Todd, John (1)

a Presbyterian minister, was a graduate of Nassau Hall in 1749, and was taken on trial by the New Brunswick Presbytery, May 7, 1750. He was licensed Nov. 13, and went to Virginia. A call was laid before the Presbytery May 22,1751, and he was ordained on its acceptance. He was installed, by Hanover Presbytery, pastor of Providence Church in Louisa County, Va. Davies delighted in him, and speaks of him as his favorite friend, relying on his judgment in cases of importance. Todd wrote to Whitefield in 1755, giving an account of the wonderful work of God in his congregation. Colossians Gordon said, after hearing him, that he "never heard a sermon, but one from Mr. Davies with more attention and delight." He obtained from the Rev. Dr. Gordon, of Stepney, near London, scientific apparatus and valuable books, which he gave to aid Transylvania University in founding a school. He was a man of great piety. and eminently useful in edifying the Church. He died July 27, 1793. (W. P.S.)