Westchester County NY

Julia Todd Brady of Goldens Bridge NY

BRADY, Julia Todd8, (Martin7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 10, 1841, died April 15, 1915, married Edward B., son of Simeon Brady, who was born Aug. 5, 1833, in Goldens Bridge, N. Y., died Jan. 26, 1906. They lived in Goldens Bridge, N. Y. Children: I. Edward T., b. Nov. 21, 1860, d. Sept. 16, 1864. II. Arthur L., b. Dec. 15, 1862, d. July 18, 1910, m. July 24, 1906, Wynetta Davis. Issue: (1) George T., b. May 13, 1907. III. Mary, b. Nov. 27, 1864, d. April 22, 1868. IV. Julia, b. May 17, 1867, … Read more

Allen Todd of Rochester NY

Allen Todd7, (David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 6, 1802, in Peekskill, N. Y., died in Rochester, N. Y., married first,(???) 18–, (???)Field, a niece of Cyrus Field. He married second, 18–, Eurania Davis. He moved to South Greece, N. Y., now called Elmwood, thence in later life he retired and moved to Rochester, N. Y., where he died. He was a very prosperous farmer and a most excellent man, having been a devoted Christian. Children by(???)Field: *1487. Morris. 1488. Nelson d. a bachelor. Children by Eurania Davis: *1489. Allen D., b. Jan. 2, 1840. *1490. Eurania G., … Read more

John Todd of Rochester NY

John Todd8, (Wright7, David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 23, 1822, at the old homestead in Peekskill, N. Y., married in 1864, Sophia Joiner, of Henrietta, N. Y. In 1826, he went with his parents to Greece, N. Y., where he received his education. He was a farmer, but during his later years, he retired and went to Rochester, N. Y., to live. Children: *2195. Sarah A., b. Feb. 2, 1849. *2196. Emma Jane, b. Oct. 26, 1850. 2197. Alta, b. July 19, 1852. *2198. Carrie A., b. July 13, 1857. 2199. Charles, b. March 27, 1860. *2200. … Read more

Biography of Mrs. Hannah J. Olmstead

MRS. HANNAH J. OLMSTEAD. – Life upon the Pacific coast brings out the heroic qualities in women as well as in men. It is a social and conventional form which keeps them in the shadow of their husbands’ names. But everybody knows that the greater part of the incentive which a man has to win a position or a fortune comes from his wife. It has long been remarked that the women in the immigrant trains showed more pluck than the men; and many a dispirited husband was cheered up and almost carried through by his brave better half. Delicate … Read more

Elnathan Todd of Long Ridge CT

Elnathan Todd7, (Elnathan6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born Oct. 15, 1812, died Feb. 19, 1897, married Oct. 29, 1855, Henrietta C., daughter of Samuel Crane, whose family and ancestors had controlled large grants of land in Bedford, New York, descendants of John Crane who came from England in early colonial times. She was often urged to try to secure her supposed rights in the Jennings estate of England. She was born April 13, 1825, died Feb. 7, 1895. Mr. Todd was born in Pound Ridge, which is a short distance north of Long Ridge, both communities being included in … Read more

Hanford Comstock Todd of Mt. Hope NY

Hanford Comstock Todd8, (Darius W.7, Elnathan6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born Feb. 17, 1832, died Aug. 1, 1870, and was buried in Mt. Hope, Westchester County, N. Y., married Feb. 17, 1857, Mercy Anne Marclay, who was born Nov. 29, 1836, died Oct. 27, 1909. Children: 1835. Mary Osborn Todd, b. June 9, 1858, m. April 20, 1913, George Holiday. They reside in Rhinebeck, N. Y. 1836. Martin Barclay Todd, b. Nov. 20, 1859. 1837. William Hanford Todd, born June 9, 1861, married July 2, 1891, Catherine French. He is a physician and resides in Dobb’s Ferry, N. Y. … Read more

