Franklin P. Backus
Franklin P. Backus | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 1949 – July 1, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Wilkins |
| Succeeded by | Marshall J. Beverley |
| Judge, Alexandria Circuit Court | |
| In office 1952–1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1913 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 2007 (aged 93) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | George Washington University University of Virginia |
Franklin P. Backus (December 22, 1913 – October 7, 2007) was a long-time judge and one-term mayor of Alexandria, Virginia. He is credited with helping to establish Virginia's statewide juvenile court system.