Titus Gay, who called himself Titus Kent (c. 1770 or 1779 – May 1837 or May 1838), also known as "Old Ti", was born into slavery in the town of Suffield, Connecticut, United States.[1] Titus's father had the Kent surname. Because of the Gradual Emancipation Act passed in 1784, Titus was freed in 1812. Once freed, he continued to work for Rev. Ebenezar Gay, Jr. performing a number of duties. His presence in the lives of the townspeople made him an important member of the community. He is also remembered for his efforts to prevent local enslaved people from being sent into slavery in the South. He was buried in the Congregational church cemetery in Suffield, Connecticut.