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Franz Herman Otting 1815–1900

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Franz Otting in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Nov 1815 · Oldenburg, Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
Died 17 May 1900 · Van Buren Township, Shelby, Ohio, USA
Spouse Maria Elisabeth Riesenbeck
Children Anna Otting, Dina Bernadine Otting, Franz Frank Otting, Maria Mary Otting

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Biography

The story of Franz Herman Otting began in 1815 in Oldenburg, Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. Franz Herman Otting married maria elisabeth riesenbeck, and had children including anna otting, dina bernadine otting, franz frank otting, maria mary otting. Franz Herman Otting passed away in 1900 in Van Buren Township, Shelby, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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    Immigration Baltimore, Passenger and Immigration Lists

  2. 2
    Record Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013

Life Timeline

1815
Birth of Franz Herman Otting in Oldenburg, Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
Birth
1900
Death of Franz Herman Otting in Van Buren Township, Shelby, Ohio, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Franz Otting (1815–1900) was born in Oldenburg, Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany and died in Van Buren Township, Shelby, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Franz Otting's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Franz Herman Otting PTP
1815–1900
Oldenburg, Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
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Franz Otting's Descendants

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Franz Herman Otting PTP 1815–1900