John Otis (Maine)

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John Otis (August 3, 1801-October 17, 1856) was a U.S. Representative from Maine.

Born in Leeds, Maine, Otis attended the common schools, and was graduated from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, in 1823. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 1826. He served as member of the State House of Representatives in 1841. He was appointed a member of the Northeastern Boundary Commission in 1842. He served in the State Senate in 1842. He was again a member of the State House of Representatives in 1846 and 1847. He was elected as a Whig to the 31st United States Congress (March 4, 1849 to March 3, 1851). He died in Hallowell, Maine, October 17, 1856. He was interred in Hallowell Cemetery.

References

John Otis (Maine) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Hiram Belcher	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851	Succeeded by Robert Goodenow

Persondata
Name	Otis, John
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	August 3, 1801
Place of birth	Leeds, Maine
Date of death	October 17, 1856
Place of death	Hallowell, Maine

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