Contributed by Ron Reid (#47264152):
McKean Democrat, February 20, 1913 Page 1.
Death of Frank W. Backus
Died suddenly at his home on East Main street at about 7:00 o'clock last Thursday evening, Frank W. Backus, in the 71st year of his age.
During the most of the time for the past seven years Mr. Backus had been in poor health caused by a heart difficulty, and had on several occasions during that time been near death's door from sudden attacks of heart trouble, but he recovered from these severe attacks and kept about, but during the past few years of his life these attacks weakened his physical condition, and for some time previous to the final summons he had been in a most feeble condition, which gave his friends, who noticed the great effort he had to put forth in order to get about, much concern. On Monday of last week he suffered from another attack of heart trouble which kept him indoors much of the time from that time until Thursday evening, when death came in his relief. Mr. Backus had been lying on a lounge, when he got up and passed into another room, where he collapsed, dying almost instantly . The news of his sudden passing away was a shock to this entire community, as it was not known to many that his condition had been out of the ordinary, and for that reason his death was wholly unexpected.
Frank W. Backus was a son of Rev. William Backus, a brother of the late Seth A. and John C. Backus, of Smethport. He was born May 8, 1842. In early infancy his mother died and the subject of this sketch was adopted by his uncle, Hon. Seth A. Backus, who at that time resided at Turtle Point, where he was engaged in the lumber business. Along about 1846 the family removed to Smethport, where Frank grew to early manhood. In the early 60s he crossed the plains to the gold fields of Montana. During his tedious journey the party met with many exciting experiences, among which was a fight with the Indians, who at that time infested the plains. The party finally reached their destination, and after remaining in the far West for several years Mr. Backus returned to his old Smethport home, where he continued to reside up until the time of his passing away.
Up until the time his health began to fail about seven years ago, Mr. Backus was an active and industrious man, who enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout this entire section. He was a most genial and companionable gentleman in every sense of the word, and a man who was universally well liked. He was most accommodating neighbor, and a good citizen who could always be depended upon, and in his death Smethport has suffered the loss of one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens.
On June 11, 1872, Mr. Backus was united in marriage to Miss Flora A. Hamlin, of this borough. The fruits of this union were two children. Harry L., editor and proprietor of the McKean County Miner, and the present burgess of Smethport, and Miss Mattie C., who has been connected with the Miner office ever since her brother assumed editorial and business management of that plant, who with the widow are called upon to mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent father.
The funeral, which was held at the house at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, was largely attended by sympathizing neighbors and friends, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke's church, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
McKean Democrat, February 20, 1913 Page 1.
Death of Frank W. Backus
Died suddenly at his home on East Main street at about 7:00 o'clock last Thursday evening, Frank W. Backus, in the 71st year of his age.
During the most of the time for the past seven years Mr. Backus had been in poor health caused by a heart difficulty, and had on several occasions during that time been near death's door from sudden attacks of heart trouble, but he recovered from these severe attacks and kept about, but during the past few years of his life these attacks weakened his physical condition, and for some time previous to the final summons he had been in a most feeble condition, which gave his friends, who noticed the great effort he had to put forth in order to get about, much concern. On Monday of last week he suffered from another attack of heart trouble which kept him indoors much of the time from that time until Thursday evening, when death came in his relief. Mr. Backus had been lying on a lounge, when he got up and passed into another room, where he collapsed, dying almost instantly . The news of his sudden passing away was a shock to this entire community, as it was not known to many that his condition had been out of the ordinary, and for that reason his death was wholly unexpected.
Frank W. Backus was a son of Rev. William Backus, a brother of the late Seth A. and John C. Backus, of Smethport. He was born May 8, 1842. In early infancy his mother died and the subject of this sketch was adopted by his uncle, Hon. Seth A. Backus, who at that time resided at Turtle Point, where he was engaged in the lumber business. Along about 1846 the family removed to Smethport, where Frank grew to early manhood. In the early 60s he crossed the plains to the gold fields of Montana. During his tedious journey the party met with many exciting experiences, among which was a fight with the Indians, who at that time infested the plains. The party finally reached their destination, and after remaining in the far West for several years Mr. Backus returned to his old Smethport home, where he continued to reside up until the time of his passing away.
Up until the time his health began to fail about seven years ago, Mr. Backus was an active and industrious man, who enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout this entire section. He was a most genial and companionable gentleman in every sense of the word, and a man who was universally well liked. He was most accommodating neighbor, and a good citizen who could always be depended upon, and in his death Smethport has suffered the loss of one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens.
On June 11, 1872, Mr. Backus was united in marriage to Miss Flora A. Hamlin, of this borough. The fruits of this union were two children. Harry L., editor and proprietor of the McKean County Miner, and the present burgess of Smethport, and Miss Mattie C., who has been connected with the Miner office ever since her brother assumed editorial and business management of that plant, who with the widow are called upon to mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent father.
The funeral, which was held at the house at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, was largely attended by sympathizing neighbors and friends, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke's church, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Ron Reid (#47264152):
McKean Democrat, February 20, 1913 Page 1.
