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Langdon ND Centennial Edition 1888-1988 page 224
A.J. TONY BACKES
A. J. (Tony) Backes came to Langdon 12 Aug 1913 to accept a position in the Cavalier County National Bank. He obtained this position because of his ability to read, write and speak German. Born in Richmond, MN to John and Magdalena Knaus Backes, he attended school in Richmond and St John's at Collegeville, MN. Tony was one of the first to enlist May 5, 1917 in Company C at Grafton. He was overseas for 14 months before being discharged in March 1919 as Battalion Sgt Major.
After his discharge he became cashier at the State Bank of Easby. When the bank suspended business, he became the manager of the Cargill Elevator there. In July 1934 he bought an oil business from Lyle C. Nicholl of Langdon and operated that business until June 1946. After that he devoted more time to his Little Pembina Ranch in which his son-in-law, Don Quam, became associated as well as to hunting and fishing. From 1940 - 1946 Tony served on the County Selective Service Board. He was a member of the First Bank of Langdon from 1947 to 1967. He belonged to the American Legion and Cavalier County Last Man's Company, WWI.
Tony and Elizabeth Delvo, daughter of George and Mary Delvo were married Dec 4, 1917 at New York City before he sailed for overseas duty. They had three children: Mary Frances, Thomas and Geneva. All were St Alphonsus graduates.
Mary Frances met her husband, Ralph J. Robeck, while attending St Bendict's College in St. Joseph, MN. They live in Rapid City, SD. Their children are Toni (Mrs James Brownhill) and Michael.
Tom married Betty Hughes, daughter of Dr and Mrs E. J. Hughes, of Langdon, They had three children: Becky, Tony and Brad, all of whom live in the Seattle area. Tom died Nov 25, 1978.
Geneva (Mrs Don Quam) is the only family member who still lives in Langdon.
Elizabeth died April 17, 1983 and Tony soon after, May 30, 1983. The family belonged to St. Alphonsus.
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Langdon ND Centennial Edition 1888-1988 page 224
A.J. TONY BACKES
A. J. (Tony) Backes came to Langdon 12 Aug 1913 to accept a position in the Cavalier County National Bank. He obtained this position because of his ability to read, write and speak German. Born in Richmond, MN to John and Magdalena Knaus Backes, he attended school in Richmond and St John's at Collegeville, MN. Tony was one of the first to enlist May 5, 1917 in Company C at Grafton. He was overseas for 14 months before being discharged in March 1919 as Battalion Sgt Major.
After his discharge he became cashier at the State Bank of Easby. When the bank suspended business, he became the manager of the Cargill Elevator there. In July 1934 he bought an oil business from Lyle C. Nicholl of Langdon and operated that business until June 1946. After that he devoted more time to his Little Pembina Ranch in which his son-in-law, Don Quam, became associated as well as to hunting and fishing. From 1940 - 1946 Tony served on the County Selective Service Board. He was a member of the First Bank of Langdon from 1947 to 1967. He belonged to the American Legion and Cavalier County Last Man's Company, WWI.
Tony and Elizabeth Delvo, daughter of George and Mary Delvo were married Dec 4, 1917 at New York City before he sailed for overseas duty. They had three children: Mary Frances, Thomas and Geneva. All were St Alphonsus graduates.
Mary Frances met her husband, Ralph J. Robeck, while attending St Bendict's College in St. Joseph, MN. They live in Rapid City, SD. Their children are Toni (Mrs James Brownhill) and Michael.
Tom married Betty Hughes, daughter of Dr and Mrs E. J. Hughes, of Langdon, They had three children: Becky, Tony and Brad, all of whom live in the Seattle area. Tom died Nov 25, 1978.
Geneva (Mrs Don Quam) is the only family member who still lives in Langdon.
Elizabeth died April 17, 1983 and Tony soon after, May 30, 1983. The family belonged to St. Alphonsus.
Family Members
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Magdalena "Lena" Backes DaLean
1879–1949
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Barbara Backes Haffley
1882–1946
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Margaret Rose Backes Sieverding
1883–1943
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Nicholas Backes
1885–1940
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William Backes
1886–1894
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Rose Marie Backes Ahmann
1888–1958
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Katherine D "Kate" Backes Eddleston
1893–1981
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Michael James Backes
1897–1950
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Alfred Mathias Backes
1899–1969
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