He was appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire the same year.

He served as the High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1554.

He was appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1580 and 1593.

He served as High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1894 and 1913.

He held the office of Sheriff of Berkshire from 1664 to 1665.

He was also appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1569.

Backhouse served as High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1598 and 1601.

From 1821 to 1822 he was Sheriff of Berkshire.

It is believed he may have become the third High Sheriff of Berkshire around this time.

He was also appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire for 1568 and 1577.