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William Alfred Otis 1865–1899

Public Tree Person

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 6 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1865 · , Atchison, Kansas, USA
Died 8 Dec 1899 · Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
Father Alfred Otis (1827–1912)
Mother Amelia Harres (1837–1912)
Siblings Amelia Otis, Amy Otis, Carl Otis, Grace Hetherington Otis, Harrison Gray Otis, Margaret Otis, Mark E Otis, Pearl Otis, Theodore H Otis

Researchers connected through William Otis 1865–1899

and 4 more tree owners connected with William Otis 1865–1899

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1865, William Alfred Otis entered the world in, Atchison, Kansas, USA, born to alfred gideon otis and amelia josephine harres. William Alfred Otis passed away in 1899 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA.

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Life Timeline

1865
Birth of William Alfred Otis in, Atchison, Kansas, USA
Birth
1899
Death of William Alfred Otis in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Otis

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1505) to Cortland, Cortland, New York, United States (1827) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Otis (1865–1899) was born in , Atchison, Kansas, USA and died in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA. 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 William 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.

William Otis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Alfred Otis PTP
1865–1899
, Atchison, Kansas, USA
Parents
Alfred Gideon Otis PTP
1827–1912
Cortland, Cortland, New York, USA
Amelia Josephine Harres PTP
1837–1912
Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Otis PTP
1798–1853
Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Otis's Descendants

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William Alfred Otis PTP 1865–1899