J. C. Todd
J. C. Todd, farmer, is a son of John Todd, who was born in the State of Delaware, and removed to this state, settling in Ross County, where he lived several years, then removed to this township, on land now owned bv Smith Chaflin. Prior to his removal to this state, he married Ann Morris, who bore him five children: Mevinie, Sarah, J. C, Elizabeth, and Luraina; the two last are deceased. He is deceased, but his wife still lives near Jeffersonville, and is now Mrs. William Chaffin.
Our subject was born August 28, 1843, in Ross County, and removed to this county, when quite small, with his parents, where he has lived to this day, with the exception of seven years, when he resided in Van Wert County. He was married, July 29, 1866, to Martha E., daughter of Otho Lyons. Their union has been blessed by one boy. Smith J., living at home. He and his wife are active members of the Otterbein Methodist Episcopal Church, and devout Christians. He is a member, in good standing, of New Holland Lodge No. 392, F. & A. M., and is now holding the office of senior deacon. During the late war, he was out (in 1862) as a private in Company F,90th O. V. I; was promoted to sergeant, and remained till the close of the war, participating in the battles of Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, and in all the engagements during the last summer campaign. He was a brave and patriotic soldier, and escaped without injury. Is a Republican, and has held the office of township trustee two years, and is at present pike superintendent of Marion Township. He occupies one hundred and twenty-five acres on the George McCrea tract, and raises both grain and stock.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County