Backes - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Harry A andAgnes (Rooney) Backes

patmontero25 — 2013-04-15 22:03:30Z

Harry Backes was born on 10 Sep 1879 in NJ, occupation bookkeeper and passed in Hawthorne,Passaic, NJ in Aug 1965.
His wife was Agnes Rooney, daughter of William and Edna C Rooney.
Harry, wife and 2 children(Katherine 1916 NJ and John J 1918 NJ) lived on 18th Avenue in Paterson,Passaic, NJ.
John J was born on 21 Aug 1918 NJ and passed on 9 Mar 2004 in Manasquan, Monmouth, NJ
In 1940, the followng relatives were living with Harry and his family:
Edna M Rooney, sister in law, born 1899 NJ, single, saleslady
Edna C Rooney, nother in law, born 1879 NY, widow

Agne was the daughter of William and Edna C Rooney

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Patricia Montero

Backes, Joseph F.

teerobb — 2012-09-26 19:26:21Z

I'm looking for information primarily on the parents, etc, of Joseph F. Backes, born in Germany about 1856. His spouse was Laura, or Elinore, Netzel Backes. I have information on them and their immediate family, but nothing on his father and grandfather. They lived in Derry Pennsylvania and he died in Youngstown Pennsylvania.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Michael Backes - Wallingford, Connecticut

KimFlemingDunn — 2012-07-29 02:45:45Z

Michael Backes was my 2nd Great Grandfather. He and his family emigrated from Germany. They ended up in Wallingford, CT, where he started M. Backes and Sons, and ammunition and fireworks factory. He was married to Catherine (last name unknown), who I believe was also born in Germany. They had 13 children, I am a descendant of their son, Henry.

If anyone knows which of the Backes (if any) Michael Backes is a member of and/or where he might have come from in Germany, I would greatly appreciate the information.

Thanks.

Kim Dunn

Re: Phillipp Backes from Germany

evan47how — 2011-06-03 18:58:04Z

Hi, again: What town are you researching? My Phillip
came from Neu Bamberg, south of Mainz, in Rheinland Phalz
--I am suspicious that they are the same because of the
birth year. M.A.

Re: Phillipp Backes from Germany

evan47how — 2011-06-02 16:54:23Z

Hi: I posted a reply. Did you receive it? If not:
let me know. M.A.Backes Ciulla

Re: Phillipp Backes from Germany

evan47how — 2011-06-02 16:50:29Z

Hi: I just saw your query about Phillip Backes. I have
a great uncle listed: Phillip Backes,born 7.12.1869,New
Bamberg, Germany. He was my grandfather's brother. Lived
in Evansville Indiana area. He married Anna Wahl-had a son:
Otto,born 1903,In and a daughter:Margaret,born.1901,In. His
parents were: Franz Backes and Anna Maria Jung. He later
moved 'somewhere' with his son. Mary Ann Backes Ciulla

Re: Backes-Jenniges Family

nakonthan09 — 2011-05-29 00:10:54Z

Hello,

more information about Backes-Jenniges Familiy under:

http://users.skynet.be/fa013182/alle/dat88.htm

http://www.buellingen.be/index.php?id=221

Best regards
Ben

Re: Goswin Backes

mkd3191 — 2011-04-19 22:35:37Z

I have a flyer sent out in 1998 about the goswin backes family tree. Does anyone know if raymond Backes still has copies of this?

Re: Backes-Jenniges Family

baldy4201 — 2011-03-12 08:44:46Z

Hello my name is Christopher Guetter. My mother is Nadine Jenniges ....my grandfather is Gilbert Jenniges, from Wanda, MN. I am very interested in the Jenniges family and would also love to know more and would help you in anyway possible!

Phillipp Backes from Germany

sharpie9 — 2011-03-10 17:53:19Z

My mother's partner has the surname Backes and his grandfather is Phillipp Michael Backes born in Germany in 1869 but I am stuck to find out any relatives of that generation or before.

We only know Phillipp's father was called James Backes.

Any help would be much appreciated!

sharpie9

Here is my tree centred on Phillipp, (http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/25164647/family?cfpid=16400...).

Re: Goswin Backes

plainpc — 2010-06-03 06:53:50Z

Dorothy, My name is Pamela...I'm sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was my great aunt. Her brother, my grandfather, was Edwin Backes, his daughter Patricia is my mom. Did you ever find out if there was a connection?

