John Otis (Maine politician)

For other people with the same name, see John Otis (disambiguation).

John Otis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	Hiram Belcher
Succeeded by	Robert Goodenow
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office 1841, 1846–1847
Member of the Maine Senate
In office 1842
Personal details
Born	(1801-08-03)August 3, 1801 Leeds, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	October 17, 1856(1856-10-17) (aged 55) Hallowell, Maine, U.S.
Resting place	Hallowell Cemetery, Hallowell, Maine, U.S.
Political party	Whig
Alma mater	Bowdoin College
Profession	Politician, lawyer

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

Coat of Arms of John Otis

Born in Leeds, Massachusetts (now in Maine), Otis attended the common schools, and 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 – March 3, 1851). He died in Hallowell, Maine, October 17, 1856. He was interred in Hallowell Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "John Otis (id: O000128)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.