Elijah Backus
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| Gender | Male |
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| Date of birth | January 1,1726 |
| Died | 1798 |
| Children | Lucy Woodbridge |
| James Backus | |
| Grandchildren | William Woodbridge |
| Henry T. Backus | |
| Parents | Elizabeth Tracy |
| Samuel Backus | |
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| ID | 4301849 |
Elijah Backus Life story
Elijah Backus was a member of the prominent Norwich Backus family (related to Nathaniel Backus Jr.). He was very involved in local politics as a local Justice of the Peace before and after the Revolution. During the Revolution, he used his iron works to support the United States and he served as a captain.