Col. Silas Titus.
Col. Silas Titus, one of the original set-
lers of Syracuse, N.Y., died yesterday at
the home of his son, S.W. Titus, at 662 Car-
roll Street, Brooklyn. His death was due to
shock resulting from a fire which occurred
in his son's house about two weeks ago.
Col. Titus was dragged out of danger by his
daughter-in-law. Col. Titus was born in
Cato, N.Y., in 1811. In 1820 he removed to
Syracuse, which was then a mere hamlet,
and later went into business there. He en-
listed in the State Militia in 1829. When
the civil war started he went to the front
with the Twelfth New York Regiment as
Adjutant, and was made Colonel of the One
Hundred and Twenty-second New York
Regiment. Col. Titus came to Brooklyn
about a year ago and made his home with
his son. He was prominently identified with
the growth of the City of Syracuse, and was
very well known in that part of the State.
He is survived by one son. The funeral
services will be held at the latter's residence
this morning. The body will be taken to
Syracuse for burial.
Maintained by
Sue Greenhagen.
E-mail:
greenhsh@morrisville.edu