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 Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...

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Early life and education

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

Todd served in the Minnesota Senate from 1931 until his death in office in 1932. He represented the 7th legislative district of

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. 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

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. Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Todd was a farmer and businessman.

Personal life and death

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 The Methodist Episcopal Church (MEC) was the oldest and largest Methodist denomination in the United States from its founding in 1784 until 1939. It was also the first religious denomination in the US to organize itself on a national basis. In ...

. 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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