Steven Todd

Mecosta County Todds

Stephen Todd was born a slave in Garrard County, Kentucky, around the year 1826.  Nothing is known of Stephen Todd's parents.  They were believed to be a slave woman and a plantation owner.  It is also believed that Stephen served as a house boy, although not much is known about his childhood or early manhood.

Stephen Todd escaped slavery and went from Kentucky to Indiana.  On September 22, 1864, Stephen enlisted in the service.  He was mustered in at Indianapolis, Indiana.  Stephen was thirty eight years old and served in the 8th Regiment, US Colored Infantry as a substitute for Andrew J. Huff of Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana.  Stephen enlisted for three years but mustered out May 19, 1865, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Stephen Todd met Caroline Kahler and both ran away together to Canada.  On August 29, 1874, they were united in marriage at Windsor, County of Essex, Providence of Ontario, Canada.  The wedding was witnessed by Isaac and William Berry.