Born in what is now Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, Titus was educated locally and studied law.
In addition, Titus was an organizer of the Dutchess County Mutual Insurance Company.
He was active in the New York Militia, and was appointed an ensign in Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Herrick's Regiment of Light Infantry.
He resumed the practice of law, and was also active in business, including serving as a Vice President of the New York and Albany Railroad.
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