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- Thomas G. Todd, aged 83 years, died at the home of Mrs. L. B. Doane whom he had made a home with for several years. Born at Livingston County, New York March 11, 1833 and at the age of 15 was on his own. In 1855 he went to California and mined for three years, then to Frazer River District in British Columbia where he mined and then came to Portland and lived near here three years; then to Lewiston, Montana then mining near Warren, Idaho.
In 1886 he came to Portland and worked in a flour mill. He purchased 120 acres of land west of Forest Grove, increased to 400 acres. He was one of the wealthiest men in the county.
His wife died about three years ago, no children. He is survived by three half-brothers: A. B. Todd, Forest Grove; Reuben Todd of Syracuse, New York; and William Todd, Chicago; Two half-sisters: Mrs. Louisa Buxton, Walla Walla, Wash.; and Mrs. Allie Tracy of Saratoga Springs, New York. Two other half-brothers not heard from in years.
[Forest Grove Express, 1 Jun 1916]
Thomas G Todd in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas G Todd
Age in 1910: 77
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: South Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon
Street: Oak Hill Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Divorced
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: Farm
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Thomas G Todd in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas G Todd
Age: 67
Birth Date: Mar 1833
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Dilley, Washington, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Divorced
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
T. G. Todd in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: T. G. Todd
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah C. Todd
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
T. G. Todd 48
Sarah C. Todd 37
Alex B. Todd 21 bro
Wm. H. Todd 19 bro
T G Todd in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: T G Todd
Age in 1870: 37
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 111
Home in 1870: Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen Over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 455
Real Estate Value: 2000
Household Members:
Name Age
T G Todd 37
Sarah C Todd 26
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