Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Gideon Todd (18837) & Thankful Ives (24608)
38243. Rhoda Todd. Born 1 Jan 1729/30 in New Haven, CT.56

Children of Ebenezer and Rhoda (Todd) Wolcott, born at New Haven:
    i. Mary, b. 22 Nov 1754, m. at New Haven 15 Sep 1774 Ebenezer Alling (b. 16 Oct 1749 at New Haven);
    ii. Sarah, b. ca. 1757, m. at North Haven 12 Jan 1777 Samuel Pierpont (b. 16 May 1756 at New Haven, of New York in 1778 and 1779);
    iii. Rhoda, m. at Wallingford 3 Nov 1784 Eldad Hall; and
    iv. Lois, m. at Waterbury 28 Oct 1783 Enoch Hotchkiss, removed to Homer, Cortland Co., NY, before 1796 and to Pontiac, MI, in 1819.6
On 22 Feb 1753 Rhoda married Ebenezer Wolcott, son of Noah Wolcott (ca 1701-1785) & Mary Horton (24 Feb 1702/3-), in New Haven, CT.56 Born on 17 Sep 1729 in New Haven, CT.6 Ebenezer died bef 1785.6

Ebenezer served in the 7th Co., 2d Regt., in 1755; and in the 1st Co., 2d Regt., in 1759, French and Indian War.6
38244. Sarah Todd. Born 22 Feb 1731/2 in New Haven, CT.56

Sarah was perhaps the Ms Todd who married Ephraim Andrews 28 Mar 1755 in New Haven.55
38245. Isaac Todd. Born on 18 May 1734 in New Haven, CT.55

Isaac served in the 2d Co., 2nd Regt., Apr to Oct 1755; in the 1st Co., 3nd Regt., Apr to Dec 1756; in Capt. James Peck’s Militia Co., for the defense of Fort William Henry 1757; and in the 1st Co., 2nd Regt., 1759.6
Isaac married Mary. Mary died in North Haven, CT on 19 Oct 1766.55

Children of Isaac and Mary Todd include:
    i. Sarah, b. ca. 1760, d. 19 Aug 1763.6
38246. Capt. Gideon Todd. Born on 3 Nov 1737 in New Haven, CT.55 Gideon died in North Haven, CT, on 22 Mar 1817; he was 79.55 Buried in Old Graveyard, North Haven.

From Jacobus’ Bulkeley Genealogy:6
    Gideon “served in the 7th Co., 2nd Regt., Apr to Nov 1758; in the 1st Co., 2nd Regt., 1759; and in the 5th Co., 2nd Regt., Apr to Dec 1761. He was commissioned Ensign of the 12th Co., 2nd Regt., May 1777; Lieut. of the same May 1779; and Capt. of the same Oct 1779.
    “Capt. Todd was prominent in local affairs and kept a tavern on the Northford Turnpike.”

