Dr. Todd was a graduate of Transylvania University and the University of Pennsylvania. He took part in the War of 1812, acting as Surgeon General of Kentucky troops. He was at the battle of River Raisin where he was taken prisoner. He was removed to the "Pens of Malden" and in the winter of 1813 was paroled. Dr. Todd returned to Kentucky and resumed his medical practice. In 1817 he moved to Edwardsville, Illinois, and in 1827, moved to Springfield, Illinois, where he remained until his death. He was noted for his kindness of heart, benevolence and charities to the poor. His funeral took place at the First Presbyterian Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Dr. Todd was a graduate of Transylvania University and the University of Pennsylvania. He took part in the War of 1812, acting as Surgeon General of Kentucky troops. He was at the battle of River Raisin where he was taken prisoner. He was removed to the "Pens of Malden" and in the winter of 1813 was paroled. Dr. Todd returned to Kentucky and resumed his medical practice. In 1817 he moved to Edwardsville, Illinois, and in 1827, moved to Springfield, Illinois, where he remained until his death. He was noted for his kindness of heart, benevolence and charities to the poor. His funeral took place at the First Presbyterian Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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