Albert M. Todd | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Milnes |
| Succeeded by | Washington Gardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert May Todd June 3, 1850 St. Joseph County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 1931 (aged 81) Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Augusta Allman Todd |
| Children | 5 Restingplace = Mountain Home Cemetery in Kalamazoo |
| Education | Northwestern University |
Albert May Todd (June 3, 1850 – October 6, 1931), known as "The Peppermint King of Kalamazoo," was an American chemist, businessman, and politician from the state of Michigan. A philanthropist and advocate of public ownership of utilities, Todd made his fortune as the founder of the A.M. Todd Company, a world leader in the production of peppermint oil and other botanical extracts. Todd was also a renowned bibliophile. Much of his large book collection is now scattered throughout the holdings of several American universities. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1897 to 1899.