Re: NICHOLAS BACKES

angelaezell42 — 2010-01-09 20:58:53Z

Nicholas Backes is related to me through my grandpa Emery Ellsworth Backes.

Re: Caspar Backes

awoo148635 — 2009-08-09 19:22:55Z

I was doing research today on the Rickardsville cemetery for my family and I see some of your family listed there. The link is below. There is a Caspar, Johannah and others. I hope this helps you! It was a great help to me!
Good Luck!

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iatpg/Jefferson/StJoesCath...

Re: Florence BACKES and Walter UMSTEAD

fbutren — 2009-06-07 15:24:26Z

All we know is that Florence Backes from Trenton NJ had a child on August 26, 1923 with Walter Umstead. She left Walter and remarried. Walter was 20 and we think Florence Backes was younger. We believe she was born around 1900. There is a question as to whether Florence and Walter were actually married, or if she was a married woman to someone else when she gave birth. So many questions...so little answeres.

Re: Florence BACKES and Walter UMSTEAD

Terrill_Hayes — 2009-06-06 20:38:22Z

Just found a NY Times newspaper article that gives the marriage of Florence BACKES, daughter of Vice Chancellor and Mrs. John H. BACKES to Joseph BIGALKE. The bride was attended by her sisters, Misses Elizabeth and Eleanor BACKES.

Terrill

Re: Florence BACKES UMSTEAD MURPHY

Terrill_Hayes — 2009-06-06 20:11:56Z

I'm afraid I don't know whether there is any connection between my Florence BACKES and your Walter UMSTEAD. Seems likely though. According to the 1900 census, Florence BACKES was born September 1891. Do you know Florence BACKES UMSTEAD MURPHY's birth information?

Terrill

Re: John H BACKES and Elizabeth Cherry HATTERSLEY

fbutren — 2009-06-03 14:23:04Z

Trying to find relatives of Florence Backes from Trenton who in 1923 gave birth to a daughter with Walter Umstead. When the child was two, Florence left Walter to return to her family. The thread ends.

Re: John H BACKES and Elizabeth Cherry HATTERSLEY

fbutren — 2009-06-02 13:54:12Z

Trying to find info about my grandmother, Florence Backes. Had child in 1923 with Walter Umstead. Any relations?

Re: John H BACKES and Elizabeth Cherry HATTERSLEY

fbutren — 2009-06-01 18:32:44Z

Looking for relatives of Florence Backes, married to Walter Umstead around 1922, had child August 1923 named Florence, divorced and remarried Patrick Murphy.Any connection?

Caspar Backes

leeannelehr — 2009-05-19 21:07:23Z

I am looking for any information regarding Caspar Backes. He was born in 1822 in Prussia and died in 1906 in Rickardsville, IA. He married Johannah White and had 5 children: Nicholas, John, Valentine, Mary, and Louis.

Re: NICHOLAS BACKES

photo4go20042000 — 2009-01-11 22:46:29Z

My great great grand father is also Nicholas Backes. My great grand father is John Backes. I am interested in any information, documentation, pictures you may have.

Thank you!

Suzann

Re: Goswin Backes

GREFRATH — 2008-09-19 04:02:20Z

Hello,

I don't know if you are stil at this address, Goswin Backes was an ancestor of mine also. A few months ago my house burned and I lost all my family history project ( including the Goswin Backes family lineage book). I don't know if anyone still can get a copy of the book or not, but if possible I would love to get in contact with someone who can.

My email address is pinehavn@mlecmn.net

Thank You
I am a descencent of Jacobina Backes and John Grefrath

Thank You
Darrell Grefrath

John H BACKES and Elizabeth Cherry HATTERSLEY

Terrill_Hayes — 2007-11-24 19:36:53Z

Elizabeth Cherry HATTERSLEY, daughter of Charles M. HATTERSLEY and Josephine WILLIS, was born about August 1876 in New Jersey. Elizabeth Cherry HATTERSLEY married John H. BACKES 29 AUG 1889 in Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ. John H. Backes, son of John BACKES and Mary HANNIS was born 18 AUG 1863 in Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

John and Elizabeth WILLIS BACKES had three daughters: Florence, Elizabeth, and Eleanor. Josephine WILLIS is a descendant of Ephraim HAYS and Mary Sarah TERRILL (Josephine WILLIS, Sarah SULLARD, Sarah HAYS, EPHRAIM HAYS/Mary TERRILL).

