Thomas
BACKUS
(b.
19 May 1762
,
Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
4 July 1832
,
Sterling, Connecticut, USA
)
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Thomas BACKUS was born 19 May 1762 in Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Thomas BACKUS was the child of Andrew BACKUS and Lois PIERCE and the grandchild of: (paternal) Samuel BACKUS and Elizabeth TRACY (maternal) Thomas PIERCE and Mary PARKHURSTThomas had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Thomas married Lydia LATHROP 6 November 1793 . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Lydia LATHROP was born 9 May 1770 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville). Lydia died 21 October 1835 in Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville). Lydia was the child of Elisha LATHROP and Lydia KIRKLAND.
Thomas BACKUS died 4 July 1832 in Sterling, Connecticut, USA.
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Thomas BACKUS was a Doctor.
Thomas BACKUS was a Doctor.
Family and Children of Thomas BACKUS
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Lydia LATHROP-- Date: 6 November 1793 Place:
Lydia LATHROP was the child of Elisha LATHROP and Lydia KIRKLAND
Children of Thomas BACKUS and Lydia LATHROP:
Lydia BACKUS (b.28 March 1795, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. , )
Eunice BACKUS (b.abt. 1797, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. , )
Thomas BACKUS (b.9 March 1800, Killingly, Connecticut, USA d. 9 December 1858, Killingly, Connecticut, USA )
Lydia LATHROP-- Date: 6 November 1793 Place: Lydia LATHROP was the child of Elisha LATHROP and Lydia KIRKLAND
Children of Thomas BACKUS and Lydia LATHROP:
Lydia BACKUS (b.28 March 1795, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. , ) Eunice BACKUS (b.abt. 1797, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. , ) Thomas BACKUS (b.9 March 1800, Killingly, Connecticut, USA d. 9 December 1858, Killingly, Connecticut, USA )
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1762 Birth 19 May 1762
Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1793 Marriage / PartnerThomas BACKUS and Lydia LATHROP 6 November 1793,
He was 31 years old.
1795 Birth of ChildLydia BACKUS was born 28 March 1795, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Thomas was 32 years old.
1800 Birth of ChildThomas BACKUS was born 9 March 1800, Killingly, Connecticut, USA (Danielson) (Dayville) (East Killingly) (Attawaugan) (Ballouville)
Thomas was 37 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.Death
Name: Thomas Backus
Gender: Male
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Burial Place: Plainfield, Connecticut
Death Date: 04 Jul 1832
Death Place: Sterling, Conn.
Age: 70
Birth Date: 1762
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B04044-9
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3358
Reference ID: 157
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7VV-KLQ : 3 December 2014), Thomas Backus, 04 Jul 1832; citing Sterling, Conn., reference 157; FHL microfilm 3,358.'
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Name: Thomas Backus
Gender: Male
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Burial Place: Plainfield, Connecticut
Death Date: 04 Jul 1832
Death Place: Sterling, Conn.
Age: 70
Birth Date: 1762
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B04044-9
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3358
Reference ID: 157
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7VV-KLQ : 3 December 2014), Thomas Backus, 04 Jul 1832; citing Sterling, Conn., reference 157; FHL microfilm 3,358.'
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Thomas is buried at: Old Plainfield Cemetery Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Added: 12/13/2017 9:08:31 AM
- Updated: 3/19/2025 4:54:44 PM
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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