Andre Otis and Experience Storrs Otis Genealogy

I am going to start this Otis Booklet with Thomas Otis from Ireland. All this comes from ancient records, and it is different from what the family thought. It has been said that all Otises in the United States descended from the John Otis of MA, but there is another line from one of his brothers. The John Otis that came to the United States and settled in MA had two brothers, Stephen and Thomas Otis. From the book  New England Historical and Genealogical Registry (found on google) Vol. IV p165 . " Richard Otis of -- one, Stephen, there remained  and the other went to Ireland, a descendant of whom (about 1720 emigrated to America...) Thomas Otis  of Mor'ev" an officer in the Parliamentary Army went to Ireland. "

"This would seem to favor the tradition in one branch of the Otis Family that John of Hingham left two brothers in England. One, Stephen, there remained and the other went to Ireland, a descendant of whom, about 1720 emigrated to America, Whense the family of Robert Otis of Lyme, CT. Thomas might have been Capt. Thomas Otis of Morley" an officer in the Parliamentary Army who, at the Restoration "took refuge in a foreign country."( CT Men Of The Revolution, p349) (A Genealogical and Historical Memoir of the Otis Family in America)

These other referenced books state that one brother of John went to Ireland. I have no other proof except what I have listed in this booklet. There was a Thomas Oates  in Dublin, Ireland and some other Oates.  Oates was the way some were spelling their name at that time.

In the book New England Historical and Genealogical Registry Vol.4 p163, is the following: "Capt. Thomas Otes, of Morley was an officer in the Parliamentary army, and at the Restoration, it is supposed, he took refuge in a foreign country."

"Richard Otis (killed by Indians in New Hampshire) was likely the son of Stephen Otis, the brother of John (of Hingham MA 1635.)" Stephen is the one that stayed in England.

The will of Stephen Otis mentions one son, Richard; three daughters and wife Elizabeth."

Reference: The will of Stephen Otis dated 1637 and recorded in the Consistorial Episcopal of Wells, County of Somerset, England.

His grandfather, Richard Otis, (grandfather of Richard above) was of Glastonbury County of Somerset, England and his will dated Nov. 1611 mentions Stephen, John and Thomas, two daughters  and a wife. (See New England Historical and Genealogical Reg. Vol 4 p163)

This from Gerard Genealogie De LA Famille Otis: Branche Canadiene translated from French to English.  "The Canadian branch called Otis family descends from Richard Otis of Dovers, NH. In all likelihood this Richard Otis b in Eng. 1626 was s/o Stephen Otis whose father's name was Richard and remained in Glastonbury Somerset County England.

Since the will of this ?Elienne Otis dated 1637 and registered at the Episcopal Conistorial Court, Well, Somerset, England and mentions his 3 sisters and his mother. He had emigrated to America after the death of his father in 1650, to join his Uncle Jean (John) Otis who had settled in Hingman, MA around 1635. The lst mention of Richard Otis in New England is in May 1655 when he was admitted above zens of Boston."

The following comes from Rumsey Family Papers:  "According to persistent tradition among the descendants of this Robert (the one from Ireland that came to America)  he was a distant connection of the numerous Otis families settled at this time period in New England Colonies. One of his ancestors - supposedly, Thomas - his great grandfather -  was said to have left England and settled in Ireland. As such an emigration probably did occur, and as the traditions of the two sides of the house seem to coincide, this branch of the family is, therefore, at least temporarily placed in this relationship, awaiting some good evidence that the assumption is incorrect."

Also from the Rumsey Family Papers:

"Robert Otis, (emigrant) b. abt. 1692 Dublin, Dublin, Ireland married August 8, 1737 Margaret Sabin (1st) at  Bristol, R I.  Robert died before Apr. 26, 1799 New London, County, CT. He married three times but was said to only have children by Margaret Sabin Otis. The lineage to the Mayflower for this line of Otises is through Margaret Sabin Otis."

Several places mention that Robert, Jr. is the son of Margaret Sabin. I found one place that says he is a son of one of the other wives. But, it seems that from all the records put together he is a son of Margaret Sabin. He is the second child of Robert, Sr. If he was by another wife his brother born after him would also be by a different mother than Margaret Sabin but that is never mentioned.

On Find A Grave it says Robert Otis only had children by his wife Margaret Sabin. On Geni it has Robert Otis II is son of Robert Otis and Margaret Otis. The DAR records have him listed as son of Margaret Sabin and Robert Otis. Plus, Margaret Sabin died in 1748 and Robert was born in 1740 so Margaret would have still been married to Robert, Sr. at this time.

Some of the information for Robert Otis was given by Rev. Erastus Otis, a grandson of Robert Otis. Erastus Otis  b. Oct 24, 1784 Canaan Grafton Co. NH -d Aug. 19, 1860, Kenosh County, WI. He was s/o Richard and Sarah Otis. Richard was s/o Robert Otis the emigrant.

From information on Find A Grave Site:  "According to family tradition Robert Otis, the emigrant, was kidnapped at Donegal when only 14 years old and forced on a ship to America. After numerous wanderings all more or less traditional he finally landed in RI about 1720 - - drifted to CT where he settled at Lyme at Lyme, CT  at mouth of the river by the same name." There is also record of this in New England Historical and Genealogical Registry 1850 New England.

Daughters of the Ohio Society of the American Revolution has a record that states Robert Otis, the emigrant,  was over 80 years old when he enlisted for three years in the Revolution and relisted and discharged July 13, 1782 and was for a time interpreter for the Marquis de Lafayette. According to the DAR registry Robert Otis was given the job of "wagon master" because of his advanced age. He is also mentioned as a "wagon master" in The New England Historical And Genealogical Registry. But,  the DAR  seemed to have some question about whether he served or not. I would guess because of his age, they doubted it. But, it is found in A National Register of Society Sons of the American Revolution  that their records say this Robert Otis was in the Revolutionary War. 

 It has the following: "Ellsword Otis, Akron OH #12968 son of Reisin Prichard and Catharine (Blair) Otis, and grandson of Ezekiel and Mary (Miller Otis); g grandson of Edmund Hacket Otis; gg grandson of Stephen Otis who was a Sergeant in CT Militia; and ggg grandson of Robert Otis, who was a private in the CT Line.

The Sons of American Revolution have another entry for the brother of the Otis above and it has that he is also ggg grandson of Robert Otis, Private CT Line.

There is a burial record for Robert Otis for April 21, 1799 from First Congregational Church in Lyme CT. Cause of death - old age - about 92. This would be Robert, Sr.

"Margaret Sabin was b. Feb. 5, 1705/6 Rehoboth, Bristol, MA -d. 1748 Lyme, New London County, CT  Her parents were Israel Sabin and Mary Ormsby." In some places Ormsby is spelled Ormsbee. Marriage Index  1635 - 1860 Roll #1311111) 

"Israel Sabin (father of Margaret) b. Jun. 6, 1673. d. after Mar. 25, 1718 Plainsville, Ct

Married Mary Ormsby May 20, 1696  at Rehoboth, Bristol Co. MA.

