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BACKMAN Robert E - Vietnam Wall section 11W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-17 22:12:50Z

BACKMAN Robert E - Vietnam Wall section 11W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,673 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Information about John Backman Duluth, St Louis MN

biggan_57 — 2011-04-12 17:07:58Z

Hi Kay,

my John Backman is from the north of Sweden so I don't think that they are related in any way. In the census in Sweden for 1970 I found 4161 Bäckman so it is a pretty common name. Bäck in Swedish means stream or creek. My ancestor got his name from the village he was born in Björnlandsbäck, Bearlandcreek.

If you are interested you can read about the allotment system in Sweden on this webpage http://www.algonet.se/~hogman/slsoldat_eng.htm
It explains why they changed the names on soldiers and boatsmen in the army.

Re: Information about John Backman Duluth, St Louis MN

KayCaruso47 — 2011-04-11 19:31:23Z

I am not sure about your John Backman, but wondered where in
Sweden he came from. My great grandfather is Jon Peter Backman born in Grinnerod, Gotesborg-Bohus, Sweden in 1851.
He came to Utah and married Matilda Anderson. His father and
grandfather were both from Resterod, Gotesborg-Bohus, Sweden and I have his greatgrandfathers name but only that he was from Sweden. I wonder if they are related, their last name was originally Svenson,but when one of them joined the Swedish navy they had to change it to something else because there were too many Swensons, so they changed it to Backman - we don't know why??? I think it means "by the river or lake" ??? Let me know if anything rings a bell with you. Thanks, Kay Caruso

Information about John Backman Duluth, St Louis MN

biggan_57 — 2011-04-11 09:04:02Z

I am looking for information about Johan Bäckman (in the US John Backman) born May 8, 1882 in Sweden. He emigrated in 1903. I have found him in the census for Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota in 1910, 1920 and 1930 with his wife Hulda Margareta b about 1882. They seem to have two children, Edward b about 1913 and Elisabeth b about 1915. I have found that he dies December 19, 1967 in Duluth. I am looking for any information I can get about this family, obit.

Re: Backman, Otto C.

Jubackma — 2011-04-08 03:13:40Z

What does the 'C' stand for, sounds like stories I used to hear about my grandfather^2 as well.

Re: Backman/Gary Evans?

cflneal — 2009-09-02 06:44:31Z

kristal

my name is neal chicoine. your aunt gail is my mother-in-law. i also, know your uncle karl he lives in hawaii. please contact me if you would like to talk to them. i am sure they would both be happy to hear from you. my e-mail is cflneal@aol.com also. i have tree on this site.
hope to hear from you soon

Backman

maradohrmann — 2009-08-16 16:13:27Z

I am looking for any information on Bernice Backman of Keego Harbor, MI. She would of been born around 1924-1926?
My dad is looking for her.
Thanks, Mara

Re: Backmans in Baltimore

JOBaouab — 2008-12-22 19:48:14Z

Do you have given names and some dates? Maybe their emigration and more can be found on a Swedish database.

It is important to find the parish name since records were kept in the parish and not in the village. Gumboda is a by (village) in Norsjö parish in Västerbotten län (county) and is also a village in Nysätra parish in Västerbotten county.

Västerbotten county is definitely in the northern part of Sweden.

http://www.algonet.se/~hogman/swe_counties_map_eng.htm

If the spelling of Gumboda is off a bit, there are other possibilities.

Does "from" mean they were born in Gumboda or does it mean they just lived in Gumboda at some point?

I am not related.

Judy

BACKMAN NAME - LOOKING FOR A ROSE ...

triscut1226 — 2008-08-14 18:25:19Z

I was browsing and found that you do research regarding my maiden name. My father was born Richard Anthony (Backman), Enos to a nursing student (so we have been told) studying @ Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge MA. His father (who was Anthony Enos) never married the mother (Rose Backman the student)therefore when my Dad was put in school, he had to take his Moms name "Backman". All I can find out is that her name was Rose Backman and she was born in Halifax Canada. My Dad was born in 1936 in the Mt. Auburn Hospital and Rose went back to Canada. Have you ever see this name (Rose) under Backman when you are researching. I have wondered alot and wouldn't even know where to start. When my dad was living, we went to look up the Birth Record in Cambridge MA and his certificate was sealed and they would not even give him a copy. Any info you have would be appreciated. Thanks.

