Todd, Alpheus

(1821-1884). Born in London, England. Removed to Canada in 1833. In 1836 appointed a istant librarian of the House of A embly of Upper Canada, and upon the union of the two provinces of Canada, a istant librarian to the Legislative A embly. In 1854 appointed principal librarian, and constitutional adviser to both Houses of the Legislature. In 1856, a library grant of £10,000 having been made, sent to Europe to expend it. Upon the Confederation of the provinces in 1867, appointed librarian to the Dominion Parliament. In 1881 received the honorary degree of LL.D. from Queen's University, Kingston. Bib. : Works: Parliamentary Government in England ; Parliamentary Government in the British Colonies . For biog., see Rose, Cyc. Can. Biog.