Mary Ormsby b. 1677 at Rehoboth, Bristol Co. MA -d Dec. 8, 1715 at Swansea, Bristol Co, MA. Mary Ormsby's father: John Ormsby  b. Saco York, MA.  Mary's mother:  Grace Eleanor Martin b. 1640 Ostey St. Mary, Devonshire England. -d July 1710 Rehoboth, Bristol Co. MA.

Grace Eleanor Martin's parents:  Richard Martin and Elizabeth Salter."

The Ormsby name shows up with this line of Otis a number of times. The Otis children, mentioned later, are buried in a cemetery with a lot of Ormsby graves near by. An Ormsby is listed in the household of John Beardsley in WI Census. John Beardsley's mother was an Otis and John married an Otis.

This is the lineage line to the Mayflower:

(1)Robert Otis, Jr.(and his siblings)

(2)Margaret Sabin (their mother)

(3) Israel Sabin

(4) Mary (Sabin) Billington

(5)Francis Billington (Mayflower Passenger)

(6) John and Elinor Billington (Mayflower Passengers)

John Billington is said to be the first person hanged in the Colonies. It isn't known if he was actually guilty or was framed by the leadership because John was loud and spoke out against things he didn't agree with. He was convicted of murder.  Another source:  a research paper April 26, 2015 by S. Pearl Lagua:  John Billington came to America on the Mayflower and was outspoken and disliked by the Puritan Pilgrim leaders, including Wm. Bradford --- he was not disliked by all, nor was his ideals completely foreign amongst the population. There was little evidence against Billington in the death of John Mewcomen and he was convicted solely on circumstantial evidence --- his hanging served to benefit the Puritan leaders of the community.

From Genealogy.com a person posted that they have seen the marriage record for Robert Otis, Sr and Margaret Sabin in the town hall of Lyme CT plus it is in the Barbour Report. They married Aug. 8, 1737. The children are recorded there also: Stephen Otis b. May 14, 1738 Barrington _, Annas b. Sept. 25, 1748, Richard b.June 23, 1745, Robert b. March 18, 1740.

I am going to list info about each sibling of this family and then connect it to the Andre Otis family, etc.

 Sons of Robert Otis and Margaret Sabin:

(1) Stephen Otis b. May 1738 Barrington, Bristol, MA married Feb. 5, 1759 Lyme, New London CT. -d. Dec. 29, 1776 Lyme, New London, CT. His  wives were: Lois Edgerton and Sarah Lunt.  Stephen d. at age 38. (info from Gail Johnson)

From Yearbook Of OH Society Of Sons Of The American Revolution: "Edward P. Otis gg grandson of Sgt. Stephen Otis who was taken prisoner and died of smallpox believed to be deliberately given to him. Edward P. Otis was ggg grandson of Robert Otis (the emigrant)." It is recorded that all of Stephen Otis' sons took vows to avenge what they believed happened to their father. One son, Edward Hackett Otis, tried to join the army to avenge his father at a very young age and was turned down. He was too young.  When Edward was 16 he enlisted.

 "According to family tradition Edward Hackett Otis tried to enter the Rev. War, but being only twelve years old, was not allowed to do so and only got in as a driver of a baggage team (probably for his grandfather, Robert Otis who was a wagon master) seizing however, occasions as he could to use a gun against the foe. At sixteen he regularly enlisted --- according to the records of the US Pension Office on Mar. 25, 1833 while living at Salt Creek, OH ---Pension granted --- served under Capt. Lord and Col. Stare 1783-84 --- He went to live with his grandfather, (Robert Otis, Sr), but eventually moved to Vermont. "To the Pioneers of Ohio Country 17-1938"  He was put in Capt. Lords' CT line for eleven months. His pension was from March 4 to Sept 4, 1851 made to Erastus Wright. "Letter from Maddol Waseon, OH states "he moved to Stark Co. OH - then to Myoming, IL."

(2) Robert Otis b. Mar.18, 1740 Lyme, CT. (This is the main line that I am following. Information further down)

(3) "Richard Otis b. Jun 23, 1745, Lyme, New London, CT. From Find A Grave Corp. Richard Otis -d Sept. 19, 1830 Canaan, Grafton NH, He is listed as a Corp, in Captain Canfield's Co. at Ticonderoga in 1777." The History of Canaan, NH 1910 by Wm. Allen  Wallaco, Rumford Press.

Richard Otis is also listed as having been a private in the CT Continental Line in addition to his service at Ticonderoga and is among the "List of Revolution War pensioner on record which states he "died in 1834 at the age of 89." He married a woman named Sarah. They are said to be buried in West Canaan Cemetery. They had at least nine children who survived.

(4) Anna Otis b. 1748 Lyme, New London  County, CT d. Sept. 25, 1784 at Colchester, New London, CT. m. Samuel Joslin or Josling.  (one record has Sarah first and has Corinda where Anna is.)

(2)(mentioned above:) ROBERT OTIS (Jr.) son of Robert Otis and Margaret Sabin above. From Rumsey Family Papers:  Robert Otis, the one born 1740, enlisted in Capt. Ely's Co. March 17, 1777 and served three years. He then relisted  and later left (as was common at that time)  and later joined General Lafayette's command somewhere up the Hudson River and served until close of War. His sword is with his gg grandson, John M. Otis.

This is the will of Robert Otis, Sr. Robert's will was dated Mar.2, 1776 (appears to be just before he joined the American Revolution) and proved Apr. 26, 1799. Wife Sarah (He was married 3 times) received 1/3 of personal state and 1/3 of house during widowhood. Bequests of 5 shillings each was made to sons Stephen and Richard in addition to what they had already received. Daughter Anna or Anna Joslin; 5 shillings -  to son Robert, housing and all lands. Youngest daughter, Sally, also received all movables after wife's thirds. The executor was Samuel Ely and the document was witnessed by Elizabeth Ely, Lois Ely and ? Ely

Robert Otis (Jr.) married Lydia Otis. He d. 1834. I haven't found a list of all the children. John Otis is one son. He was born 1775/76. It is said that Robert, Jr. had a son named Robert, also. In DAR Records there is listed a Robert Otis b. 1764 that was said to be son of Robert Otis and Lydia. 

John Otis married Betsy Butler. CT Church Records Abstracts 1630 - 1920 : "Betsy Butler, spouse, John Otis."

In Lineage Book National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volumes 57 - 58 it states: 'Robert Otis, Jr. and Lydia Otis, his wife - Robert Otis, Jr. served in Connecticut Line as a private.  He was born in Lyme, 1740 - enlisted from New London where his son, John, was born.' See also No. 37430."

About John Otis son of Robert Otis, Jr.

