Thomas Backus | |
|---|---|
| 41st Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office May 2, 1849 – May 4, 1850 | |
| Governor | Joseph Trumbull |
| Preceded by | Charles J. McCurdy |
| Succeeded by | Charles H. Pond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1800 |
| Died | 1858 |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Sarah Young Backus |
| Profession | Politician |
Thomas Backus (1800–1858) was a nineteenth-century American politician. He served as the 41st lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1849 to 1850.[1]