James Titus

James Titus
Member of the Mississippi Senate
In office c. 1814 – August 15, 1817
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office August 15, 1817 – 1819
Member of the Texas Senate
In office 1842 – November 21, 1843
Personal details
Born	December 10, 1775 Botetourt County, Colony of Virginia, Thirteen Colonies
Died	November 21, 1843(1843-11-21) (aged 67)
Children	12, including Andrew Jackson Titus
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Army
Rank	Captain
Unit	7th Mississippi Infantry Regiment

James "Jack" Titus (December 10, 1775 – November 21, 1843) was an American politician and farmer.

Biography

Titus was born on December 10, 1775, in Botetourt County, Colony of Virginia, to Ebenezer and Rachel Mathews Bowen Titus. In 1870, his family moved to a 320-acre property near Fort Nashborough, given to his father in compensation for fighting in the American Revolutionary War.

In 1809, Titus and his family moved to the Mississippi Territory, and was appointed captain of the 7th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. By 1814, he was serving in the Mississippi State Senate, and also served as its last president before statehood.

When the Alabama Territory was established in 1817, Titus' position was transferred to the Alabama Senate. Though, he was the only one of three senator present at the meeting in St. Stephens. The other two senators: Robert Beatty, had resigned, and Joseph Carson, had died. He still organized the senate, nominated himself, and voted on bills. He and John Williams Walker were responsible for Alabama's statehood.

In 1837, he and his family moved to Red River County, Texas, and was elected to the Texas Senate in 1842, to replace Robert Potter, and served until his death in office on November 21, 1843. He was buried in Savannah Cemetery, in Avery, Texas. His son Andrew was also a politician.