Background
Backus, August Charles was born on April 24, 1877 in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, United States. Son of August F. and Caroline (Spiegel) Backus.
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August Charles Backus
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Student Oshkosh (Wisconsin) Normal School, 1891-1895. Bachelor of Laws, University Wisconsin, 1895-1900. Doctor of Laws, Marquette University, 1918.
Career
Claus Jordan), Lucille Teckla (wife of Doctor Alvah Newcomb), Walter A., August C. Admitted to Wisconsin bar, 1900, began practice in Milwaukee. Became assistant district attorney Milwaukee County, 1905, district attorney, 1909. Judge Municipal Court, city and county of Milwaukee, 1910-1924.
Became president, public Milwaukee Sentinel, 1924.
Member firm Backus & Parson. Professor criminal law, Marquette U. Declined appointment as Federal Judge.
First president of Federal Loan Bank, 1932-1933. Active in many civic drives Milwaukee, also numerous community and national drives.
Founder adult probation system (first offenders).
Chairman board adviser Marquette University, trustee medical school. Regent University of Wisconsin, 12 years. President American Crime Committee.
Achievements
Membership
Member Wisconsin Bar Association.
Connections
Married Elizabeth Hausmann, August 21, 1902. Children: Charlotte Caroline (wife of Doctor.
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Nationality
American