Biography of Charles Titterington
Charles Titterington, born January 22, 1814, in West Yorkshire, England, immigrated to America as an infant and later settled in Rock Island County in 1835. He dedicated sixty-seven years to farming in Edgington Township, where he married Sophia Eberhart and raised eight children. A committed Methodist and Republican, Titterington served in various local government roles, including township supervisor. He remained an influential figure in his community until his death on July 13, 1902, leaving behind a lasting legacy.