentioned in your post?

Backus - Muehlenpfordt Marriage Invitation

cbielakowski2 — 2011-11-24 01:42:23Z

I have a copy of a wedding invitation between a Florence Backus and Mr. Carl H. Muchlenpfordt of Lockport, Illinois. The invitation reads:
Mrs. Myron J. Backus announces the marriage of her daughter Florence to Mr. Carl H. Muchlenpfordt on Saturday, September the twenty eighth One thousand nine hundred and twelve Lockport, Illinois

Hope this might help someone.

Sarah Backus 1824-1897 Essex County, NJ

marian31239 — 2011-08-01 15:09:09Z

I'm looking for any info on Sarah Backus, of Essex County, NJ 1824-1897. Family lore has it she was an orphan raised by the Francisco family in Caldwell. NJ. She married Ira Wilson Kent, Sr., and lived in Livingston, NJ.

Thanks.

Re: Henry Backus

The_Family_Detective — 2011-07-25 23:46:57Z

Sorry, but my Henry's middle name was not Frank.

Re: Henry Backus

TOlzawski — 2011-07-25 01:38:22Z

Your post about Henry Backus was posted in 2007. I am trying to find a Henry Frank Backus whose father may also have been Henry Frank. His mother's name is Rosy and he had a sister Gertrude. I am looking for him for a friend as he is his cousin.

Re: Ichabod Backus, Children, Lee MA, also Backus in Liv. Co MI

backusn — 2011-07-18 19:21:08Z

I will write again soon. I just your reply today. Do you by chance have any photos of Deborah?

Harlow E. Backus in San Angelo, TX 1942

drbrownlee — 2011-07-11 04:43:57Z

Harlow is pictured in the 1942 yearbook of the San Angelo (TX) Army Air Field, Bombardier School. I'm not kin but thought his might help someone researching the family.

Pfc. Brian J. Backus of Saginaw Township, Mich., died June 18, 2011

RIP2011 — 2011-07-08 01:35:07Z

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 532-11
June 20, 2011
DOD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Brian J. Backus, 21, of Saginaw Township, Mich., died June 18, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

For more information, media may contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at 315-772-8286.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14591

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Fred Backus (Baccus) & Theressa M Harran Backus

RoseMaryHelsel — 2011-05-22 23:54:19Z

I'm looking for the Fred Backus who was born abt 1863 in New York. The story was that his parents died, and he was adopted. I did find a Fred Backus in the Rochester Protestant Orphan Asylum in 1870. If this is him, I can't find him until the 1900 census in which he is married to Theressa Harran of Saginaw. They had many children, but Elizabeth Belle Backus married Floyd Helsel. Fred Backus died October 19, 1946 and is buried in Lake City, MI. If you have any information, please contact me!

Re: George W. Backus

garyhunt_1 — 2011-05-18 04:19:30Z

Thanks for looking. This may be a hard one to track down.

Gary

Re: George W. Backus

garyhunt_1 — 2011-05-18 04:18:43Z

He was born in Silverton, Oregon. His father was James S. Backus and his mother was Lousia Crabtree
Gary Hunt

Re: George W. Backus

PamJones838 — 2011-05-17 21:37:35Z

What state is your George W. from? I have a lot of Backus/Backhouse in WV.

Pam

Re: George W. Backus

Renee1133 — 2011-05-16 16:35:20Z

I have researched my Backus family, ending with Oscar J. Backus, born 1830. I have lots of information, but as yet can't find your George W., even though his name is familiar. My Oscar's father is Delucena Backus, born 1780.If any of this is helpful, let me know.
Renee

George W. Backus

garyhunt_1 — 2011-05-15 04:35:39Z

I am looking for information on George Wilkerson Backus born January 16, 1880 and died October 7, 1941. I am researching his last wife, Minerva, and looking for a photo of him or her at the time of their marriage. Minerva was one of the few female escape artists and was a rival of Houdini. A very interesting lady. Thanks.

Gary Hunt

Re: Backus family from Belle Creek Fayette County WV

gigi2twoangels — 2011-04-28 10:32:08Z

my grand mother was lura murl backus, she married alva ottman truman and had 4 kids 3 boys 1 girl,
my dad is the only living child and we are coming to wva this summer, on the census records this is where my family both sides were listed.
gigi2twoangels@hotmail.com
email me and i will look up what i can

BACKUS Ernestine Clark 1934-2011 Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-04-13 16:16:29Z

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mrs. Ernestine D. Backus, 76, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) departed this life Sunday, April 10, 2011, at her residence.

Mrs. Backus, lovingly known as “Ernie” was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Herman Sr. and Mary Lee Wyche Clark.

Ernestine was a loving homemaker who enjoyed fishing, cooking, and most of all spending time with her beloved family and grandchildren.
She was a member of Donald Lockett Post 6488, Ladies Auxiliary.

