Albert M. Todd | |
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![]() Albert M. Todd (June 3, 1850 – October 6, 1931), peppermint oil manufacturer, political activist, and book collector. | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Milnes |
Succeeded by | Washington Gardner |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Joseph County, Michigan, U.S. | June 3, 1850
Died | October 6, 1931 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 81)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Augusta Allman Todd |
Children | 5 |
Education | Northwestern University |
Albert May Todd (June 3, 1850 – October 6, 1931), known as "The Peppermint King of Kalamazoo," was an American chemist, businessman, and politician from the state of Michigan. A philanthropist and advocate of public ownership of utilities, Todd made his fortune as the founder of the A.M. Todd Company, a world leader in the production of peppermint oil and other botanical extracts. Todd was also a renowned bibliophile, portions of whose collection now grace the holdings of several American universities. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives.
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