From The Todd Family in America:553
    “Prudence Tuttle was from Wallingford, Conn., her father being an officer there under the King. Gideon Todd was born in North Haven, Conn. Their marriage created a sensation in Colonial society. The Tuttle's were a wealthy and aristocratic family and when young "Gid" Todd asked their daughters hand in marriage, he was haughtily refused. He was their equal by birth and lineage, but had his fortune yet to make, and they had other views for their daughter. One winter day, there was consternation and dismay in the Tuttle mansion; Prudence was missing and investigation revealed the fact that she had eloped, mounted on a pillon, behind her lover, they had ridden to North Haven and were married. Her parents disowned her and her name was never to be mentioned. As time passed, reports reached them that Gideon Todd was getting on in a remarkable way; accumulating property and esteemed by every one, and they thought it time to forgive the disobedient daughter; so, they loaded a cart with bedding, furniture, and other valuables, and started the hired man with it for her home, they going on horseback. Arriving there first, they found their son-in-law at home, and were courteously received. After a time, the cart drove up to the door and they then announced that they had brought some presents, when Capt. Todd said with dignity, ‘Time was when the furniture and bedding would have been acceptable, for when we were first married, we slept on the floor on a straw bed; but now I can supply my wife with every comfort, and your presents cannot come into the house; but you will always be welcomed.’ And tradition has it, they returned home, as chagrined and mortified, as their neighbors were amused.
    “Mr. Todd supported the King, when the trouble came about taxation, until the time of the Boston ‘tea-party,’ when he threw himself and his fortune into the cause of the Colonists. When the news came of the British invasion of New Haven, he was in his barn, dressing off an ox, for meat carts were unknown in those days, when a man passed by on horse-back, crying, ‘The British have entered New Haven.’ Jumping on his horse he started at once for Fort Hale. His plucky wife, Prudence, at once took hold, and helped finish the work of dressing off the creature, with only a boy to assist, loaded the carcass into a cart, and immediately started, in her husbands wake, for Fort Hale, saying, ‘The soldiers must have meat to give them strength to fight.’ When the load arrived some-one shouted ‘Three cheers for Captain Todd's wife,’ and they were given with a will.
    “Capt. Todd was widely known, as he took an active interest in civil and educational affairs. His tavern, which was on the Northford Turnpike, ‘The Rising Sun’ was a famous hostelry, and a favorite stopping place for travelers. It was also called ‘The Half Way House,’ between New York and Boston. It is well preserved, and is now [1920] the home of his grandson, G. Henry Todd, who takes pleasure in showing the old tavern sign, the military hat and vest, sword and other interesting relics of Colonial days. There are two deeds, given in the Reigns of their Gracious Majesties George II, and George III, Kings of England, and a permit for the first carriage ever owned in North Haven, for which luxury Gideon paid a tax. The wine cellar of the spacious mansion, is interesting, as are the wainscotted chambers. The story of its being haunted, only adds to its charm. During the Revolution, when excitement ran high, an enthusiastic patriot exclaimed in the bar-room that he would shoot at sight a tory; a poor ignorant slave boy cried, ‘I'se a tory, I'se a tory,’ when the impetuous rebel seized his gun and fired. It has been said that his ghost walks the broad hall at night time.
    “He was a Captain during the Revolutionary war, and a man of energy and decision. It is said that he fitted out a privateer, to help the cause, at his own expense, for he was a rich man for those days. There are many interesting stories told of the valient ‘Captain Gid.’”
On 31 Dec 1762 when Gideon was 25, he first married Prudence Tuttle (56268) , daughter of Dan Tuttle (30 Aug 1722-1784) & Phebe Beach (42186) (2 Jan 1725-), in New Haven, CT.55 Born on 24 Jun 1745 in Wallingford, CT.90 Prudence died in North Haven, CT, on 10 Dec 1798; she was 53.55 Buried in Old Graveyard, North Haven.