She leaves to forever cherish her memory, five children, Everett E. Backus Jr. and James D. (Alicia) Backus, both of Columbus, Robert (Laverne) Backus of Girard, Ohio and Alexandria A. Backus and Tracy D. Backus, both of Youngstown; two brothers, Herman Clark Jr. and Gerald (Mary Alice) Clark, both of Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters, Geraldine (Livingston) Clarke of Dover, Delaware and Beatrice (Wallace) Paige of Girard, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty M. Clark, Betty J. Jones, Virginia Clark Grissett, Evelyn Clark and Mary E. Clark Monroe; and daughter-in-law, Wilhelemenia Backus.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Services will be Friday, April 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, Youngstown, Ohio.

Re: Mary Moakley Backus

jerryc7231 — 2010-09-16 20:30:32Z

I am also related to Mary Moakely if you get back on contact me at jclay@ix.netcom.com

Re: Ichabod Backus, Children, Lee MA, also Backus in Liv. Co MI

pjepsen — 2010-09-06 06:18:43Z

I am only 5 years late in replying to this message. Deborah Backus is my ggggggrandmother. What do you want to know?

Patti

BACKUS Mattie Ruth 1912-2005

t42MountOlivet — 2010-08-29 11:17:31Z

BACKUS Mattie Ruth 1912-2005

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,463 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BIO: Thomas J. Backus; Lawrence County, Ohio

lawrence45638 — 2010-08-10 11:39:41Z

THOMAS J. BACKUS--was born in Scioto county, Ohio, December 25, 1810, and came to this country in 1878. His parents are Peter and Barbary (Hoover) Backus, both of whom are deceased. They were born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, and settled in Scioto county in 1796, when this state was a territory, coming here on a raft. Mr. Backus was a soldier in the war of the rebellion. He enlisted July, 1861, and was discharged December 18 of the same year. He was a member of
Company F, 27th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was taken prisoner on the Little Blue river, Jackson county, Missouri, and was paroled the same day. He received his discharge papers at St. Louis from General Halleck. Mr. Backus was married at Ironton July 2, 1878,to Mirum (Gauze) Tipton,
who was born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, August 11, 1822. She is the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Willams) Gauze. Her father is deceased. Mr. Backus has a general grocery business in Ironton, where he should be addressed.

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"Atlas of Lawrence County," Ohio; Hardesty - 1882; Lake - 1887 Atlas Published by H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo, 1882.

For more bios see: http://theusgenweb.org/oh/lawrence/

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BACKUS Lillian T 1896-1941

t42MountOlivet — 2010-08-06 12:46:49Z

BACKUS Lillian T 1896-1941

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,204 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BACKUS Eugene W Diego 1889-1979

t42MountOlivet — 2010-08-06 12:46:11Z

BACKUS Eugene W Diego 1889-1979

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,204 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: BACKUS Eugene W Sr 1846-1924

wswarts_2 — 2010-06-01 23:42:10Z

I am doing a search on my grandfather Arthur Eugene Backus born in Picton Ontario in 1887 or 8 - possible connection?

MaryLynn

Backus/Wanamaker

wswarts_2 — 2010-06-01 01:13:33Z

I am trying to get info on my grandparents, Arthur and Ethel Backus who were born in Picton Ontario and later moved to Dunnville Ontario.

MaryLynn

BACKUS Eugene W Sr 1846-1924

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-19 13:57:14Z

BACKUS Eugene W Sr 1846-1924

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BACKUS Mary E 1857-1943 \

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-19 13:56:20Z

BACKUS Mary E 1857-1943

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Backuses in Evans Township, Erie County, NY

WHCarr — 2010-02-26 01:13:55Z

Sent reply message directly through Ancestry.com message center. I'm in Mason, so phone or meeting should pose no problem.

Re: Backuses in Evans Township, Erie County, NY

backusn — 2010-02-24 14:18:26Z

Is there any possible way we could meet? I am the grand-daugther of Clare Backus and daughter of his son Wayne Backus. I grew up in Grand Ledge, MI and knew James Backus. I have been working on that Backus family geneology for about 4 years, and have a lot of data. The original Simeon bible pages may be hard to obtain, but the work of the researcher who saw them and recorded the data can be trusted. Unfortunately, he died last year. I will be contacting his family later this year. I live in East Lansing and work in downtown Lansing. I would like to meet you or at least talk by phone so we can share more information. I have a lot, and am glad to see there is someone else from Herman's family who is doing research. Please contact me.

Re: Backuses in Evans Township, Erie County, NY

WHCarr — 2010-02-23 18:38:50Z

Have you ever run across Simeon Backus' bible? I have seen several references in public trees to this. Am tracking back from Evelyn Backus, great granddaughter of Simeon, granddaughter of Herman Backus, daughter of James Herman Backus.

