Stephen Otis

M, #28, b. 10 June 1784, d. 19 June 1868
Stephen Otis|b. 10 Jun 1784\nd. 19 Jun 1868|p28.htm|Barnabas Little Otis (RevWar Patriot)|b. 14 Jun 1759\nd. 15 Jan 1850|p56.htm|Mehitable Turner|b. 7 May 1765\nd. 1 Jan 1850|p57.htm|Deacon Joseph Otis|b. 1 Oct 1712\nd. 6 Jun 1793|p112.htm|Elizabeth Little|b. 17 Jan 1719|p113.htm|John Turner|b. 16 Jul 1727\nd. 11 Aug 1811|p114.htm|Mary Gillet|b. 14 Feb 1728\nd. May 1774|p115.htm|
  
Reference 2G Grf
Charts Pedigree starting with Jack (representing the grandchildren) - incorporates the branches below - largest chart
Pedigree for Helen Chandler
Father* Barnabas Little Otis (RevWar Patriot) b. 14 Jun 1759, d. 15 Jan 1850
Mother* Mehitable Turner b. 7 May 1765, d. 1 Jan 1850
Birth*10 June 1784 Stephen Otis was born 10 June 1784 at Norfolk, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.1,2 
He was the son of Barnabas Little Otis (RevWar Patriot) and Mehitable Turner. 
Residence*1801 1801, Stephen Otis resided: moved to Ohio and lived a number of years on "the Ohio Company's Purchase" at Marietta, then just emerging from the state of the frontier "block-house" post, in the vicinity of which place he was living in 1853. That part of the country, at the time he settled there was almost a wilderness, and the people were in constant dread of hostile Indians.1 
Marriage*10 February 1807He married Mary Claudy on 10 February 1807 "Stephen Otis Sr married to Mary Claudy, February 10th AD 1807" (Otis book only has 1805).1,2 
Census1810*1810Stephen Otis was the head of the household in the 1810 census, at pg 80, no twnshp listed, Washington Co., Ohio, with 1m16-26 (?) 1m26-45 (Stephen) 3f0-10 (Olive, ?, & ?) 1f26-45 (Mary). 
Census1820*1820He was the head of the household in the 1820 census, pg 219, Union, Washington Co., Ohio with 1m0-10 (Stephen) 1m16-18 (?) 2m16-26 (?) 1m26-45 (Stephen)
3f0-10 (Julia, Harriet, Mary) 2f10-20 (Olive & Caroline) 1f16-26 (?) 1f26-45 (Mary). 
Marriage*17 February 1825He married Sarah Dyar, daughter of John Dyar and Sarah Potter, on 17 February 1825 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, "Stephen Otis Sr married to Sarah Dyar Feb 17th AD 1825" per Bible. [same date in Washington Co OH Marriages pg 102 - (283) 146]
"of Union."1,2 
Census1830*1830Stephen Otis was the head of the household in the 1830 census, at pg 336, Union, Washington Co., Ohio, with 2m0-5 (Leroy & ?) 1m15-20 (?) 1m40-49 (Stephen) 2f10-15 (Harriet & Mary) 1f15-20 (Julia) 1f20-30 (Caroline) 1f30-40 (Sarah) - Where is Clarissa who should be 5-10? 
Census1840*1840He was the head of the household in the 1840 census, pg 275, Fearing, Washington Co., Ohio with 1m0-5 (Harrison) 2m5-10 (Oliver & Leroy) 1m10-15 (?) 1m 50-60 (Stephen)
2f0-5 (Sarah & Emily) 1f40-50 (Sarah). 
Census1850*1850He appeared on the 1850 census as the head of household, pg 504 #180-187, Union, Washington Co., Ohio along with Sarah Dyar, Charles Otis, Leroy S Otis, Emily Otis, Oliver Otis, Sarah Otis and Harrison Gray Otis. His info on the census included: Otis, Stephen 66 b.CT, farmer $2000 land. 
(LetterRecipient) Letter5 October 1859Stephen Otis was the recipient of a letter from an unknown person 5 October 1859 Stephen was 75 at the time
October the 5 day 1859
Dear Son I send you a short note this morning to inform you of what has transpired since I left home. I arrived here the next evening at seven o'clock and found the relatives well except Mary and two hildren (___). Son will start for the west tomorrow or the next day. I attended Church on Sunday. I have not been to Canton. I shall before I return if not (___). I expect to return in three weeks from the time I left. I am in hopes to see you all shortly when we can converse and are (___) for it is very little that I can say on paper. ___ Stephen Otis.
Census1860*1860He appeared on the 1860 census as the head of household, pg 408 #210-199, Lowell, Washington Co., Ohio along with Sarah Dyar and Sarah Otis. His info on the census included: Otis, Stephen 75 b.VT, retired farmer $1200-$1600.
 
Death*19 June 1868Stephen Otis died on 19 June 1868 at Washington Co., Ohio, at age 84.3 
Burial*He was buried at Rainbow Cemetery, Muskingum Twnshp, Washington Co., Ohio, Said to be buried in Rainbow Cemetery...grave not visible 1995. 
Occupation*25 June 1868He Obituaries in Marietta Register, June 25, 1868 and Marietta Times on 25 June 1868. 

Family 1

 Mary Claudy b. 1784, d. 10 Nov 1824
Marriage*10 February 1807He married Mary Claudy on 10 February 1807 "Stephen Otis Sr married to Mary Claudy, February 10th AD 1807" (Otis book only has 1805).1,2 
Children 1.Olive Otis b. 7 Feb 1808
 2.Caroline McCollister Otis b. 23 Feb 1810
 3.Stephen Otis Jr+ b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 1891
 4.Julia Otis b. 5 Oct 1814, d. 9 May 1875
 5.Harriet Otis b. 24 May 1819, d. 29 Dec 1839
 6.Mary Otis b. 25 Dec 1819
 7.George Otis b. 2 Feb 1822, d. 4 Jul 1823
 8.Clarissa Otis b. 8 Sep 1824, d. 1905

Family 2

 Sarah Dyar b. 1 Sep 1798, d. 24 Nov 1879
Marriage*17 February 1825Stephen Otis married Sarah Dyar, daughter of John Dyar and Sarah Potter, on 17 February 1825 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, "Stephen Otis Sr married to Sarah Dyar Feb 17th AD 1825" per Bible. [same date in Washington Co OH Marriages pg 102 - (283) 146]
"of Union."1,2 
Children 1.Charles Otis+ b. 23 Jan 1826, d. 24 Feb 1897
 2.William Henry Otis b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 12 May 1827
 3.Francis Otis b. 20 May 1827, d. 18 Jun 1827
 4.Leroy S Otis b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 25 Mar 1908
 5.Emily Otis b. 27 Aug 1831, d. 25 Oct 1851
 6.Oliver Otis b. 21 Sep 1833, d. 21 Jun 1856
 7.Sarah Otis b. 7 Mar 1835, d. 2 Feb 1911
 8.Harrison Gray Otis+ b. 10 Feb 1837, d. 30 Jul 1917
Last Edited 21 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. [S83] A Genealogical and Historical Memoir of the Otis Family in America, William A Otis : Chicago IL, 1924 Available on Ancestry http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=14034, pg 168 #470.
  2. [S427] Stephen Otis Family Bible, unknown publication date http://babcockancestry.com/GenealogyMisc/OtisFamilyBible/OtisBiblePages.html
  3. [S83] A Genealogical and Historical Memoir of the Otis Family in America, William A Otis : Chicago IL, 1924 Available on Ancestry http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=14034, pg 270.
Close