Susannah Maggard was born about 2 May 1798 in Shenandoah, Page, Virginia, United States, daughter of Samuel Maggard Sr. (~1774 - 1853) and Rebecca (Robertson) Maggard (~1777 - ~1855).
Susannah (~20) married Henry Back (34) (born in Culpeper County, Virginia on 6 Feb 1785; died in Blackey, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America on 28 May 1871), son of Joseph Back and Elizabeth Hoffman, on 29 Mar 1819 in Letcher, Kentucky.
Susannah's other children were:
During the 1830 United States Census
Males:
Females:
Zero Slaves and Free Colored Persons
During the '1850 United States Census',
Henry Sr and Sousanna are living in Letcher County, KY. Henry Sr and Lewis' occupation is “Farmer”. Henry Sr's Real Estate is valued at $1,000.
Living next door is John Back, age 35, wife Sarah, and six young children. Three households away are Henry Back, age 27, with his wife, Francis, and three young children. This may be Henry Jr. Three households from Henry is Samuel Back, age 27, and Rodah with their children. Samuel may be related too.
During the '1860 United States Census',
Henry Sr and Susanna are living in Letcher County, KY. The Postal Office is located at Whitsburg. Henry's occupation is “F L”. Henry Sr's Real Estate is valued at $1,600., and his Personal Estate is valued at $1,300. Henry Sr and Susanna cannot read and write.
Living three households away is Henry Back, age 39, wife Fanny and their five children (Elizabeth, Susannah, Lucinda, Rebecca, John) and Boney Haney. This may be Henry Jr.
During the 1870 United States Census, 1. Henry Back (age 85, born in VA), is living in Kentucky, with his wife, 2. Sarah Back (age 65, born in VA)(Susanna may have been erroneously reported as "Sarah" or Henry may have remarried).
Henry and Sarah are living in Letcher County, KY. The Postal Office is located at Indian Battam. Henry's occupation is “Farmer”, Sarah is “Keeping House”. Henry's Real Estate is valued at $1,600. and his Personal Estate is valued at $300. Henry and Sarah can read but they cannot write.
Living next door is James Back, age 26, with his wife, Nancy. James is likely the son of Henry Sr and Sarah (see 1860 census).
One census page back, Lewis Back, age 35, is living with his wife, Winney, and six children. Lewis may be the son of Henry Sr and Susanna (see 1850 US Census).
Susannah died about 16 Oct 1865 in Jeremiah, Letcher, Kentucky, United States of America aged 67. She is buried in Rich Whitaker Cemetery, Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States.
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