*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 367--- Trust Co., 1907; associated with San Diego & Arizona Ry. Co., and the Spreckels Co. to date; dir. Bank of Commerce & Trust Co., San Diego. Member Masonic fraternity, 32d degree; B. P. O. E. Presbyterian. TODD, Robert Blake. Mining enineer and operator. Res. 1350 West Furth st.; office 356 Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Waterford, N. Y., April 9, 1856; son of Joshua M. and Elizabeth (Blake) Todd. Married to Gertrude Monis in 1884. Educated in public schools, Paterson, N. J., and Scranton, Pa.; Cooper Institute, Hoboken, N. J. Engaged in the mercantile business in New York City, Providence, R. I., Newark, N. J., Philadelphia, Pa., and Albany, N. Y., 1871-81. Moved to Arizona in 1881; in charge of Vulture mine, 1881-85; continued mining in Arizona until 1890; elected member of upper house of Legislature from Maricopa co. in 1884; moved to San Francisco, Cal., 1890; has since followed his profession in Cal., Alaska and Nev.; vice-pres. and mgr. Luning Gold Mines Syndicate; vice-pres. and mgr. Idaho Mining Co.; pres. and mgr. Nevada-Cal. Prospecting Co. Presbyterian. TODD, Ulysses S. G. Stocks and bonds. Res. 2388 West 21st st.; office 281 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Mount Pleasant, Mo., Jan 27, 1863; son of Judge James H. and Mary Jane (Richardson) Todd. Married to May I. Holmes in 1889. Attended public school, Tuscumbia, Mo., 1868-77; Mt. Pleasant Academy, Mt. Pleasant, Mo., 1878-79; State University, Columbia, Mo., 1880-82. Taught school in Tuscumbia, Mo., 1882; in general merchandise business Tuscumbia, Mo., 1883; Silver City, N. Mex., 1884; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1885; traveling salesman Stern, Loeb & Co. for seven years; Jacoby Bros. and Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Co., a number of years; established brokerage business in Los Angeles in 1892, which he con- tinues to date. Vestryman St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Member Masonic fraternity. Republican. Episcopalian. TOLAND, Thomas O. Lawyer. Res. 718 Kensington road; office 1100-05 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Bluff Springs, Ala., Sept. 13, 1856; son of James and Mildred Ann (Street) Toland. Married to Carrie Anna Fleisher in 1900. Attended Mumford Academy, Munford, Ala., 1871-73; Univ. of Va., Charlottesville, Va., 1874; graduated from Univ. of Cal., 1878; studied law in Hastings' Law School, San Francisco, 1870-80. After leaving Univ. of Cal. went to work for R. C. Huston, Berkeley, Cal.; law clerk and student in office of George D. Shadburne, San Francisco, Cal., 1878; taught mathematics in Brewer's Military Academy, San Mateo, Cal., 1880; teacher in San Anselmo Grammar School, Marin Co., Cal., 1880-81; worked in law office and studied law, 1881-82; taught school, 1882-86; opened law and real estate office in Santa Paula as member of firm of Guiberson & Toland in 1886; firm became Toland & Baker in 1886, and so continued until May, 1890, when he moved to Ventura to engage in practice alone. Moved to Los Angeles in March, 1910, and established independent practice. Dist. atty of Ventura, Cal., 1893-95; city atty. of San Buenaventuro, Cal., 1896-98; member State Assembly from Dist. 65, 1897-99; member State Board of Equalization from 4th Dist., 1899- 1903; member Board of Education of Ventura Co., 1884-96; now member firm of Andrews, Toland & Johnson. Did notable work while serving on State Board of Equalization, and supported George S. Patton against L. J. Rose, Sr., in the celebrated contest for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the 6th Dist. in 1896. Member all orders of Masonic fraternity; Shrine; I. O. O. F.; K. of P. Baptist. TOPHAM, John. Councilman. Res. 2924 Van Buren pl.; office 228-29 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Consett, Durham co., England, Sept. 25, 1872; son of William and Isabella Topham. Married to H. J. Smith in 1895. Educated in English public schools. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1893. First employed as fireman for Los Angeles Gas Co.; supt. Union Oil Co., 1902 to 1912; appointed member Police Commission by Mayor Alexander, 1909; served two years; member city council, 1911; actively interested in politics and development of city; secy. Western Oil Co. Member firm Topham & Hill, real estate and insurance; Masonic fraternity; Sons of St. George. Methodist. TOWNSEND, Francis Milo. Patent lawyer and oil refiner. Res. Rose road and Mission st., San Gabriel; office 1029 Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Staunton, Ind., April 5, 1867; son of James McGrady and Julia [(Somers) Townsend. Married to Lottie Hammond, April 19, 1887.] *** end ***