Clinton Theron
BACKUS
(b.
28 May 1827
,
Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
d.
5 September 1897
,
Springport, New York, USA
)
Am I Your Ancestor?
BACKUS Family Tree – Connecting the Past to the Present!
Clinton Theron BACKUS was born 28 May 1827 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Clinton Theron BACKUS was the child of John BACKUS and Philena "Helen" STEBBINSSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Clinton Theron married Harriet GROESBECK 14 January 1851 in Groveland, Livingston County, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Harriet GROESBECK was born 16 March 1828 in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. Harriet died 3 October 1854 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA.
Clinton Theron married (2) Nancy Ellen DECKER 17 October 1855 in Lima, Livingston, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Nancy Ellen DECKER was born 9 October 1828 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA. Nancy Ellen died 13 December 1904 in Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs). Nancy Ellen was the child of Henry DECKER and Martha MATHER.
Clinton Theron BACKUS died 5 September 1897 in Springport, New York, USA .
Details of the family tree of Clinton appear below.
Occupation
Clinton Theron BACKUS was a President of First National Bank, Union Springs.
Clinton Theron BACKUS was a President of First National Bank, Union Springs.
Family and Children of Clinton Theron BACKUS
[Hide/Show]Clinton Theron BACKUS married 
Harriet GROESBECK-- Date: 14 January 1851 Place: Groveland, Livingston County, New York, USA
Children of Clinton Theron BACKUS and Harriet GROESBECK:
Florence BACKUS (b.30 October 1851, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA d. 23 May 1854, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA)
Mason Franklin BACKUS (b.11 May 1853, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA d. 15 February 1935, Seattle, Washington, USA)
Clinton Theron BACKUS married Nancy Ellen DECKER-- Date: 17 October 1855 Place: Lima, Livingston, New York, USA
Nancy Ellen DECKER was the child of Henry DECKER and Martha MATHER
Children of Clinton Theron BACKUS and Nancy Ellen DECKER:
Clinton Theron BACKUS (b.1 February 1858, Springport, New York, USA d. 31 December 1919, Springport, New York, USA )
m. Sarah Jennie DILLS 1878 in , New York, USA
George BACKUS (b.12 August 1866, Springport, New York, USA d. 27 February 1946, Springport, New York, USA )
Harriet GROESBECK-- Date: 14 January 1851 Place: Groveland, Livingston County, New York, USAChildren of Clinton Theron BACKUS and Harriet GROESBECK:
Florence BACKUS (b.30 October 1851, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA d. 23 May 1854, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA) Mason Franklin BACKUS (b.11 May 1853, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA d. 15 February 1935, Seattle, Washington, USA)Clinton Theron BACKUS married
Nancy Ellen DECKER-- Date: 17 October 1855 Place: Lima, Livingston, New York, USANancy Ellen DECKER was the child of Henry DECKER and Martha MATHER
Children of Clinton Theron BACKUS and Nancy Ellen DECKER:
Clinton Theron BACKUS (b.1 February 1858, Springport, New York, USA d. 31 December 1919, Springport, New York, USA )m. Sarah Jennie DILLS 1878 in , New York, USA
George BACKUS (b.12 August 1866, Springport, New York, USA d. 27 February 1946, Springport, New York, USA )
Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of Clinton Theron BACKUS(Add details like birth, baptism, census records, military service, obituary, personal achievements, and more.)
[Hide/Show]
Discovering the Ancestry of Clinton Theron BACKUS: Events, Photos & Historical Records
1827 Birth 28 May 1827
Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1851 Marriage / PartnerClinton Theron BACKUS and Harriet GROESBECK 14 January 1851, Groveland, Livingston County, New York, USA
He was 23 years old.
1851 Birth of ChildFlorence BACKUS was born 30 October 1851, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Clinton Theron was 24 years old.
1853 Birth of ChildMason Franklin BACKUS was born 11 May 1853, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Clinton Theron was 25 years old.
1854 Death of ChildFlorence BACKUS died 23 May 1854, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Clinton Theron was 27 years old.
1854 Death of Spouse/PartnerHarriet GROESBECK died 3 October 1854, Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
1855 Marriage / PartnerClinton Theron BACKUS and Nancy Ellen DECKER 17 October 1855, Lima, Livingston, New York, USA
He was 28 years old.
1858 Birth of ChildClinton Theron BACKUS was born 1 February 1858, Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
Clinton Theron was 30 years old.
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.1866 Birth of ChildGeorge BACKUS was born 12 August 1866, Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
Clinton Theron was 39 years old.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1897 Death 5 September 1897
Springport, New York, USA
He died at the age of 70.
Residence of C. T. Backno, Union Springs
NOTE: This is likely a typo. It should probably read C. T. Backus.
Read more about Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
Postcard
Posted in the Past: Revealing the true stories written on a postcard
Clinton is buried at: Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Grove Street and Center Street
Union Springs, New York
Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
Added: 1/23/2025 1:41:50 PM
- Updated: 1/27/2025 2:43:36 PM
Not the person you are looking for? Try again!
Search for YOUR Family by Name
NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.Search for YOUR Family by Place
Genealogy research for Clinton Backus (on other sites)
Find out more about Clinton Theron BACKUS.
Sign In or
Join for FREE! to see the details!
Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card or personal information.
Unique Gift Ideas and Genealogy Resources From or Related to Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
