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          Ellsworth Back, son of Lucius Back and Sarah Richardson, was born on 17 September 1858.¹
     He lived with his parents, Sarah and Lucius, in 1860 in Holland, Hampden County, Massachusetts.²
     He was enumerated with his parent Lucius Back on the 1860 U. S. Census for Massachusetts. He was listed as a one-year-old boy born in Connecticutt.²

          Grant Back, son of Lucius Back and Sarah Richardson, was born on 9 August 1863.¹

          Harriet Cutler Robbins was born on 2 June 1840 in Holland, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹
     Harriet married Roscius Back, son of Lucius Back and Sophia Moore, on 31 August 1863 at Village of Thorndike, Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹
     Harriet and Roscius Back lived in 1920 at 70 South Street in Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Residing with them were.²
     Harriet was enumerated as the wife of Roscius Back under the name of "Harriett Back" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, listed as a 79-year-old married woman born in Massachusetts, her father was born in Connecticut, her mother in Massachusetts.²

     
     Harry Eugene, son of Roscius Back, was born July 8, 1869, in Union. His early education was received in the common schools of his native town, and he prepared for college at the Hitchcock free high school, Brimfield, from which he graduated in 1888. He then went to the College of Liberal Arts of Boston University, from which he graduated in 1892 with the degree of B.A. During his college life he took a leading position among his fellow students. In his freshman year he was secretary of his class and was elected associate editor from Upsilon Chapter of Boston University of the national catalogue of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. From his sophomore year on through the remainder of his college course, he was the Boston University reporter upon the Boston Globe. As a sophomore he was toastmaster at the sophomore-senior banquet; a director of the Boston University Athletic Association; business manager of the University Beacon, the college paper, and a director of the University Beacon Association. When a junior he was business manager of the college annual; treasurer of the University Beacon Association; president of the University Debating Club; local editor of the University Beacon; secretary and later vice-president of the Upsilon Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi, and delegate to the national convention of the latter fraternity at Chatauqua, New York. When a senior he was made editor-in-chief of the University Beacon; president of Upsilon Chapter, and a member of the Monday Club of Boston University, an honorary literary society of the college. After graduation he was made alumni director of the Boston University Athletic Association. After graduating from college he became a newspaper man, and served as reporter on the Boston Globe, city editor of the New Hampshire Republican (Nashua), telegraph editor of the same paper, and managing editor of the Worcester Evening Post. In the fall of 1893 he entered the Boston University Law School, took the three years' course in two years and worked at the same time on the Boston Globe to pay his school expenses. In the fall of 1895 he returned to newspaper work as night editor of the Lowell, Massachusetts, Mail, where he remained until July, 1896, when he returned to Union. In the fall of 1896 he was elected to the Connecticut legislature from the town of Union, and during the session of 1897 made the acquaintance of people who induced him to go to Danielson in the town of Killingly to open a law office. May 1, 1897, he was appointed prosecuting attorney for Killingly and held that office by reappointment until May 6, 1901. August 5, 1897, he was appointed prosecuting agent for Windham county for a term of two years. April, 1899, he was appointed by Governor Lounsbury commissioner of the bureau of labor statistics of Connecticut for a term of four years. By the legislature of 1901 he was appointed judge of the town court of Killingly for two years, an appointment which took effect May 6 of that year. By the succeeding legislatures he has been reappointed and still holds the office. During his term in the legislature he originated, drew, introduced, and took the lead in securing the passage of the bill creating the office of attorney-general. He is also a member of the Republican state central committee from the Twenty-eighth senatorial district . Since settling in Danielson he has had an extensive corporation practice, especially railway law. He is a member of the law firm of Back & Chase, with offices at the Connecticut Mutual Life Building, Hartford, engaged in a general practice of the law. He has served as a director in the People's Tramway Company, the Danielson & Norwich Street Railway Company, the Webster & Dudley Street Railway Company. He was one of the organizers and original directors of the Thompson Tramway Company, the name of which was later changed to the Worcester & Connecticut Eastern Railway Company, and later still to the Consolidated Railway Company. He is active in all efforts for civic betterment in his community and is at present a director in the Danielson Young Men's Christian Association and the Danielson Free Public Library, and a burgess of the borough of Danielson. From 1904 to 1909 he was a private in Company M, Third Regiment, Connecticut National Guard. He is a member of the local grange, order of Masons, Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery; Order of Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias; Order of Elks, and the Bohemian Club. He is a member of the Congregational church.
He married, January 8, 1902, Ella Davenport, daughter of the late Dr. Samuel Hutchins, who was one of the most skillful surgeons of his day in the state. Children: Samuel Hutchins, born January 9, 1903 ; Harry Eugene, August 3, 1904 .²      Harry Eugene Back, son of Roscius Back and Harriet Cutler Robbins, was born on 8 July 1869 in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹

