Otis is believed to have died circa 1815, in Bath Township, Steuben County, New York...but confirmation has yet to be located. The last listing of him is at this location, and it is where his sister stated in 1860 that he died.
He was married circa 1807 to Harriet --- (born between 1784-1794). She too can not be located after 1811.
Otis enlisted September 29, 1802, at Philadelphia, as a Corporal of Marines, for 3 years service during the Tripoli War (1801-1805): listed as 5’ 6 ½” in height, with gray eyes, light brown hair and light complexion, being a blacksmith. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1803, and assigned to the Frigate U.S.S. Philadelphia, commanded by Captain Bainbridge. In October 1803 his ship was blockading the harbor of Tripoli when it grounded on a submerged and uncharted reef while pursuing an enemy craft through shallow water. Everything was done to lighten the ship, including throwing most of the cannon over-board. But the ship would not move, and the remaining cannon were of little use due to the angle the ship had lodged into. The Tripolians attacked the ship and after five hours of fierce fighting Bainbridge was forced to surrender his ship and crew. From October 31, 1803 the Philadelphia’s 43 officers and non- commissioned officers (named in the records, including Otis) were quartered at the American Consular House. The remaining 264 crew members were confined at the Bashaw’s (Pasha) Palace prison. After 15 months at Algiers, they were ransomed by the U.S. Government. The war ended and a peace treaty was signed on June 4, 1805. His confinement caused him to be enfeebled in health. He was discharged on December 10, 1805.
He was married circa 1807 to Harriet --- (born between 1784-1794). She too can not be located after 1811.
Otis enlisted September 29, 1802, at Philadelphia, as a Corporal of Marines, for 3 years service during the Tripoli War (1801-1805): listed as 5’ 6 ½” in height, with gray eyes, light brown hair and light complexion, being a blacksmith. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1803, and assigned to the Frigate U.S.S. Philadelphia, commanded by Captain Bainbridge. In October 1803 his ship was blockading the harbor of Tripoli when it grounded on a submerged and uncharted reef while pursuing an enemy craft through shallow water. Everything was done to lighten the ship, including throwing most of the cannon over-board. But the ship would not move, and the remaining cannon were of little use due to the angle the ship had lodged into. The Tripolians attacked the ship and after five hours of fierce fighting Bainbridge was forced to surrender his ship and crew. From October 31, 1803 the Philadelphia’s 43 officers and non- commissioned officers (named in the records, including Otis) were quartered at the American Consular House. The remaining 264 crew members were confined at the Bashaw’s (Pasha) Palace prison. After 15 months at Algiers, they were ransomed by the U.S. Government. The war ended and a peace treaty was signed on June 4, 1805. His confinement caused him to be enfeebled in health. He was discharged on December 10, 1805.
Otis is believed to have died circa 1815, in Bath Township, Steuben County, New York...but confirmation has yet to be located. The last listing of him is at this location, and it is where his sister stated in 1860 that he died.
He was married circa 1807 to Harriet --- (born between 1784-1794). She too can not be located after 1811.
Otis enlisted September 29, 1802, at Philadelphia, as a Corporal of Marines, for 3 years service during the Tripoli War (1801-1805): listed as 5’ 6 ½” in height, with gray eyes, light brown hair and light complexion, being a blacksmith. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1803, and assigned to the Frigate U.S.S. Philadelphia, commanded by Captain Bainbridge. In October 1803 his ship was blockading the harbor of Tripoli when it grounded on a submerged and uncharted reef while pursuing an enemy craft through shallow water. Everything was done to lighten the ship, including throwing most of the cannon over-board. But the ship would not move, and the remaining cannon were of little use due to the angle the ship had lodged into. The Tripolians attacked the ship and after five hours of fierce fighting Bainbridge was forced to surrender his ship and crew. From October 31, 1803 the Philadelphia’s 43 officers and non- commissioned officers (named in the records, including Otis) were quartered at the American Consular House. The remaining 264 crew members were confined at the Bashaw’s (Pasha) Palace prison. After 15 months at Algiers, they were ransomed by the U.S. Government. The war ended and a peace treaty was signed on June 4, 1805. His confinement caused him to be enfeebled in health. He was discharged on December 10, 1805.
He was married circa 1807 to Harriet --- (born between 1784-1794). She too can not be located after 1811.
Otis enlisted September 29, 1802, at Philadelphia, as a Corporal of Marines, for 3 years service during the Tripoli War (1801-1805): listed as 5’ 6 ½” in height, with gray eyes, light brown hair and light complexion, being a blacksmith. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1803, and assigned to the Frigate U.S.S. Philadelphia, commanded by Captain Bainbridge. In October 1803 his ship was blockading the harbor of Tripoli when it grounded on a submerged and uncharted reef while pursuing an enemy craft through shallow water. Everything was done to lighten the ship, including throwing most of the cannon over-board. But the ship would not move, and the remaining cannon were of little use due to the angle the ship had lodged into. The Tripolians attacked the ship and after five hours of fierce fighting Bainbridge was forced to surrender his ship and crew. From October 31, 1803 the Philadelphia’s 43 officers and non- commissioned officers (named in the records, including Otis) were quartered at the American Consular House. The remaining 264 crew members were confined at the Bashaw’s (Pasha) Palace prison. After 15 months at Algiers, they were ransomed by the U.S. Government. The war ended and a peace treaty was signed on June 4, 1805. His confinement caused him to be enfeebled in health. He was discharged on December 10, 1805.
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Otis is thought to be buried in the Hunt Cemetery, in bath Township. This cemetery was established by his brother Ezekiel, who moved to this location around 1815.
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