Thomas Backus (1800–1858) was a nineteenth-century American politician. He served as the 41st lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1849 to 1850.[1]
Thomas Backus | |
|---|---|
| 41st Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office May 2, 1849 – May 4, 1850 | |
| Governor | Joseph Trumbull |
| Preceded by | Charles J. McCurdy |
| Succeeded by | Charles H. Pond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1800 |
| Died | 1858 |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Sarah Young Backus |
| Profession | Politician |
Biography
editBackus, who lived in Killingly, Connecticut, was born in 1800. He married Sarah Young who was born in 1811 and died in 1896.[2]
Backus was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1829 and 1833. He was elected as a member of the Connecticut State Senate in 1835 and 1838, representing the 14th District. He served as the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut under Governor Joseph Trumbull, and served from 1849 to 1850.[3]
Backus died in 1858 and is interred at Old Westfield Cemetery, Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Lieutenant Governor". Connecticut State Library. Archived from the original on October 26, 2007. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
- ^ "Thomas Backus". Old Westfield Cemetery. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Thomas Backus". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 1 January 2013.