This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Joseph_Backes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.allegany/9826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe she was the second wife of Jacob Christopher Backes, my great grandfather. She was born about 1880. Jacob's first wife Helen Wolfe died in 1923. I don't know when Jacob remarried. Jacob died in 1939. Jessie is listed in the Wellsville, NY diretory for 1940 as a widow living at 253 Madison Street where Jacob lived. She is listed in the 1930 federal census. She is a surprise find to me as I do genealogy research. Her maiden name is unknown. I know next to nothing about her. Any help is appreciated, thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.