U. S. Registers of Enlistment in U. S. Army 1798 - 1914:

John Otis, Military Service Mar. 12, 1813 - place: U.S. Vol. #017 p269.

John Otis Pedigree Resource Files: b. abt. 1776 New London, CT: father, Robert Otis, Jr. and mother, Lydia, spouse: Betsy Butler, child: Isaac.

Index of AWARDS ON CLAIMS OF THE SOLDIERS OF THE WAR OF 1812 STRANDER - PALMER BY Holice and Debbie: John Otis - Ellisburg, NY $57.00.

Family Search: Daughters of 1812: John Otis - Pension - Military: Unit Capt. Lewis Torrance's Co. NY mil.

After a lot of searching I have found that this John Otis, son of Robert Otis Jr. and Lydia  Otis  was father of:

Aurilla Otis,    b. 1798 New London, CT

Andre Otis,     b. 1800 New London, CT

Franklin Otis,  b. 1804 NY

Isaac Otis,      b. 1808 NY

Robert Otis     b. about 1810

Julia Otis.        b. in NY

1800 CT census:

John Otis 1001010010000

This shows 1 male under 10 yrs. 1 male 45 and under, 1 female under 10, 1 female 45 and under. This could be; Andre b. 1800 an infant, John Otis 45 and under, Aurillia Otis under 10 and Betsy Otis 45 and under.

It has taken a lot of searching to prove which John was the father of Andre Otis - the line that I am following. So far we have listed:

Richard Otis, England

Thomas Otis b. England moved to Ireland (brother of John Otis and Richard Otis

Thomas Otis, Jr. Ireland 

Robert Otis, Sr. Ireland went to USA wife: Margaret Sabin

Robert Otis, Jr. b. CT, wife Lydia Otis

John Otis b. 1800 CT. wife Betsy Butler Otis

In the two Vol. book: A Genealogical and Historical Memoir Of The Otis Family In America by William Otis printed in 1925 is listed an Andre Otis with siblings: Aurilla, Franklin, Isaac, Robert, Julia and some unknown. Franklin has long been thought to be the brother of Andre and they were found living near each other in NY and WI. The problem in the book by William Otis is the wrong parents are listed. The John listed as the father wasn't born until 1790. Andre was born in 1800 so this John couldn't be the right one.

The book does list Franklin being married and his children but no more is said about Andre. The family records show that it is the Franklin that was born in 1804 in CT and moved to Stevens Point, WI about the same time as Andre and Experience did. The book also lists more info on the brother, Robert.

T#2388 in the book by William Otis is:

Franklin Otis married ___

Children: Helen, John, Julia, Isaac, Lovina and James Franklin. Note these are the same children listed for Franklin and Lydia Otis in WI in the census records

Now I am going to present info on Andre Otis and each of his siblings, the children of John Otis and Betsy Butler.

 It has been hard to pin this one down, but I have these references to use: Aurilla  Otis married Charles Beardsley and lived in Au Sable, Clinton, NY. The CT  Nutmegger Vol. 17 lists family chart #958-5: Otis - Ottis "Aurilla (Charles Beardsley)."

                   John Beardsley age 37

                   Helen Beardsley age 31

                   Sheldon Beardsley age 10

                   Elizabeth Beardsley age 14

                   Isaac Beardsley age 5

                   Charles Beardsley age 1

                   Charles Beardsley age 63 (father of John)

                   Robert Ormsby age 37

1860 Census Pierce WI 

Franklin Otis 56

Lydia Otis 54

John Otis 25

Isaac Otis 20

Lavinia Otis 18

James Otis 15      This is James Franklin Otis (J.F.) Later he married a granddaughter of Charles Beardsley and supposedly of Aurilla Otis. Mary Ann Beardsley m. William Walden. Their daughter: Mary Ann Walden m. James Franklin Otis

WI Marriages 1836-1930: Mary Walden m. 1866 River Falls, WI - Parents: Wm. Walden, Mary A. Walden - Spouse: James Otis - Groom's parents: Franklin Otis, Lydia Otis.

          WI Land Patents Door Co.

            Franklin Otis 18 26N 18w

            Franklin Otis 17 26N 18w 160

       History of Northern Wisconsin , El Paso, O.C. Whitren, M.B.Williams   History of Pierce Co.  Its Cities, Villages and Towns:

       "Trimbelle Township was created March 2, 1855. Martin B. Williams was elected its first Chairman and Aaron Cornelison and Franklin Otis were Supervisors. John Beardsley was among the early settlers."

History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley (Pierce County Chapter xlii)

"... at the same meeting a petition was presented for a new town with the following boundaries: Township 26, range 18; to be known as the town of Trimbelle; first election to be held at the house of F. Otis."

I found this in a book of Wisconsin History: Historical Sketch Of The town of Spring Lake p103, " I passed through Trimbelle village, where Uncle Franklin Otis helped me get one subscriber, a paying one ..."

pg. 175, John W. Winn's Story:  "There were few politicians at that early time ---. It was, but a short while until recruits came a plenty. Among those was Uncle Otis of Trimbelle."

pg. 31 "John Beardsley came to Prescott in June 1853. There were no buildings on Prescott hill at that time. Franklin Otis came in at the same time  he did. There was no school house there then. Franklin Otis built the school house in the area the same year. (Note: this was the present town of Trimbelle). So far as I know that was the first school in the county.  There was one sawmill .... In 1855 Franklin Otis built a grist mill on the Trimbelle."

"When John Beardsley came to Trimbelle in 1853 it was all government land. There was but one settler here - Mr. Cornelison. The country was very wild -- plenty fine trout in the Trimbelle but no other fish. Deer and bears were plentiful and further east in the Big Woods there were elk. John McLaughlin came to Trimbelle in 1853. He was a great hunter and was, also a land surveyor. Franklin Otis ------ was one of the men that came with John McLaughlin."

Civil War Northwest Wisconsin 1862 Aug. 20: Pierce Co. War Meeting At Martell:

"On Thursday inst. We attended a war meeting which was universally attended. Franklin Otis of Trimbelle was called to the chair, and Ole Rasmason chosen Secretary.."

The Otises in this line stayed involved in the communities that they lived in. From the First Annual Review of Pierce Co. WI:

"The first settlers in town of Trimbelle were Aaron Cornelison, H.E. McAllister and John Lynch, they having settled here 3 years ago the past summer. The next, Mr. Franklin Otis, well known in the history of this town, commenced his improvements where he now lives, and it seems to be the central point within the town, and is well situated for a thriving village.--- within the town have been improved the past summer 300 acres of land, and 400 more broken and ready for a spring crop."  I wonder how they could clear and get that many acres of land ready in such a short time, but that is what the record says.

      Isaac Otis

Isaac Otis was born 1808. He is listed in the Memorial of the Otis Family in America by William Otis as brother of Aurilla, Andre, Franklin, Robert and Julia.  Isaac Otis was born in 1808. He  left NY at an early age and went to Ashtabula, OH and married Harriet Cornell. 

