James Todd

Brief Life History of James

James Todd was born in 1834, in Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom as the son of Janet Craig. He married Margaret McLachlan Allen on 15 November 1860, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Calton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom for about 20 years.

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Family Time Line

James Todd
1834–
Margaret McLachlan Allen
1840–
Marriage: 15 November 1860
Margaret Todd
1861–
Agnes Todd
1864–1941
Andrew Todd
1866–1888
James Todd
1869–1951
Catherine Todd
1871–
Hugh W. Todd
1873–1943
Janet Todd
1875–1888
Mary Todd
1878–1955

Sources (6)

  • James Todd, "Scotland Census, 1881"
  • James Todd, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"
  • James Todd, "Scotland, Civil Registration, 1855-1875, 1881, 1891"

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World Events (8)

1838 · Jenners Department Store Opens its doors

Jenners was founded by Charles Jenner as a department store for the community. The original building was destroyed by a fire in 1892 but, with a new design in mind, the store was reopened in 1895 with new features. It was named Harrods of the North after it was given Royal Warrant in 1911 and was visited by Queen Elizabeth II on its 150th anniversary. It was sold to the House of Fraser in 2005, which in 2008, made much needed improvements to the store.

1843

Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.

1868 · The Representation of the people (Scotland) Act 1868

The Representation of the People (Scotland) Act 1868 was passed by Parliament and allowed for the creation of seven additional Scottish seats in the House of Commons. Along with the seats, Two University constituencies were created. These each returned one member to Parliament.

Name Meaning

English (mainly northern) and Scottish: nickname for someone thought to resemble a fox, for example in cunning or slyness, or perhaps more obviously in having red hair, from northern Middle English tod(de) ‘fox’. Compare Todhunter , Todman . This name was brought to Ulster, Ireland, from Scotland in the 17th century.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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