Sister of Judge Hiscock passes away in Brooklyn
Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, a native of Tully and prominent in educational and philanthropic affairs, dies suddenly
News was received in this city yesterday noon of the sudden death of Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, wife of Dr. Truman J. Backus and sister of Judge Frank Harris Hiscock, which occurred at her home in Brooklyn yesterday morning.
Shortly before Christmas Mrs. Backus was stricken with inflammatory rheumatism, to which she was subject, having had many periods of serious illness from it. Letters from Dr. Backus were received frequently in which he stated that Mrs. Backus was doing well, her heart being strong. The last letter arrived yesterday afternoon after the word of her death had been received. Although details have not been received, it is believed that her heart must have failed at the last.
Mrs. Backus was born at Tully in 1863, she and Judge Hiscock being the only children of Mr. and Mrs. L. Harris Hiscock, a brother of former Senator Frank Hiscock and the late Charles Hiscock of this city and the late Horace Hiscock of Preble. When Mrs. Backus was in her early childhood her mother died and when some years later her father died she and her brother came to Syracuse to make their home with Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in West Onondaga street, Senator Hiscock being their guardian.
Mrs. Backus attended Vassar College, from which she graduated as valedictorian of her class and with the highest honors ever accorded a graduate up to that time. She then spent a year in travel and study abroad, after which she returned to Vassar as professor of literature.
At that time Dr. Truman J. Backus was a professor in Vassar, and after being coworkers in the college for several years they were married at the home of Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in the summer of 1883. Dr. Backus did not return to Vassar, but took up the duties of president of Backus Institute in Brooklyn that fall.
Since her residence in Brooklyn Mrs. Backus had been prominent in educational and philanthropic works as well as socially and in club life. She was a member of the Brooklyn Womans Club and other organizations and chairman of the special committee to unite club and college women in the New York State Federation. As a speaker Mrs. Backus was always in demand, owing to her fine mind and wonderful gift of English.
Although living for the greater part of her life away from Syracuse, it was her habit to make frequent visits to her old home, and she always kept up the closest connection with her family and interest in her large circle of friends. She was a woman of unusual mental attainments, a brilliant speaker and delightful companion. Although having no children of her own, she was a devoted mother to the four children of Dr. Backus, three sons and a daughter, all of whom are now married.
The news of her death was received here after the departure of Judge Hiscock for Albany, where he was to have presided today for the first time upon the bench of the Court of Appeals. Word was sent to him and he went on to Brooklyn last evening.
The body will be brought to this city today and burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery. Dr. Backus' son, Rev. Hamilton Backus, will officiate, assisted by Dr. E.W. Mundy of this city. The hour and place of funeral will be announced later.
Syracuse Post Standard January 9, 1906, page 7
Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, a native of Tully and prominent in educational and philanthropic affairs, dies suddenly
News was received in this city yesterday noon of the sudden death of Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, wife of Dr. Truman J. Backus and sister of Judge Frank Harris Hiscock, which occurred at her home in Brooklyn yesterday morning.
Shortly before Christmas Mrs. Backus was stricken with inflammatory rheumatism, to which she was subject, having had many periods of serious illness from it. Letters from Dr. Backus were received frequently in which he stated that Mrs. Backus was doing well, her heart being strong. The last letter arrived yesterday afternoon after the word of her death had been received. Although details have not been received, it is believed that her heart must have failed at the last.
Mrs. Backus was born at Tully in 1863, she and Judge Hiscock being the only children of Mr. and Mrs. L. Harris Hiscock, a brother of former Senator Frank Hiscock and the late Charles Hiscock of this city and the late Horace Hiscock of Preble. When Mrs. Backus was in her early childhood her mother died and when some years later her father died she and her brother came to Syracuse to make their home with Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in West Onondaga street, Senator Hiscock being their guardian.
Mrs. Backus attended Vassar College, from which she graduated as valedictorian of her class and with the highest honors ever accorded a graduate up to that time. She then spent a year in travel and study abroad, after which she returned to Vassar as professor of literature.
At that time Dr. Truman J. Backus was a professor in Vassar, and after being coworkers in the college for several years they were married at the home of Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in the summer of 1883. Dr. Backus did not return to Vassar, but took up the duties of president of Backus Institute in Brooklyn that fall.
Since her residence in Brooklyn Mrs. Backus had been prominent in educational and philanthropic works as well as socially and in club life. She was a member of the Brooklyn Womans Club and other organizations and chairman of the special committee to unite club and college women in the New York State Federation. As a speaker Mrs. Backus was always in demand, owing to her fine mind and wonderful gift of English.
Although living for the greater part of her life away from Syracuse, it was her habit to make frequent visits to her old home, and she always kept up the closest connection with her family and interest in her large circle of friends. She was a woman of unusual mental attainments, a brilliant speaker and delightful companion. Although having no children of her own, she was a devoted mother to the four children of Dr. Backus, three sons and a daughter, all of whom are now married.
The news of her death was received here after the departure of Judge Hiscock for Albany, where he was to have presided today for the first time upon the bench of the Court of Appeals. Word was sent to him and he went on to Brooklyn last evening.
The body will be brought to this city today and burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery. Dr. Backus' son, Rev. Hamilton Backus, will officiate, assisted by Dr. E.W. Mundy of this city. The hour and place of funeral will be announced later.