Isaac Otis and wife, Harriet Cornell, had a daughter born in OH named Esther Otis. She became a member of the Daughters of 1812.  The listing in the Daughters of 1812 Book of Ohio show that she  qualified to be a member. Her lineage was as follows:

"Parents: Isaac Otis and Harriet Cornell

Grandparents: John Otis and Betsy Butler

Great grandfather: Robert Otis

The records show John Otis as a vet of the War of 1812 in NY."

This shows Isaac as being son of John Otis and Betsy Butler.

 Here is a copy from the Lineage Chart Of The Daughters Of 1812 OH:

     (1)Esther L. Otis 1655-57-107

      Birthplace: Ashtubula Co. OH; Resident, Fremont, OH

     (2)Isaac Otis, Bellevue, Ohio

     Harriet M. Cornell, Bellevue, OH

     (3)John Otis, Essex, NY and

     Betsy Butler, Essex, NY

     (4)Robert Otis, New London, CT

John Otis, Corp. born East New London, CT died March 1843, Trimbelle, WI; served from August 1^{st to August 6th 1813. Also, from September 2nd to September 14th, 1814. Corp. in Capt. Tobey’s Co.,Sanford’s Bat. (9th regt.) NY Militia; also in Capt. Torrance’s Co., (Unregimented Bat. Sanford’ Y Militia}

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^{.From: War Department D.C. Also New York State For Services After War 1812}

Daughters Of 1812 OH Index;

Roll of Honor Soldier and Descendant:

Otis, Corp. John (Miss Otis) page 107

Membership:

Otis, Miss Esther L. Page 42

1850 USA Census Sandusky, OH

Green Cree

     Isaac Otis 42

     Harriet Otis  36

     Esther Otis 13

     Lucinda Otis 11

     Robert Otis 9

     Andrew Otis 6

     Sarah Otis 5

     Sovina 2

     Clarke Baker 21

1860 US Census Sandusky, OH York Township

     Issac Otis age 52 b. 1808 NY

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953 Sandusky, OH

"Sarah C. Miller -d Apr. 05, 1931 Sandusky OH b. Aug.

18,1845 Clyde, OH. Age 85 yrs/7months/18days. Widowed - spouse - Joseph, father: Isaac Otis, Mother: Harriet Connell."

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953 Fremont, Sandusky, OH

"Esther L. Otis -d Jan. 16, 1933 Fremont Sandusky, OH -96 yrs./3 months/16days, estimated birth 1837, parents: Isaac Otis - Harriet Connell. Single; teacher."

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953

Vina O. Smith -d Oct 12, 1934 Bellevue Sandusky, OH b. May 22, 1848 Clyde, OH, age 86 yrs/6months/15 days, widowed - burial Oct 14, 1934, father Isaac Otis - mother, Harriet Connell.

     Robert Otis

Robert Otis is listed in the book: "Memoir of the Otis Family in America" by William Otis as the brother of Andre. The book has a little further information on him. He moved to Trumbull, OH in the same area as the Isaac above. ( He lived there from 1847 to about 1865 in Johnston Township according to James K. Buell’s "History of Johnston Township, Trumbull, OH" (Canton, OH 1922). Robert Otis was a justice of peace and an insurance agent.

Ohio Marriages 1800 - 1958

       Robert Otis - Lucy Richards, Feb 11, 1836, Ashtabula, OH.

1850 USA Census Trumbull, OH

       Robert Otis age 41 - lawyer b. NY

       Lucy Otis 32

       Mary 13

       Henry 11

       Harriot Boyd 8

Lucy Otis -d in Johnston, OH, Robert Otis died at home of

son, Henry, in Iowa.

The following shows that this Robert Otis was the son of John Otis and his wife Betsy Butler.

Lineage Book National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volumes 57 - 58.

     "Mrs. Lucy Otis Chaplin wife of George Chapin:

     descendant of Robert Otis, Jr.

     daughter of Henry H. Otis and Mary L. his wife              

     granddaughter of Robert Otis and Lucy  Richards, his wife

     g granddaughter of John Otis (war of 1812) and Betsy   

     Butler, his wife

     gg granddaughter of Robert Otis, Jr.and Lydia Otis,his wife

Robert Otis, Jr. served in Connecticut Line as  private. He was born in Lyme, 1740, enlisted from New London where his son, John, was born."

post 1792 in Lyme. His spouse: Margaret Sabin."

So far it has been shown that John Otis and Betsy Butler are the parents of Aurilla, Franklin, Isaac and Robert Otis.There's further proof about Robert below.

From the book "History of Boone Co. Iowa Vol. 2:

"Charles Otis is one of the active business men of Boone. Conducting an extensive lumberyard of which he has been a sole proprietor since 1906 ---owner of excellent farming property --- born in Michigan July 17, 1874 son of Henry H. and Mary L. Bascom Otis.

"Charles Otis volunteered for services in Spanish - American War CO I, 52 Infantry - mustered out 1898 - splendid success in lumber business. Also had farming interest including 300 acre tract with one hundred acres in other tracts.. Charles m. May 4, 1899 Mary C. Zimbelman native of Boone Co. Iowa."

They had two children: "Louise b. April 6, 1901, Warren F. b Aug. 30, 1902."

"Charle's father (Henry H. Otis) who passed away May 17, 1913 for a long period an honored resident of Iowa, born June 21, 1838 Ashtabula Co, OH son of Robert Otis a native of NY and a grandson of John Otis who became an early resident of Empire St and removed to OH but afterward became a resident of PA where his death occurred 1846." (says Revolutionary War Vet but it was 1812 Vet.) The family is of Scotch-Irish lineage. (Another place has his death 1843, Trimbelle, WI.) I haven't been able to find a grave at either place.

"Henry H. Otis (son of Robert Otis native of NY) supplemented public school training by study in Western Seminary at West Farmington, OH. During Civil War joined the Union army May 29, 1862 Co. b. 87th Reg. OH Volunteers - transferred to 13th OH Infantry at Harpers Ferry Sept 12, 1862 - rank Captain.

After war Henry H. Otis engaged in insurance business - later Commercial Traveler and then began farming in Trumbull, OH where he remained from spring 1866 til 1872. Then he hosted a hotel and livery barn - Kent Co MI - in 1876 established his home in Harrison township. Boone Co, Iowa. Three years later removed to a farm in Des Moines - later yrs. dairy business."

Henry H. Otis and wife Mary L. Bascom had four children:

     Caroline N. lived in Davenport

     Lucy R. wife of Geo. M. Chapin of Miles City, Mt

     Charles of Boone, Iowa

     Frank of Boone, Iowa

"Robert Otis, grandfather of our subject (Charles) removed from NY to Ashtabula Co. OH 183_ til 1876 went with son Henry to Iowa - died Oct. 1894 in 85th year. His wife Lucy Otis died in Trumbull, OH 1884 age 72 years." (This Robert is s/o John Otis and Betsy Butler.