Re: Effie Backus Davis

momster42003 — 2010-02-21 04:47:37Z

hello my naem is michelle and I am researching the backus afamily I have been tryingto find familyinfo and I think you have the same effie backus i have beenlooking for if you are still interested in sharing you can contact me at momster42003@yahoo.com thank you

BACKUS Dr. Thomas Henry 1917-2010 Youngstown, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-02-04 11:37:26Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Dr. Thomas Henry Backus, 92, of Park Vista, died late Tuesday evening, Feb 2, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Dr. Backus was born June 16, 1917, in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Thomas and Rose Kroll Backus.
He lived in Youngstown and Poland, Ohio until retiring to Carolina Trace in North Carolina in 1983. He returned to the Youngstown, Mahoning Valley area area in 2004.

A graduate of South High School, Dr. Backus completed his undergraduate work at the University of Colorado and the University of Toledo. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1943 with a DDS Degree. In 1946 he established his private practice in Youngstown, on the corner of Warren and Market. He retired from his practice in 1983.

Serving in World War II, Dr. Backus was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, serving in the dental clinic in Pearl Harbor and then in Japan on a mine sweeper.

Dr. Backus was a member of the Corydon-Palmer Dental Society, Ohio Dental Society, American Dental Society, PSI Omega Dental Fraternity and Alpha Tau Omega. He was past president of Downtown Kiwanis, and a board member of Goodwill Industries where he received honorary service.

Dr. Backus loved to work in his yard and tend to his rose garden. Dr. Backus was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown.

He leaves his wife, the former Nancy Miller, whom he married Sept. 11, 1943; two daughters, Joanne (James) Bryson of New Middletown, Ohio and Rosemary (Robert) Himes of Corpus Christi, Texas; one son, Thomas H (Georgia) Backus Jr. of Poland, Ohio; five grandchildren, Celeste (Matthew) Bradshaw, Thomas H Backus III, Craig Alexander, Kristina Himes and Jamye Backus; and one great-grandchild, Thomas H. Backus IV.

Besides his parents, Dr. Backus was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, William and Gilbert Backus.

Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland, with the Rev. Alan Hutchison officiating. A private interment will follow at Lake Park Cemetery.

Friends will be received Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555.

Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

Abner Backus, b. about 1762 in Windham, CT

abchang — 2010-02-04 00:56:47Z

I'm looking for the identity of the parents of Abner Backus (1762 (Windham, CT)-3 May 1845 (Bolton, CT)). He was a soldier in the Rev. War. He had two wives: Tryphena (AKA Hannah) Robbins, whom he divorced in 1823, and Jemima Lyman.
He had 5 children with his first wife, Tryphena: Abner, Infant, Sally, Erastus, and Silas, and 5 children with his second wife, Jemima: Henry, Joel, Ruth, William, and Cyril. I have more info on descendants, but haven't been able to figure out Abner's parents.
Does anyone out there know anything?
Thanks!

Re: Barbara Iva BACKUS - dau of Frank BACKUS & Anna MEYER

abchang — 2010-02-04 00:42:09Z

I found a social security death index for Barbara I. Arbour who died in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA, on 4 Dec 1998. Since she was born and died in Santa Clara County, it's a good guess that she was married there, too. Have you contacted the Santa Clara County Clerk? They might be able to tell you the date of her marriage.
Good luck.

Re: Arthur Augustus Backus

smurfyallison — 2010-02-03 17:59:05Z

I'm not sure if you are still looking for information on Arthur. If you are, my great grandfather, Leslie, was his brother.

Barbara Iva BACKUS - dau of Frank BACKUS & Anna MEYER

OHaraHaworth68 — 2010-01-20 20:41:27Z

Does anyone have any info on Barbara Iva BACKUS. She was born in Santa Clara Co, CA, in 1907 to Frank W. BACKUS and Anna L. MEYER.

At some point between 1930-1938, Barbara married Francis V. "Frank" ARBOUR. Barbara died in 1998 in San Mateo Co, CA.

When and where did Barbara and Frank marry?

Did Barbara and Frank have any children?

Is there an obituary for Barbara or Frank?

Thanks in advance!

Shannon
Mesa AZ

Re: Jerusha Backus

AllenWiseley — 2010-01-01 19:50:40Z

I and the other two people (cousins) on this thread are aware of the sister, Lydia, to our ancestors(among 8 siblings), and have, at least, the beginnings of her family of descendants in our charts. Tim and Patience Backus are pretty well accounted for, as Tim died in 1830 while the family was still in Freetown, NY, and Patience was found in the 1840 or 50 census living near Ravenna in Portage Co, Ohio, with one of her youngest daughters Lura, who was married to a Stough. Lydia and Hiram West had eight children of whom only one has records of descent to about 1936, beginning with a Lucy, b.1840. I can refer you to Barbara Weakley for any updates on that, and we can both also go back in history along the ancestral Backus line for several generations.

