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John Otis 1728–1804

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Otis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Apr 1728 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 24 Oct 1804 · Colchester, Conn
Father Nathaniel Otis
Mother Hannah Thatcher
Siblings Delight Otis, Desire Otis, Dorothy Otis, Hannah Otis, Lydia Otis, Mercy Otis, Nathaniel Otis
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate …
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Researchers connected through John Otis 1728–1804

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1728, John Otis entered the world in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to nathaniel otis and hannah thatcher. John Otis passed away in 1804 in Colchester, Conn.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  5. 5
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1728
Birth of John Otis in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1804
Death of John Otis in Colchester, Conn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Otis

This ancestor line traces from Leicester, Leicestershire, England (1500) to Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA (1728) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Otis (1728–1804) was born in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Colchester, Conn. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Nathaniel Otis
Father
Hannah Thatcher
Mother

John Otis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Otis PTP
1728–1804
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Otis's Descendants

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John Otis PTP 1728–1804