Background
BACKUS, Ella May Daughter of Joseph and Helen Mar (Smith) Backus.
Assistant United States Attorney
BACKUS, Ella May Daughter of Joseph and Helen Mar (Smith) Backus.
High School; Valparaiso Normal, Indiana. Studied law in office. Pratt & Davis, Traverse City, Mich.
Admitted to Bar in Michigan Courts, 1895. Engaged in practice, 1895-1903. Appt. Clerk, United States Attorney’s office, 1902.
Appt. Assistant United States Attorney, Western District of Michigan, 1923.
Club: Grand Rapids Woman City.