Thomas Backus (1800–1858) was a nineteenth-century American politician.
He married Sarah Young who was born in 1811 and died in 1896.
[2] Backus was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1829 and 1833.
He was elected as a member of the Connecticut State Senate in 1835 and 1838, representing the 14th District.
[3] Backus died in 1858 and is interred at Old Westfield Cemetery, Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut.