Hon. Eli Titus (biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, bu William G. Cutler

HON. ELI TITUS, was born at Lebanon, Ind., July 16, 1846.  That was his home until he was seven years of age, when his parents removed with their family to Galesburg, Ill., where he resided until his location in Kansas in the spring of 1867, settling at Paola, Miami County, where he remained until the fall of 1869, going then to Erie, Neosho County.  In January 1870, he located at Cedar Vale, Howard County, and served two terms as Sheriff of that county.  He was extensively engaged in cattle dealing there.  In January 1882, he removed to his present home in Grenola, Elk County. In the fall of 1882, he was elected a member of the Legislature, serving in the Kansas House of Representatives during the session of 1883, and was a member of the Railroad Conference Committee which prepared the report which was adopted by both branches of the Legislature.  He proved himself to be a valuable member of the House, and his untiring efforts to secure such legislation in regard to all matters as should prove for the best interests of Kansas have been appreciated.  His constituents cannot fail to recognize his fidelity to their interests.  Mr. Titus is associated with E. M. Hewins in cattle and mercantile business.  They are among the most extensive dealers of cattle in the country.  In 1882, they handled about 70,000 head, shipped to the market 40,000 of that number.  They have now on their ranch in the Indian Territory 28,000 head of cattle.  Their principal transactions are in Texas, Indian Territory and Kansas, Mr. Titus being also a stockholder of the Stock Exchange Bank at Caldwell, Kan.  Mr. Titus was married in Connersville, Ind., October 4, 1869, to Lillie Myers, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.  They have three children -- Harry and Carrie (twins) and Myrtle.  Mr. Titus is a member of the A. F. & A.M. and A. O. U. W.

Disclaimer:  This biography is as it appears in the Cutler History.  I can not attest to the validity of information given.  Anyone researching this family should do additional research to verify.