Letitia Shelby Todd
1799–1868 (age 69)
Biography
Letitia Shelby Todd, born into the prominent Shelby family of Kentucky in 1799, made her home in the growing Midwest and placed a high value on education and charitable support. Her hosting of community gatherings and encouragement of women's causes provided steady encouragement as the nation expanded.
She now rests at Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery, where friends remember her gracious nature. Her care for others left a gentle imprint on the families she touched.