Charles Backus Goddard (October 6, 1796 – February 1, 1864) was an American lawyer and politician.
He was the son of Calvin Goodard and Alice (Hart) Goddard, and was born in Plainfield, Connecticut, October 6, 1796.
After studying Law with his father in Norwich, Connecticut, and with Judge Griswold in Lyme, Connecticut, he was admitted to the Connecticut bar, and went soon afterwards to Zanesville, Ohio, where he continued to reside in the uninterrupted practice of his profession until his death.
In 1820, he married Harriet Munro, daughter of Daniel Convers, of Zanesville, who, with seven children and nephew Calvin G. Child, survived him.
He outlived his brother in law Asa Child This article incorporates public domain material from the Yale Obituary Record.