Albert M. Todd

Albert M. Todd
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 byAlfred Milnes
Succeeded byWashington Gardner
Personal details
Born(1850-06-03)June 3, 1850
St. Joseph County, Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1931(1931-10-06) (aged 81)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAugusta Allman Todd
Children5
EducationNorthwestern 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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