Person:Joseph Backus (5)

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Joseph Backus, Esq.
b.Mar 1691 Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
d.30 Mar 1761 Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 9 Apr 1690
  1. Joseph Backus, Esq.1691 - 1761
  2. Samuel Backus1693/94 - 1740
  3. Ann Backus1695 - 1761
  4. Rev. Simon Backus1700/01 - 1745/46
  5. James Backus1703 - 1753
  6. Elizabeth Backus1705 - 1787
  7. Sarah Backus1709 - 1790
  8. Ebenezer Backus1712 - 1768
Spouse and Children
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m. 1 Mar 1721/22
  1. William Backus1723 -
  2. Elisha Backus1724 -
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Facts and Events
Name Joseph Backus, Esq.
Gender Male
Birth[1] Mar 1691 Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Degree[2] 1718 Yale College.
Marriage 1 Mar 1721/22 Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United Statesto Hannah Edwards
Death[3] 30 Mar 1761 Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States[Note: This death is not recorded in any published Connecticut Vital Records or Church Records.]
References
  1. ↑ Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. (Hartford, Conn.: Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Connecticut, 1913)
    1:46.

    "Jofeph Backus & elizabeth: Huntington married the 9th of Aprill Anno 1690 …
    Jofeph backus borne march: 1691"

  2. ↑ Dexter, Franklin Bowditch. Biographical Sketches of the Graduates of Yale College With Annals of the College History. (New York / New Haven: Holt / Yale University Press, 1885-1912)
    1:180-181.

    Joseph Backus was born in Norwich, Connecticut, in March, 1691, the eldest child of Deacon Joseph Backus, and grandson of Lieutenant William Backus, Jr., of Norwich. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon Simon Huntington, Jr., of Norwich. A younger brother graduated in 1724.

    He became a lawyer and a trader in his native town, and was married, March 1, 1721-2, to Hannah, youngest daughter of the late Richard Edwards, Esq., of Hartford, a half sister of the father of Jonathan Edwards (Y. C. 1720).

    In 1724, he removed to Hartford, where in September, 1726, he was appointed Sheriff of the County. At the session of the General Assembly in May, 1732, he was charged with- failing to account for monies received, and probably lost his office in consequence.

    In 1734 or 5 he returned to Norwich to live, and died there in 1762 [sic], aged 71.

    His wife was born January 3, 1696, and died in Hartford, October 17, 1747, aged 51.

    They had two sons and two daughters.

    AUTHORITIES.
    Caulkins, Hist, of Norwich, 2d ed., 159.
    Chapman, Pratt Family, 55.
    Colony Records of Conn., vii, 52, 386.
    Goodwin, Geneal. Notes, 52.
    Huntington Family Memoir, 74.

  3. ↑ Backus, Reno Warburton. The Backus Families of Early New England. (Nopeming, Minn.: Reno Warburton Backus, 1966)
    15.

    "Joseph4, b. March 1690/1, d. at Norwich March 30, 1761 [*]; m. March 1, 1721/2, Hannah Edwards (153, 1:27), b. at Hartford, Jan. 3, 1695/6, d. at Norwich Oct. 17, 1747, daughter of Richard and Mary (Talcott) Edwards, half-sister of Rev. Timothy Edwards and aunt of the wife of Simon4. Joseph was a graduate of Yale in 1718, became known as 'Lawyer Backus of Norwich'. Moved to Hartford Co. in 1724, became sheriff in that year, but was removed in 1732 for failure to account for monies received, later returned to Norwich."
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    [* Note: This death is not recorded in any published Connecticut Vital Records or Church Records.]

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