I am researching the ancestry and descendants of Ephraim HAYS and Mary TERRILL, am interested in information regarding the descendants of John BACKES and Elizabeth HATTERSLEY, and am willing to share.

Thank you!
Cordially,
Terrill Hayes

Backes/Kammer

JMGK47 — 2007-07-18 00:31:41Z

I'm looking for information on the Susanna Backes (Backus) Family. They came from Prussia,Germany. She married Peter Kammer in 1855 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Re: Goswin Backes

scuzzynuks — 2007-06-19 03:20:39Z

My Grandfather was Martin Backes and married Mary Clennan. They lived in Abilene, Ks. My Mother, Loretta Marie Backes Ensworth. Turned 104 on June 12, 2007. Is there any connection with your Backes family? My name is Dorothy.

Re: NICHOLAS BACKES

nacystouffersmith1 — 2007-01-06 05:44:00Z

Hello, new email address, please be in touch if you are still interested in our side. Nancy- smithretsmith@aol.com

Re: Backes/Schirmer connection

DoreenWeston29 — 2006-12-23 15:06:22Z

This is what I can tell you about John and Mary. John was born July 1854 in Dubuque County, Iowa to Josef Franz Shirmer and Elizabetha Kistler Schirmer. They arrived in this country in 1847. They came to this country from Reichenberg, Switzerland, Canton Schywz. They had fifteen children, several dying before leaving Switzerland. I have much information on Josef aka Franz) and Elizabetha.
John and Mary, married in Dubuque County Feb. 9th, 1875.
In 1885 John and Mary are still in Dubuque County living on the family farm with his parents. By 1900 John and Mary are in Algona, Ia. In 1920 John and Mary are in Miles City, Montana. By 1930, John is deceased and Mary is living with a son, Francis, in San Bernadino, California.
John and Mary had the following children:
1. Francis S. was born Feb. 26, 1876 abd dued Nar, 9, 1946 in San Bernadino, Ca.
2. Mary C. was born Oct. 1879 and I found her in 1930 in Los Angeles. Had a hard time making out the last name-something like Amer. She was divorced and living with brothers and nephew;William R. and John and nephew John R.
3. Annie Schirmer was born Feb. 1880 but nothing more.
4. John was born Jan 5, 1882 and died ? Jun 1968.
5. Alvena E was born Aug. 1887 and nothing more known.
6. Ralph C. was born Nov. 21, 1894 and died April 14, 1963 in Los Angeles, Ca.
Who do you descend from? Do you have any old pictures of these people? I have old pictures that I can't identify and have always thought maybe it was John. i would love to hear from you. You can contact me at tweston@geneseo.net
Doreen

Who do you descend from?

Re: Backes/Schirmer connection

DoreenWeston29 — 2006-12-20 01:44:54Z

I would love to talk to you on the Schirmer Backes connection. I received an e-mail but some how it got deleted. Doreen

Re: Backes/Schirmer connection

leeannelehr — 2006-12-14 05:16:39Z

Hello, I do not have much info on Mary and John. I have them moving to Miles City. Not much else. Hopefully you can help me with more on these two. I do have to offer quite a bit about Mary's family. In short, they are from Richardsville, IA. Just outside of Dubuque. There are still many of us there and we recently had a reunion. Marys brother Nicholas is my great great grandfather. I have located His grave site as well as two borthers and his parents. I am originally from Dubuque so I have many pictures of Nicholas and his family. Do you know what became of Mary and John? Did they move to California? How long did they live? I can send you much information if you wish. It might be easier to use my email account, nuptse2@hotmail.com. Hope to talk to you soon.
Chris

Re: Backes/Schirmer connection

elisemil — 2006-12-14 05:00:32Z

I am descended from this couple, I'm the great-great-granddaughter of these two. I'd love to find out more about them, especially on the mother's side. thanks!

Re: Backes/Schirmer connection

elisemil — 2006-12-14 04:46:47Z

Hello! I was looking for these Schirmers!
I am the great-granddaughter of John (the son born in Miles City, not the father from Iowa). Please share more info, thanks! In particular, I was looking for info on the siblings' parent, as well as any descendents of the other siblings, or descendents of one level up. Thanks!