Children of Gideon and Prudence (Tuttle) Todd:
    i. Caleb, b. 31 Jan 1764, d. 18 Aug 1843, Capt., m. at North Haven 25 Oct 1784 Hannah Goodsell (b. ca. 1766, bp. 15 Aug 1770 at East Haven, dau. of Penfield & Hannah (Thompson) Goodsell), removed about 1800 to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY;
    ii. Justus Lyman, b. 5 Mar 1766, d. 28 May 1844 at North Haven, m. Elizabeth Penfield Goodsell (bp. 15 Apr 1770 at East Haven, d. summer 1841 at North Haven, sister of Hannah who married Justus’s brother Caleb);
    iii. Samuel Beach, b. 5 Apr 1768, d. 12 Mar 1852 at Fairfield, NY, m. 1st at North Haven 1 Jul 1790 Lowly Humiston (b. 14 Jul 1772 at New Haven, d. 5 Oct 1794 at North Haven, dau. of Samuel & Mary (Gill) Humiston), m. 2nd at North Haven 19 Feb 1795 Sarah (widow of Levi Brockett), m. 3rd Polly Rice, resided at Fairfield, NY, in 1805;
    iv. Lucinda, b. 22 Apr 1770, d. 24 Mar 1804 at North Haven, m. James Pierpont (bp. 22 Jul 1764 at North Haven, d. there 1830);
    v. Melicu, b. 31 Aug 1773, d. 4 Aug 1816 at North Haven, m. there 20 Nov 1799 Polly Ray (b. 19 Jan 1779 at North Haven, d. there 19 Aug 1841, dau. of Levi & Mary (Cooper) Ray);
    vi. Sally, b. 19 Jul 1776, d. 29 Dec 1865, m. at North Haven 23 Jul 1800 Benjamin Baldwin;
    vii. Clarissa, b. 26 Nov 1779, d. 25 Oct 1803 at North Hvaen, m. there 23 Jan 1799 Samuel Chapman;
    viii. Aurilla, b. 20 Jul 1781, m. at North Haven 30 Mar 1800 Benajah Todd;
    ix. Betsey, b. 24 Jan 1787, d. 12 Jul 1794 at North Haven;
    x. John, b. 4 Feb 1791, d. 9 Apr 1861 at North Haven, m. there 29 Nov 1813 Lewey Pierpont (b. ca. 1795, d. 10 mar 1887 at North Haven, dau. of Joel & Hannah (Clinton) Pierpont).55
On 7 Mar 1799 when Gideon was 61, he second married Eunice Scott (40067) , daughter of Samuel Scott (26 Apr 1702-15 Sep 1790) & Priscilla Hull (20522) (3 Jun 1702-23 Sep 1755), in Congregational Society, North Haven.55 Born on 11 Jun 1738 in Waterbury, CT.
38247. Charles Todd. Born on 10 Apr 1740 in New Haven, CT.55 Charles died in New Haven, CT, on 15 Jun 1772; he was 32.55

Charles drowned in the Long Island Sound.55 He served from May to Nov 1759 in the 11th Co. (Capt. Thomas Wilmot), 2nd Regt.; from Mar to Nov 1760 in the 6th Co. (Capt. Amos Hitchcock), 2nd Regt.; and from Apr to Nov 1761 in the 1st Co. (Col. Nathan Whiting), 2nd Regt.6
Charles married Penina Peck (45507) , daughter of Dea. Timothy Peck (35642) (6 Apr 1711-2 Jan 1784) & Lydia Lines (26397) (ca 1714-1796). Born on 5 Aug 1740 in New Haven, CT.55

Children of Charles and Penina (Peck) Todd, born at New Haven:
    i. Rhoda Todd, b. 20 Jun 1765, m. Joseph Beebe (b. 9 Jan 1765 at Waterbury), they removed in 1791 to Cortland County, NY, and were among the first settlers of Homer in Cortland Co.;
    ii. Charles Todd, b. 12 Oct 1767, d. Dec 1773 at New Haven;
    iii. Amos Todd, b. 15 Nov 1769, d. Sep 1830 at Homer, m. at Great Bend, PA, Apr 1794 Susanna Strong (b. 4 Dec 1777 at Lee, MA, d. Feb 1851 at Sandusky, Ohio), resided at Homer; and
    iv. Dan Todd, b. 23 Sep 1771, d. 21 Jan 1841 at Homer, m. 15 Nov 1795 Sarah Foote (b. 20 Jun 1779 at Waterbury, d. 7 Oct 1845), resided at Cheshire in 1792, and at Homer in 1800.55,6
38248. Caleb Todd. Born on 3 Jul 1742 in New Haven, CT.55 Caleb died in North Haven, CT, on 12 Sep 1763; he was 21.55
38249. Thankful Todd. Born ca 1746 in New Haven, CT.6
On 23 Nov 1769 Thankful married Amasa Hall (48444) , son of Thomas Hall (10 Mar 1712-1800) & Lydia Curtis (30960) (20 Mar 1714-24 Sep 1777), in Wallingford, CT.90 Born 9 Feb 1746/7 in Wallingford, CT.90

Amasa served under Capt. John Couch of Meriden, Col. Bradley’s Battalion, Wadsworth’s Brigade, 1776.6
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