Re: Thomas Titus, Cumberland Co IL
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In reply to:
Thomas Titus, Cumberland Co IL
Mary Lou Wardlaw 9/25/10
Yes, both of these families descend from the Dutch family of Titus Syrach De Vries, dating back to the middle 1600s in the United States. Below are the vital stats on Cyrus William Titus.
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8. Cyrus William Titus. b. Jan. 28, 1855 at Manilla, Rush Co., IN. (25 at 1880 census when the family was enumerated at Neoga, Cumberland Co., IL, 44 in 1900, 54 in 1910, 64 in 1920, 75 in 1930). He was a farmer in 1880 and a carpenter in 1910. d. Aug. 9, 1935 at Paradise, Coles Co., IL. m. Barbara Ellen Foster, daughter of Larry and Susannah (Showalter), on Dec, 25, 1875 in Shelby Co., IN. She b. Oct. 7, 1853 in IN. (26 at 1880 census, 46 in 1900, 56 in 1910, 66 in 1920, 76 in 1930). d. 1930 in Cumberland Co., IL. Both buried in Zion Church Cemetery, Neoga, IL. The 1900 census mentioned that she had eight children, all of whom were living.