Birth : 22 Oct 1803 Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Death : 13 Jul 1892 Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Burial : Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate : 41.5402985, -72.0907974
Description : The sixth child in a family of eight, William was born October 22, 1803, in Woodstock, Connecticut. His father died when he was thirteen years old. William's mother was the daughter of Charles Church Chandler, the well known Windham lawyer. In 1819 he traveled to Marietta, Ohio where he was employed by the mercantile establishment of Dudley Woodbridge. Health required William to return to Norwich where he took up residence in his ancestral home, becoming the seventh Backus generation to live there. Through long days of hard work, the family farm began to prosper with bumper harvests of corn,... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William Wolcott Backus's memorial?

    William Wolcott Backus's memorial is located at: Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, USA.

  • When did William Wolcott Backus death?

    William Wolcott Backus death on 13 Jul 1892 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the William Wolcott Backus's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.5402985
    Longitude: -72.0907974

Family Members:

Parent

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James Backus

(1764 - 1816)

Siblings

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Mary Backus

(1794 - 1847)

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Lucy Backus

(1796 - 1827)

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Sarah Backus

(1798 - 1843)

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Jane Backus

(1800 - 1873)

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Nancy Backus

(1801 - 1802)

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Frances Backus

(1806 - 1890)

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Judge Henry Titus Backus

(1809 - 1877)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Yantic Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5402985, -72.0907974

2. Royal Mohegan Burial Ground
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5350920, -72.0847540

3. Old Norwichtown Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5483818, -72.0930862

4. Norwich Alms House Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5301700, -72.0915020

5. Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery (Defunct)
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5268480, -72.0823630

6. Founders Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5512800, -72.1056210

7. Norwich City Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5273018, -72.0717621

8. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5577583, -72.0750427

9. Hickory Street Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5317001, -72.0607986

10. Saint Marys Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5483017, -72.0539017

11. Gifford Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5149841, -72.1092987

12. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5493813, -72.0536728

13. IOBA Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5454990, -72.0521200

14. Norwich Jewish Fraternal Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5456696, -72.0519028

15. Brothers of Joseph Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5453100, -72.0512900

16. Miantonomo Monument
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5493420, -72.0514723

17. Chief Miantinoi Gravesite
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5494660, -72.0514260

18. Hamilton Avenue Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5309906, -72.0490723

19. Saint Nicholas Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5081367, -72.1117554

20. Bentley-Sholes Cemetery
Preston, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5107613, -72.0581284

21. Maplewood Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5074997, -72.1203003

22. Long Society Congregational Burying Ground
Preston, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5343420, -72.0353730

23. Divine Providence Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4972153, -72.1002274

24. Ray-Yerrington Cemetery
Norwich, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5791359, -72.0628891