John A Todd (1855)

Born 29 Aug 1855 in Columbiana county, Ohio

Ancestors

Husband of Annie (Miller) Todd — married Mar 1880 in Portage township, Wood county, Ohio

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Biography

John A. Todd, one of the industrious and enterprising farmers of Portage township, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio. August 29, 1855, and is the ninth in order of birth in the family of thirteen children of Andrew and Mary (McCullough) Todd, both natives of Pennsylvania, but who departed this life in Columbiana county. As his parents were in limited circumstances, the educational advantages afforded our subject were quite limited, but his training at farm labor was not so meager. As soon as he was old enough he was put to work, and, until he reached the age of twenty-two, his earnings went toward the support of the family. In September, 1876, he left his native county, coming to Weston Wood county, where his uncle, Michael B. Todd, was living. It was his intention to make only a visit; but he began work as a farm hand for his uncle, and later was employed by others in the same capacity. Returning to Columbiana county, he there remained for a few months, but since that time he has made his home in Wood county.

In Portage township, in March, 1880, Mr. Todd married Miss Anna Miller, of Seneca county, Ohio, and a daughter of A. B. Miller, now of Jerry City, Ohio. He rented land in Portage township, and later in Center and Montgomery townships, where he also engaged in teaming, then returning to Portage township. After renting a farm for five years in Liberty township, he removed to the Coffinberry farm, where he yet lives, owning forty acres of as good land as can be found in Portage township. When he came to this county he had but six dollars, and for the first three years was ill a great deal of the time with ague. Notwithstanding these difficulties he has succeeded in securing a good property, all the result of his own toil and energy.

On February 4, 1893, Mr. Todd was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who was laid to rest in Portage cemetery. To them had been born five children -- Berdell, Charles and Elva, at home; Pearlie, who died August 18, 1889, and Elmer, who died in infancy. The lady who now bears the name of Mrs. Todd was, in her maidenhood, Miss Lizzie Sells, daughter of Jerry Sells. She has many friends in this community, and is a consistent member of the Disciples Church. Besides general farming, Mr. Todd is also extensively engaged in teaming, which business adds materially to his income. His straightforward, honorable life has gained him the confidence of all. Socially, he belongs to Whitney Lodge, No. 589, I. O. O. F., of Portage, and his political interests are with the Democratic party.

Sources

• Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio: Its Past and Present..., Volume 2

By M. A. Leeson J. H. Beers & Company, 1897 - Wood County, Ohio Page 1067

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