Boone County Democrat
May 22, 1913
The funeral of H.H. Otis was held from the late home at 1421 Boone Street Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Stado Munneke of the Presbyterian Church was in charge of the services taking as his subject "I pray thee let me go over and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain and Lebanon." The music was furnished by Misses Marie Kinsman and Lucille good and Messrs. Clarence Kelley and John Dyer. They sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," "Asleep in Jesus" and "Sometime We'll Understand" The G.A.R. attended the funeral in a body and their service was given by Commander I.N. Stotts and acting Chaplain P.D. Swick. Messrs Chas. Tucker, J.L. Good, and A.J. Bacus assisted in the service. The pall bearers were also member of the G.A.R. and were Messrs. W.H. Sprage, S.F. McDaniel, John Bain, L.D. Miller, C.R. Holcomb and E.C. Culver. The interment was made in Linwood Park cemetery.
Henry H. Otis was born June 21, 1838, in Cherry Valley township, Ashtabula county, Ohio. His father, Robert Otis, spent a part of his life in Jefferson county, New York, and about 1830 removed to Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he remained for forty six years. He then accompanied his son, the subject of this sketch, to Iowa (1876), where he spent his remaining days, covering about eighteen years.
He began his education in the public schools near his home and afterwards entered the Western Reserve seminary at West Farmington, Ohio, but when the civil war was inaugurated he put aside all business and personal considerations enlisting as a soldier on May 29, 1862, as a member of Company B eighty seventh regiment of Ohio volunteers. After six months he was transferred to the Thirteenth Ohio Infantry and was promoted to the rank of captain, at Harpers Ferry on the 12th of September 1862. Five months later by special commission from Governor Todd, he was transferred to the Western army, being attached to the Thirteenth Ohio regiment. He participated in engagements at Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Stone River and others of lesser importance and received an honorable discharge on January 1st, 1864. After returning to his home Mr. Otis engaged in the insurance business with his father for a time and afterwards became a commercial traveler. Subsequently he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits and in the spring of 1866 began farming in Trumbal county, Ohio, where he removed to Kent county, Michigan, where he conducted a hotel and livery. In the spring of 1876 he came to Iowa, located in Harrison township, Boone county, but when two years had passed he removed to Des Moines township. For many years Mr. Otis was engaged in the dairy business which he conducted on his farm. For some years he served the city as councilman from the Fourth ward. On the 16th of November, 1865, Mr. Otis was united in marriage to Mary L. Bascom, a daughter of Horatio and Caroline Bascom, native of Connecticut. The children of this marriage are Caroline, Lucy, Charles and Frank. The family is one of prominence in the community. Mr. Otis was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Boone and he also belonged to Jerusalem lodge No. 13, A.F. and A.M., of Hartford, Ohio to the Grand Army Post and to the Order of Druids. His social qualities and personal characteristics made him a valued representative of these organizations and as a citizen he was true to his duties as when he followed the flag of the Union on the southern battle fields. To his family is given the sympathy of all in this sorrow.
May 22, 1913
The funeral of H.H. Otis was held from the late home at 1421 Boone Street Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Stado Munneke of the Presbyterian Church was in charge of the services taking as his subject "I pray thee let me go over and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain and Lebanon." The music was furnished by Misses Marie Kinsman and Lucille good and Messrs. Clarence Kelley and John Dyer. They sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," "Asleep in Jesus" and "Sometime We'll Understand" The G.A.R. attended the funeral in a body and their service was given by Commander I.N. Stotts and acting Chaplain P.D. Swick. Messrs Chas. Tucker, J.L. Good, and A.J. Bacus assisted in the service. The pall bearers were also member of the G.A.R. and were Messrs. W.H. Sprage, S.F. McDaniel, John Bain, L.D. Miller, C.R. Holcomb and E.C. Culver. The interment was made in Linwood Park cemetery.