Lost cousins

susanreighard — 2007-07-10 13:43:01Z

I'm hoping someone can help me track down some long-lost cousins. Their mother Betty Baughman of Osterberg, PA (maybe Mount Union, PA) was married to my uncle Robert May of East Freedom, PA. They had four children: Joe, Bobby, Georgie, and Susie, all of whom would have been born @1945-1950. Betty and Bob divorced at some point and Betty eventually remarried an Italian and they settled in Wisconsin. The new husband adopted all four children. I think that Joe might be dead and that Bobby is a physician. Georgie served in the Army during the 60s. That's all I know. I hope someone might have some information about them. Thanks much.

Backmans in Baltimore

1chatham1 — 2006-11-19 20:19:15Z

I'm doing some genealogical work and am related to the Backman family from Baltimore. The family probably migrated there from Germany near the middle of the 19th century. Any information about where they migrated from and what trade they pursued would be welcome.

Many thanks,
Denis

Re: Backmans in Baltimore

1chatham1 — 2006-11-19 20:19:15Z

Backman/Bachman can be Swedish, but it is most commonly German. Since they intermarried with Germans in Baltimore, I suspect mine were German.

Re: Backmans in Baltimore

1chatham1 — 2006-11-19 20:19:15Z

My great-aunt, Elizabeth Hummel, whom I did not know because she died fairly young, married Victor Backman many, many years ago in Baltimore. I think he was some kind of printer. She had a German background; her father migrated from Bavaria to Baltimore about 1850 or so. They were German Lutherans.

The Backmans had no biological children, but adopted a girl, whom they named Elizabeth. They were a fairly prosperous family, but young Elizabeth married a John Seiler, an alcoholic, had a number of children, and fell on hard times. Victor and his wife are buried in a mausoleum in Lorraine Cemetery in west Baltimore.

Denis jd-glover@comcast.net

Charles and Anna Backman

dhbackman — 2006-09-09 11:20:40Z

Hi

I'm looking for information on Charles and Anna Backman. They were husband and wife and came from Sweden. They are buried in East Hillside Cemetery in Glen Cove, NY with their son Clifford.

Thanks,

Deborah Backman

Oris

dhbackman — 2006-09-09 11:20:40Z

Has anyone heard of Oris Sweden or anything like it?

Backmans in Wy.

2006-09-03 14:57:38Z

Need information on Backmans living in Torrington,Wy.

Re: Backmans in Baltimore

rbackman134 — 2006-07-28 05:14:21Z

Denis

Do you have any of the first names ?

Roy Backman
rbackman@hotmail.com

Re: Backmans in Baltimore

rbackman134 — 2006-07-28 05:14:20Z

Denis

Do you have any of the first names ?

Roy Backman
rbackman@hotmail.com

Re: Charles and Anna Backman

2006-07-25 04:17:01Z

Yes, my grandfather is Elroy H. brother to Cliff. (Glen cove then Bayville, NY). His sisters and brothers were Cliff, Doris, Ella and Henry. Their father was Charles H. Backman from Sweden in 1850s. I was told by Elroy H (my grandfather) that Charles owned a gas station in Glen Cove. I contacted with Doris maybe 10 yrs ago, she was out in mid west at that time.

obit - Luceda BACKMAN Fell, 1922 - 2006

LorraineGilmer02 — 2006-05-31 13:46:01Z

The Daily Press Victorville, CA. 31 May 2006
(not related for board info only)

LUCEDA FELL

Luceda Fell, 84, died on May 28, 2006, at home.
Born in Wynot, Neb., on March 12, 1922, Luceda lived in Apple Valley for more than 30 years. She was a member of Moose Lodge No. 1810, the Senior Citizens Club and Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church, all in Apple Valley.
Luceda was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, John Fell.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie Lamb and her husband, Carl, of Apple Valley; grandsons, John and Eric Lamb; granddaughter, Laura Whittemore; three great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters; sister, Geraldine Franey of Victorville; and many nieces and nephews.
Luceda’s family and her faith meant everything to her; she will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Desert View Funeral Home. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Desert with interment at Desert View Memorial Park.