Death of Frank W. Backus
Died suddenly at his home on East Main street at about 7:00 o'clock last Thursday evening, Frank W. Backus, in the 71st year of his age.
During the most of the time for the past seven years Mr. Backus had been in poor health caused by a heart difficulty, and had on several occasions during that time been near death's door from sudden attacks of heart trouble, but he recovered from these severe attacks and kept about, but during the past few years of his life these attacks weakened his physical condition, and for some time previous to the final summons he had been in a most feeble condition, which gave his friends, who noticed the great effort he had to put forth in order to get about, much concern. On Monday of last week he suffered from another attack of heart trouble which kept him indoors much of the time from that time until Thursday evening, when death came in his relief. Mr. Backus had been lying on a lounge, when he got up and passed into another room, where he collapsed, dying almost instantly . The news of his sudden passing away was a shock to this entire community, as it was not known to many that his condition had been out of the ordinary, and for that reason his death was wholly unexpected.
Frank W. Backus was a son of Rev. William Backus, a brother of the late Seth A. and John C. Backus, of Smethport. He was born May 8, 1842. In early infancy his mother died and the subject of this sketch was adopted by his uncle, Hon. Seth A. Backus, who at that time resided at Turtle Point, where he was engaged in the lumber business. Along about 1846 the family removed to Smethport, where Frank grew to early manhood. In the early 60s he crossed the plains to the gold fields of Montana. During his tedious journey the party met with many exciting experiences, among which was a fight with the Indians, who at that time infested the plains. The party finally reached their destination, and after remaining in the far West for several years Mr. Backus returned to his old Smethport home, where he continued to reside up until the time of his passing away.
Up until the time his health began to fail about seven years ago, Mr. Backus was an active and industrious man, who enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout this entire section. He was a most genial and companionable gentleman in every sense of the word, and a man who was universally well liked. He was most accommodating neighbor, and a good citizen who could always be depended upon, and in his death Smethport has suffered the loss of one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens.
On June 11, 1872, Mr. Backus was united in marriage to Miss Flora A. Hamlin, of this borough. The fruits of this union were two children. Harry L., editor and proprietor of the McKean County Miner, and the present burgess of Smethport, and Miss Mattie C., who has been connected with the Miner office ever since her brother assumed editorial and business management of that plant, who with the widow are called upon to mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent father.
The funeral, which was held at the house at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, was largely attended by sympathizing neighbors and friends, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke's church, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
McKean Democrat, February 20, 1913 Page 1.
Death of Frank W. Backus
Died suddenly at his home on East Main street at about 7:00 o'clock last Thursday evening, Frank W. Backus, in the 71st year of his age.
During the most of the time for the past seven years Mr. Backus had been in poor health caused by a heart difficulty, and had on several occasions during that time been near death's door from sudden attacks of heart trouble, but he recovered from these severe attacks and kept about, but during the past few years of his life these attacks weakened his physical condition, and for some time previous to the final summons he had been in a most feeble condition, which gave his friends, who noticed the great effort he had to put forth in order to get about, much concern. On Monday of last week he suffered from another attack of heart trouble which kept him indoors much of the time from that time until Thursday evening, when death came in his relief. Mr. Backus had been lying on a lounge, when he got up and passed into another room, where he collapsed, dying almost instantly . The news of his sudden passing away was a shock to this entire community, as it was not known to many that his condition had been out of the ordinary, and for that reason his death was wholly unexpected.
Frank W. Backus was a son of Rev. William Backus, a brother of the late Seth A. and John C. Backus, of Smethport. He was born May 8, 1842. In early infancy his mother died and the subject of this sketch was adopted by his uncle, Hon. Seth A. Backus, who at that time resided at Turtle Point, where he was engaged in the lumber business. Along about 1846 the family removed to Smethport, where Frank grew to early manhood. In the early 60s he crossed the plains to the gold fields of Montana. During his tedious journey the party met with many exciting experiences, among which was a fight with the Indians, who at that time infested the plains. The party finally reached their destination, and after remaining in the far West for several years Mr. Backus returned to his old Smethport home, where he continued to reside up until the time of his passing away.
Up until the time his health began to fail about seven years ago, Mr. Backus was an active and industrious man, who enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout this entire section. He was a most genial and companionable gentleman in every sense of the word, and a man who was universally well liked. He was most accommodating neighbor, and a good citizen who could always be depended upon, and in his death Smethport has suffered the loss of one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens.
On June 11, 1872, Mr. Backus was united in marriage to Miss Flora A. Hamlin, of this borough. The fruits of this union were two children. Harry L., editor and proprietor of the McKean County Miner, and the present burgess of Smethport, and Miss Mattie C., who has been connected with the Miner office ever since her brother assumed editorial and business management of that plant, who with the widow are called upon to mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent father.
The funeral, which was held at the house at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, was largely attended by sympathizing neighbors and friends, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke's church, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
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