Mary Otis (1674–1735) was born in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA and died in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Otis 1674–1735

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1674 · Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA

Died 18 Sep 1735 · Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Father Joseph Stephen Otis

Mother Mary Louise Pitman

Siblings John Otis, Joseph Otis, M Francoise Rose Otis, Nathaniel Paul Otis Hotesse, Paul Nathaniel Otis Hotesse, Stephen Etienne Otis Jr

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Stephen Otis

Mary Louise Pitman

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1674, Mary Otis entered the world in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA, born to joseph stephen otis and mary louise pitman. Mary Otis passed away in 1735 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Life Timeline

1674

Birth of Mary Otis in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA

Birth

1735

Death of Mary Otis in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Otis

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA (1674) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Otis (1674–1735) was born in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA and died in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.
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