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Mary Otis 1674–1735

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 6 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1674 · Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Died 18 Sep 1735 · Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Father Stephen Etienne Otis Oates
Mother Mary Louise Pittman
Spouse Ebenezer Varney Of Dover Quaker Blacksmith Husband Of Mary Otis He Led The Rescue At Conway N H Of Survivors Of Cocheco Indian Massacr 8Th Ggf
Children Anne Varney Hanson, Samuel Varney
Siblings Christine Otis Hotesse, John Otis, Joseph Otis, Joshua Otis, Marie Francoise Hotesse Otis Rozotty, Nathaniel Paul Otis Hotesse, Nathaniel Paul Hotesse Otis, Paul Otis, Robert Otis, Stephen Etienne Otis

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Biography

In 1674, Mary Otis entered the world in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America, born to stephen etienne otis oates and mary louise pittman. Mary Otis married ebenezer varney of dover quaker blacksmith husband of mary otis he led the rescue at conway n h of survivors of cocheco indian massacr 8th ggf, and had children including anne varney hanson, samuel varney. Mary Otis passed away in 1735 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

Sources

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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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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Mary Otis in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Birth
1735
Death of Mary Otis in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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 County, New Hampshire, United States of America and died in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America. 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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Mary Otis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Otis PTP
1674–1735
Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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Mary Otis's Descendants

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Mary Otis PTP 1674–1735