Henry T. Backus
American politician (1809–1877) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Titus Backus (April 4, 1809 – July 13, 1877) was an American politician from the U. S. state of Michigan and judge from the Arizona Territory.
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Henry T. Backus | |
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Associate Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office December 26, 1865 – 1869 | |
Nominated by | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | William T. Howell |
Succeeded by | John Titus |
15th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
In office 1861–1862 | |
Governor | Austin Blair |
Preceded by | Joseph R. Williams |
Succeeded by | Charles S. May |
Member of the Michigan Senate | |
In office 1860 | |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office 1840 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-04-09)April 9, 1809 Norwich, Connecticut |
Died | July 13, 1877(1877-07-13) (aged 68) Greenwood, Arizona |
Political party | Whig/Republican |
Spouse | Juliana Trumball Woodbridge |
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