Todd, Charles Stewart, 1791-1871
Variant namesFrankfort, Kentucky lawyer, veteran of the War of 1812, Secretary of State of Kentucky and Minister to Russia, appointed by President Tyler. Rev. D.P. Henderson was from Kentucky, but had lived and served as a judge, in Illinois and knew Lincoln.
From the description of Letters, 1861. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 55941346
Charles Stewart Todd was born near Danville, Ky. He was a graduate of the College of William and Mary. He studied law under his father in Washington, D.C. and at Litchfield, Conn. Todd served as diplomatic agent to Colombia and as minister to Russia.
From the description of Record of Charles Stewart Todd's Early Life, 1791-1823. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 25197547
Lawyer, soldier, and diplomat.
From the description of Charles Stewart Todd : miscellaneous papers, 1839-1867. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49324870
From the description of Charles Stewart Todd : papers, 1808-1871. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49324871
Lawyer, diplomat, and army officer.
From the description of Charles Stewart Todd correspondence, 1851 August 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980631
Kentucky lawyer, soldier, and diplomat.
Admitted to the bar in 1811, Todd enlisted in the army at the outbreak of the War of 1812 and served as a quartermaster, on Gen. Harrison's staff, and as inspector general, rising to the rank of colonel. After the war he married the daughter of Isaac Shelby, practised law, and served in several diplomatic posts including agent to Colombia and minister to Russia
From the description of Letter : Chillicothe, [Mo.], to Gov. [Isaac] Shelby, 1815 Mar. 2. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40450541
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Birth 1791-01-22
Death 1871-05-17