Caleb L. Todd7, (Bela6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born May 7, 1823, in Stockton, N. Y., died May 8, 1903, in Cassadaga, N. Y., married first, May 21, 1846, Vesta C. Putnam, who was born July 19, 1827, died Feb. 16, 1881. He married second, Oct. 20, 1881, Caroline Peck.
He owned a farm in operating which he was quite successful through honest toil and economy. He was a great admirer of good horses and knew well how to train and drive them. He was a light complexioned man, with a light or “sandy” beard and blue eyes. He was thoroughly honest and conscientious in all his dealings with his fellowmen. Straight of build and active.
Children by Vesta C. Putnam:
*1696. Lydia E., b. March 4, 1847.
*1697. Homer F., b. Sept. 5, 1849.
*1698. Florence A., b. May 22, 1854.
1699. Lucina E., b. July 21, 1858, m. Sept. 11, 1878, Fred M. Vail, who was b. July 29, 1857.
*1700. Carrie M., b. Nov. 27, 1862.
I have owned the Todd Farm since the 1950’s when Gerald Todd (the last to work the farm) died. It was Caleb who purchased the
next door landmark home in the 1870’s. About 1880 he and his son Homer built on this same property another farm house
with barn, and in the process sold the first house. The local cemetery at Cassadaga has at least 40 of our family including Caleb
and Homer there. I have many, many records, photos and more that I am always wiling to share. IF there is interest in know more
on this subject please let me hear from you. I am Caleb’s GG grandson.
S.W. Todd III