Henry H. Otis was born June 21, 1838, in Cherry Valley township, Ashtabula county, Ohio. His father, Robert Otis, spent a part of his life in Jefferson county, New York, and about 1830 removed to Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he remained for forty six years. He then accompanied his son, the subject of this sketch, to Iowa (1876), where he spent his remaining days, covering about eighteen years.
He began his education in the public schools near his home and afterwards entered the Western Reserve seminary at West Farmington, Ohio, but when the civil war was inaugurated he put aside all business and personal considerations enlisting as a soldier on May 29, 1862, as a member of Company B eighty seventh regiment of Ohio volunteers. After six months he was transferred to the Thirteenth Ohio Infantry and was promoted to the rank of captain, at Harpers Ferry on the 12th of September 1862. Five months later by special commission from Governor Todd, he was transferred to the Western army, being attached to the Thirteenth Ohio regiment. He participated in engagements at Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Stone River and others of lesser importance and received an honorable discharge on January 1st, 1864. After returning to his home Mr. Otis engaged in the insurance business with his father for a time and afterwards became a commercial traveler. Subsequently he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits and in the spring of 1866 began farming in Trumbal county, Ohio, where he removed to Kent county, Michigan, where he conducted a hotel and livery. In the spring of 1876 he came to Iowa, located in Harrison township, Boone county, but when two years had passed he removed to Des Moines township. For many years Mr. Otis was engaged in the dairy business which he conducted on his farm. For some years he served the city as councilman from the Fourth ward. On the 16th of November, 1865, Mr. Otis was united in marriage to Mary L. Bascom, a daughter of Horatio and Caroline Bascom, native of Connecticut. The children of this marriage are Caroline, Lucy, Charles and Frank. The family is one of prominence in the community. Mr. Otis was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Boone and he also belonged to Jerusalem lodge No. 13, A.F. and A.M., of Hartford, Ohio to the Grand Army Post and to the Order of Druids. His social qualities and personal characteristics made him a valued representative of these organizations and as a citizen he was true to his duties as when he followed the flag of the Union on the southern battle fields. To his family is given the sympathy of all in this sorrow.
Boone County Democrat
May 22, 1913
The funeral of H.H. Otis was held from the late home at 1421 Boone Street Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Stado Munneke of the Presbyterian Church was in charge of the services taking as his subject "I pray thee let me go over and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain and Lebanon." The music was furnished by Misses Marie Kinsman and Lucille good and Messrs. Clarence Kelley and John Dyer. They sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," "Asleep in Jesus" and "Sometime We'll Understand" The G.A.R. attended the funeral in a body and their service was given by Commander I.N. Stotts and acting Chaplain P.D. Swick. Messrs Chas. Tucker, J.L. Good, and A.J. Bacus assisted in the service. The pall bearers were also member of the G.A.R. and were Messrs. W.H. Sprage, S.F. McDaniel, John Bain, L.D. Miller, C.R. Holcomb and E.C. Culver. The interment was made in Linwood Park cemetery.
Henry H. Otis was born June 21, 1838, in Cherry Valley township, Ashtabula county, Ohio. His father, Robert Otis, spent a part of his life in Jefferson county, New York, and about 1830 removed to Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he remained for forty six years. He then accompanied his son, the subject of this sketch, to Iowa (1876), where he spent his remaining days, covering about eighteen years.
