Nancy Ellen
DECKER
(b.
9 October 1828
,
Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
d.
13 December 1904
,
Springport, New York, USA
)
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Nancy Ellen DECKER was born 9 October 1828 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Nancy Ellen DECKER was the child of Henry DECKER and Martha MATHERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Nancy Ellen married Clinton Theron BACKUS 17 October 1855 in Lima, Livingston, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Clinton Theron BACKUS was born 28 May 1827 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA. Clinton Theron died 5 September 1897 in Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs). Clinton Theron was the child of John BACKUS and Philena "Helen" STEBBINS.
Nancy Ellen DECKER died 13 December 1904 in Springport, New York, USA .
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Family and Children of Nancy Ellen DECKER
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Clinton Theron BACKUS-- Date: 17 October 1855 Place: Lima, Livingston, New York, USA
Clinton Theron BACKUS was the child of John BACKUS and Philena "Helen" STEBBINS
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 )
Clinton Theron BACKUS-- Date: 17 October 1855 Place: Lima, Livingston, New York, USAClinton Theron BACKUS was the child of John BACKUS and Philena "Helen" STEBBINS
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 )
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1828 Birth 9 October 1828
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)
1855 Marriage / PartnerNancy Ellen DECKER and Clinton Theron BACKUS 17 October 1855, Lima, Livingston, New York, USA
She was 27 years old.
1858 Birth of ChildClinton Theron BACKUS was born 1 February 1858, Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
Nancy Ellen was 29 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)
Nancy Ellen was 37 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 of Spouse/PartnerClinton Theron BACKUS died 5 September 1897, Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
1904 Death 13 December 1904
Springport, New York, USA
She died at the age of 76.
Nancy 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 1:42:41 PM
- Updated: 1/27/2025 2:43:51 PM
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