Re: backes

kristin_gessner — 2006-11-06 20:25:41Z

Hi! I have information on the family you are looking for. My husband is a descendent of August's sister, May (or Mary) who married James McCabe.

Please e-mail me at kristintovey@lycos.com

~Kristin

Re: JOHN BACKES, FROM GERMANY,

2006-09-03 19:16:46Z

Hi:

Thanks. I don't have him, but can you email me directly at:

gjclair@optonline.net

I have been trying to figure out my Backes families Chicago connection.

Johnna St Clair

Re: Backes/Schirmer connection

leeannelehr — 2006-09-03 03:31:49Z

Hello, I also have a Mary Backes and a John Schirmer. Mary was born in Iowa. She is the sister of my great great grandfather Nicholas. I do not have much on either of them. I do have them in Miles City Montana in 1916 and again in 1920. As of 1929 they are in Bloomington CA. IF you wish to reach me direct please email at nuptse2@hotmail.com. I will be in Dubuque the next few months and would love to find out more about either of them.

Chris Sindt

Re: JOHN BACKES, FROM GERMANY,

TOMKAREN80 — 2006-09-02 17:37:14Z

john backes was born abt. 1808 -1810,

Re: JOHN BACKES, FROM GERMANY,

2006-08-31 16:06:03Z

Do you have dates?

JOHN BACKES, FROM GERMANY,

TOMKAREN80 — 2006-08-29 15:25:17Z

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON JOHN BACKES>MARRIED CATHERIN SHAAD IN CHICAGO,IL.THEIR CHILDREN ARE>JOHN ,JOSEPH,MATHIAS, ANNA ,FRANK,BARBARA,CATHERINE,MARY. MY E-MAIL IS TOMKAREN80@MSN.COM KAREN

Backes burials- North Dakota

2006-06-05 04:56:32Z

VOL 31 CAVALIER COUNTY ND
SOUTH DRESDEN TWP:
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CEMETERY

BACKES, Joseph E. 1904-1930
BACKES, Mary 1876-1957
BACKES, John 1872-1941
BACKES, Nicholas 1837-1923
BACKES, Adeline I. 1919-1988
BACKES, Bernard F. 1916-1962

~~Volunteer Posting~~

Backes Garner connection

sgarner376 — 2006-04-11 23:55:40Z

Mary Alice Backes b. 9/5/1869 (West Point, NE.) d. 8/10/1948 (Norwalk, CA.), daughter of Joesph Backus (Backes) b. 1834 in Prussia and Amy Jackson b. 8/13/1836 (Ohio), d. 12/2/1910 (Willowbrook, CA.),
married to James Henry Garner b. 5/31/1857 (Kokomo, IN.) d. 5/24/1901 (Tucson, AZ.)

Following my line has proven very interesting. I'm the G-Grandson of James Henry Garner, father to Jesse Joesph Garner, father of my father, Edward Lee Garner, Sr.

Stan Garner

Backhaus/Backus/Backes Family

angelamethyst — 2006-03-15 23:48:32Z

My great, great grandparents were Christian Backhaus and his wife, Charlotte Krueger. They immigrated here from Farbecean, Pomerania, Germany in the early 1850's. The family lived in Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin area mainly. I believe Christian's parents were Peter Backhaus and his wife, Maria (last name unknown). If you think we're related, let me know by e-mail Nverhelst@aol.com.

Thanks!

Indiana Backes

hanksfamroots — 2006-03-04 01:17:13Z

Seeking information on the Backes that moved to Crown Point, Indiana about 1850. Peter John Backes married Gertrude Dahlkamp and later moved to Platte Co, NE in 1886.
Any information on this line would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Dan

New Mailing List now available

JamesECraig09 — 2006-02-26 16:06:12Z

A mailing list for Surname BACKES has been created and is ready for use. Instructions follow:-

People can subscribe to the BACKES list in mail mode by sending a message
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in both subject line and message body and nothing else.

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To unsubscribe,
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To switch from one mode to the other, they should unsubscribe from one
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To post to both BACKES-L and BACKES-D, messages should be sent to
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Messages sent there will appear both places.

