Phillip Anderson Kincaid1,2

M, #17461, b. 5 Apr 1878, d. 14 Feb 1961
Pedigree
FatherPreston Kincaid b. Mar 1824
MotherAmanda Clay b. circa 1854
Birth*5 Apr 1878 Phillip was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1878.1,3,2 
 He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay. 
(Witness) Census11 Jun 1880 Phillip Anderson Kincaid appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Census1900 Phillip Anderson Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, in 1900.4 
Marriage*8 Aug 1900 He married Madana M. "Dana" Payne at Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1900. Phillip Kincaid, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Preston & Amanda, farmer; Dana Payne, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Mat. & Launa; md by R.G. Backus.2 
Marriage*11 Jul 1906 He married Emma Katherine Arrington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Jul 1906. P.A. Kincaid, age 28, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Page, WV, par. Preston & Amanda, miner; E.C. Arrington, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Page, WV, par. n/a; md by J.W. Dawson at Kincaid.2 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: machinist in May 1910 at Kincaid Precinct, Fayette Co, WV. Machine shop.4 
Census4 May 1910 Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid Precinct, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1910.4 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: timberman in Jan 1920 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV. Lumber.4 
Census*24 Jan 1920 Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.4 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: timberman in Apr 1930 at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census14 Apr 1930 Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.4 
Census23 Apr 1940 Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1940.4 
(informant) Death16 Jul 1959 Phillip was informant for the death of Emma Katherine Arrington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Jul 1959.1 
Death*14 Feb 1961 Phillip died on 14 Feb 1961 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, at age 82.1 
Burial*16 Feb 1961 His body was interred on 16 Feb 1961 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, at Kincaid Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 Jun 1880Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WVPreston Kincaid, Amanda Clay, Richard Kincaid, Margaret Kincaid, James Daniel Kincaid, Thomas Edward Kincaid, Robert Kincaid, Eliza F. Kincaid, Phillip Anderson Kincaid, William Harvey Kincaid and Suffie Kincaid4
1900Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WVPhillip Anderson Kincaid4
4 May 1910Kincaid Precinct, Fayette Co, WVPhillip Anderson Kincaid, Emma Katherine Arrington, William C. Kincaid, Lelia Bertha Kincaid, Myrtle I. Kincaid and Beatrice M. Kincaid4
24 Jan 1920Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVPhillip Anderson Kincaid, Emma Katherine Arrington, Lelia Bertha Kincaid, Elmer Ray Kincaid, Myrtle I. Kincaid, Beatrice M. Kincaid, Preston J. Kincaid and James D. Kincaid4
14 Apr 1930Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WVPhillip Anderson Kincaid, Emma Katherine Arrington, Myrtle I. Kincaid, Beatrice M. Kincaid, Preston J. Kincaid and James D. Kincaid4
23 Apr 1940Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVPhillip Anderson Kincaid, Emma Katherine Arrington, Myrtle I. Kincaid and Preston J. Kincaid4

Partners and Children
Marriage*8 Aug 1900 He married Madana M. "Dana" Payne at Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1900. Phillip Kincaid, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Preston & Amanda, farmer; Dana Payne, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Mat. & Launa; md by R.G. Backus.2 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*11 Jul 1906 He married Emma Katherine Arrington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Jul 1906. P.A. Kincaid, age 28, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Page, WV, par. Preston & Amanda, miner; E.C. Arrington, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Page, WV, par. n/a; md by J.W. Dawson at Kincaid.2 
Children
  • Myrtle I. Kincaid4
  • Beatrice M. Kincaid4
  • Preston J. Kincaid4
  • James D. Kincaid4

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Darlington

F, #17474, b. circa 1814
Pedigree
FatherBenjamin Darlington b. 1775, d. 1853
MotherMary 'Polly' Johnson b. circa 1790
Birth*circa 1814 Elizabeth was born at VA circa 1814.1 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Darlington and Mary 'Polly' Johnson. 
Marriage*5 Dec 1832 She married James J. Sims at Nicholas Co, VA, on 5 Dec 1832.2 
Census2 Aug 1850 Elizabeth Darlington and James J. Sims appeared on the census as head of household at District 14, Fayette Co, VA, on 2 Aug 1850.1 
Census3 Aug 1860 Elizabeth Darlington and James J. Sims appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Fayette Co, VA, on 3 Aug 1860.1 
Census28 Aug 1870 Elizabeth Darlington and James J. Sims appeared on the census as head of household at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Aug 1870.1 
Census4 Jun 1880 Elizabeth Darlington appeared on the census as head of household at Falls Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1880.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Mary J. Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims and Manerva Sims1
3 Aug 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims, Manerva Sims, Benjamin F. Sims and George W. Sims1
28 Aug 1870Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WVJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Benjamin F. Sims, George W. Sims and Richard A. Dixon Sims1
4 Jun 1880Falls Dist, Fayette Co, WVElizabeth Darlington, George W. Sims and Richard A. Dixon Sims1

Partners and Children
Marriage*5 Dec 1832 She married James J. Sims at Nicholas Co, VA, on 5 Dec 1832.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2587] Fayette Co, WV Deaths, p. 372, l 26 (transcribed in Fayetteville, WV, 1971.).

