James Backus

American pioneer (1764-1816)
Person human Q113884696
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James Backus

Summary

James Backus is a human[1]. He was born in Norwich[2]. He was born on +1764-07-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1816-09-29T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a pioneer[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Norwich[2], James Backus…
  • James Backus was born on +1764-07-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Backus died on +1816-09-29T00:00:00Z[4].
  • James Backus's father was Elijah Backus[6].
  • James Backus's mother was Lucy Backus[7].
  • A child of James Backus was Henry T. Backus[8].
  • James Backus held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James Backus's professions included pioneer[5].
  • James Backus is recorded as male[10].
  • James Backus's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • James Backus's family name is recorded as Backus[12].
  • James Backus's given name is recorded as James[13].
  • James Backus's described by source is recorded as The Biographical Dictionary of America[14].
  • James Backus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • James Backus's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000000696739064[16].
  • James Backus's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Backus-637[17].
  • James Backus's SNAC ARK ID is recorded as w6mg7ns2[18].
  • James Backus's Litchfield Ledger ID is recorded as 3066[19].
  • James Backus's Archives at Yale agent ID is recorded as people/60849[20].

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Origins and Family

James Backus's place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on +1764-07-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Elijah Backus[6]. His mother was Lucy Backus[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Backus worked as a pioneer[5].

Personal Life

A child of James Backus was Henry T. Backus[8].

Death and Burial

James Backus died on +1816-09-29T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was James Backus born?

James Backus's place of birth was Norwich[2].

Who were James Backus's parents?

James Backus's father was Elijah Backus[6]. James Backus's mother was Lucy Backus[7].

What did James Backus do for work?

James Backus worked as pioneer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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