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Mary Elizabeth Decan
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     Mary Elizabeth Decan Backer
    Mary Elizabeth Decan Backer
    Mary E. Backer, Dec. 2, 1823 - Nov 2, 1905. Mary Elizabeth Decan was the wife of Philip H. Backer.
     
  • Birth  2 Dec 1823  , , , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender  Female 
    Obituary  Novemeber 6, 1905  Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Missouri Telegraph 
    • At her home, near Fulton, Thursday morning, Nov. 2, 1905, of paralysis, Mrs. Elizabeth Backer, aged 82 years, and widow of the late Phillip Backer. The deceased leaves five sons, one daughter and many relatives to mourn her death. She was buried in the old cemetery, Friday morning, after funeral services in the German church by the pastor, Rev. R. Fischer.
    Died  2 Nov 1905  Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: paralysis 
    Buried  Pioneer Cemetery, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID  I11201  Herring Family of Callaway County, Missouri
    Last Modified  16 Aug 2009 
     
    Family  Philip H. Backer,   b. 19 Jul 1819, , , , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Sep 1882, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    >1. Edward Backer,   b. 15 Jul 1849, , , , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1936, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Paulina Backer,   b. Abt 1855,   d. Bef 1905
    >3. Louis Henry Backer,   b. 1859, , Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1951
    >4. Philip Henry Backer,   b. 27 Feb 1862, , Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Apr 1946, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    >5. Frederick William Backer,   b. 7 May 1864, , Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Dec 1939, Fulton Twp, , Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    >6. Minnie Backer,   b. 5 Feb 1867, , Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Aug 1941, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    >7. Albert Backer,   b. 9 Sep 1870, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jul 1913, Calwood Twp, , Callaway, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified  02 Dec 2008 
    Family ID  F14347972  Group Sheet
     
  • Notes 
    • 1870; Census Place: Fulton, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: M593_764; Page: 333; Image: 221.
      Name: Philip H Backer
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
      Age in 1870: 50
      Birthplace: Prussia
      Home in 1870: Fulton, Callaway, Missouri
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Post Office: Fulton
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Philip H Backer 50
      Mary E Backer 46
      Edward Backer 20
      Paulina Backer 15
      Louis Backer 10
      Philip H Backer 8
      Willie Backer 6
      Minnie Backer 3
      Albert Backer 10/12

      1880; Census Place: Fulton, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: T9_677; Family History Film: 1254677; Page: 545.2000; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 0513.
      Name: Phil. H. Backer
      Home in 1880: Fulton, Callaway, Missouri
      Age: 60
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
      Birthplace: Prussia
      Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
      Spouse's Name: Mary E.
      Father's birthplace: Prussia
      Mother's birthplace: Prussia
      Occupation: Farmer
      Marital Status: Married
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Phil. H. Backer 60
      Mary E. Backer 56
      Edward Backer 30
      Louis Backer 20
      Phil. H. Backer 18
      Fritz W. Backer 16
      Minnie Backer 13
      Albert Backer 10

      In 1900, living with son Frederick and family.

      On sons Edward and Philip's death certificate, her name was unknown. On daughter Minnie's death certificate, her name was Mary Decon, on son Albert's death certificate, her name was Mary Smith.

      Mrs. Elizabeth Backer 1823 2 Nov 1905 3 Nov 1905 Callaway Weekly Gazette
     
  • Event Map
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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 2 Dec 1823 - , , , Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Missouri Telegraph - Novemeber 6, 1905 - Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: paralysis - 2 Nov 1905 - Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Pioneer Cemetery, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
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