Todd - Independence MO
Looking for W(illiam) J(ackson) Todd born September 7, 1865. Place of birth unknown. Married Julia Adeline "Addie" Birdwell in Sullivan Co., TN. Married a second time to a Lucy Showalter. Died July 2, 1922 in Hamblen Co., TN. Is buried at Bethesda Cemetery there. Have looked all across this area for his ancestors without success. Spoke with aunts and uncles last week and an uncle stated that WJ's son (my grandfather WL Todd) spoke of the Todd's being from the Independence, MO area. Also stated that WL told him that WJ's father and brother were killed in the Civil War. We have always been told that there is a distant link to Mary Todd Lincoln (I have yet to find that link). Know that this may be a tangent, but any information would be appreciated. Have one picture showing WJ in his middle age and one of all his children. Would be willing to share any information.
Thanks,
Tamara Todd
Kingsport, TN