Re: Backmans in Baltimore

2006-04-20 14:21:53Z

My grandfather was a Backman. He was from Northern Sweden (Gumboda). He and two of his brothers immigrated first to Vancouver, Canada and then on to Seattle, where they settled.

Re: Backmans in Baltimore

2006-04-19 16:58:46Z

Are you sure they emigrated from Germany? I'm told that Backman is a Swedish name. My Backmans emigrated from a Swedish area of Finland.

BACKMAN, GERBER

2006-02-20 20:30:08Z

Can anyone tell me about Anna Backman who was married to Nicholas Gerber.
IThis is all I have on them

south african Backman's from Germany'

ross358 — 2005-12-12 07:25:02Z

I am trying to find out more info about the Backman family which came over from Germany after WW1.
my Grandfather is John Backman and his wife was Kathy Backman

Backman, Hilding Nicholas, North Dakota

Eileen_Brudwick — 2005-11-11 13:34:58Z

I would like to correspond with any descendants or relatives of Hilding Backman. I have information to share if anyone would like to exchange information with me.

Please E-mail me at: alacookie@aol.com
Hope to hear from you soon.

Eileen Brudwick

Charles O. Backman

2005-10-03 12:09:54Z

I visited a cemetary where the above is buried near Boston, MA. The marker states "Born in Sweden". The site is where many Civil War vets and hospital patients were buried. It is no longer used for burials. I'm into family research, so I thought it might be of assistance to someone.

Hannah Eliza Backman 1841 Nova Scotia m. Hatt

2005-09-26 13:28:17Z

I am seeking the parents of Hannah Eliza Backman/Bachman b. bet. July 31. 1938-1941 Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada m 04 Nov 1866 Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada to Nathan Hatt b. 13 Dec 1843 Chester, Lun., N.S. They had 4 ch. all b. Chester, N.S. Luvella (1867), Stillman (1869), Florence Irene (1880) and John Otis (1871) Any help would be most appreciated.

Terri Hamblin

Obit: Frank Backman, d. Feb. 1927, Pennsylvania

JLBURKET — 2005-07-14 19:59:00Z

NOTE: I came across this obit while looking for another, in my role as the RootsWeb obituary look-up volunteer for The Morning Call newspaper. I am NOT researching this family myself.

This obituary was printed in:
The Morning Call
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, February 16, 1927
Page 7

Re: My grandmothers first husband

AliciaKMarshall — 2004-11-08 19:06:54Z

I think he got remarried in New York. In 1910 he was a patient in a hospital and it said he was a ships carpenter.
I am attaching the 1920 census

Backman - Lewis County Washington

JanetCosgrove89 — 2004-11-05 06:45:10Z

Clara (nee Jensen) (b.1878) and Oscar Backman (b.1884) are listed in 1910 and 1920 US census in Veness Precinct, Lewis County, WA.
Their children were: Cedric, Carl, Agnes, James, Willis, Earl and Burton.

Erick John BACKMAN - 26 Jan 1860, Varmland, Sweden to 5 Mar 1919, Silverton, San Juan County, CO

JHaselwood8356 — 2004-09-25 21:23:17Z

Re: backman

LRepoz — 2004-09-24 04:52:47Z

Please contact me concerning your roots to a great great grandfather Backman from New York in the late 1700's. My great-great-grandfather married a Catherine Fake. I hope we can put our information or lack of it together.

I’m searching for BACKMAN.

kvernby — 2004-07-14 19:07:18Z

ALMA Theresia Persdotter (or PERSSON) was born 9th February 1905 in Sweden in Stiby parish in the landscape Skåne (Scania). She went to America when she was about 18 years old to Detroit and married after a few months a worker Oscar Backman. In 1934 and 1944 she lived in Chicago. She died in Florida in March 1970 (Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida). She could have had a son born I Sweden just before she left for the US (maybe named Allan).

In USA she got two sons: TED (or EDWARD) BACKMAN who could hav bin killed or wounded in WWII and OSCAR Lennart BACKMAN , born 6th of July 1930 and died 14th of January 2001 in Newberry, Michegan. I don’t know anything about Ted/Teddy/Edward. Oscar married 1973 Kelly Weaner in Newberry, but they didn’t have any children.