          Roscius Harlow Back, son of Roscius Back and Harriet Cutler Robbins, was born on 28 May 1865 in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹

     
     Samuel died in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹ He was baptized on 14 July 1771 at Connecticut.¹      Samuel Moore, son of John Moore and Sarah Bliss, was born on 14 July 1771 in Connecticut.¹
     Samuel married Amy Whiton on 30 January 1798.¹

     
     Amy died in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹      Amy Whiton was born in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut.¹
     Amy married Samuel Moore, son of John Moore and Sarah Bliss, on 30 January 1798.¹

     
     John married Sarah Bliss.      John Moore, son of James Moore and (?) (?), was born in 1717/18 on the passage to America.¹
     John died on 22 May 1787 in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹

     
     Sarah married John Moore, son of James Moore and (?) (?).      Sarah Bliss was born in 1734 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹
     Sarah died on 12 August 1818 in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹

     
     James married (?) (?).      James Moore was born circa 1693 in (northern Ireland), Ireland.¹
     James died circa 1776 in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹

     
     (?) married James Moore.      (?) (?) was born in 1687.¹
     (?) died on 22 January 1785.¹

      Berme Le Mans was also known as Francis Le Mans.¹      Berme Le Mans was born in 1831 in France.² He lived from 1860 to 1886 in Osage County, Missouri.³
     Berme was enumerated under the name of "Berme Le Mans France" on the 1880 U.S. Census of Washington Township, Osage County, Missouri,, he was listed as a 49-year-old white unmarried male born in France. His father was born in Le Mans, Department du Maine, France. His mother was born in Montanbau (sp?), Department du Latz, France. His relationship with the head of household and his profession were listed as Private. He was a lodger in the household of Henry Lanbert (no known relationship).²
     He was the first school teacher in Westphalia.¹ He moved circa 1886 from Osage County to Taos, Cole County, Missouri.³
     Berme was teaching school from 1886 to 1991 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Taos, Cole County, Missouri.³
     In 1890, a private census was done by the parish of St. Francis Xavier in Taos. Included was Francis Le Mans, who now teaches in his home in our congregation.¹ He was a member of the Democratic County Central Committee in 1891 at Cole County, Missouri.³
     At the time of his death, it was said he owned considerable property in Osage county and Canada.³
     Berme died on 12 July 1891 at Liberty Township in Taos, Cole County, Missouri, after having been shot by Joseph Frank..³ He was buried on 12 July 1891 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Taos, Cole County, Missouri, funeral services were conducted by Reverend Father Schmidt. A large number of friends attended and paid their last tribute to the deceased.³
     On July 12, 1891, Joseph committed suicide after murdering a man. The following article appeared in the Jefferson City Daily Tribune:
MURDER AND SUICIDE
A Bloody and Fearful Double Tragedy Enacted at Taos Early Sunday Morning.
Joseph Frank Kills a Friend and neighbor and then sends two bullets crashing through his own head.
The Causes that led to the killing an Unsolved Mystery.
The shooting of an Inoffensive and Helpless old man Undoubtedly premeditated.
The Awful Work witness by an entire Congregation Helpless to prevent it
Details of the affair.
     A most bloody and distressing double tragedy took place about 10 o'clock Sunday at the little town of Taos ten miles southeast of here, which ended the earthly career of Francis Berme le Mans and Joseph Frank, two well-known citizens of Liberty township. The facts in the case, as gathered from the witnesses who testified at the coroner's inquest, are about as follows:
     The two men had attended the Catholic church and left the building after mass. While walking through the church yard several parties noticed that Frank was talking in a very angry manner and Mr. Berme le Mans was evidently trying to explain something. Mr. Stephen Ortmeyer approached them and begged Frank not to engage in a quarrel on Sunday in the presence of the congregation. They passed out of the church yard and down the road until nearly opposite the residence of Mrs. Peter Dierckx, Frank having a grip on one of Mr. Berme le Mans arms. No one imagined that anything serious was about to happen. Frank was heard to say "You have been talking and telling lies about me in Jefferson City and I intend to settle this matter now."
     Mr. Berme le Mans, according to the testimony of some, said: "Joe, I never told any lie about you or done you any harm in my life."
     About this time it was observed that Frank was trying to draw a pistol from his pocket. Mr Ortmeyer attempted to interfere, and said: "For God sake, Joe, don't shoot." The words were scarcely out of his mouth when there was a report. The ball struck Mr. Berme le Mans on the right side and above the abdomen. He staggered, but did not fall, and grabbing Frank by both arms, said: "For God sake, Joe, don't shoot me." A brief struggle ensued and Frank freed his pistol arm and, placing the weapon over Mr. Berme le Mans' left ear, fired. The latter fell dead at his feet and never spoke.
"O, Joe, what have you done," said Mr. Ortmeyer. "You have killed him."
     Frank surveyed his victim for a minute and, moving down the road a few steps, placed the pistol to his head and snapped it, some say three times and others less. Mr. Hoffman attempted to grab the pistol, but was not successful. Frank then walked down the road and toward Schubert's store for 250 yards and, stepping to the side of the road, sent a bullet crashing through his head. Two shots were heard and it is probable that the first one was a premature discharge of the weapon. He shot himself just below the right ear and the bullet ranged up and passed out at the opposite side of the head. He fell forward on his face with the pistol under him. Death must have resulted instantly. The pistol used was an American bulldog, 32-calibre and appeared to have never been used before.