    JULIA OTIS

 Julia Otis is listed in the book "Memoir of the Otis Family in America" by William Otis as the sister of Aurilla, Andre, Franklin, Isaac and Robert Otis.Below is copies of the information from the book by William Otis

ANDRE

First I want to show that Andre John Otis

is the son of John Otis and Betsy Butler. I've also seen the name written John Andre Otis.

"DAR member Jennie S. Buck Nat'l #133419 Ancestor # A084848 - Jacob Beedle

1st wife Caroline Otis b. 14 Feb. 1840 -d Jun. 11, 1872 m. Oct. 5, 1855

Child of John Andrae Otis b. 1800 -d 1882

Wife: Experience Storrs b. Serena, NY -d Nov. 1886

John Andrae was child of John Otis and wife Betsey Butler

John Otis was child of Robert Otis, Jr. b. 1740 and wife Lydia m. 1763"

Andre Otis was born February 25, 1800 in New London, CT. Andre died October 25, 1882 in Trimbelle, Pierce, WI. His burial was in Forest Cemetery, Stevens Point, Portage WI.

Andre married Experience (Excy) Storrs about 1824 in Essex, NY. Some reports say it was 1826. Experience was born May 25, 1805. Jay, Clinton, NY and died Nov. 13, 1887 in Steven Point, Portage, WI. The burial was November 15, 1887 in Forest Cemetery, Stevens Point Portage, WI. One report says she was buried in Episcopal Cemetery - Rev. Frame - Presbyterian Church - conducted the service.

The obituary states that Excy was a member of the Baptist Church. She married Andre when she was 19 years old. The obituary shows that Excy was survived by one son in Winona, daughter in Trimbelle and daughter, Phoebe in Stevens Point.(That son would have been Derwin Nathaniel Otis.)

In most lists nine children are listed for Andre and Excy Storrs Otis, but I have found information that a

(1) daughter was born between 1826 and 1829. Her name is unknown and she was born in Saranac, NY. She died as an infant. This came from another person researching this family

(2) Joseph S. Otis was born April 13, 1830 in NY and died Jan. 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery, known now as Independance, 1839.

(3) Juliann Otis was born July 14, 1832, NY and died January 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery.

(4) William S. Otis was born October 7, 1834 NY and died January 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery.

(5) Franklin Otis was born October 17, 1836 NY and died January 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery.

(6) Phoebe Storrs Otis b. August 27, 1837 in Clinton, NY died February 6, 1924 in Stevens Point, Portage, WI.

(7) One report says a son was born after Phoebe around 1840. He must have died as an infant.

(8) Caroline Otis was born 1842 in NY.

(9) Henry Otis was born in PA

(10) Amanda Otis was born in 1848 in WI.

(11) Derwin Nathaniel Otis was born in 1851 in WI.

Joseph S. Otis, Juliann Otis, William S. Otis and Franklin Otis listed above were all consumed in a house fire. They have a memorial marker in the Saranac Hollow (Independence) Cemetery bearing all four names with dates of birth and death and the name of their parents: Andre and Excy Otis. This verse is also on the stone:

"Ere sin could blast, or sorrow fade

Death came with tender care

The opening buds to heaven conveys

And bade them blossom there."

From the Spectator newspaper in the Melancholy Disaster column

Feb. 07, 1839, NY

"A gentleman has just called at our office and enformed us that last evening the house of Andre Otis of Saranac was burned and four of his children consumed by fire." --Plattsburg Whig:

Otis Children:

Melancholy Disaster. The Plattsbough Republican of the 2d inst. says "On the evening of the 25th ult. One of the most melancholy and heart-rending accidents occurred in the town of Saranac, in this county, which it is never fallen to our lot to record. Mr. Andrew Otis, a respectable inhabitant of that town, and his wife left their dwelling in the early part of the evening, to attend a religious meeting, about a mile and a half distance --- leaving their children, four in number, (the eldest between 12 and 13 --- MY NOTE: The oldest was 9 --- and the youngest about 3 years of age) at home. --- During the absence of the parents, and after the children had retired, the house took fire; and before it was discovered by the neighbors, it had made such progress as to render all attempts to extinguish it, or save the sleeping children, utterly fruitless. The wretched parents arrived only in time to witness the smoldering ruins of their late happy dwelling, in the midst which lay the blackened and disfigured bodies of their little family. We are unable to describe the appaling spectacle that was here presented to the beholder; nor can words convey any idea of the agony of the unfortunate parents. The most stern and adamantive heart would have melted in sympathy at hearing their cries mingled with the noise of the crackling flames which was consuming all that could bind them to earth. (Wed. Feb. 27, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co. PA)

Newspaper: Essex-County Republican 1873-1875

History of Saranac

Burning of the Otis Children

ground. The house wOn a bitter cold night in the winter 1839 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Otis who resided on the hill west of the hollow attended a prayer meeting at the Hollow, and left their children at home in bed. In their absence the house caught fire. E. Kimbell and Geo. Davis were first on the as completely enveloped in flames and between the timbers they saw the lifeless and charred forms of the children. When Mrs. Otis arrived she exclaimed, "In the

Charles Beardsleyname of God, If you ever told the truth, tell me where my children are," Mr. Kimbell replied, "my dear woman, the truth is all you are able to bear – your children are in a better world, I trust." Mrs. Otis was frantic, and Mr. Hull who was very powerful having the strength of three common men, had all he could do to restrain her from rushing into the flames."

In the 1830 Census of Clinton County, NY:

Jehiel Beardsley

Andre Otis

I am including some history of the area. This comes from the book: History of Clinton and Franklin Counties, New York by Duane Hamilton Hurd.

Town of Saranac page 361

First Town Meeting was held in the house of David B. Vaughan the first Tuesday of May 1824.

 Wright Spalding be a committee for making choice of a site for burying - yard and prepare the same as they shall think proper.

In 1826 it was voted to raise $100.00 for the support of the poor, and in 1827 $200 was voted for the same purpose.

First Officers - Supervisor, Daniel B. Vaughan; Town Clerk, Wright Spalding; Assessors, John M. Hopper, James Vaughan, Lyman Manley; Commissioners of highways, John M. Hopper, Lyman Manley, Daniel B. Vaughan; Collector and Constable, John T. Allen; Commissioners of Common Schools, Daniel B. Vaughan, James Johnson, Wright Spalding; Inspectors of Common Schools, H. Graves, Andrew Otis, F. Coalburn; Constables, William Harrison, John T. Allen, Adurah Huntley; Overseers of Highways, Lyman Manley, Levi Curtis, Daniel B. Vaughan; Fence Viewers, R. Coalburn, David Bradley, William Coyghan; Poundmasters, Wright Spalding, Nathaniel Lyon, E. Coalburn.

