American politician (1871?1932)
Charles Leonard Todd
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In office
January 6, 1931 ? September 9, 1932
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Preceded by
| Frank E. Putnam
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Succeeded by
| Daniel D. Murphy
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Born
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1871-06-22
)
June 22, 1871
Bristol,
Worth County, Iowa
, U.S.
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Died
| September 9, 1932
(1932-09-09)
(aged 61)
Wells, Minnesota
, U.S.
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Spouse
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Winnefred Ketzeback
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m.
1893)
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Children
| 3
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Parent(s)
| Wyvil Boteler Todd
Anna Maria Schiefer
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Relatives
| Jerry Newton
(great-nephew)
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Residence(s)
| Wells, Minnesota, U.S.
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Alma mater
| Decorah Institute
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Profession
| Politician, farmer, businessman
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Charles Leonard "C.L." Todd
(June 22, 1871 ? September 9, 1932) was an American politician, farmer, and businessman who served in the
Minnesota Senate
from 1931 to 1932, representing the
7th legislative district
of
Minnesota
in the 47th
Minnesota Legislature
.
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Early life and education
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Todd was born in Bristol, located in
Worth County, Iowa
, on June 22, 1871, to Wyvil Boteler Todd and Anna Maria Schiefer. He attended public schools in
Lake Mills, Iowa
, as well as the Decorah Institute, located in
Decorah, Iowa
. Todd also studied law in both
Northwood
and
Forest City
.
Career
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Todd served in the
Minnesota Senate
from 1931 until his death in office in 1932. He represented the
7th legislative district
of
Minnesota
in the 47th
Minnesota Legislature
.
During his time in office, Todd served on the following committees. He chaired the Municipal Affairs committee.
- Banks and Banking
- Drainage
- Elections
- Finance
- General Legislation
- Municipal Affairs
- Public Highways
- Reapportionment
- Temperance
Todd's time in office began on January 6, 1931, and concluded on September 9, 1932. His district included representation for
Faribault County
.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Todd was a farmer and businessman.
Personal life and death
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Todd married Winnefred Ketzeback on January 14, 1893. They had three children together. Todd's great-nephew
Jerry Newton
went on to serve in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature.
During his tenure in the Minnesota Legislature, Todd resided in
Wells, Minnesota
. He was a
Methodist Episcopal
.
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Todd was a member of the state lodge of the
Odd Fellows
. He served as state treasurer of the organization in 1927.
Todd died at the age of 61 in Wells, Minnesota on September 9, 1932.
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