Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Jennie Estelle Pinch (66540) & Milton Jackson Backofen
68519. Elmer Albert Backofen. Born on 22 Dec 1879 in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan. Elmer Albert died in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, on 8 Aug 1937; he was 57. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pennfield, MI.

Return of Marriages in the County of Calhoun
 4 Mar 1905, Battle Creek. W.S. Potter, Minister. Witnesses Frank. H. Potter & Mrs. W.S. Potter of Battle Creek
    Elmer A. Backofen, 25, of Battle Creek Twp, b. Olivet, farmer, son of M.J. Backofen & Jennie Pinch
    Julia Adams, 25, of Battle Creek Twp, b. there, housework, daughter of Onyx Adams & Bessie Wickware

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Marshall, MI, 12 Sep 1918
    Elmer Albert Backofen. Battle Creek, Calhoon Co., MI
    Age 37. b. 22 Dec 1879
    Occupation: farmer, self employed, Pennfield, Calhoon Co., MI
    Nearest relative: Julia A. Backhofen, wife, RR#5, Battle Creek
    Medium hight and build, gray eyes, black/brown hair
On 4 Mar 1905 when Elmer Albert was 25, he married Julia A. Adams, daughter of Onyx Adams (29 May 1843-27 Oct 1899) & Bessie Miranda Wickware (23 Oct 1837-1 Jun 1907), in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Born on 27 Aug 1879 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Julia A. died in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan in 1952. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pennfield, MI.
68520. Owen Backofen. Born in Feb 1881 in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan. Owen died in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan on 30 May 1881. Buried in Olivet City Cemetery.
68521. Charles Augustus Backofen. Born on 11 Jun 1882. Charles Augustus died in Flushing Township, Genesee County, Michigan, on 4 Apr 1918; he was 35. Buried in Olivet City Cemetery.

Return of Marriages in the County of Genesee
 4 Jul 1904, Flint.
    Chas. A. Backofen, 22, b. Olivet, son of M.J. Backofen & Jennie Pinch
    Winnifred E. Fero, 20, b. Kent Co., daughter of Dewitt Fero

Olivet City Cemetery, Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan
    Charles A. Backofen, son of Milton & Jennie Backofen, b. 11 Jul 1882, d. 4 Apr 1918
    Winnifred E. Backofen, b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 3 Jan 1912
On 4 Jul 1904 when Charles Augustus was 22, he married Winnifred E. Fero, daughter of Dewitt B. Fero (27 Dec 1846-7 Jan 1933) & Estella Robertson (28 Mar 1853-16 Feb 1905), in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Born on 28 Mar 1884. Winnifred E. died in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, on 3 Jan 1912; she was 27. Buried in Olivet City Cemetery.
Their children include:
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Arthur E. Backofen (ca 1909-5 Jun 1933)
68522. Henry William Backofen. Born on 16 May 1884 in Michigan.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Racine, WI, 9-10-1918
    Henry William Backofen. 1601 N. Erie St. Racine, WI
    Age 34. b. 16 May 1884
    Occupation: moulder, not employed at present
    Nearest relative: Leah Backhofen, 1601 N. Erie St., Racine
    Medium hight, small build, dark gray eyes, light brown hair
Henry William married Leah Moreaux. Born on 22 Jul 1888. Leah died in Jul 1919.
68523. Royal Jackson Backofen. Born on 4 Jul 1887 in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan. Royal Jackson died on 10 Nov 1944; he was 57.

Return of Births in the County of Eaton
    Royal Jackson Backofen, b. 4 Jul 1887 at Olivet, son of Milton J. Backofen (b. OH, farmer) & Jennie E. Pinch (b. MI)

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Lansing, MI, 5 Jun 1917
    Royal Jackson Backofen. 219 Northwest, Lansing, MI
    Age 29. b. 4 Jul 1887, Olivet, MI
    Occupation: laborer, Olds Motor Works, Lansing, MI
    Single
    Nearest relative: Leah Backhofen, 1601 N. Erie St., Racine
    Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair

Return of Marriages in the County of Eaton
 19 May 1919, Eaton Rapids. John Claylin, Minister of the Gospel. Witnesses Floyd & Mrs. Genevieve Kikerdall of Brookfield
    Royal J. Backofen, 31, of Flushing, b. MI, farmer, son of Milton Backofen & Jennie E. Pinch, first marriage
    Fanny L. Harris, 27, of Brookfield, b. MI, domestic, daughter of Chas. Harris & Addie Walworth, first marriage
Royal Jackson married Fannie L. Harris, daughter of Charles Harris & Addie Walworth. Born on 2 Feb 1892.
68524. Fannie M. Backofen. Born on 4 Jul 1892 in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan.

Return of Marriages in the County of Genesee
 1 Jul 1917, Flushing. John E Lawin, Minister. Witnessers Fanny L. Harris & Royal J. Bachofen
    Clyde Nelson, 22, of Lansing, b. Laingsburg, tinner, son of Stillman G. Nelson & Jennie Beardsley, first marriage
    Fannie M. Bachofen, 24, of Flushing, teacher, b. Olivet, daughter of Milton Bachoven & —, first marriage
On 1 Jul 1917 when Fannie M. was 24, she married Clyde Nelson, son of Stillman G. Nelson & Jennie Beardsley, in Flushing Township, Genesee County, Michigan. Born ca 1895 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan.
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