Nancy Sims

F, #17475, b. circa 1836, d. 17 Nov 1866
Pedigree
FatherJames J. Sims b. circa 1814, d. before 1880
MotherElizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814
Birth*circa 1836 Nancy was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1836.1,2 
 She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. 
(Witness) Census2 Aug 1850 Nancy Sims appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
Marriage*28 Mar 1858 She married Robert Hughes at Nicholas Co, VA, on 28 Mar 1858.
Robert, age 22, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Mathew and Margaret; Nancy, age 21, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. James and Elizabeth..3 
(Witness) Census3 Aug 1860 Nancy Sims appeared on the census of 3 Aug 1860 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 1, Fayette Co, VA.1 
Death*17 Nov 1866 Nancy died on 17 Nov 1866 at Fayette Co, WV.
Nancy's death was reported by James Sims. She was 31, born in Fayette Co. and daughter of James and Elizabeth Sims..4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Mary J. Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims and Manerva Sims1
3 Aug 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims, Manerva Sims, Benjamin F. Sims and George W. Sims1

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Nicholas Co, WV.
  3. [S243] Neva Jane Stout Bryant., SIMMS/SIMS Marriages, Nicholas Co, WV 1817-1933 (abstracted from Blake, Early Nicholas County (West) Virginia Marriage Bonds (& Records) 1818-1864; Cochran, Nicholas Co WV Marriages 1817-1903; Cochran, Nicholas Co. WV Marriages 1903-1933),.
  4. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.

Mary J. Sims

F, #17476, b. circa 1838
Pedigree
FatherJames J. Sims b. circa 1814, d. before 1880
MotherElizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814
Birth*circa 1838 Mary was born at VA circa 1838.1 
 She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. 
(Witness) Census2 Aug 1850 Mary J. Sims appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Mary J. Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims and Manerva Sims1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Amanda Sims

F, #17477, b. circa 1841
Pedigree
FatherJames J. Sims b. circa 1814, d. before 1880
MotherElizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814
Birth*circa 1841 Amanda was born at VA circa 1841.1 
 She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. 
(Witness) Census2 Aug 1850 Amanda Sims appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census3 Aug 1860 Amanda Sims appeared on the census of 3 Aug 1860 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 1, Fayette Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Mary J. Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims and Manerva Sims1
3 Aug 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims, Manerva Sims, Benjamin F. Sims and George W. Sims1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Charles Sims

M, #17478, b. circa 1842, d. 11 Nov 1866
Pedigree
FatherJames J. Sims b. circa 1814, d. before 1880
MotherElizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814
Birth*circa 1842 Charles was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1842.1,2 
 He was the son of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. 
(Witness) Census2 Aug 1850 Charles Sims appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census3 Aug 1860 Charles Sims appeared on the census of 3 Aug 1860 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 1, Fayette Co, VA.1 
Death*11 Nov 1866 Charles died on 11 Nov 1866 at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Mary J. Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims and Manerva Sims1
3 Aug 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims, Manerva Sims, Benjamin F. Sims and George W. Sims1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.

William A. Sims

M, #17479, b. circa 1846
Pedigree
FatherJames J. Sims b. circa 1814, d. before 1880
MotherElizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814
Birth*circa 1846 William was born at VA circa 1846.1 
 He was the son of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. 
(Witness) Census2 Aug 1850 William A. Sims appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census3 Aug 1860 William A. Sims appeared on the census of 3 Aug 1860 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 1, Fayette Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Mary J. Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims and Manerva Sims1
3 Aug 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims, Manerva Sims, Benjamin F. Sims and George W. Sims1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Manerva Sims