It was voted that all orderly cattle should be free common.

In 1821 it was voted that the barn-yards of Lyman Manley, George Parsons, S. Barnes and Zebulon Baker should be pounds and the owners of the same pound-masters. It was also voted that all stone, boards, log or rail fences should be four feet and a half high.

In 1827 the Commissioners voted "that the town raise $100 for the purchase of suitable piece of land for a "burying - yard" and voted that Ephraim Colbourn, Platt Thour, Irs Vaughan, Andrew Otis and

Among the Supervisors 1824- 1827 is 1827: John Otis.

In 1833 it was voted "that the commissioners of common schools and inspectors shall have 8 cents per day for inspecting schools and 4 cents for inspecting teachers.

Plattsburg Repulican 1822 - 1828

"--- and that John Otis, Lyman Manly, George Parson and Jacob F. Eaton of the town of Saranac, by the greatest number of votes were elected Justices of the Peace for said town --- 13 day of Nov. 1827."

From the Plattsburgh Republican:

Republican ticket For Justice of the Peace for Saranac:

John Otis

Lyman Manly

John s. Frazer

Clinton County Republican Convention Sept 11, 1824

"Resolved that the following gentlemen be a corresponding Committee for

"Accounts presented, audited and allowed the respective towns to promote the election of the republican candidates to wit: For Saranac --- Ephraim Colbourn, David Bradley, Lyman Manley, Miehel Torrance, Andrew Otis."

　

Plattsbough Republican Nov. 30, 1839 against the town of Saranac in favor of --- Andrew Otis, 1.00 - amt. allowed 1.00"

Plattsbough-Republican Newspaper Oct. 27, 1827

Jacob F. Eaton

For Town of Chazy:

Solomon Fisk (this could be the same person as Solomon Fitts listed with the Otis family in one of the WI Census.Jay, NY is one of the places mentioned for the Otises. That area is very mountainous. Northern part of Essex Co. along western boundary, extend the Au Sauble Mountains. The southern strip of the territory contains a number of the Adirondack peaks. The entire town is elevated with the surface broken by precipitous mountains. In the valleys the soil was highly productive. Robert Otis is listed among the first settlers.

　

(History of Jay, New York from History of Essex Co. edited by H.P. Smith)

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In Wisconsin

By the 1850 census Andre, Experience and family were in WI. They are listed in the 1850 census. They moved sometime during the 1840's. One son, Henry, was born in PA so they went to PA before coming to WI.

1850 Census Dane, Oregon, WI:

Andrew Otis age 50 b. CT

Excy age 45 b. NY

Phoebe age 12 b. NY

Caroline age 8 b. NY

Henry age 5 b. PA -

Amanda b. WI

1870 Census Portage, Hull, WI:

Andrew Otis age 70

Emma ? age 63 – This is Experience. I found one place where her name is mentioned as Experience Emma and another where it is just Emma.

Amanda age 21

Darwin age 19

1880 Census Trimbelle, WI:

Derwin Otis age 29

Florence his wife age 18

Andrew Otis age 80 father

Experience Otis age 76 mother

1858 - 1958 Town of Hull Directory of Officials and a Brief history compiled by Myron M. Felckowsko:

April 03, 1860 Assessor - Andre Otis

Our Country Our Story Portage County WI Index:

page 579 - Andre Otis, Pioneer page 310

Bureau of Land Management 11-10-1855. WI

Andre Otis Doc # 20407 - total acres 80 Sauk Co. section 14 Sauk Co. section 14

Andre Otis 3-1-1850 Land Office Stevens Point Doc. # 32810 - 40 acres Dane Co. WI

1860 Andre Otis Land Office Stevens Point Doc #10030 total acres 160 Portage

On Find A Grave it states Andre Otis bought a total of 260 acres in all.

Stevens Point Journal

The (Stevens Point, WI)

Pub. Oct. 19, 1878 Steven Pont, WI

Andre Otis of Trimbelle, Pierce Co. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. A.B. Redfield. Mr. Otis is an old resident of the town of Hull in this county.

I am adding something I came across in Dec. 2013. There isn't much new but I always enjoy reading in books that have family information. This comes from "History of Portage Co, WI

"March 28, 1855, Arthur B. Redfield married Miss Phebe Otis. She likewise represented a pioneer family of Wisconsin. She was born in Clinton Co. NY August 27, 1837 daughter of Andral (Andre) and Excey (Storrs) Otis. Her father was born in CT in 1800 and her mother in NY State in 1805.

When Wisconsin was still a territory they came west and settled in Dane Co. in 1844, and subsequently moved to a farm in Burnett County where Andral Otis died in 1883.(my note: Actually he died in Trimbelle, WI in 1882.) His widow survived him and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Redfield, in Stevens Point in 1888. Andral was a democrat, but broke away from party allegiance to the extent of supporting Abraham Lincoln for President in war times. He and his wife were members of the Baptist Church, and for many years he held the post of deacon." (Actually old newspapers in NY show Andre was on a Republican committee for Saranac, NY.)

I don't have the page number but in the same book is this information.

"Arthur J. Clement: The real pioneer element of Portage Co. has some of its best representatives in Arthur J. Clement and his venerable father, William P. Clement. The latter has been a resident of this portion of Wisconsin for more than 60 years. He knew Portage when it was an unbroken forest and when Indians, bear and deer were as familiar as automobiles today. ---- In 1856 he married for his first wife Sarah Warner. --- His first wife died in Portage Co in 1863, leaving three sons: Wm. H, Frank and Alonzo.

He married for his second wife Caroline (my note: Otis) Beedle, widow of Jacob I Beedle who was killed in the Civil War. Mr. Beedle left two children, Edward and Jennie. (These would be grandchildren of Andre and Excy) Mrs. Caroline Clements was born in 1835 (incorrect date) and died June 11, 1873.

The grandson (Edger) Edward Beedle was b. 1858 in Hull, Portage, WI -d Waupaca, Waupaca Co. WI - buried in Forest Cem. Stevens Point, WI.

Edward Beedle, s/o Caroline Otis Beedle, m. Flora Joanna Redfield Jan. 31, 1880. Flora Redfield is d/o John H. Redfield and Mary Sargent. Flora was b. 1860 in WI m. Jan. 31, 1880.

     "DAR member Jennie S.Buck Nat'l #133419 Ancestor #    A084848 - Jacob Beedle

1st wife Caroline Otis b. 14 Feb. 1840 -d Jun. 11, 1872 m. Oct. 5, 1855

Child of John Andrae Otis b. 1800 -d 1882

Wife: Experience Storrs b. Serena, NY -d Nov. 1886

John Andrae was child of John Otis and wife Betsey Butler

John Otis was child of Robert Otis, Jr. b. 1740 and wife Lydia m. 1763"

Andre Otis was born February 25, 1800 in New London, CT. Andre died October 25, 1882 in Trimbelle, Pierce, WI. His burial was in Forest Cemetery, Stevens Point, Portage WI.

