John Otis (Maine politician)
John Otis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Hiram Belcher |
| Succeeded by | Robert Goodenow |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1841, 1846–1847 | |
| Member of the Maine Senate | |
| In office 1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1801 Leeds, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1856 (aged 55) Hallowell, Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hallowell Cemetery, Hallowell, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
| Profession | Politician, 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.
References
[edit]- United States Congress. "John Otis (id: O000128)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
