This manuscript, in its essence, is a collection of 948 biographies of prominent men and women, all leading citizens of Western Colorado. In this context, Western Colorado encompasses the counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.
WALTON, Sophia Porter Todd9, (Joshua M.8, Eli M.7, Eli6, Jonah5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 29, 1858, married Oct. 10, 1883, John Douglass Walton, who was born June 27, 1860, in New York City. They lived in Bellport, N. Y. Child: I. William Douglass, b. July 16, 1890, in New York City.
Javan Nelson Todd8, (Albert7, Chauncey6, Jonah5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 7, 1841, died Aug. 31, 1900, married Oct. 17, 1864, Helen Sutton Osborn, who was born Oct. 17, 1841, died Aug. 12, 1892. Mr. Todd lived his adult years mainly in Providence, R. I., residing only for a time in the later years of his life in Georgia. Child: *1953. William Osborn, b. Aug. 4, 1865.
Albert Todd7, (Chauncey6, Jonah5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 25, 1816, died May 20, 1854, married July 30, 1839, Abigail Maria Andrews, who was born May 23, 1818, died May 14, 1871. In early life he went to Woonsocket, R. I., his mothers brother, Edward Hotchkiss, living near that town. There he pursued his calling of a printer. He married the daughter of a farmer living not far from Woonsocket, and lived in the old farm house until his death. Children: *1247. Javan Nelson, b. Jan. 7, 1841. *1248. David Chauncey, b. Dec. 6, 1842. 1249. Sarah Ames, b. … Read more
Joseph Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 27, 1827, in East Rodman, N. Y., died July 3, 1864, while aboard a transport ship on the James River, of Typhoid Fever contracted in service in the civil war and was buried at Fortress Monroe, Va. He married at Oswego, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1851, Giffy Lewis, who is now (1913) living with her grand-daughter, Mrs. Hardy Esterdalph, of Whitehall, Mich. Children: 1540. Byron Montrose, d. Aug., 1854. *1541. Stella Janette. *1542. Nettie Frances.
Leonard Todd7, (Ely6, Jonah5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 8, 1800, died April 6, 1876, married Dec. 24, 1821, Julia, daughter of Elam and Lowly (Dickerman) Bradley, who was born Nov. 21, 1802, died Oct. 11, 1899. Leonard Todd received a country school education and when 21 years of age he married Julia Bradley, of Hamden, Conn., in Grace Episcopal Church, in Hamden, the first couple to be married in the new church, the same is standing and is still used for worship. Leonard Todd was a good illustration of New England thrift. By hard work and rigid economy … Read more
WEDGE, Cornelia Ermina Todd9, (James D.8, Silas7, Elam6, Edmund5, Christopher4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 8, 1856, married Clarence Wedge. Children: I. Percy, b. 1875, m. and lived in Albert Lea, Minn. II. Robert, b. 1877, m. and is in business with his older brother. III. Jesse, b. 1876, unmarried; he is a farmer and lived in Kelliher, Minn. IV. Margaret, b. 1878, m.(???) Todd; they lived in Albert Lea, Minn., where he was a nurseryman. V. Evelyn, b. 1880; she too m. a Todd, brother to her older sisters husband; he was a farmer and lived in Crystal Springs, … Read more
Russell Todd7, (Bethuel6, Hezekiah5, Caleb4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) married Sarah Clark. Children: 1178. Bennett, b. 1820, m. widow Ives, of Cheshire, Conn. No children. 1179. Rosaline, m. Edward Scott, they lived in Waterbury, Conn.
Lewis C. Todd7, (Lewis C.6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born July 30, 1824, in Ellery, Chautauqua County, N. Y., d. Mar. 18, 1890, in Garrettsville, O., where he married first, Feb. 11, 1845, Mary P. Cook, who was born Nov. 1, 1828, died Oct. 24, 1861. He married second, Electa Jane Young, who lived in Geauge County, Ohio, she was born Nov. 27, 1834, died March 18, 1890, in Garrettsville, Ohio. Children by Mary P. Cook: *1720. Clarence Lewis, b. Feb. 23, 1849. *1721. Mary Ellen, b. Sept. 3, 1855. Children by Electa Jane Young: 1722. Melvin Brain, b. … Read more
SYKES, Alathea Lawrence Todd7, (Samuel6, Eliel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 5, 1811, in Enosburg, Vt., died Oct. 30, 1890, in Berkshire, Vt., of heart disease, married Dec. 3, 1840, Heman, son of Asa Sykes, of East Berkshire, Vt. Children: I. Preston Eugene, b. Dec. 26, 1843, m. Feb. 28, 1873, Alzina Albertine, daughter of Terrance Courtney, of Broome, Province of Quebec, Canada. II. Mary Alathea, b. Dec. 17, 1847, in East Berkshire, Vt. III. Hannah Caroline, b. Sept. 7, 1850, in East Berkshire, Vt., m. Matthew Peterson, in Donaldson, Kittson County, Minn. She is now (1917) living in … Read more
Ebenezer Todd4, (James3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 24, 1722, married Feb. 1745, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Ives, who was born Jan. 1, 1722. Children: 169. Ann, b. Aug. 31, 1752. 170. Ebenezer, b. June 13, 1757, m. Patience(???). 171. John, b. Dec. 29, 1762. 172. Thomas, b. Jan. 28, 1766.