Andre married Experience (Excy) Storrs about 1824 in Essex, NY. Some reports say it was 1826. Experience was born May 25, 1805. Jay, Clinton, NY and died Nov. 13, 1887 in Steven Point, Portage, WI. The burial was November 15, 1887 in Forest Cemetery, Stevens Point Portage, WI. One report says she was buried in Episcopal Cemetery - Rev. Frame - Presbyterian Church - conducted the service.

The obituary states that Excy was a member of the Baptist Church. She married Andre when she was 19 years old. The obituary shows that Excy was survived by one son in Winona, daughter in Trimbelle and daughter, Phoebe in Stevens Point.(That son would have been Derwin Nathaniel Otis.)

In most lists nine children are listed for Andre and Excy Storrs Otis, but I have found information that a

(1) daughter was born between 1826 and 1829. Her name is unknown and she was born in Saranac, NY. She died as an infant.

(2) Joseph S. Otis was born April 13, 1830 in NY and died Jan. 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery, known now as Independance, 1839.

(3) Juliann Otis was born July 14, 1832, NY and died January 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery.

(4) William S. Otis was born October 7, 1834 NY and died January 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery.

(5) Franklin Otis was born October 17, 1836 NY and died January 25, 1839 in Saranac, Clinton, NY. Burial was in Saranac Hollow Cemetery.

(6) Phoebe Storrs Otis b. August 27, 1837 in Clinton, NY died February 6, 1924 in Stevens Point, Portage, WI.

(7) One report says a son was born after Phoebe around 1840. He must have died as an infant.

(8)  Caroline Otis was born 1842 in NY.

(9)  Henry Otis was born in PA 

(10) Amanda Otis was born in 1848 in WI.

(11) Derwin Nathaniel Otis was born in 1851 in WI.

Joseph S. Otis, Juliann Otis, William S. Otis and Franklin Otis listed above were all consumed in a house fire. They have a memorial marker in the Saranac Hollow (Independence) Cemetery bearing all four names with dates of birth and death and the name of their parents: Andre and Excy Otis. This verse is also on the stone:

"Ere sin could blast, or sorrow fade

Death came with tender care

The opening buds to heaven conveys

And bade them blossom there."

From the Spectator newspaper in the Melancholy Disaster column

Feb. 07, 1839, NY

"A gentleman has just called at our office and enformed us that last evening the house of Andre Otis of Saranac was burned and four of his children consumed by fire." --Plattsburg Whig:

Otis Children:

Melancholy Disaster. The Plattsbough Republican of the 2d inst. says "On the evening of the 25th ult. One of the most melancholy and heart-rending accidents occurred in the town of Saranac, in this county, which it is never fallen to our lot to record. Mr. Andrew Otis, a respectable inhabitant of that town, and his wife left their dwelling in the early part of the evening, to attend a religious meeting, about a mile and a half distance --- leaving their children, four in number, (the eldest between 12 and

 

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Cornell. Great grandfather: Robert Otis

L. Otis 1655-57-107

Birthplace: Ashtubula Co. OH; Resident, Fremont, OH

(2)Isaac Otis, Bellevue, Ohio

Harriet M. Cornell, Bellevue, OH

(3)John Otis, Essex, NY and

Betsy Butler, Essex, NY

(4)Robert Otis, New London, CT

John Otis, Corp. born East New Lond

 

In witness whereof the said _____ of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year forst above written In Presence of Alonzo W. Calhoun, Franklin Otis, Lydia Otis.

Clinton Couty NY: Be it remembered that on this 5 day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one personally appe

of three hundred dollars to them hand paid by the said party of the

is known and distinguished by being the equal undivided eighth part of a lot owned by Beverly Beardsly deceased of which he owned when deceased, Said? land is bounded on the east and south by lands owned by James and Honory Weston and on the north by land owned by Sally Weston and on the west by land owned by Jehial Beardsley said piece is supposed to contain twenty four acres of land be the same more or less together with all and singular the --- ---- ---- and appentenan? as thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining; and _____ ______, remainder and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof; and also all the Estate right, bills, interest, are trust property, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part either in Law or Equity, of in and to the a____ bargained premises with the said ______ to the said party of the second part,his heirs and assigns, and to the sole and only proper use benefit and behoof: of the said party of the second part, his heirs and ssigns forever.

In witness whereof the said _____ of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year forst above written In Presence of Alonzo W. Calhoun, Franklin Otis, Lydia Otis.

Clinton Couty NY: Be it remembered that on this 5 day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one personally appeared before me Alanson B. Vaughn and Commissioner of deeds in aforesaid County Franklin Otis and Lydia his wife who are well known to me to be the persons described in the within deed and who severally acknowledge to me that they signed, sealed and delivered the within deed for the uses and purposes within mentioned as their free and voluntary act and deed and the said Lydia his wife being by me examined sparate and apart from her said husband acknowledged that she executed the same _______ without any fear _____pulsion of or from her said husband and ______ not ______ or inter __________ that are not noted do allow the same to be recorded.

Alanso B. Vaughn

Commissioner of Deeds

Beverly Beardsley is the father of Lydia Beardsley Otis.

This record in the Essex County, NY Surrogate Office with excerpt below proves Lydia Beardsley is the daughter of Beverly Beardsley."John Calkin Esquire Surrogate of Same County to Ashen Stevens send greetings whereas Catharine Beardsley, Polly Beardsley and Lydia Beardsley Infants under the age of twenty one years and heirs of Beverly Beardsley deceased has made to me that their interest requires a guardian should be appointed to superintend the same and requires you …"

This is more information about Franklin Otis. It will help descendants feel they know ancestors better if they can read such tidbits.

1832 Republican Convention Representatives for Saranac, NY: This is from an old newspaper in the area. I think it was the Tioga, PA paper.

Aaron Brimbal

Franklin Otis

M. Kimball

List of letters left in Plattsburgh, NY post office 1830

Franklin Otis --- Andre Otis

In the 1850 Census, Rock, WI, Bradford

    Franklin Otis b. Ct, 1804

   

   Otis 6

These are the same children listed for the Franklin Otis in William Otis’ book where he is listed as the brother of Andre.

   1860 Census Pierce WI 

       Franklin Otis

       Lydia Otis

      John Otis 25

      Isaac Otis 20

      Lavinia Otis

      James Otis 15      This is James Franklin Otis (J.F.) Later he married a granddaughter of Charles Beardsley and supposedly of Aurilla Otis. Mary Ann Beardsley m. William Walden. Their daughter: Mary Ann Walden m. James Franklin Otis.

WI Marriages 1836-1930: Mary Walden m. 1866 River Falls, WI - Parents: Wm. Walden, Mary A. Walden - Spouse: James Otis - Groom's parents: Franklin Otis, Lydia Otis.