Syracuse Post Standard January 9, 1906, page 7
Sister of Judge Hiscock passes away in Brooklyn
Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, a native of Tully and prominent in educational and philanthropic affairs, dies suddenly
News was received in this city yesterday noon of the sudden death of Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, wife of Dr. Truman J. Backus and sister of Judge Frank Harris Hiscock, which occurred at her home in Brooklyn yesterday morning.
Shortly before Christmas Mrs. Backus was stricken with inflammatory rheumatism, to which she was subject, having had many periods of serious illness from it. Letters from Dr. Backus were received frequently in which he stated that Mrs. Backus was doing well, her heart being strong. The last letter arrived yesterday afternoon after the word of her death had been received. Although details have not been received, it is believed that her heart must have failed at the last.
Mrs. Backus was born at Tully in 1863, she and Judge Hiscock being the only children of Mr. and Mrs. L. Harris Hiscock, a brother of former Senator Frank Hiscock and the late Charles Hiscock of this city and the late Horace Hiscock of Preble. When Mrs. Backus was in her early childhood her mother died and when some years later her father died she and her brother came to Syracuse to make their home with Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in West Onondaga street, Senator Hiscock being their guardian.
Mrs. Backus attended Vassar College, from which she graduated as valedictorian of her class and with the highest honors ever accorded a graduate up to that time. She then spent a year in travel and study abroad, after which she returned to Vassar as professor of literature.
At that time Dr. Truman J. Backus was a professor in Vassar, and after being coworkers in the college for several years they were married at the home of Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in the summer of 1883. Dr. Backus did not return to Vassar, but took up the duties of president of Backus Institute in Brooklyn that fall.
Since her residence in Brooklyn Mrs. Backus had been prominent in educational and philanthropic works as well as socially and in club life. She was a member of the Brooklyn Womans Club and other organizations and chairman of the special committee to unite club and college women in the New York State Federation. As a speaker Mrs. Backus was always in demand, owing to her fine mind and wonderful gift of English.
Although living for the greater part of her life away from Syracuse, it was her habit to make frequent visits to her old home, and she always kept up the closest connection with her family and interest in her large circle of friends. She was a woman of unusual mental attainments, a brilliant speaker and delightful companion. Although having no children of her own, she was a devoted mother to the four children of Dr. Backus, three sons and a daughter, all of whom are now married.
The news of her death was received here after the departure of Judge Hiscock for Albany, where he was to have presided today for the first time upon the bench of the Court of Appeals. Word was sent to him and he went on to Brooklyn last evening.
The body will be brought to this city today and burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery. Dr. Backus' son, Rev. Hamilton Backus, will officiate, assisted by Dr. E.W. Mundy of this city. The hour and place of funeral will be announced later.
Syracuse Post Standard January 9, 1906, page 7
Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, a native of Tully and prominent in educational and philanthropic affairs, dies suddenly
News was received in this city yesterday noon of the sudden death of Mrs. Helen Cornelia Backus, wife of Dr. Truman J. Backus and sister of Judge Frank Harris Hiscock, which occurred at her home in Brooklyn yesterday morning.
Shortly before Christmas Mrs. Backus was stricken with inflammatory rheumatism, to which she was subject, having had many periods of serious illness from it. Letters from Dr. Backus were received frequently in which he stated that Mrs. Backus was doing well, her heart being strong. The last letter arrived yesterday afternoon after the word of her death had been received. Although details have not been received, it is believed that her heart must have failed at the last.
Mrs. Backus was born at Tully in 1863, she and Judge Hiscock being the only children of Mr. and Mrs. L. Harris Hiscock, a brother of former Senator Frank Hiscock and the late Charles Hiscock of this city and the late Horace Hiscock of Preble. When Mrs. Backus was in her early childhood her mother died and when some years later her father died she and her brother came to Syracuse to make their home with Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in West Onondaga street, Senator Hiscock being their guardian.
Mrs. Backus attended Vassar College, from which she graduated as valedictorian of her class and with the highest honors ever accorded a graduate up to that time. She then spent a year in travel and study abroad, after which she returned to Vassar as professor of literature.
At that time Dr. Truman J. Backus was a professor in Vassar, and after being coworkers in the college for several years they were married at the home of Senator and Mrs. Hiscock in the summer of 1883. Dr. Backus did not return to Vassar, but took up the duties of president of Backus Institute in Brooklyn that fall.
Since her residence in Brooklyn Mrs. Backus had been prominent in educational and philanthropic works as well as socially and in club life. She was a member of the Brooklyn Womans Club and other organizations and chairman of the special committee to unite club and college women in the New York State Federation. As a speaker Mrs. Backus was always in demand, owing to her fine mind and wonderful gift of English.
Although living for the greater part of her life away from Syracuse, it was her habit to make frequent visits to her old home, and she always kept up the closest connection with her family and interest in her large circle of friends. She was a woman of unusual mental attainments, a brilliant speaker and delightful companion. Although having no children of her own, she was a devoted mother to the four children of Dr. Backus, three sons and a daughter, all of whom are now married.
The news of her death was received here after the departure of Judge Hiscock for Albany, where he was to have presided today for the first time upon the bench of the Court of Appeals. Word was sent to him and he went on to Brooklyn last evening.
The body will be brought to this city today and burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery. Dr. Backus' son, Rev. Hamilton Backus, will officiate, assisted by Dr. E.W. Mundy of this city. The hour and place of funeral will be announced later.
Syracuse Post Standard January 9, 1906, page 7
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