Jim Bach was born and raised in New Canaan. His family dates back in town three generations to 1916. After graduating from New Canaan High School in 1947 and then from Columbia University, Jim proudly served for two combat years during the Korean War.

After the war, he worked on Wall Street for 40 years and then retired to New Canaan with his wife, Vona. Jim has been very involved with the Historical Society, including serving many years on the Society’s Board of Governors, researching and lecturing on Town history, as well as teaching young students.