Another prominent figure in Campbell County medicine in the late 1800s and early 1900s was John Todd, son of John Todd and Maria Shaw and brother of Clara Todd Youtsey, wife of James Youtsey.  Born 27 Apr 1877 in Alexandria, Todd grew up in there and worked in his father's store before deciding to pursue a medical career. He attended the Ohio Medical College, from which he graduated in 1900.

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Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 December 1902, page 10

Shot at Burglar-A nervy burglar with a long ladder had an exciting experience early yesterday morning at the home of Dr. John Todd on East Fifth street, Newport. The physician was awakened by the fellow's attempt to rise the window and he was considerable surprised to see a face peering into his bedroom.

He did not lose his presence of mind, however, and grabbing his revolver sent a number of shots at the fellow's head. His aim was bad and most of the bullets entered the window sill. It is not known how the visitor got down off the ladder, but he made good his escape. A bad gang is evidently operating in Newport and the police are making every attempt to apprehend them.

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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 25 June 1910, page 5

Newport Council No 21 Junior Order UAM elected officers last  night; Examining Physician, John Todd.

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Kentucky Post, Friday, 29 July 1910, page 5

Dr. John Todd returned to Newport this morning from a rest among the lakes in Canada.

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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 28 September 1910, page 5

Already candidates for the office left vacant by the tragic death of Sanitary Officer Romme are springing up. Dr. John Todd is slated for the officer of Health Officer to succeed Dr. Charles Kehm.

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He opened an office at 118 Sixth St., Newport, and later had his practice at 522 E. Sixth St. He was appointed Newport health officer in 1910 and served in that capacity for 27 years. He was also one of the organizers of the Newport Anti-Tuberculosis League, treasurer of Evergreen Cemetery and was on the medical staff at Speers Memorial Hospital for 38 years.

Outside medicine, he was also active in the Alexandria Fair Board, serving as its chairman, like his father had previously. Dr. Todd also was a director of American National Bank in Newport, doctor for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and assistant doctor for the L&N Railroad.

He died on Oct. 21, 1941, at his home at Sixth and Park streets in Newport. He was 64 years old. Funeral services were held at his home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Jessie Ware Todd; a son, Jack Todd; and a daughter, Mrs. Hubbard Hood of Park Hills.

A Kentucky Times-Star editorial said Dr. Todd was an integral part of the community and among the best-known people in Campbell County.

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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 9 November 1918, page 1

Dr. John Todd, Newport health officer was re-elected for a term of two years Friday night by the Newport Health Board. Dr. Todd has been health officer of Newport for several years and has made an excellent record members say. He was re-elected without opposition.

His handling of the Spanish influenza epidemic and other serious situations has won him praise from not only the state authorities, but from the federal government. The death rate in Newport has been lower than any city of similar size in the country, statistics show.

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Children of Dr. John Todd and Jessie P Ware

1. Myra Virginia Todd b-17 Aug 1903 in Newport;d-19 Sep 1983 in Cincinnati; br-Highland Cemetery in Ft Mitchell Ky. m-Hubbard Hood
2. John Ware "Jack" Todd b-12 July 1907 in Newport; d-1987; br-Evergreen Cemetery

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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 1 January 1920, page 1

Northern Kentucky men of prominence have made their resolutions for the new year. Dr. John Todd, Newport health officer; I have resolved to do all possible to keep the health of the city and its people at a high standard. The health of Newport in the past year was above average, and I have resolved to keep it so.

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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 21 October 1941, page 1

The career of Dr. John Todd, president of the Alexandria Fair and former Newport health officer, ended at 3:30 am Tuesday as he died in his sleep. He was 64. Dr. Todd had been in ill health for a number of years, but his death was unexpected by members of his family.

A native of Alexandria, Dr. Todd had been the leading figure in that community's annual fair for a number of years. He followed his father, John Todd Sr. as a member of the fair board after the latter's death in 1925. This past year he was elected president of the fair for his eighth consecutive time. Dr. Todd who was one of the organizers of the Newport Anti-Tuberculosis League, was treasurer of Evergreen Cemetery and had been a member of the Speers Hospital staff for the past 38 years. Dr. Todd passed the winter months of recent years in Florida, but his health prevented him from going to Miami this past year as was his custom.

He held Newport's health officer job for 27 years of which 25 were consecutive. Dr. Todd, who was a director of the American National Bank, Newport, first began the practice of medicine in Newport in 1900. He leaves his widow, Jessie Ware Todd; one son, Jack, operator of a Covington filling station; one daughter, Mrs. Hubbard Hood, Parks Hills and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Todd residence, Sixth street and Park avenue, Newport, at 2:30 pm Thursday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
 

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