Electus Backus

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Electus Backus was a Colonel in the 6th United States Infantry.

Antebellum

  • February 17, 1804 - Born in New York
  • Enlisted from an Unknown City, Unknown County, United States
  • 1824 - Graduated USMA, began army service
  • January 19, 1859 - Enlisted in the 3rd United States Infantry
    • Lieutenant Colonel
    • ? - Mustered into federal service (unit already in service)
  • 54 years old at the outbreak of the war

War Career

Death and Burial

Family

  • Mary L. Backus, wife

Notes


Sources

  • Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903
  • National Archive Microfilm - ?
  • SUVCW Database: http://www.suvcwdb.org/