Robert Todd (pioneer)

Robert Todd
Born	c. 1757 Pennsylvania Colony
Died	March 1814 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Nationality	Scots-Irish and Welsh descent
Occupation	Politician
Known for	Early pioneer and statesman of Kentucky; co-founder of Lexington, Kentucky

Brigadier General Robert Todd (c. 1757-March 1814 or 1820) was an 18th-century American pioneer, politician and soldier. As an officer in the Continental Army under General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, he took part in the Indian Wars and the western campaign during the American Revolutionary War.

Together with his brothers John Todd and General Levi Todd, he was involved in the early economic and political development of Kentucky prior to its admission into the United States in 1792.

Born in Pennsylvania as the second son of David Todd and Hannah Owen, he lived with relatives in Virginia as a child and attended the school of his uncle Parson John Todd. He studied law, reportedly in the office of General Andrew Lewis, before moving to Kentucky in the spring of 1776. He was one of the founders of Lexington, Kentucky and soon became involved in local politics and public affairs in the Fayette County area. On December 29, he was seriously wounded defending McClelland's Station against the Mingo chieftain Pluggy. He continued to be involved in defending the Kentucky frontier participated in expeditions with General Charles Scott. After the death of his brother John at the Battle of Blue Licks, Robert Todd was elected to succeed his brother as trustee of Lexington on December 12, 1782. He was also assigned by the council to survey the town.

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