Does anyone know anything about this family? Did Ted or Oscar L. have any children?

Alma was my wife’s grandfather’s sister.

Please contact me: Kvernby@home.se

Jan Kvernby
Sweden

Carl Backman of Jonkoping, Sweden

2004-06-26 23:13:51Z

Hey all,
I'm looking for any and all information about my ancestors. What I have is this:

names in parentheses indicate their "american", i.e. SSN names.

Carl Henning Thure Backman (Carl)
b. 22 May 1863 Jonkoping, Sweden

Hustrun Sara Svansdotter Backman (Sara)
b. 23 Sep. 1860 Linasen, Sweden

married 1 Aug 1884 in Asenhoga, Sweden

Children:
Carl Rupert Wechtor Carlson Backman
b. 27 Mar 1884 in Asenhoga, Sweden

Hanna Adina Maria Carlsdotter Backman
b. 14 Feb 1887 in Asenhoga, Sweden

Ellen Amanda Sophia Carlsdotter Backman
b. 28 Jun 1889 in Asenhoga, Sweden

Sven Johan Thure Carlson Bakcman (John)
b. 28 Apr 1892 in Rockford, IL

Josef Henning Edwin Carlson Backman (Edwin Henry) -- My Grandfather
b. 19 Mar 1895 in Rockford, IL

Ruth Gertrude Helena Carlsdotter Backman (Gertrude)
b. 22 May 1900 in Garden Prairie Township, IL (near Belvedere)

Betty Ligne Kristina Carlsdotter Backman
b. 22 Oct 1897 in New Milford, IL (near Rockford)

Clarence Homer Otto Carlson Backman (Axel)
b. 21 May 1903 in Cherry Valley Township, IL (near Rockford)

Does my line cross yours? Let me know. I'm headed to Jonkoping, Sweden this summer and hope to find out more information.

Cheers,
Donald Backman

HIGHLAND CEMETERY photos

cribbswh7777 — 2004-05-31 18:48:42Z

Hi all,
George Martino's project, CemPhotos.com http://www.cemphotos.com has just added tons of photos from Highland Cemetery, Wellington, Larimer Co., CO to his site. Many surnames are represented including BACKMAN.
Here are some more research tools:

Obituary Central http://www.obitcentral.com
Marriage Search Engines http://www.genlookups.com/marriages/
Surname Search Utility http://surnames.obitlinkspage.com
FamGen.net http://www.famgen.net

Hope this helps.
Bill

Backman in Sundsvall Sweden

douge34 — 2004-05-20 00:48:18Z

I am working on the Backman family of Sundsvall area. The family starts with August Backman who was born 1833 in Finland, Karolina Axels/Anders dotter born 1840 in Finland.
Their children were August born 1864 Skon Sweden, Ida Karolina born 1858 Timra Sweden, Karl John born 1877 Timra Sweden. Karl is who I am really interested in because I know the outcome of Ida and August.

Obit. Stig Arthur Backman

KAYROM — 2004-03-22 17:16:11Z

May 9, 1920-March 13, 2003

Stig Arthur Backman, 82, of La Mesa died March 13. He was born in Lulea, Sweden, and owned Backman Fiberglass Products. He was in the merchant marine. Survivors include his daughters, Kris Jacobs and Karen Cabrera; and three grandchildren. Private services were planned. Donations: Sharp Hospice, P.O. Box 3739, La Mesa, CA 91944-3739.
Arrangements: Telophase Cremation Society, El Cajon.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 3/23/2003. (volunteer submission)

Re: BACKMAN FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON

douge34 — 2004-03-12 13:04:56Z

Im interested in an August Johansson Backman from Mustasaari, Finland

Re: BACKMAN FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON

douge34 — 2004-03-12 13:04:41Z

Im interested in an August Johansson Backman from Mustasaari, Finland

Re: BACKMAN FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON

douge34 — 2004-03-12 13:03:19Z

Im interested in an August Johansson Backman from Mustasaari, Finland

Re: backmans

cherineyoung — 2003-10-19 05:46:33Z

I am looking for information on my father's family (Backman). I can't seem to get back any farther than Joseph Bernard Backman who lived in New York at least for a while. He was the father of my grandfather, William James Backman born in 1898. If you have any information that might help me, I'd appreciate it. We do know that the family came from Germany and we think the spelling of the last name was changed.

