Hon. Colonel John OTIS ^{1 2 3}

  Noted events in his life were:

• Research Notes: Otis Family in America by William A. Otis. ¹ "Hon. Colonel John Otis settled at Barnstable and his talents soon made him one of the most repected individuals in the country. He was employed in a variety of trusts, which he discharged with fidelity and skill. For twenty years he was Representative to the General Court; for thirteen years Chief Justice in the Court of Common Pleas and first Judge of Probate; and was commander of the militia of the county for eighteen years. In 1706, he was chosen to one of his Majesty's Council, and continued to sit at that board for twenty-one years, until his death in 1727. He had fine talents for conversation; his pleasantness and affability made him agreeable; his wit and humor often enlivened the company which he improved by his wisdom. He was strict and exemplary in the performance of religious duties and was as remarkable for his humility and modest worth among Christians, as for his intellectual powers and active services among his fellowmen."

John married Mary Grace BACON, daughter of Nathaniel BACON and Wife of Nathaniel BACON (MAIDEN UNKNOWN), on 18 Jul 1683. (Mary Grace BACON was born on 28 Feb 1659.)