Intense Excitement
     The most intense excitement prevailed, as a number of the congregation witnessed the killing. For a time everyone was dazed and then as the people began to appreciate the full extent of the terrible crime there was angry muttering against Frank. The act was denounced as a cold-blooded and cruel murder of an inoffensive old man who was not believed to have an enemy on earth. But threats were idle, as Frank was beyond the reach of human vengeance.
The coroner, Judge J. M. Oldham, was notified by telegraph from Osage City and arrived at the scene of the tragedy about 2:30 o'clock. A jury was sworn in for each case and a number of witnesses examined, which resulted in eliciting about what has been stated.
     A Tribune reporter visited the scene during the afternoon and found the body of Frank lying a short distance from the road and weltering in a pool of blood. Someone had thrown a sheet over him to keep the flies away. A small crowd had collected and the tragedy was the sole topic of discussion, and Frank was bitterly denounced. After examining the body the coroner turned it over to relatives.
     Mr. Berme le Mans had fallen in the middle of the road nearly in front of the residence of Mrs. Dierckx. To protect the body from the heat of the sun, it had been carried in the school house and here the coroner held the inquest. The eyes were open and face bore a horrified look. A large crowd had collected and the killing was excitedly discussed.
     "What did he kill poor old Berme le Mans for?" could be heard on all sides. The question proved to be a hard one to solve, and after two hours investigation, the Tribune reporter felt like giving it up.
     From the best rumors obtainable it appears that Frank had applied for a pension and had employed Mr. Berme le Mans to write letters to Washington. His claim was rejected, and it seems that he thought Mr. Berme le Mans had done something to prevent him from drawing the pension. This story is generally credited as the cause of the tragedy. Others say that they quarreled over politics, and still others that Mr. Berme le Mans had said something which reflected on Frank's family.
     No one knew that there was any trouble between them. They had been warm friends for a number of years and Mr. Berme le Mans had boarded with Frank until a few months ago, and if they had ever quarreled the matter was a secret between the two. Both men were well and favorably known.
The Murdered Man
     Mr. Berme le Mans had been teaching the Catholic school at Taos for the last five years. Prior to coming to Taos he had resided in Osage county for twenty-five years or more and had followed school teaching. He was possessed of a splendid education and was very popular. At the time of his death he was a member of the democratic county central committee and took quite an interest in politics. He was a refined gentleman, inoffensive and kind-hearted. Probably no man in that part of the county was more universally respected and esteemed for his good qualities. He was probably 60 years old, single, as far as is know, and has no relatives living in this country. It is said that he owned considerable property in Osage county and Canada. His effects had not been examined when The Tribune reporter left.
The Murderer and Suicide
     Frank was about 50 years old. He was raised in this country and served through the war in the federal army. Those familiar with his war record say that he made a good soldier.
     He owned a farm two and a half miles above Osage City and was an industrious and intelligent farmer. He stood well n the neighborhood and never had any serious trouble before, and in fact, it was never known that he owned a pistol until after the shooting.
     The killing of Mr. Berme le Mans was undoubtedly premeditated, otherwise Frank would not have gone to church with a pistol in his pocket. He had nothing to fear from Mr. Berme le Mans physically, and it appears that the latter was very anxious to avoid a quarrel.
     The Tribune reporter called on Rev. Father Schmidt in the hope of obtaining information. The latter knew nothing that could have led to the terrible tragedy. He expressed the most sincere regret over the affair, but it was entirely unforeseen and consequently nothing could have been done to prevent it.
     It is seldom, indeed, that such a tragedy occurs where hundreds of people know both parties, and yet the crime is so hard to account for. Some think that Frank was laboring under a mental derangement. This appears to be the most reasonable solution, for a sane man would hardly commit such a crime without great provocation.
     Both the dead men were buried yesterday afternoon. Mr. Berme le Mans was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Taos. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Schmidt. A large number of friends attended the funeral and paid a last tribute to the deceased.
     Frank's funeral was conducted by the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization he had belonged to for a number of years. He was buried in the National Cemetery, near this city.
Frank was Insane
     After the remains of Frank were interred in the National Cemetery yesterday afternoon, one of the neighbors of the dead man stated to Postmaster Stampfl that he was undoubtedly insane. About ten days ago, it is said, that in talking to one of the neighbors Frank said that he might as well give up; the whole world was against him, and everything was going wrong. It is also said that Frank had taken up an idea that Capt. Schoennen of Osage City, who had always been one of his best friends, was an enemy.³

