John Backus
American, 1740 - 1814
Person TypeIndividual
American, founded 1878
BiographyAccording to the catalog for the exhibit "Craftsmen and Artists of Norwich", Deacon John Backus's inventory at his death included lumber and unfinished stock, worth $20. His tools included a turning lathe, bench, three large spinning wheels, two small spinning wheels and many tools. He left his tools to his nephew, Asa.