Re: Jerusha Backus

plokiju — 2009-12-29 16:55:31Z

Hello,

Do you have any information on Lydia H. Backus? She was born about 1815 in New York state and her parents were Timothy Backus and Patience Hatch. She married Hiram West b.1812 and then moved West. I found them in Illinois in 1850. No luck finding her parents that year though. Thanks.

Re: Backus family from Belle Creek Fayette County WV

PamJones838 — 2009-11-14 02:11:02Z

I forgot to put my email address jonesy1234@earthlink.net

Backus family from Belle Creek Fayette County WV

PamJones838 — 2009-11-14 01:06:09Z

I am looking for information on any Backus person that lived in or around Belle Creek which is near the Mt. Olive prison and near Rt. 16 in Fayette County WV. I am looking for cemeteries in area that has Backus buried in it. I do know about and have seen the Ramsey Cemetery. The name Backus used to be spelled Backhouse.

Re: Harriet May Backus (adopted name Harriet May Beebe), b. 1888, CT

stuntmom — 2009-08-31 20:40:05Z

Hi I have your answer and you have helped me alot.
She was born 24 Jan 1888 Hartford,Hartford Ct.
died 23 Feb 1979 Warren, Litchfield Ct.
Married 1 Sept. 1920 to:
William Baker Cornish Born 23 March 1896 Cortland,Cortland NY Died 16 Sept 1964 Greenfield, Franklin Ma. They had 2 Sons William Cornish & Harrison Clark Cornish. I am married to Harrison son you can e-mail me directly to stuntmom@aol.com and I will gather the rest of info for you, you have alot of cousins

Re: Thomas Jefferson Backus

wudoktr — 2009-06-18 10:47:11Z

none of your names ring a bell, i am looking for charles c. backus, born before 1825

Re: Thomas Jefferson Backus

coinerman — 2009-06-18 02:44:02Z

Hello,

I may have already responded to this message. I lost most of my research to a hard disk crash (no, I did not have it backed up).

My father was Thomas Edward Backus, son of Thomas Rennels Backus, son of Thomas Jefferson Backus, husband of Fannie Francis Shellnut (Shelnut).

Look forward to hearing from you or again from you if we have corresponded in the past. I would like to start gathering some information again. I was a little discouraged by the amount of info I lost, but guess I'll just have to start collecting it again. Hopefully I've learned from my mistake and will at least make hard copies of everything I get.

Re: Stanford Backus Harrison Co VA(WVA) to Osage Co MO

Kay_Bunten_Busch — 2009-06-17 19:51:46Z

I went into the DAR on William in Apr of 1986. In looking at my papers, I have a copy of the deed recorded 18 Sept 1809. If was for the 400 acres of land purchased from Simon and Margaret Cochran by deed recorded 12 March 1807. Land was surveyed 18 Sept 1795 and was received by Simon Cochran by land patent by virtue of a certificate in right of settlement 26 March 1800. The 400 acres he was granted must have been adjoining to or in the same area of the land he sold to John G. Jackson.

In the documents I used for DAR, the spelling ranged from Bacchus, Baccus, Backas, Backues and Backus. William and Mary both made their marks so not being able to read or write, maybe only English or not at all, and/or the Americanization of European made it a challenge.

I was back in the area in the late 1970's and early 1980's but unfortunately I didn't have all the info that I have now so I didn't find everything I could have.

Kay

Re: Stanford Backus Harrison Co VA(WVA) to Osage Co MO

JMBackus — 2009-06-14 23:25:36Z

http://www.wvhcgs.com/pennsylvaniadutch.htm

Here you go.

Thanx,
Jon
jon.backus@myactv.net

Re: Stanford Backus Harrison Co VA(WVA) to Osage Co MO

EthelSwiger — 2009-06-14 23:22:10Z

Hi All, We have information back on Peter and Sarah and are willing to share what we have. Please contact me at eswiger@suddenlink.net.
Ethel

Re: Stanford Backus Harrison Co VA(WVA) to Osage Co MO

Kay_Bunten_Busch — 2009-06-14 22:41:03Z

Thanks for the information. Do you happen to know the arrival information of Peter and Arah Bechus from Germany?

Kay

Re: Wm. BACKUS

JMBackus — 2009-06-14 21:21:07Z

I have this same information in my geneology records. Would be happy to share information. I can be reached at jon.backus@myactv.net.

Re: Stanford Backus Harrison Co VA(WVA) to Osage Co MO

JMBackus — 2009-06-14 21:00:40Z

Kay,

My records show his name as Sanford, all other details and dates match, accept one. Sanford's parents were William and Sarah Bacchus, Williams' parents were Peter and Sarah Bechus, and they were from Germany.