Genesee-Oakland County MI Archives Biographies.....Titsworth, Abram 1836 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

ABRAM TITSWORTH, a worthy representative of the pioneers of Michigan, resides in
Atlas Township, Genesee County. He is a native of Erie County, N. Y., and was
born August 15, 1829. His parents, Jacob and Jane (Vantine) Titsworth, were
natives of Pennsylvania, and the grandfather was a soldier in the War of 1812.

  Jacob Titsworth migrated from New York to Michigan in 1836 and after residing
for a short time in Atlas Township, Genesee County, made his permanent home in
Groveland Township, Oakland County, settling in the woods before a tree had been
cut from its place. A rude log cabin was the family home, Indians were their
neighbors and wolves frequent callers at their door. Self-denials and hardships
made up much of the lot of these early pioneers, whose means were very
restricted. In those early days Mr. Titsworth often drove to Detroit with an
ox-team to get provisions and in many places the so-called roads were impassible. 

  This brave pioneer died August 25, 1869, and his wife March 8, 1863. Four of
their eight children are now living, namely: Ellen, wife of Joseph Russell;
Jacob, George and Abram. Our subject early became inured to the hard work
attached to the pioneer service, and many a time in his early boyhood drove as
many as five yoke of oxen in breaking new land. Self-indulgence had no room in
those days and boys had to do without many things which were dear to them. The
district schools of Groveland Township, Oakland County, provided all the
education which was granted our subject. He was married, in 1853, to Sarah E.
Barnum, a native of New York and daughter of Dr. Richard Barnum, then of Oakland
County, and latterly of Atlas Township, this county. By this union two children,
Charles R. and Hartson U., were born.

  Mr. Titsworth has a fine property of one hundred and twenty eight-acres in
Genesee and Oakland Counties, and he came to this county in 1878 and settled on
the farm which is now his. Both he and his wife are earnest and devoted members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Goodrich, in which he is now serving as
Trustee, and has also been Class Leader and Steward. He is a representative
pioneer of his district and has been successful in life. In politics he is a
Republican and his influence is great among his neighbors. His well-improved
farm and fine residence with its admirable surroundings is a standing monument
to his industry, perseverance and good management.


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Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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