Erastus W. Todd8, (Erastus7, Aden6, Edmund5, Christopher4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 5, 1839, died Jan. 1, 1890, married Ann Jeannette, daughter of Lauren and Mehetabel (Neal) Blakeslee, of Southington, Conn., who was born Nov. 3, 1841, died Aug. 20, 1891. Children: *2091. Eva Adeline, b. Oct. 3, 1862. *2092. Erwin Wallace, b. Aug. 19, 1864. 2093. Jennie Laura, b. Dec. 18, 1866, in Meriden, Conn.; she lived in Brookfield Center, Conn. 2094. Frances Mirian, b. March 15, 1871, in Scranton. 2095. Ethel Winona, b. Nov. 17, 1874, m. Aug. 31, 1898, Harold Allison Wright, of Manchester, (Conn.?) 2096. Henry … Read more
BLAKESLEE, Phebe Todd, (Caleb, Samuel, Samuel, Christopher) born Oct. 5, 1726, died Oct. 4, 1744, married Nov. 29, 1743, David, son of David and Abigail (Sutliff) Blakeslee, who was born Nov. 7, 1722; he married second, Abigail, daughter of Jonathan Howe. Child: I. Thomas, b. Sept 17, 1744.
Samuel Todd8, (Zerah7, Oliver6, Hezekiah5, Caleb4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 4, 1824, died Aug. 2, 1900, he was twice married, first, Nov., 1847, Parmalee J., daughter of Russell and Sarah (Terrel) Chatfield, of Bethany, Conn. He married second, April 21, 1861, Mary E., daughter of Anson and Eliza (Peck) Hubbell, of Newtown, Conn., who was born Sept. 4, 1841, and is now (1914) living. Child by Parmalee J. Chatfield: 1891. Creighton C., b. Dec. 19, 1848, in Hamden, Conn., m. Dec. 20, 1896, Sarah A., daughter of Charles and Mary (Coon) Dicks, who was b. Aug. 5, 1858; they … Read more
Todd, George C.; railroad division supt.; born, Flushing, O., June 7, 1867; started as telegraph operator with the C. L. & W. Ry., in August, 1883; train dispatcher, October, 1887, to September, 1889; train dispatcher, Northern Pacific Ry., September, 1889, to Jan. 1, 1890; from that date to April, 1902, train dispatcher N. Y. S. & St. L. Ry.; chief train dispatcher, 1902 to 1907; chief dispatcher to April, 1908; train master to June, 1912; supt. telegraph to date; now division superintendent same road.
Martillus L. Todd9, (Hollis D.8, Ora B.7, Bela6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born July 31, 1869, married Sept. 18, 1889, Mary E., daughter of Eli Clark and Isabelle Frew (White) Davis, who was born in Frewsburg, N. Y., April 7, 1872. Dr. Todd is an alumnus of Baltimore Medical College; served as Resident Physician at the Maryland Lying In Hospital; was appointed Associate Professor of Obstetrics at the Baltimore Medical College; Assistant Surgeon at the Presbyterian Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital; Visiting Surgeon at St. Vincents Orphan Asylum; appointed Associate Professor of Anatomy and Operative Surgery at the Baltimore … Read more
Josiah Todd6, (Dan5, Christopher4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 18, 1794, in North Haven, Conn., died Oct. 22, 1869, married June 17, 1816, Elizabeth, daughter of Jesse and Patience (Todd) Clinton, who was born Sept. 20, 1796, died Nov. 18, 1886. For her mothers ancestry, see number 213. They lived first in North Haven, Conn., then Newark Valley, N. Y., and later they returned to North Haven. Josiah Todd was a prominent man in town, school, society and military matters for about fifteen years. He was orderly sergeant for some ten years in the old militia company and was more … Read more
CLARK, Sarah Salome Todd8, (Miles7, Bethuel6, Hezekiah5, Caleb4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 5, 1835, in Waterbury, Conn., where she lived all her life and died there, Oct. 27, 1870, married July 2, 1854, John Henry Clark, who was born June 27, 1835, in Torrington, Conn., died Jan. 12, 1908, in Waterbury, Conn. Child: I. Seth Henry, b. April 14, 1858; he is Assistant Superintendent of the Boston and Albany Railroad, he m. at West Stockbridge, Mass., Sept. 12, 1882, Lena Barbara Eysel, of New York. Issue: (1) John Paulus, b. June 16, 1885, who is now (1919) Lieutenant Quartermaster … Read more
HOTCHKISS, Rufina Veleda Todd8, (William7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 11, 1845, died Dec. 9, 1884, married at Grass Lake, Mich., Dec. 9, 1866, Edwin Hotchkiss, deceased. Children: I. William E., b. May 20, 1867. II. Charles M., b. Oct. 15, 1869, m. and had issue: (1) Una Belle. III. Susie Blanche, b. Sept. 16, 1871, m. May 18, 1891, William Livingston and had issue: (1) Child, d. infant; (2) Helen, b. 1897.
BENEDICT, Eunice H. Todd7, (Carrington6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 7, 1862, in Cornwall, Conn., married, Oct. 26, 1881, Trustan Benedict. Children: I. Florence A., b. Nov. 15, 1882. II. Silas J., b. June 13, 1886. III. Chauncey Lester, b. June 28, 1902.