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Stephen Franklin Otis 1847–1904

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Otis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 5 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1847 · Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States
Died 11 Apr 1904 · Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Father Issac Otis
Mother Caroline Curtiss (1808–1883)
Siblings Alfred Gideon Otis, Arthur Gray Otis, Charles Eugene Otis, Curtis G Otis, Ephraim Allen Otis, George Lorenzo Otis, Isaac Newton Otis, Lillian Caroline Otis, Maria Louise Otis, Mary R Otis

Researchers connected through Stephen Otis 1847–1904

and 4 more tree owners connected with Stephen Otis 1847–1904

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Stephen Franklin Otis began in 1847 in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States. Stephen Franklin Otis passed away in 1904 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

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Life Timeline

1847
Birth of Stephen Franklin Otis in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States
Birth
1904
Death of Stephen Franklin Otis in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Otis

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1505) to Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States (1847) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Otis (1847–1904) was born in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States and died in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 10 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.

Stephen Otis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Franklin Otis PTP
1847–1904
Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States
Parents
Unknown
Caroline Abigail Curtiss PTP
1808–1883
Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Stephen Otis's Descendants

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Stephen Franklin Otis PTP 1847–1904