F, #17480, b. circa 1849
Pedigree
FatherJames J. Sims b. circa 1814, d. before 1880
MotherElizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814
Birth*circa 1849 Manerva was born at VA circa 1849.1 
 She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. 
(Witness) Census2 Aug 1850 Manerva Sims appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census3 Aug 1860 Manerva Sims appeared on the census of 3 Aug 1860 in the household of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington at District 1, Fayette Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Mary J. Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims and Manerva Sims1
3 Aug 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAJames J. Sims, Elizabeth Darlington, Nancy Sims, Amanda Sims, Charles Sims, William A. Sims, Manerva Sims, Benjamin F. Sims and George W. Sims1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Robert Hughes

M, #17487, b. circa 1834
Pedigree
FatherMatthew Hughes b. circa 1796
MotherMargaret Sims
Birth*circa 1834 Robert was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1834. 
 He was the son of Matthew Hughes and Margaret Sims. 
Census*1850 Robert Hughes was listed as a resident in the census report at Nicholas Co, VA, in 1850. 
Marriage*28 Mar 1858 He married Nancy Sims at Nicholas Co, VA, on 28 Mar 1858.
Robert, age 22, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Mathew and Margaret; Nancy, age 21, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. James and Elizabeth..1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1850Nicholas Co, VARobert Hughes

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S243] Neva Jane Stout Bryant., SIMMS/SIMS Marriages, Nicholas Co, WV 1817-1933 (abstracted from Blake, Early Nicholas County (West) Virginia Marriage Bonds (& Records) 1818-1864; Cochran, Nicholas Co WV Marriages 1817-1903; Cochran, Nicholas Co. WV Marriages 1903-1933),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Polly Backus

F, #17496, b. circa 1827
Pedigree
FatherJohn Backus b. circa 1802, d. Nov 1874
MotherPhebe Johnson b. 21 Apr 1803
Birth*circa 1827 Polly was born at VA circa 1827. 
 She was the daughter of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. 
(Witness) Census26 Aug 1850 Polly Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census28 Jul 1860 Polly Backus appeared on the census of 28 Jul 1860 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Dist of Nicholas, Nicholas Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Aug 1850Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VAJohn Backus, Phebe Johnson, Polly Backus, Josiah Backus, Elizabeth Backus, John Backus, Jonathan Backus, James Backus, Hannah Backus, Nancy Backus and William Backus1
28 Jul 1860Dist of Nicholas, Nicholas Co, VAJohn Backus, Phebe Johnson, Polly Backus, Josiah Backus and William Backus1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Josiah Backus

M, #17497, b. circa 1829
Pedigree
FatherJohn Backus b. circa 1802, d. Nov 1874
MotherPhebe Johnson b. 21 Apr 1803
Birth*circa 1829 Josiah was born at VA circa 1829. 
 He was the son of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. 
(Witness) Census26 Aug 1850 Josiah Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census28 Jul 1860 Josiah Backus appeared on the census of 28 Jul 1860 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Dist of Nicholas, Nicholas Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Aug 1850Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VAJohn Backus, Phebe Johnson, Polly Backus, Josiah Backus, Elizabeth Backus, John Backus, Jonathan Backus, James Backus, Hannah Backus, Nancy Backus and William Backus1
28 Jul 1860Dist of Nicholas, Nicholas Co, VAJohn Backus, Phebe Johnson, Polly Backus, Josiah Backus and William Backus1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Backus

F, #17498, b. circa 1830, d. 12 Sep 1901
Pedigree
FatherJohn Backus b. circa 1802, d. Nov 1874
MotherPhebe Johnson b. 21 Apr 1803
Birth*circa 1830 Elizabeth was born at Nicholas Co, VA, circa 1830.1 
 She was the daughter of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. 
(Witness) Census26 Aug 1850 Elizabeth Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.2 
Marriage*19 Dec 1854 She married William L. Rowsey at Nicholas Co, VA, on 19 Dec 1854. William L. Rowsey, age 24, single, b. Rockbridge Co, VA, par. Henry & Mahala Rowsey, common laborer; Betsey Backhouse, age 28, single, b. Nicholas Co, VA, par. John & Phebe Backus; md by James N. Lilly.1 
Census*4 Aug 1860 Elizabeth Backus and William L. Rowsey appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Fayette Co, VA, on 4 Aug 1860.2 
Census*26 Aug 1870 Elizabeth Backus appeared on the census as head of household at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Aug 1870.2 
Census14 Jun 1880 She appeared on the census as head of household at Falls Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1880.2 
(Witness) Census8 Jun 1900 She appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1900 in the household of Fleming Sigmon and Elizabeth Rowsey at Elk Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Death*12 Sep 1901 Elizabeth died on 12 Sep 1901.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Aug 1850Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VAJohn Backus, Phebe Johnson, Polly Backus, Josiah Backus, Elizabeth Backus, John Backus, Jonathan Backus, James Backus, Hannah Backus, Nancy Backus and William Backus2
4 Aug 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAWilliam L. Rowsey, Elizabeth Backus, Nancy Phebe Rowsey, James Seaton Rowsey and Dioclesian Lewis Rowsey2
26 Aug 1870Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WVElizabeth Backus, James Seaton Rowsey, Dioclesian Lewis Rowsey, Nancy Phebe Rowsey, Mary Caroline Rowsey and William Riley Rowsey2
14 Jun 1880Falls Dist, Fayette Co, WVElizabeth Backus, Dioclesian Lewis Rowsey and William Riley Rowsey2
8 Jun 1900Elk Dist, Kanawha Co, WVFleming Sigmon, Elizabeth Rowsey, Lucy J. Sigmon, Delbert L. Sigmon, Genelia P. Sigmon, Elizabeth Backus and Dioclesian Lewis Rowsey3

