Harrison Gray Otis

M, #14, b. 10 February 1837, d. 30 July 1917
Harrison Gray Otis|b. 10 Feb 1837\nd. 30 Jul 1917|p14.htm|Stephen Otis|b. 10 Jun 1784\nd. 19 Jun 1868|p28.htm|Sarah Dyar|b. 1 Sep 1798\nd. 24 Nov 1879|p29.htm|Barnabas L. 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|John Dyar|b. 19 Nov 1769\nd. 20 Nov 1832|p58.htm|Sarah Potter|b. 4 Aug 1776\nd. 17 May 1863|p59.htm|

  

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Father* Stephen Otis b. 10 Jun 1784, d. 19 Jun 1868
Mother* Sarah Dyar b. 1 Sep 1798, d. 24 Nov 1879

Birth*10 February 1837 Harrison Gray Otis was born 10 February 1837 at Washington Co., Ohio.1 
He was the son of Stephen Otis and Sarah Dyar. 
(Witness) Census18401840Harrison Gray Otis is assumed to be one of the household of Stephen Otis in the 1840 census, pg 275, Fearing, Washington Co., Ohio, who has 1m0-5 (Harrison) 2m5-10 (Oliver & Leroy) 1m10-15 (Francis) 1m 50-60 (Stephen)
2f0-5 (Sarah & Emily) 1f40-50 (Sarah). 
(InHomeOf) Census18501850Harrison Gray Otis appeared on the 1850 census in the household of Stephen Otis, pg 504 #180-187, Union, Washington Co., Ohio. His info on the census included - Otis, Harison 14 b.OH. 
Marriage*11 September 1859Harrison Gray Otis married Eliza Ann Wetherby, daughter of Charles Thomas Wetherby and Nancy Hyde, on 11 September 1859 at Lowell, Washington Co., Ohio, Have copy of marriage record Vol. 3 pg. 304, H.G. Otis & Elizabeth A. Wetherby on 11 Sep 1859.1 
Letter5 October 1859Harrison Gray Otis wrote a letter on 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.
Military*He was in the military: General, US Army.
Note*1880 census: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA pg 501c Harrison G 48 b.OH "Com. To Alaska" (commute, commercial?). 
Occupation*between 1882 and 1917He was Publisher of Los Angeles Times between 1882 and 1917. 
Residence*He resided Los Angeles Co., California,: They lived at 1948 Grand Ave in Los Angeles CA, until they built the "Bivouac" on Wilshire Blvd.
Note1900 census 27th precinct, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, ED 33 sheets 13-14 #207-325, 24__ Wilshire Blvd, Harrison Otis b.Oh Feb blotched year and age), 40 yrs married, Journalist, own home free of mortgage. 
Letter*24 July 1910He wrote a letter on 24 July 1910 congratulating his granddaughter on her 18th birthday.
Death*30 July 1917He died on 30 July 1917 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80 Have copy of death certificate #4211. He died at home 2330 Hillhurst Ave . Age 80y 5m 20d, born 10 Feb 1837 to Stephen Otis born VT, mother not stated. Resided at place of death 36 yrs, in CA 42 yrs. Cremated by Rosedale, undertaker Bresee Bros.1 
Burial*He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery lot 41 section 12, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California. 
ObituaryHis obituary was.

Family

 Eliza Ann Wetherby b. 16 Aug 1833, d. 12 Nov 1904
Marriage*11 September 1859He married Eliza Ann Wetherby, daughter of Charles Thomas Wetherby and Nancy Hyde, on 11 September 1859 at Lowell, Washington Co., Ohio, Have copy of marriage record Vol. 3 pg. 304, H.G. Otis & Elizabeth A. Wetherby on 11 Sep 1859.1 
Child 1.Emma Marian Otis+ b. 1 Jul 1866, d. 9 Aug 1952

Last Edited 10 Aug 2010

Citations

  1. [S83] A Genealogical and Historical Memoir of the Otis Family in America, William A Otis, : Chicago IL, 1924, pg 271 #1139.
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