Melvin William Henry Backhus (1924-1981)

Melvin William Henry Backhus

Birth

21 Aug 1924

East Bernard, Wharton County, Texas, USA

Death

10 Sep 1981 (aged 57)

Eagle Lake, Colorado County, Texas, USA

Burial

Wallis Cemetery

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Father: Anton Backhus Jr
Mother: Lillie Rabius

Siblings:
Melvin Backhus, Son
Juanita Backhus, Daughter
Carl E Backhus, Son

Home in 1940: Wharton, Texas, Farm laborer
Home in 1942: Lissie, Wharton, Texas

1942: 5'7" tall, 114 lbs,, blue eyes, blonde hair, light complexion, scar on forehead - kicked by mule as a child, mentally afflicted.

Home in 1950: Wharton, Texas, Age 25, Never Married

Spouse: Rosalie Gladys Foster

Child: Diana Lynn Backhus

Death Certificate #69688
Cause of death: Repairing a farm combine, which fell on him, crushing him.

Family Members

Parents

Anton Dietrich Backhus Jr

1898–1947

Spouse

Rosalie Gladdys Foerster Backhus

1927–1992

Children

Diana Lynn Backhus McFarlen

1956–1978

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