Biography of Melvil Dewey

MELVIL DEWEY AMONG the noted librarians of our country who have shown great efficiency, untiring devotion and unusual progressiveness in their calling, stands in the front rank Melvil Dewey, director of the state library and secretary of the University of the State of New York. Born December 10, 1851, in the rural village of Adams Center, Jefferson county, New York, he is the youngest son of Joel and Eliza Green Dewey. His love of books – a love which has never forsaken him – began as soon as he was able to read. His greatest delight was to be among … Read more

Eunice Adelaide Todd Clements of New York

CLEMENTS, Eunice Adelaide Todd8, (David M.7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 1, 1856, married Dec. 17, 1879, Frank J. Clements, who died May 2, 1891. In 1913, she was living at the homestead near Rodman, N. Y. with her brother Arthur G. Todd. Children: I. Kate E., b. July 16, 1889, d. Feb. 3, 1890. II. Mildred T., b. Dec. 20, 1890.

Betsey Sylinda Todd Packard of Rochester NY

PACKARD, Betsey Sylinda Todd8, (John7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 17, 1836, in Rodman, N. Y., married July 4, 1852, Dr. Morgan D. Packard. She is now (1913) living at 529 Parsells Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Children: I. Dianna Nancy, b. May 18, 1853, d. Dec. 19, 1912, m. Caton Crandall and had issue: (1) Ella May, b. July 4, 1855, and m. Warren Standish; she and her infant son died in 1881 and were buried in the same grave. II. Myrtie B.

Clarence Buell Todd of Watertown NY

Clarence Buell Todd9, (Lewis E.8, Enoch L.7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 2, 1875, in Rodman, N. Y., married Dec. 12, 1897, Maud May Hayes, in Watertown, N. Y., where he now (1913) resides and is a postman there. Children: 2739. Kenneth Buell, b. May 23, 1900, in Watertown, N. Y. 2740. Ella May, b. Jan. 28, 1910, also in Watertown, N. Y.

Marvin Mills Todd of Elyria OH

Marvin Mills Todd8, (Lorenzo D.7, Marvin6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 8, 1847, in Rodman, N. Y., died Aug. 5, 1916, in Elyria, Ohio, he was married twice, first, Dec. 20, 1871, Elouise Lord, of Elyria, O., who was born Nov. 10, 1850, in Danbury, Conn., died Feb. 20, 1897, married second, July 4, 1898, Mrs. Elizabeth Glover Lewis. He spent his boyhood days in Elyria, O., and Rockford, Ill. He learned the painters and decorators trade in Elgin, Ill. He returned to Elyria, O., where he married and lived until 1909. He is now (1912) living with … Read more

Ella May Todd Franklin of Syracuse NY

FRANKLIN, Ella May Todd9, (Lewis E.8, Enoch L.7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 9, 1885, in Rodman, N. Y., married April 7, 1907, Jesse D. Franklin, in Watertown, N. Y., but is now (1913) living in Syracuse, N. Y. Children: I. Clara Todd, b. April 8, 1905, in Watertown, N. Y. II. Herschel Jesse, b. Jan. 9, 1913, in Syracuse, N. Y.

Flora C. Todd Mills of Rodman NY

MILLS, Flora C. Todd8, (John7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 6, 1855, married Charles Mills, and now (1913) resides in Rodman, N. Y. Their children were all born in Dallas, Texas. Children: I. Grover, d. when 4 or 5 years of age. II. Deo, he was a mail carrier in Dallas, Tex. III. Leo, is in business in Dallas, Tex.

Daniel Todd of Rodman NY

Daniel Todd6, (Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 24, 1777, at Derby, Conn., died March 8, 1867, at Rodman, N. Y., married Sept. 1, 1801, Betsey Peck, who was born Nov. 13, 1786, died Feb. 16, 1873. “He was born in old Derby, Conn., and experienced religion sixty years ago, under the preaching of Rev. Mr. Van Nest. Soon after this he united with the M. E. Church in Cornwall, Conn. About two years and a half after this he came to Whitesville, N. Y., where he resided till called away to his reward. He came to these parts … Read more

Lewis Elwin Todd of Watertown NY

Lewis Elwin Todd8, (Enoch L.7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 13, 1846, in East Rodman, N. Y., married in Rodman, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1869, Zerviah Evelina Buell, who was born Feb. 3, 1846. He passed most of his life on a farm near Rodman, N. Y., but in his later life he moved to Watertown, N. Y., where he was living in 1913. Children: 2249. Clara Edith, b. April 25, 1873, in Rodman, N. Y., died Nov. 6, 1907, in Wilmington, Del., m., in Watertown, N. Y., Aug. 31, 1905, Clarence B. Dempster, who d. Feb. … Read more

Enoch L. Todd of Jefferson County NY

Enoch L. Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 14, 1816, in East Rodman, N. Y., died Jan. 8, 1889, at his home near Rodman village, N. Y., and was buried in Rodman, N. Y. He married first, in Rodman, Emmeline Jeannette Smith, who died Oct. 23, 1859. Married second, Jan. 28, 1862, Mrs. Eliza Rogers Oatman. Children by Emmeline J. Smith: *1530. Frances Pamela, b. Jan. 9, 1843. *1531. Lewis Elwin, b. March 13, 1846. *1532. Ella Jeannette, b. Feb. 29, 1852. Child by Mrs. Eliza Rogers Oatman: 1533. May L., b. July 13, 1865, at the … Read more