Henry Day Todd of Cooperstown NY

Henry Day Todd8, (Caleb7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 8, 1809, in Cooperstown, N. Y., he was three times married, first, Feb. 8, 1832, Thankful Evans, who was born Feb. 14, 1813, in Hindsdale, N. H., died Dec. 15, 1832, he married second, May 13, 1839, Lois Weeks, who was born Jan. 13, 1816, in Clarendon, Vt., died Nov. 1, 1856, he married third, May 9, 1857, Tasile Croteau, who was born April 17, 1831, in Montreal, Canada. Child by Thankful Evans: *2024. Isabella T., b. Dec. 15, 1832. Child by Lois Weeks: *2025. Sabra Amelia, b. … Read more

Biography of Hon. Emory C. Ferguson

HON. EMORY C. FERGUSON. – Mr. Ferguson, whose portrait is placed in this history, was born on a farm in Westchester county, New York, March 5, 1833, and is the son of Samuel S. and Maria (Haight) Ferguson. He resided in his native county and learned the trade of a carpenter until reaching his majority. April 5, 1854, he with his brother Yates (who came to California in 1849 and had returned East) started via the Isthmus of Panama for the Golden State, arriving in San Francisco in May. Our subject immediately proceeded to the mines on the middle fork … Read more

Abraham Todd of South Salem NY

Abraham Todd5, (Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 21, 1738, in Greenwich Ct., died April 19, 1797, married Aug. 24, 1757, Lydia Husted, who was born Aug. 31, 1737, died Aug. 23, 1811. “After his marriage he settled in South Salem, N. Y., now Lewisboro, about three miles east of Goldens Bridge, New York. He was a farmer. His grave is on his farm. He served in the Revolution under Lieut. Col. Joseph Benedicts in the Associated Exempts, Westchester County militia. He was Lieut. in the Westchester County militia, Thirteenth regiment, under Col. Pierre Van Cortland and Col. Drake. He … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Howard P. Mansfield

Mansfield, Howard P.; chemical business; born, Cleveland, May 5, 1884; son of I. Howard and Emily Page Mansfield; educated, Holbrooks Military School, Ossining, N. Y., 1899-1902; Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, 1905, P. H. B.; married, Cleveland, Dec. 2, 1907, Valentine Morris; one daughter, Elizabeth Morris Mansfield; with the Grasselli Chemical Co., since Sept. 11, 1905; member Board of managers Y. M. C. A.; member Chi Phi Fraternity. Recreations: Hand Ball, Tennis, and Golf.

Morris R. Todd of Preston MN

Morris R. Todd9, (Joseph N.8, Jonah7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 6, 1850, at Cross River, N. Y., died June 20, 1900, married(???)Greenleaf. She was living in Preston, Minn. Children: 2706. Maurice R., b. Feb. 21, 1884; lived in St. Paul, Minn., unmarried in 1912. 2707. Damon G., b. May 22, 1893; lived in Preston, Minn., unmarried in 1912.

Jonah Todd of Lewisboro NY

Jonah Todd7, (Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 2, 1797, died March 15, 1878, married Sept. 21, 1815, Lucinda, only daughter of Joseph and Mollie L. Nash, of South Salem, N. Y., who was born Feb. 17, 1799, died May 3, 1887. He was a farmer. They lived in Lewisboro, N. Y. Children: *1467. Joseph N., b. May 3, 1816. *1468. Leonard B., b. Sept. 14, 1818. *1469. Cyrus Lawrence, b. April 1, 1821. 1470. Molly, b. Sept. 14, 1823, d. March 13, 1834. *1471. Deborah A., b. July 15, 1828.

Sallie Ann Todd Mead of Lewisboro NY

MEAD, Sallie Ann Todd7, (Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 6, 1809, died May 20, 1884, married Nov. 9, 1830, J. Gilbert Mead. They lived in Lewisboro, N. Y. Children: I. Elbert A., b. Jan. 21, 1834, m. Sept. 27, 1860, Mary Eliza Studwell. He was a farmer in Salem, N. Y. II. Solomon T., b. April 23, 1836, m. July 18, 1861, Sarah E. Quick, who d. in 1896. He was a farmer in Salem, N. Y.

