Johannes Backes Born: unknown (possibly) Linden, Duchy of Lorraine Died: unknown (probably) Linden, Duchy of Lorraine

Johannes' parentage and place of origin are unknown.

[The Bliesen Familienbuch states that he married around 1650, but since his daughters married in the 1690s, this date seems too early. It is likely that he married around 1670, which would imply that he was born around 1650.]

He worked as a farmer and innkeeper in Linden, which is now part of Oberthal. The coat of arms of Oberthal is shown here.

Johannes married {unknown} Staub, possibly in Bliesen.

Johannes and his wife had four children, including Anna Backes.