Henry Otteni is the son of Josephine Wingerter and an unknown father.

On 21 Feb 1898, Henry's mother, Josephine Wingerter, married Anton Otteni . Josephine brought a 7 year old son, Henry (born 8 Jun 1890), to the marriage.

Anton was a widower whose wife, Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pfeffer Amman, had died in 1895. Lizzie was previously married to Peter Amman who died in 1892.

Because Anton Otteni was the only father Henry really knew, he chose to use and go by his surname throughout life.

(Information provided by Kathleen Otteni Goodhew, Great Granddaughter of Peter Amman)
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Per the 1900 U.S. Census, Henry Otteni resided in McKean Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Listed are:
-Anton Otteni, age 31, born Jun 1888 Germany
-Josephine Otteni, age 31, born Nov 1867 Germany
-Annie Otteni *, age 6, born Sep 1893 Pennsylvania, Daughter
-Frederick Otteni, age 1, born Apr 1899 Pennsylvania, Son
-Francis Otteni **, age 11, born Jun 1888 Pennsylvania, Son adop
-William Otteni **, age 10, born Jun 1890 Pennsylvania, Step Son
-Henry Otteni ***, age 10, born Jun 1890 Pennsylvania, Step Son

* NOTE: Annie is Anna Elizabeth Otteni, the daughter of Anton "Tony" Otteni and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pfeffer.
** NOTE: Francis and William Otteni are the sons of Peter Amman and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pfeffer. After Peter and Lizzie died, they were raised by Anton Otteni and Josephine Wingerter.
*** NOTE: Henry Otteni is the son of Josephine and an unknown father.

In 1900, Josephine and Anton are listed as married 7 years. In the 1910 US Census, they are listed as being married for 12 years. They were married in 21 Feb 1898. Josephine is listed with 4 children born and 4 children living.
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Per the 1910 U.S. Census, Henry Otteni resided in McKean Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania on Grubbe Road with with his step parents Anton and Josephine. Listed are:
-Anton Otteni, age 41, born Germany
-Josephine Otteni, age 42, born Germany
-Henry Otteni, age 19*, born Pennsylvania
-William Otteni, age 20, born Pennsylvania
-Annie E Otteni, age 16, born Pennsylvania
-Fredeick A Otteni, age 11, born Pennsylvania
-Rosie M Otteni, age 8, born Pennsylvania
-Terasia C Otteni, age 7, born Pennsylvania
-Clarnce M Otteni, age 6, born Pennsylvania
-George E Otteni, age 4, born Pennsylvania
-Charles E Otteni, age 3, born Pennsylvania
-Antone T Otteni, age 2, born Pennsylvania
-Katherine J Otteni, age 1, born Pennsylvania

* NOTE: The age for Henry appears to be written over and could have been changed to "20" instead of "19"

In 1910, Anton and Josephine Otteni were listed as married 12 years. Josephine is listed with 8 children born and 7 children living.
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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
-Name: Henry Otteni
-Age: 26
-Marital Status: Single
-Birth Date: 8 Jun 1890
-Birth Place: Erie, Pa
-Street Address: R.D. 2, McKeen, Pa
-Residence: Erie County, Pa
-Occupation: Farmer
-Physical Build: Medium
-Height: Tall
-Hair Color: Dark Brown
-Eye Color: Grey
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In 1936, Henry married Alma E. Bolte Otteni, the daughter of William Bolte and Sophia Myers. Alma was the widow of Frank Otteni.

Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950
-Groom: Henry Otteni
-Age: 45
-Birthplace: Erie, Penn
-Occupation: Farming
-Father: Unknown
-Mother: Josephine Wingerter Otteni

-Bride: Alma E. Otteni
-Spouse's Age: 48
-Birthplace: Millcreek Twp, Erie County, Penn
-Occupation: Housewife
-Father: William Bolte
-Mother: Sophia Myers Bolte
-Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1936
-Marriage Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
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U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
-Name: Henry Otteni
-Age: 51
-Birth Date: 8 Jun 1890
-Birth Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
-Employer: Charles Otteni
-Residence: McKean Township, Erie, Pennsylvania
-Person who will always know you address: Mrs. Alma Otteni