Annette Christine Backman

2003-09-25 13:12:02Z

Hi--

I am searching for information about my great-grandmother, Annette (Anna) Christine Backman. She was born in 1873 in Sweden (we think) and emigrated to the United States where she married Olaf Gustav Olson. They had six children: Miriam, Milton, Hilding, Violet, Doris, and Carmen and settled in the Modesto, CA area. She died in 1950 in Turlock, CA.

Any information and dates would be appreciated. Thanks.
-Steve

Frank Backman/AbigailBarchard

paprikaking — 2003-08-27 19:14:21Z

Gary

I am trying to reach you by email and cant get through. Please see my separate posting titled "Backman/Gary Evans" Thanks!

Backman/Gary Evans?

paprikaking — 2003-08-27 19:14:21Z

My name is Kristal Backman King. I would be the great grandaughter of Frank Eugene Backman, grandaughter of Loyall Backman and daughter of Bruce Backman. Bruce is the brother of Karl Eugene Backman. My parents divorced when I was an infant. Any information I can obtain on this line of Backman's would be appreciated. Thus far I know that Frank Backman (BeBe) married Abigail Barchard and had a son Loyall.
I also know that Fred Lanoix married Marie Malenfant and had a daughter Agnes Lanoix.
Agnes married Loyall and had Bruce, (my father) Karl and Gail. Any history before this time would be great.

Re: please help

2003-06-30 18:58:56Z

I used to work with a guy by that name at a tire shop in Lombard IL. He lived in Villa Park IL. It was some years ago- late 80's to early 90's

Re: please help

2003-06-08 17:14:31Z

Brandy,
My father's name was Jim Backman, from Coos Bay, OR

Anna Albertina Backman/Beckman - Hudicksvall, Sweden

2003-05-22 01:39:37Z

Looking for information on the following family

Parents:
Olaf Olson Backman, (Lumberman)
His wife Johanna (no last name) died approx. 1890

Children
Charlotta Matilda (Lotti) Backman b. 1/20/1886 Hudicksvall, Soderhamn parrish
Anna Albertina Backman b. 5/12/1878 Hudicksvall
Ernest Adrian Backman
Olof Olson Backman Jr
Johanna Katrina (Carrie) Backman

The 3 girls immigrated to the US approximately 1902, the boys stayed in Sweden. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Nancy

missing family info

2003-04-23 15:22:24Z

please reply urgently if any of the following names are familiar-
Francis Goerge Badrick-should be an elderly gent by now if still alive-Diane Badrick born 1942,married in 64,surname probably different now-Margaret Beatrice Badrick,surname could be different by now,used to be known as peggy,should be an elderly lady by now if still alive-Anita Heather,and ian have all been re united,but unfortunately,even though extensive searches have been carried out,these people cannot be traced-would be grateful for any info

Nils Backman-Anna Anderson Sweden to CT (ab. 1880)

CindyHarnois — 2003-04-19 20:45:04Z

I am searching for info on my ggrandparents. Born and married near/at Hallen, Sweden. Daughter born 1878 and moved to Portland, Connecticut (USA) before next child born 1884. Thank you, Cindy My email is c_harnois@yahoo.com

1911: Walter Graham m. Viola Backman

JLBURKET — 2003-02-12 10:48:50Z

Note: I have a copy of this page of the marriage register for only one set of the names on it. However, I hated to see the rest of the information “go to waste,” so I’m posting it out here in the event that it may prove useful to someone else.

Marriage Register, New Castle county, Delaware
1911-page 78
Register Entry #: 56248
Groom: Walter Graham
Age: 24
Nation/state: Pa.
Residence: Phila. Pa.
Occupation: mechanic
Bride: Viola Backman
Age: 20
Nation/state: Pa.
Residence: Phila. Pa.
Groom’s parents: Geo. Graham/Louisa Mitchell
Bride’s parents: Gustav Backman/Lillie Gavener
Date of marriage: Jan. 25, 1911
Person solemnizing marriage: G. L. Wolfe
Date of registration: June 30, 1911