Andrew
BACKUS
Born
17 November 1733
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
20 November 1796
,
Plainfield, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 17 November 1733 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Samuel BACKUS
Mother:
Elizabeth TRACY
Paternal grandparents:
Joseph BACKUS
, Elizabeth HUNTINGTON
Maternal grandparents:
John TRACY
, Elizabeth LEFFINGWELL
Andrew had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Andrew married Lois PIERCE 8 February 1759 . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Lois PIERCE was born 19 August 1732 in Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville). Lois died 26 November 1815 in Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville). Lois was the child of Thomas PIERCE and Mary PARKHURST.
Andrew BACKUS died 20 November 1796 in Plainfield, Connecticut, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Andrew BACKUS
Andrew BACKUS married 
Lois PIERCE
Marriage date: 8 February 1759
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Lois PIERCE was the child of Thomas PIERCE and Mary PARKHURST
Lois PIERCEMarriage date: 8 February 1759
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Lois PIERCE was the child of Thomas PIERCE and Mary PARKHURST
Children of Andrew BACKUS and Lois PIERCE
Stephen BACKUSBorn: 27 November 1759, Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 31 August 1845, Royalton, Vermont, USA
Died: 31 August 1845, Royalton, Vermont, USA
Thomas BACKUSBorn: 19 May 1762, Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 4 July 1832, Sterling, Connecticut, USA
Died: 4 July 1832, Sterling, Connecticut, USA
Married: Lydia LATHROP 6 November 1793
Simon BACKUSBorn: 12 April 1765, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 19 September 1788,
Died: 19 September 1788,
Sylvanus BACKUSBorn: 3 June 1768, Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 4 February 1817, Pomfret, Connecticut, USA
Died: 4 February 1817, Pomfret, Connecticut, USA
Eunice BACKUSBorn: 14 June 1770, , Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 9 July 1792,
Died: 9 July 1792,
Mary BACKUSBorn: 7 January 1773, Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 10 August 1829, , Connecticut, USA
Died: 10 August 1829, , Connecticut, USA
Lucy BACKUSBorn: 14 March 1777, Plainfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 18 June 1855, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Died: 18 June 1855, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
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Birth — 173317 November 1733
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1759 Marriage / PartnerAndrew BACKUS and Lois PIERCE 8 February 1759,
He was 25 years old.
1759 Birth of ChildStephen BACKUS was born 27 November 1759, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Andrew was 26 years old.
1762 Birth of ChildThomas BACKUS was born 19 May 1762, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Andrew was 28 years old.
1765 Birth of ChildSimon BACKUS was born 12 April 1765, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
Andrew was 31 years old.
1768 Birth of ChildSylvanus BACKUS was born 3 June 1768, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Andrew was 34 years old.
1770 Birth of ChildEunice BACKUS was born 14 June 1770, , Connecticut, USA
Andrew was 36 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildMary BACKUS was born 7 January 1773, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Andrew was 39 years old.
1777 Birth of ChildLucy BACKUS was born 14 March 1777, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Andrew was 43 years old.
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR
MAJ ANDREW BACKUS
21ST REGT
DIED NOV.20,1796
AE 67
Old Plainfield Cemetery Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
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Death — 179620 November 1796
Plainfield, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 63.
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Old Plainfield Cemetery Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
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Last updated: 3/19/2025 5:30:21 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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