Thanks,

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A. J. (TONY) BACKES bio

2006-02-24 02:22:46Z

Langdon ND Centennial Edition 1888-1988 page 224
A.J. TONY BACKES
A. J. (Tony) Backes came to Langdon 12 Aug 1913 to accept a position in the Cavalier County National Bank. He obtained this position because of his ability to read, write and speak German. Born in Richamond, MN to John and Magdalena Knaus Backes, he attended school in Richamond and St John's at Collegeville, MN. Tony was one of the first to enlist May 5, 1917 in Company C at Grafton. He was overseas for 14 months before being discharged in March 1919 as Battalion Sgt Major.

After his discharge he became cashier at the State Bank of Easby. When the bank suspended business, he became the manager of the Cargill Elevator there. In July 1934 he bought an oil business fra Lyle C. Nicholl of Langdon and operated that business until June 1946. After that he devoted more time to his Little Pembina Ranch in which his son-in-law, Don Quam, became associated as well as to hunting and fishing. Fra 1940 - 1946 Tony served on the County Selective Service Board. He was a member of the First Bank of Langdon fra 1947 to 1967. He belonged to the American Legion and Cavalier County Last Man's Company, WWI.

Tony and Elizabeth Delvo, daughter of George and Mary Delvom were married Dec 4, 1917 at New York City before he sailed for overseas duty. They had three children: Mary Frances, Thomas and Geneva. All were St Alphonsus graduates.

Mary Frances met her husband, Ralph J. Robeck, while attending St Bendict's College in St. Joseph, MN. They live in Rapid City, SD. Their children are Toni (Mrs James Brownhill) and Michael.

Tom married Betty Hughes, daughter of Dr and Mrs E. J. Hughes, of Langdon, They had three children: Becky, Tony and Brad, all of whom live in the Seattle area. Tom died Nov 25, 1978.

Geneva (Mrs Don Quam) is the only family member who still lives in Langdon.

Elizabeth died April 17, 1983 and Tony soon after, May 30, 1983. The family belonged to St. Alphonsus. --recorded 6/85

Crist Backes family

@@mimi2537@hotmail.com — 2006-02-20 23:01:25Z

Hi, Cuz: Send me your email address! I just wrote letters to 8 people in Germany with our name. I did not know about Jacob, Frank or Julius. I have a photo of his sister, but her name was Annamaria. Were there two sisters? My email is: mimi2537@hotmail.com. Thanks for the info.M.A.,

Christ Backes Gen

@@mimi2537@hotmail.com — 2006-02-20 23:01:25Z

Thank you, Nancy. I do not believe we are directly related but, since Backes is not a common German name, one never knows. The family came from Neu Bamberg , according to naturalization papers. The ages of Christ and Henry coincide with Nicholaus. Thank you for your reply.

Johann,Jacob,Pierre or Maria and families

@@mimi2537@hotmail.com — 2006-02-20 23:01:25Z

Re: book 'Germans to America, Vol.1-2
1851-ship Danube-Havre to N.Y.
Mathias, Elizabeth and children
Johann,Maria and children
1851-Maria and children
Johann, mother and syblings
ship -Kate Hunter - Havre to N.Y.
Pierre and Anna
1876-ship, Mosel - Bremen to N.Y.
Johann,age 17 (alone

Anna Backes

2005-10-28 02:42:57Z

Hi, I'm looking for anyone related to an Anna Backes from wisconsin. Her parents were Peter (or Petri) Backes and Catharina (Kuhn) Backes. Anna married Anton Simon in 1890's.

Re: Backes family

Tracy5031 — 2005-08-24 21:21:08Z

I would like to know if anyone has an anna (backes) simon in their family. I am related to her by her marriage to anton simon and I am looking for more info on this side of the family.

Henry J. Backes

GayMurphy80 — 2005-08-10 02:26:28Z

I have a letter from Humphrey, Nebraska written in 1922 about land in Lyman County, South Dakota homesteaded by Henry J. BACKES. It is on a letterhead from Humphrey Nurseries, where L.I.Backes is proprietor.

Margarethe Backes married to Peter or Petri Persch or Persche

mcvanzo — 2005-02-18 19:15:45Z

Looking for information on these two people. Anything would be most appreciated. Only Info I have at this time is that both may have been born in Germany, and died there. I have the name of only one child of theirs: Margaretha who married Christian Orphey around 1840. Please contact me at maggie402901@mchsi.com