In Mary Ann Beardsley Walden's obit it has "-d at home of her daughter, Mrs. J.F. Otis at Boone, Iowa March 8, 1913 age 95 years 4 months and 5 days. She was former resident of Trimbelle, WI - moved to Boone, Iowa in 1876."

She was a widow for 65 years. Leaves one sister: Mrs. L. H. McLaughlin, Clear Lake , WI, (Elizabeth Beardsley) one brother, Cord Beardsley, of Eau Clair and one daughter, Mrs. J. F. Otis.

(Mrs. McLaughlin and Cord Beardsley are children of Charles Beardsley, also.

This shows Mary Ann as daughter of Charles Beardsley, Sr. and Aurillia Otis.) 

From Family of William Beardsley One of of CT and Find a Grave Memorial: John O Beardsley is son of Charles  Beardsley, Sr.

Children of Charles Beardsley, Sr:

(1) Mary Ann Beardsley Walden,

(2)Elizabeth Beardsley McLaughlin,

(3)Charles Beardsley, Jr., 

(4)John O. Beardsley,

(5)Alvah S. Beardsley,

(6)Joshua White Beardsley,

(7)James M. Beardsley,

(8)Jehiel  Beardsley, 

(9)Corydon Libby Beardsley,

(10)Jerome Curtis Beardsley,

(11)Josiah Beardsley,

(12)Susan Beardsley,

(13)David Beardsley.

It appears that the first three are also children of Aurillia Otis Beardsley, Charles' first wife.

 (James Franklin Otis, husband of Mary Ann Walden and s/o Franklin Otis.)

1870 Trimbelle WI Census

Franklin Otis

Lydia Otis b. NY

Ida Beardsley 18

Ann Clark 15

In the Cemetery in Trimbelle WI:

Isaac D. Otis May 27, 1861 21 year/4month./19days: son of Franklin and Lydia Otis 

Franklin Otis d. Aug. 16, 1891 age 87 years 8 months

d. Oct 31, 1880 age 22 years/2months/5days. ( Son of John O. Beardsley and Helen OtisBeardsley and grandson of Charles  Beardsley)

Pierce Co. WI Pre 1908 Land Patent

Franklin Otis 10/2/1854 336 WI0390_l3

Franklin Otis 10/2/1854  W10400-.051

Franklin Otis 10/2/1854 609 WI0400_.052

Franklin Otis 10/2/1854 854 WI0400_.2

WI Land Patents Door Co.

Franklin Otis 18 26N 18w 0

Franklin Otis 17 26N 18w 160

History of Northern Wisconsin , El Paso, O.C. Whitren, M.B. Williams History of Pierce Co.  Its Cities, Villages and Towns:

"Trimbelle Township was created March 2, 1855. Martin B. Williams was elected its first Chairman and Aaron Cornelison and Franklin Otis were Supervisors. John Beardsley was among the early settlers."

History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley (Pierce County Chapter xlii)

"... at the same meeting a petition was presented for a new town with the following boundaries: Township 26, range 18; to be known as the town of Trimbelle; first election to be held at the house of F. Otis."

I found this in a book of Wisconsin History: Historical Sketch Of The town of Spring Lake p103, " I passed through Trimbelle village, where Uncle Franklin Otis helped me get one subscriber, a paying one ..."

pg. 175, John W. Winn's Story:  "There were few politicians at that early time ---. It was, but a short while until recruits came a plenty. Among those was Uncle Otis of Trimbelle."

pg. 31 "John Beardsley came to Prescott in June 1853. There were no buildings on Prescott hill at that time. Franklin Otis came in at the same time  he did. There was no school house there then. Franklin Otis built the school house in the area the same year. (Note: this was the present town of Trimbelle). So far as I know that was the first school in the county.  There was one sawmill .... In 1855 Franklin Otis built a grist mill on the Trimbelle."

"When John Beardsley came to Trimbelle in 1853 it was all government land. There was but one settler here - Mr. Cornelison. The country was very wild -- plenty fine trout in the Trimbelle but no other fish. Deer and bears were plentiful and further east in the Big Woods there were elk. John McLaughlin came to Trimbelle in 1853. He was a great hunter and was, also a land surveyor. Franklin Otis ------ was one of the men that came with John McLaughlin."

Civil War Northwest Wisconsin 1862 Aug. 20: Pierce Co. War Meeting At Martell:

"On Thursday inst. We attended a war meeting which was universally attended. Franklin Otis of Trimbelle was called to the chair, and Ole Rasmason chosen Secretary.."

The Otises in this line stayed involved in the communities that they lived in. From the First Annual Review of Pierce Co. WI:

 "The first settlers in town of Trimbelle were Aaron Cornelison, H.E. McAllister and John Lynch, they having settled here 3 years ago the past summer. The next, Mr. Franklin Otis, well known in the history of this town, commenced his improvements where he now lives, and it seems to be the central point within the town, and is well situated for a thriving village.--- within the town have been improved the past summer 300 acres of land, and 400 more broken and ready for a spring crop."  I wonder how they could clear and get that many acres of land ready in such a short time, but that is what the record says.

Isaac Otis

Isaac Otis was born 1808. He is listed in the Memorial of the Otis Family in America by William Otis as brother of Aurilla, Andre, Franklin, Robert and Julia.  Isaac Otis was born in 1808. He  left NY at an early age and went to Ashtabula, OH and married Harriet Cornell. 

Isaac Otis and wife, Harriet Cornell, had a daughter born in OH named Esther Otis. She became a member of the Daughters of 1812. The listing in the Daughters of 1812 Book of Ohio show that she qualified to be a member. Her lineage was as follows:

"Parents: Isaac Otis and Harriet Cornell

Grandparents: John Otis and Betsy Butler

Great grandfather: Robert Otis

The records show John Otis as a vet of the War of 1812 in NY."

This shows Isaac as being son of John Otis and Betsy Butler.

Here is a copy from the Lineage Chart Of The Daughters Of 1812 OH:

(1)Esther L. Otis 1655-57-107

Birthplace: Ashtubula Co. OH; Resident, Fremont, OH

(2)Isaac Otis, Bellevue, Ohio

Harriet M. Cornell, Bellevue, OH

(3)John Otis, Essex, NY and

Betsy Butler, Essex, NY

(4)Robert Otis, New London, CT

John Otis, Corp. born East New London, CT died March 1843, Trimbelle, WI; served from August 1^{st to August 6th 1813. Also, from September 2nd to September 14th, 1814. Corp. in Capt. Tobey’s Co.,Sanford’s Bat. (9th regt.) NY Militia; also in Capt. Torrance’s Co., (Unregimented Bat. Sanford’s) NY Militia.}

From: War Department D.C. Also New York State For Services After War 1812

Daughters Of 1812 OH Index;

Roll of Honor Soldier and Descendant:

Otis, Corp. John (Miss Otis) page 107

Membership:

Otis, Miss Esther

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