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James Backus

American pioneer (1764-1816)
Person human Q113884696

Facts

15 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[9]
Date of birth
July 14, 1764
Date of death
September 29, 1816
Place of birth
Norwich
Country of citizenship
United States[8]
Occupation
pioneer
Father
Elijah Backus[5]
Mother
Lucy Backus[6]
Child
Henry T. Backus[7]
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[13]
Described by source
The Biographical Dictionary of America[12]
Family name
Backus[10]
Given name
James[11]
Imported from
wholeness_audit_2026-05-02
🏷️ Also known as
en James Backus
🔖 Identifiers · 5
Archives at Yale agent ID
people/60849
Geni.com profile ID
6000000000696739064
Litchfield Ledger ID
3066
SNAC ARK ID
w6mg7ns2
WikiTree person ID
Backus-637

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Summary

James Backus was born in Norwich[1]. He was born on July 14, 1764[2]. He died on September 29, 1816[3]. He worked as a pioneer[4].

FAQs

Where was James Backus born?

James Backus's place of birth was Norwich[1].

Who were James Backus's parents?

James Backus's father was Elijah Backus[5]. James Backus's mother was Lucy Backus[6].

What did James Backus do for work?

James Backus worked as pioneer[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [1] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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