About John Otis
Lived 1801 – 1856 (aged 55). John Otis was an American politician and lawyer.
John Otis (August 3, 1801 – October 17, 1856) was a U.S. Representative from Maine.
Born in Leeds, Massachusetts (now in Maine), Otis attended the common schools, and graduated from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, in 1823. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 1826. He served as member of the State House of Representatives in 1841. He was appointed a member of the Northeastern Boundary Commission in 1842. He served in the State Senate in 1842. He was again a member of the State House of Representatives in 1846 and 1847. He was elected as a Whig to the 31st United States Congress (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851). He died in Hallowell, Maine, October 17, 1856. He was interred in Hallowell Cemetery.
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Who was John Otis?
American politician, Maine (1801-1856)
When was John Otis born?
John Otis was born on 3 August 1801 in Leeds.
When did John Otis die?
John Otis died on 17 October 1856 in Hallowell.
What was John Otis's occupation?
John Otis was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was John Otis?
John Otis was American.
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· DBpedia: John Otis (Maine politician)
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