Biography

Wife of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Trumbull Backus and third child of Chancellor Reuben Hyde Walworth. Mentioned in 18600731ArnoldBurgesJohnson_CharlesSumner: "Now the Dr [Backus] thinks that his suit will prosper just in proportion to the amount of sympathy excited in such circles as will have an influence on the Co. He does not underate either his the influence of his own connexions, or those of his wife. But he wants more – wants all that can be obtained."