Charles John TODD [536]

  General Notes:

Charles, who died in his 90th year was known as "Father of the City Corporation" (London). He was member for Queenhithe ward for 50 yrs from 1857

DEATH OF C.J. TODD: FATHER OF THE CITY CORPORATION.
The death took place at Wentworth House, the Green, Richmond, on Monday, of Mr. Charles John Todd, in his 90th year. Deceased, who has resided in Richmond for many years, was the "Father of the City Corporation." He was elected to the Corporation for the Queenhithe Ward in December, 1857, and had been re-elected for the fifty subsequent years. Two months ago the Corporation recognised Mr. Todd's long services by passing a resolution of congratulation to him on the attainment of his municipal jubilee. Mr. Todd was offered the aldermanic gown on four occasions, but declined it. Deceased was also a member of the City Lieutenancy.
The funeral took place at Richmond Cemetery on Thursday, when the Vicar of Richmond, the Rev. Max Binney officiated. The mourners were the Rev. C. J. Todd, Messrs. A. Todd, H. C. Todd, G. M. Todd and A. S. Ranth, Rev. A. B. Gwynn, Mr. C. R. Taylor, Mr. H. H. Taylor, and the Rev. E.V. Fenn. The coffin. consisted of an elm shell, with oak outer case and brass fittings, and bore the following inscription :--" Charles ' John Todd. Born 23rd December, 1818. Died 27th July, 1908." There were no ~ flowers, by request. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Drew and Sons.

Todd Charles John of Wentworth house Richmond Surrey died 27 July 1908 probate London 27 October to the Rev Charles John Todd chaplain Royal Navy and Gerald Maltby Todd and Charles Samuel Routh gentleman and Algernon Todd ink manufacturer.
Effects L19,726 1s 5d Re-sworn L18,204 2s 5d

  Other Records

1. Census: England, 30 Mar 1851, Weybridge SRY. Charles John is recorded as a son unmarried aged 32 an Italian Warehouseman born Weybridge

2. Census: England, 8 Apr 1861, 18 Landsdown Rd St Mary Abbott Kensington LND. Charles is recorded as head of house married aged 42 a general merchant born Weybridge SRY

3. Charles J Todd: Charles was a member of the Wax Chandlers Guild of London, 22 Oct 1875, London.
Herewith his copy of the Freedom of the City

4. Fairfax House, 1878, Putney High St London. Charles Todd lived at Fairfax House Putney High St Wandsworth, before he moved to Wentworth House, 2 The Terrace Richmond Green

5. Census: England, 3 Apr 1881, 83 High St Putney Wandsworth LND. Charles is recorded as head of house married aged 62 a general merchant born Weybridge SRY

6. Census: England, 5 Apr 1891, 2 The Terrace Richmond SRY. Charles is recorded as head of house married aged 72 merchant born Weybridge

Charles married Elizabeth Anne TAYLOR [8221] [MRIN: 79] in 1852 in All Saints Newcastle 0n Tyne. (Elizabeth Anne TAYLOR [8221] was born on 7 Nov 1825 in Newcastle Northumberland and died on 5 Mar 1901 in Richmond SRY.)