     Another article concerning the murder and suicide by Joseph Frank from the Cole County Democrat read: News reached the city Sunday that Mr. F. Berme le Mans, of Liberty township, had been shot and killed by Mr. Joseph Frank, of the same towonship, at the little village of Taos Sunday morning about 8 o'clock. The coroner went to the scene of the murder and from him it is learned that Mr. Frank began quarrelling just after church about some matter not well understood, when Frank drew the ever ready pistol and fired, striking Berme le Mans in the breast. The latter grabbed him and said, "Joe you are not going to kill me?' When Frank fired again, sending a bullet through Berme le Mans Head, causing instant death. The murderer put the pistol to his own head and snapped it, but it failed to fire, when he ran off about two hundred yards and shot himself dead. Both were good citizens and the sad affair, involved in mystery as it is, has cast a gloom over the entire townsip. Mr. Berme le Mans was a popular man, a bachelor and without family or kinsmen in this country. He was a member of the Democratic County Central Committee and one of the best workers in the committee, by whom he will be greatly missed. He was a good, honest man, true to his party and his friends and devoted to his church. His death will be universally regretted. Mr. Frank has always been regarded as a good man., and his conduct is inexplicable to his friends. A well-to-do farmer and the father of an interesting family, no one can account for his action, though the presence of a pistol at church with him would indicate that it was premeditated. The funeral of Mr. Berme Le Mans took place at Taos last Monday afternoon and was largely attended. Mr. Frank was interred in the National cemetery last Monday, the G.A.R. Post having charge of the funeral ceremonies.⁴