He began his education in the public schools near his home and afterwards entered the Western Reserve seminary at West Farmington, Ohio, but when the civil war was inaugurated he put aside all business and personal considerations enlisting as a soldier on May 29, 1862, as a member of Company B eighty seventh regiment of Ohio volunteers. After six months he was transferred to the Thirteenth Ohio Infantry and was promoted to the rank of captain, at Harpers Ferry on the 12th of September 1862. Five months later by special commission from Governor Todd, he was transferred to the Western army, being attached to the Thirteenth Ohio regiment. He participated in engagements at Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Stone River and others of lesser importance and received an honorable discharge on January 1st, 1864. After returning to his home Mr. Otis engaged in the insurance business with his father for a time and afterwards became a commercial traveler. Subsequently he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits and in the spring of 1866 began farming in Trumbal county, Ohio, where he removed to Kent county, Michigan, where he conducted a hotel and livery. In the spring of 1876 he came to Iowa, located in Harrison township, Boone county, but when two years had passed he removed to Des Moines township. For many years Mr. Otis was engaged in the dairy business which he conducted on his farm. For some years he served the city as councilman from the Fourth ward. On the 16th of November, 1865, Mr. Otis was united in marriage to Mary L. Bascom, a daughter of Horatio and Caroline Bascom, native of Connecticut. The children of this marriage are Caroline, Lucy, Charles and Frank. The family is one of prominence in the community. Mr. Otis was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Boone and he also belonged to Jerusalem lodge No. 13, A.F. and A.M., of Hartford, Ohio to the Grand Army Post and to the Order of Druids. His social qualities and personal characteristics made him a valued representative of these organizations and as a citizen he was true to his duties as when he followed the flag of the Union on the southern battle fields. To his family is given the sympathy of all in this sorrow.
May 22, 1913
The funeral of H.H. Otis was held from the late home at 1421 Boone Street Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Stado Munneke of the Presbyterian Church was in charge of the services taking as his subject "I pray thee let me go over and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain and Lebanon." The music was furnished by Misses Marie Kinsman and Lucille good and Messrs. Clarence Kelley and John Dyer. They sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," "Asleep in Jesus" and "Sometime We'll Understand" The G.A.R. attended the funeral in a body and their service was given by Commander I.N. Stotts and acting Chaplain P.D. Swick. Messrs Chas. Tucker, J.L. Good, and A.J. Bacus assisted in the service. The pall bearers were also member of the G.A.R. and were Messrs. W.H. Sprage, S.F. McDaniel, John Bain, L.D. Miller, C.R. Holcomb and E.C. Culver. The interment was made in Linwood Park cemetery.
Henry H. Otis was born June 21, 1838, in Cherry Valley township, Ashtabula county, Ohio. His father, Robert Otis, spent a part of his life in Jefferson county, New York, and about 1830 removed to Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he remained for forty six years. He then accompanied his son, the subject of this sketch, to Iowa (1876), where he spent his remaining days, covering about eighteen years.
He began his education in the public schools near his home and afterwards entered the Western Reserve seminary at West Farmington, Ohio, but when the civil war was inaugurated he put aside all business and personal considerations enlisting as a soldier on May 29, 1862, as a member of Company B eighty seventh regiment of Ohio volunteers. After six months he was transferred to the Thirteenth Ohio Infantry and was promoted to the rank of captain, at Harpers Ferry on the 12th of September 1862. Five months later by special commission from Governor Todd, he was transferred to the Western army, being attached to the Thirteenth Ohio regiment. He participated in engagements at Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Stone River and others of lesser importance and received an honorable discharge on January 1st, 1864. After returning to his home Mr. Otis engaged in the insurance business with his father for a time and afterwards became a commercial traveler. Subsequently he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits and in the spring of 1866 began farming in Trumbal county, Ohio, where he removed to Kent county, Michigan, where he conducted a hotel and livery. In the spring of 1876 he came to Iowa, located in Harrison township, Boone county, but when two years had passed he removed to Des Moines township. For many years Mr. Otis was engaged in the dairy business which he conducted on his farm. For some years he served the city as councilman from the Fourth ward. On the 16th of November, 1865, Mr. Otis was united in marriage to Mary L. Bascom, a daughter of Horatio and Caroline Bascom, native of Connecticut. The children of this marriage are Caroline, Lucy, Charles and Frank. The family is one of prominence in the community. Mr. Otis was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Boone and he also belonged to Jerusalem lodge No. 13, A.F. and A.M., of Hartford, Ohio to the Grand Army Post and to the Order of Druids. His social qualities and personal characteristics made him a valued representative of these organizations and as a citizen he was true to his duties as when he followed the flag of the Union on the southern battle fields. To his family is given the sympathy of all in this sorrow.
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