Tilton, Théodore 1835-1907

Theodore Tilton (1835-1907) was an American newspaper editor, journalist, poet, and supporter of women's suffrage. He and his wife were parishioners of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and Tilton worked as his assistant for eleven years, until 1874, when Tilton sued Beecher for adultery with Mrs. Tilton. The case received widespread public attention. Tilton subsequently moved to Paris where he lived for the rest of his life.

American journalist.

American journalist and author.

Theodore Tilton was born and educated in New York City. He began as a journalist for the New York Tribune and New York Observer, where he covered charismatic pastor Henry Ward Beecher's sermons; Tilton later became ghostwriter for Beecher's column at the Independent., and succeeded Beecher as editor. Tilton was also an influential speaker on the abolition of slavery, becoming a national figure. Allegations of Beecher's affair with Tilton's wife, Elizabeth, led to a much-publicized trial, ultimately confirming Beecher's innocence. The Tiltons separated, and Beecher's influence prevented Theodore Tilton from working as a journalist in America. He died in poverty in France.

Journalist.

Writer, journalist, poet.

Tilton was an alumnus of City College, Class of 1855.