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Backenstos, Jacob B. (Jacob Benjamin), 1811-1857

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1811 - 1857

Biography

Jacob B. Backenstos (1811-1857) was a sheriff, soldier, and politician in Illinois and Oregon.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Jauncy and Miller v. Jacob B. Backenstos transcript

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244151]
Identifier: MSS SC 633
Scope and Contents

Ms. contains the transcript of the case of Jauncy and Miller vs. Jacob B. Backenstos which was heard in the Hancock County, Illinois Circuit Court, Dec. 24, 1845.

Dates: 1845
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jauncy and Miller v. Jacob B. Backenstos transcript

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  • Subject: Civil Procedure and Courts X
  • Subject: Hancock County (Ill.) -- History X

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