Partners and Children
Marriage*19 Dec 1854 She married William L. Rowsey at Nicholas Co, VA, on 19 Dec 1854. William L. Rowsey, age 24, single, b. Rockbridge Co, VA, par. Henry & Mahala Rowsey, common laborer; Betsey Backhouse, age 28, single, b. Nicholas Co, VA, par. John & Phebe Backus; md by James N. Lilly.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), Case Files of Approved Pension Applications of Widows and Other Dependents of Civil War Veterans, ca. 1861 - ca. 1910, fold3.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

John Backus

M, #17499, b. circa 1831, d. 24 Nov 1923
Pedigree
FatherJohn Backus b. circa 1802, d. Nov 1874
MotherPhebe Johnson b. 21 Apr 1803
Birth12 Sep 1828 John was born at VA on 12 Sep 1828. Based on age given at death.1 
Birth*circa 1831 John was born at Nicholas Co, VA, circa 1831. 1850 census age 19; 1856 marriage age 25; 1880 census age 51.2,3 
 He was the son of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. 
(Witness) Census26 Aug 1850 John Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.2 
Marriage*6 Nov 1856 He married Mary Sprinkle at Nicholas Co, WV, on 6 Nov 1856. John Backhouse, age 25, b. Nicholas Co; Mary Sprinkle, age 17, b. Nicholas Co; md by Elias Kendall.3,2 
Employment*Jun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Jefferson Dist, Nicholas Co, WV.2 
Census*14 Jun 1880 John Backus and Mary Sprinkle appeared on the census as head of household at Jefferson Dist, Nicholas Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1880.2 
Death*24 Nov 1923 John died on 24 Nov 1923 at Vaughan, Nicholas Co, WV. Age at death given as 95y, 2m, 12d. Informant was Hannah Foster, Vaughan, WV.1 
Burial*25 Nov 1923 His body was interred on 25 Nov 1923 at Vaughan, Nicholas Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Aug 1850Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VAJohn Backus, Phebe Johnson, Polly Backus, Josiah Backus, Elizabeth Backus, John Backus, Jonathan Backus, James Backus, Hannah Backus, Nancy Backus and William Backus2
14 Jun 1880Jefferson Dist, Nicholas Co, WVJohn Backus, Mary Sprinkle, Caroline Backus, Hannah Backus, Mary A. Backus, Lela Backus and Phebe Johnson2

Partners and Children
Marriage*6 Nov 1856 He married Mary Sprinkle at Nicholas Co, WV, on 6 Nov 1856. John Backhouse, age 25, b. Nicholas Co; Mary Sprinkle, age 17, b. Nicholas Co; md by Elias Kendall.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Nicholas Co, WV.

Jonathan Backus

M, #17500, b. circa 1834, d. Nov 1854
Pedigree
FatherJohn Backus b. circa 1802, d. Nov 1874
MotherPhebe Johnson b. 21 Apr 1803
Birth*circa 1834 Jonathan was born at Nicholas Co, VA, circa 1834.1,2 
 He was the son of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. 
(Witness) Census26 Aug 1850 Jonathan Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.1 
Death*Nov 1854 Jonathan died in Nov 1854 at Nicholas Co, VA. Jonathan Backhouse, d. Nicholas Co, cause unknown, age 23, par. John & Pheby, b. Nicholas Co, reported by father.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Aug 1850Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VAJohn Backus, Phebe Johnson, Polly Backus, Josiah Backus, Elizabeth Backus, John Backus, Jonathan Backus, James Backus, Hannah Backus, Nancy Backus and William Backus1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Nicholas Co, WV.