Fredonia New York

Hollis Devillo Todd of Chautauqua County NY

Hollis Devillo Todd8, (Ora B.7, Bela6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Oct. 16, 1843, in Stockton, N. Y., married March 12, 1865, Laura Ann, daughter of Almond S. and Rhoda A. (Baker) Park, who was born July 15, 1847. He attended the Normal School at Fredonia, N. Y., and later he became a Methodist Episcopal Minister and held different pastorates for a number of years. He served in the civil war, having enlisted Aug. 12, 1861, in the 49th regiment New York Volunteer Militia, seeing nearly four years of active service, having been discharged June 26, 1865. He was … Read more

Biography of C. N. Bentley

C. N. Bentley, a respected pioneer in Harlem township, has deep roots in Stephenson County’s history. Born in 1826, he witnessed the region’s development and has contributed significantly to his community as a school trustee, constable, and highway commissioner. His ancestors include notable figures, such as his grandfather Eldred Bentley, linked to Ethan Allen of the Revolutionary War. C. N. Bentley married Alecta Smith and had five children, while his family experienced both triumphs and tragedies throughout their lives.

Chandler Todd of Pomfret NY

Chandler Todd5, (Jesse4, Benjamin3, Michael2, Christopher1) born in 1790, died Nov. 26, 1861, married June 18, 1826, Anne Bagg, of West Springfield, Mass., who was born in 1796, died Dec. 25, 1872. He removed to New York and bought land near the present town of Fredonia, N. Y. An obituary says of Mr. Todd: “Mr. Chandler Todd, one of the oldest citizens of the town of Pomfret, who has for the last thirty-five years lived on his farm about three miles down the creek on the west side, died at his home on Monday afternoon last.” He was a quiet, … Read more

Alice Laura Todd Clark of Fredonia NY

CLARK, Alice Laura Todd7, (Charles Abbott6, Chandler5, Jesse4, Benjamin3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Feb. 9, 1867, married Sept. 25, 1889, Harry S. Clark. They live in Fredonia, N. Y. Children: I. Sidney Erastus, b. Oct. 31, 1890, grad. Mass. Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass., in 1915. II. Isabel Louise, b. Dec. 4, 1894; she is attending Normal School in Fredonia, N. Y., preparing to be a teacher.

Ralph Mitchell Todd Fredonia NY

Ralph Mitchell Todd7, (Charles Abbott6, Chandler5, Jesse4, Benjamin3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Oct. 31, 1874, married, April 26, 1911, May Smith. The birthday of Mr. Todd, his son and nephew happens to be the same day viz: Oct. 31, Mr. Todd and his sister still own the farm which their parents and grand parents owned before them. He lived in Fredonia, N. Y., where he was killed in Feb., 1920, when an electric car collided with his automobile, his wife and child were badly hurt but recovered. Child: 1663. Charles Holmes, b. Oct. 31, 1912.

Stanton Wesley Todd of Grand Rapids MI

Stanton Wesley Todd9, (Homer F.8, Caleb7, Bela6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born July 9, 1876, married Sept. 18, 1901, Mae C. Stevens. He graduated from the Fredonia Normal School at Fredonia, N. Y., in 1901, after which he taught school for some time. Later he engaged in the wholesale paper business in Grand Rapids, Mich. Children: 2784. Cathryn M., b. July 1, 1902, d. Oct. 26, 1902. 2785. Dorothy M., b. Oct. 22, 1903. 2786. Chauncey S., b. June 8, 1906. 2787. Stanton W., b. Sept. 20, 1908. 2788. Jack W., b. Aug. 24, 1910, d. July 15, 1911. … Read more