Backus, Electus, 1804-1862.

Electus Backus was born in New York in 1804. He was the son of Colonel Electus Backus who was killed at Sackett's Harbor in 1813. The younger Backus graduated from West Point in 1824 and fought in the Seminole and the Mexican wars. In June 1850, Backus, who was Major of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, was assigned command of Fort Defiance, Arizona. Backus died in Detroit in June 1862, just after he was made Colonel of the 6th U.S. Infantry.

From the description of Diaries and Letters of Electus Backus, ca.1809-1860. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 429235319

Electus Backus was born in New York in 1804. He was the son of Colonel Electus Backus who was killed at Sackett's Harbor in the War of 1812. The younger Backus graduated from West Point in 1824 and fought in the Seminole and the Mexican wars. He was brevetted major after the Battle of Monterrey and in 1847 was in command of the troops garrisoning Castle of San Juan de Ulloa at Veracruz, Mexico. In June 1850, Backus, who was Major of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, was assigned command of Fort Defiance, Arizona. Backus died in Detroit in June 1862, just after he was appointed Colonel of the 6th U.S. Infantry.

From the description of Manuscript and letters of Electus Backus, 1848. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122565209