Near Avery in Red River County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James Titus – Andrew Jackson Titus

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

1. James Titus – Andrew Jackson Titus Marker

Inscription. Father and son, James and Andrew Jackson Titus, played key roles in the growth and development of the advancing American frontier. James Titus (1775-1843) was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, to Ebenezer Titus and Rachel Mathews (Bowen) Titus. The family settled in present-day Tennessee when he was a child. In 1795, James Titus married Rebecca Sawyers Buchanan. They had five children, of whom three lived to adulthood. After Rebecca's death in 1808, James married Nancy Holmes Edmondson and moved to the Mississippi Territory (now Alabama). He was appointed captain of the 7th Mississippi Territory Regiment in 1810. He served as President of the Alabama Territory Legislative Council and was instrumental in the establishment of Mississippi statehood in 1817 and Alabama statehood in 1819.

James Titus lived in Alabama with Nancy and their additional seven children, including Andrew Jackson "Jack" Titus (1814-1855). After 14 years of marriage, Nancy passed in 1822, leaving James with several young children. They moved back to Tennessee and James worked for the U.S. government to relocate Native American tribes to present- day Oklahoma. In 1832, James and Jack Titus crossed into Red River County, Texas, as part of the relocation mission. Jack settled near here in 1837 and James followed in 1839. The Titus men served

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their community: James was a senator in the Congress of the Republic of Texas in 1842-43, and Jack served as postmaster of Savannah, Texas, deputy sheriff, and state legislator. Jack also opened a road from Red River County to the Port of Jefferson and worked for the annexation of Texas. The 1st Texas legislature created Titus County in 1846 to honor the family who made great contributions in the settlement, transportation, and economy of their communities and states.

Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22501.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 33° 31.904′ N, 94° 51.375′ W. Marker is near Avery, Texas, in Red River County. It can be reached from County Road 4406 0.4 miles south of Farm to Market 1701, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Savannah Cemetery, where both men are buried. The cemetery is on a dirt lane, approximately 0.3 mile east of County Road 4406. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Avery TX 0, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Savannah Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Garland Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Warthan Cemetery

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026

2. James Titus – Andrew Jackson Titus Marker

Featured marker is the larger one, on the right. Savannah Cemetery, where both men are buried, is visible in the background.

(approx. 3.4 miles away); Salem Baptist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away); Avery Methodist Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); English Cemetery (approx. 6.3 miles away); Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 12.1 miles away); Members of Confederate Congresses (approx. 12½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avery.

Also see . . .
1. James Titus: Farmer, Politician, and Texas Pioneer. Handbook of Texas entry on the pioneer Alabama and Texas legislator and planter. (By Cecil Harper, Jr., for Texas State Historical Association, pub. 1952, updated 1995 (Submitted on May 14, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Andrew Jackson Titus: Legislator and Pioneer of Texas. Handbook of Texas entry on the pioneer Texas legislator and planter. (By Wesley N. Laing, for Texas State Historical Association, pub. 1952, updated 1995 (Submitted on May 14, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

James Titus Grave Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026

3. James Titus Grave Memorial

He was the first person buried in what became Savannah Cemetery.

Andrew Jackson Titus Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026

4. Andrew Jackson Titus Grave Marker

He is buried in the family plot in Savannah Cemetery.

Andrew Jackson Titus (1814-1855) image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia (Public Domain), circa 1850

5. Andrew Jackson Titus (1814-1855)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 14, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.