Henry T. Titus
Henry T. Titus | |
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Historical marker about the Titus House in Titusville, Florida | |
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| Born | Henry Theodore Titus February 13, 1823 Trenton, New Jersey, US |
| Died | August 7, 1881 (aged 58) Titusville, Florida, US |
| Spouse | Mary Evalina Hopkins |
| Children | 9 |
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| Military service | |
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| Rank | Colonel - Honorary title |
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Henry Theodore Titus (February 13, 1823 – August 7, 1881) was a pioneer, soldier of fortune, and the founder of Titusville, Florida. His military adventurism included expeditions to Cuba and Nicaragua, fighting on the side of pro-slavery forces in the Kansas Territory, and blockade running during the Civil War. Never commissioned, Titus retained the honorary title of Colonel.