     
     Bare Hill Cemetery (Chaplin, Connecticut) is located at Miller Road in Chaplin, Windham County, Connecticut.
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Erastus Back (Head).¹
Erastus Gilbert Back (Head).²

     Kristin Lynne Mylar and Lucas Nathaniel Frank were engaged in December 2003.¹
     Kristin (her first marriage)married Lucas Nathaniel Frank (his first marriage) , son of Ronald Joseph Frank and Janice Madline Schmitt, on 24 April 2004 at Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.²

          Larry Edward Mylar, son of Charles Warren Mylar and Norma Jewel Moore, was born on 6 March 1945 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.³ Larry Edward Mylar graduated in 1963 from Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia.³ He graduated in 1968 from Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.³
     Larry Edward Mylar served circa 1970 in the United States Marine Corp Reserves.³
     Larry (his first marriage) married Linda Jane "Janie" Cargal (her first marriage), daughter of Helen (?).¹
     Larry (his second marriage) married Cheryl Lynn Jones (her second marriage) on 25 December 2002 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^1,3 Larry Edward Mylar was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the California Country Club before 2006.³
     Larry Edward was a Manufacturers Sales Representative for Ridgeway Clock Company and Harden Furniture Company for over thirty years before 2006.³
     Larry died on 14 January 2006 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, at age 60.³ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 20 January 2006 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.³
     His funeral service was held on 21 January 2006 at First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, with the Reverend Rudy W. Beard officiating.³ He was buried on 21 January 2006 in Hawthorne Memorial Gardens in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, with full military honors.³

     
     Linda (her first marriage)married Larry Edward Mylar (his first marriage) , son of Charles Warren Mylar and Norma Jewel Moore.¹
     Linda (her second marriage)married John Dickinson , son of Dan Dickinson and Melba (?).¹

     
     Cheryl (her first marriage)married (?) Becker (his first marriage).²
     Cheryl (her second marriage)married Larry Edward Mylar (his second marriage) , son of Charles Warren Mylar and Norma Jewel Moore, on 25 December 2002 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^1,3

     
     John married Linda Jane "Janie" Cargal (her second marriage), daughter of Helen (?).¹

     Lisa Marie Wisch and Nicholas Bryon Borgmeyer were engaged in 2004.¹

     
     James married (?) (?).

     
     (?) married James B. Wisch.

          Hiram Wheeler, son of Calvin Wheeler and Philena Back, was born on 30 November 1806 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont.¹
     Hiram married Betsy Rowell on 12 April 1838.¹
     Hiram died on 11 September 1881 at age 74.¹

          Betsy Rowell was born on 21 April 1809.¹
     Betsy married Hiram Wheeler, son of Calvin Wheeler and Philena Back, on 12 April 1838.¹
     Betsy died on 11 August 1879 at age 70.¹

          Charles Wheeler, son of Calvin Wheeler and Philena Back, was born on 28 March 1808 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont.¹
     Charles married Martha B. Peabody, daughter of John Peabody and Edith Bement, on 1 January 1834 at Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont.¹
     Charles died on 6 August 1863 in Malden, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 55.¹ He was buried in August 1863 in Malden Cemetery in Malden, Bureau County, Illinois.¹

          Lucia Wheeler, daughter of Calvin Wheeler and Philena Back, was born on 25 October 1809 in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont.¹
     Lucia married Josiah A. Herrick on 6 February 1836.¹

          Josiah A. Herrick was born in 1805.¹
     Josiah married Lucia Wheeler, daughter of Calvin Wheeler and Philena Back, on 6 February 1836.¹