Rufus Linus Todd of Ossining NY

Rufus Linus Todd7, (Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 24, 1807, died July 22, 1856, married first, Adaline Speaight, who was born Nov. 15, 1809, died May 13, 1848, married second, Mary Helen, daughter of Gen. Aaron and Maryù (Watson) Ward. He was a merchant in New York City. About 1850 he retired and bought a farm in Ossining, N. Y. Children by Adaline Speaight: *1508. Rufus L., b. Feb. 6, 1834. *1509. Richard Speaight, b. June 2, 1838. 1510. Uel, b. May 6, 1833, d. May 19, 1836. 1511. Laura, b. Nov. 3, 1834, d. March 19, … Read more

Harvey Mead Todd of Westchester County NY

Harvey Mead Todd7, (Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 2, 1803, in Lewisboro, N. Y., died Dec. 21, 1881, married Feb. 11, 1827, Esther Warren, daughter of William and Catherine (Green) Nelson, who was born Nov. 8, 1808, died May 1, 1883. He left school for the farm at a very early age and remained actively engaged in farming till his death. His farm was on the old turnpike road, two and a half miles from Somers (N. Y.) village, known as the Micah Purdy farm, which he bought from his father Uel Todd. His house was built … Read more

John Todd of Pound Ridge NY

John Todd7, (Elnathan6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born Oct. 5, 1810, married July 3, 1832, Jane Merritt, who was born Jan. 1, 1812. Children: 1134. Mortimer Montgomery Todd, born July 30, 1836, married Dec. 20, 1860, Helen M., daughter of Rev. Henry and Mary (Lockwood) Benedict, whose brother is Com. E. C. Benedict, of Indian Harbor, Greenwich, Conn. Mr. Todd was cashier of the First National Bank of Port Chester, New York Child: 1846. Mary Jane Todd, born May 29, 1864, she was twice married, first, April 22, 1869, Webster Clay Powell, Jr., who died Dec. 7, 1901; second, … Read more

Jehiel Todd of Toddville NY

Jehiel Todd6, (Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 3, 1761, died Jan. 28, 1843, in Toddville, N. Y., married in 1781, Hannah, daughter of Glover and Lydia (Allen) Street, who was born Oct. 1, 1758, died July 21, 1836. He was born and lived for some time in Wallingford, Conn. Glover Street, was son of Samuel and Keziah (Munson) Street; Samuel was son of Lieut. Samuel and Hannah (Glover) Street; Lieut. Samuel was a son of Rev. Samuel and Anna (Miles) Street; Rev. Samuel Street was son of Rev. Nicholas and(???)(Poole) Street. Keziah Munson was a daughter of Caleb … Read more

Biography of Richard Jeffs

RICHARD JEFFS. – The subject of this brief sketch was born in Westchester, Westchester county, New York, December 27, 1827, where he was brought up, working on his father’s farm until he was nineteen years of age. He then went to New York City, where he remained for eighteen months. In February, 1851, he started for California by way of Panama, arriving in San Francisco in March of that year. He started almost immediately for the mines, where he remained until 1858. During the great gold excitement of 1858-59, on the Frazer river, British Columbia, when thousands of people were … Read more

Martha Emily Todd Gaylord of Toddsville NY

GAYLORD, Martha Emily Todd9, (Samuel S.8, Lemuel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 3, 1847, in Toddsville, married Aug. 12, 1865, Henry R. Gaylord. who was born Oct. 27, 1845. In 1914 she was still living in Toddsville, N. Y., not very far from where she was born. Child: I. Maude, b. June 26, 1869; unmarried in 1914.

Tamma Todd Denike of Peekskill NY

DENIKE, Tamma Todd7, (David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 19, 1794, died March 13, 1877, married Feb. 1832, Isaac Denike, who was born Nov. 23, 1800, died May 24, 1883. They lived in Peekskill, N. Y. Children: I. Mary Elizabeth, b. Nov. 19, 1833, d. Dec. 20, 1873. II. Abby Jane, b. Jan. 15, 1837, m. Jacob Strang, who d. in 1901; she resides in Ypsilanti, Mich.