Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Ezra Spohn¹

M, b. April 1880

Father

Isaiah Spohn¹ b. 28 Mar 1851, d. 15 Mar 1944

Mother

Mary Jane Woodcox¹ b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 17 Aug 1890

Last Edited

12 Mar 2003

Birth*

Ezra Spohn was born in April 1880 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Isaiah Spohn; ED 42, sheet 42, page 98B, occupation farmer, two children, living next door to parents.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Guy Russell Ranney¹

M, b. 20 October 1880, d. 5 August 1894

Father

Edwin Samuel Ranney¹ b. 23 Jul 1853, d. 11 May 1905

Mother

Irene (Renie) M. Fry¹ b. 29 Oct 1859, d. 22 Aug 1955

Last Edited

26 Feb 2016

Birth*

Guy Russell Ranney was born on 20 October 1880 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; date of birth in Green Lawn records is given as 20 October 1820; death record gives age as 13 years, 10 months, no days entered; 20 October 1880 is a reasonable assumption.^1,2

Death*

He died on 5 August 1894 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 13; from spinal meningitis, buried at Green Lawn Cemetery.¹

Obit

Guy Russell's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 10 August 1894:
Guy Ranney, of Columbus, Ohio, and his younger brother came to spend his vacation and enjoy country life on the farm of his uncle, Albert Fields, who lives west of the city. Guy was a great favorite of his uncle and loved to come and stay with him during vacation. While here he took sick, his mother was sent for and came at once, but despite all that could be done for him he rapidly sank to death. He was 13 years and 9 months old and the remains were taken to Columbus for burial after a funeral service at the home of Mr. Fields by Rev. Newman.³

Citations

[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Green Lawn, Albert Field lot, interment 51253.
[S288] Franklin County Probate Court, Franklin County, Ohio Death Records, Book 3, page 276.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel.

George Otto¹

M, b. circa 1780

Father

Father Otto b. bt 1730 - 1740

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

George Otto was born circa 1780 at Pennsylvania; place of birth from 1880 census record of Jackson A. Otto.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Jemima Ayres, daughter of Obediah Ayres, between 1800 and 1805 at Canisteo, Steuben, Pennsylvania.³

Census

George Otto appeared on the census of 1810 at Ceres Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 34 (only 1 page for county), 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26 to 45.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 1820 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 222, 3 females under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 125, 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 male and 2 females 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50, 10 in household.⁶

Family

Jemima Ayres b. 1784

Children

Rebecca Otto+⁷ b. 1808
Delila Otto+⁸ b. 1816
Joel G. Otto+⁸ b. 1822, d. 1889
Mary Ann Otto+⁹ b. 6 Nov 1825, d. 16 Jan 1893
Christina (Justina) Otto+^8,10 b. 27 Jan 1831
Jackson A. Otto² b. 1835

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1810-1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1810-1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLN-SFC.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLM-HWK.

Jemima Ayres¹

F, b. 1784

Father

Obediah Ayres² b. c 1751

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

Jemima Ayres was born in 1784 at New Jersey.¹

Married Name

As of between 1800 and 1805,her married name was Otto.³

Marriage*

She married George Otto, son of Father Otto, between 1800 and 1805 at Canisteo, Steuben, Pennsylvania.³

(Witness) Census

Jemima Ayres appeared on the census of 1810 Ceres Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of George Otto; page 34 (only 1 page for county), 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26 to 45.⁴

(Witness) Census

Jemima Ayres appeared on the census of 1820 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of George Otto; page 222, 3 females under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁵

(Witness) Census

Jemima Ayres appeared on the census of 1830 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of George Otto; page 125, 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 male and 2 females 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50, 10 in household.⁶

Census*

Jemima Ayres appeared on the census of 1840 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 98, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59.⁷

Married Name

As of 1848,her married name was Stephens.¹

Marriage*

She married William Stephens in 1848 at McKean, Pennsylvania; or Steuben County, New York.¹

(Witness) Census

Jemima Ayres appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 Canisteo, Steuben, Pennsylvania, in the household of William Stephens; page 4, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,500, second marriage, 2 Otto children living with them.¹

Family 1

George Otto b. c 1780

Children

Rebecca Otto+⁸ b. 1808
Delila Otto+¹ b. 1816
Joel G. Otto+¹ b. 1822, d. 1889
Mary Ann Otto+⁹ b. 6 Nov 1825, d. 16 Jan 1893
Christina (Justina) Otto+^1,10 b. 27 Jan 1831
Jackson A. Otto¹¹ b. 1835

Family 2

William Stephens b. 26 Apr 1777, d. 4 Nov 1855

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 79.
[S1] Census of Population 1810-1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLN-SFC.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLM-HWK.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Ann Otto¹

F, b. 6 November 1825, d. 16 January 1893

Father

George Otto¹ b. c 1780

Mother

Jemima Ayres¹ b. 1784

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Mary Ann Otto was born on 6 November 1825 at Farmers Valley, Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania; 1850 census says 1829, New York.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of George Otto; page 125, 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 male and 2 females 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50, 10 in household.⁵

Married Name

As of 29 May 1850,her married name was Baker.³

Marriage*

Mary Ann Otto married Asa M. Baker on 29 May 1850 at New York.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Otto appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 Canisteo, Steuben, Pennsylvania, in the household of William Stephens; page 4, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,500, second marriage, 2 Otto children living with them.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Otto appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Canisteo, Steuben, New York, in the household of Asa M. Baker; page 204, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Otto appeared on the census of 1880 Canisteo, Steuben, New York, in the household of Asa M. Baker; page 35B, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁸

Death*

Mary Ann Otto died on 16 January 1893 at Steuben, New York, at age 67.^3,4

Family

Asa M. Baker b. 7 Nov 1824, d. 10 Nov 1909

Children

Chloe J. Baker^7,9 b. 9 Mar 1851, d. 1907
Charles O. Baker^7,10 b. 2 Nov 1857
Lura C. Baker^8,10 b. 23 Apr 1863

Citations

[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLN-SFC.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, Canisteo, Steuben, NY, page 7.
[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 167.
[S656] Steuben County Historians, Steuben County, New York Cemetery Records, Baker Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 166.
[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 168.

Obediah Ayres¹

M, b. circa 1751

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Obediah Ayres was born circa 1751.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1800 at Canisteo, Steuben, New York, page 278, 1 male over 16, 2 females.³

Family

Children

Anne Ayres¹ b. 18 Sep 1777, d. 6 May 1845
Jemima Ayres+¹ b. 1784

Citations

[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 79.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLM-Z31.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.

Anne Ayres¹

F, b. 18 September 1777, d. 6 May 1845

Father

Obediah Ayres¹ b. c 1751

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Anne Ayres was born on 18 September 1777 at New Jersey.¹

Death*

She died on 6 May 1845 at Canisteo Twp., Steuben, New York, at age 67.¹

Citations

[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 79.

Christina (Justina) Otto^1,2

F, b. 27 January 1831

Father

George Otto^1,2 b. c 1780

Mother

Jemima Ayres^1,2 b. 1784

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Christina (Justina) Otto was born on 27 January 1831 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 Canisteo, Steuben, Pennsylvania, in the household of William Stephens; page 4, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,500, second marriage, 2 Otto children living with them.¹

Married Name

As of 21 September 1854,her married name was Stephens.⁴

Marriage*

Christina (Justina) Otto married Archibald Stephens on 21 September 1854 at Farmers Valley, McKean, Pennsylvania.⁵

(Witness) Census

Christina (Justina) Otto appeared on the census of 14 August 1860 Canisteo, Steuben, New York, in the household of Archibald Stephens; page 214, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Christina (Justina) Otto appeared on the census of 1880 Smethport, Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Archibald Stephens; page 310B, occupation farmer, 2 children, Flora was a schoolteacher.⁷

Family

Archibald Stephens b. 21 Mar 1830

Children

Flora Ardell Stephens+⁶ b. 25 Dec 1856
Luella Stephens⁵ b. 23 Apr 1859, d. May 1860
Maud Stephens+⁷ b. 22 Jun 1861

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLM-HWK.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1FLM-HWK and film number 177917, page 721, ref. 27733.
[S33] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Ancestral File, AFN: 1:FLM-HVC.
[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 190.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Archibald Stephens¹

M, b. 21 March 1830

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Archibald Stephens was born on 21 March 1830 at Greenwood, Steuben, New York.¹

Marriage*

He married Christina (Justina) Otto, daughter of George Otto and Jemima Ayres, on 21 September 1854 at Farmers Valley, McKean, Pennsylvania.²

Census*

Archibald Stephens appeared on the census of 14 August 1860 at Canisteo, Steuben, New York, page 214, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Smethport, Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 310B, occupation farmer, 2 children, Flora was a schoolteacher.⁴

Family

Christina (Justina) Otto b. 27 Jan 1831

Children

Flora Ardell Stephens+^3,2 b. 25 Dec 1856
Luella Stephens² b. 23 Apr 1859, d. May 1860
Maud Stephens+⁴ b. 22 Jun 1861

Citations

[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 189.
[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 190.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Stephens¹

M, b. 26 April 1777, d. 4 November 1855

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

William Stephens was born on 26 April 1777 at "at the mouth of the Juniata River", Pennsylvania.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Jemima Ayres, daughter of Obediah Ayres, in 1848 at McKean, Pennsylvania; or Steuben County, New York.¹

Census*

William Stephens appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 at Canisteo, Steuben, Pennsylvania, page 4, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,500, second marriage, 2 Otto children living with them.¹

Death*

He died on 4 November 1855 at Canisteo, Steuben, New York, at age 78.²

Family

Jemima Ayres b. 1784

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S655] Plowdon Stevens, Stephens Genealogy, page 79.

Joseph Otto¹

M, b. 10 January 1778, d. 22 December 1868

Father

Father Otto b. bt 1730 - 1740

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Joseph Otto was born on 10 January 1778 at Pennsylvania; or New York.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Brown in 1802 at Pennsylvania.¹

Census

Joseph Otto appeared on the census of 1820 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 222, 3 females under 10, 2 males and 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 2 males 18-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 126, 1 female under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 female 30-39, 1 male 40-49.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 100, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 2 females 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 40-49.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 10, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,500, five children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 162, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, Jemima, age 26, and Caroline, age 20 living with them; should be abt 46 and 40; or someone else's daughters.⁶

Death*

He died on 22 December 1868 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, at age 90; buried at the Farmers Valley/Otto Family Cemetery, Keating Twp.⁷

Family

Mary Brown b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Children

Elizabeth Otto+⁸ b. 2 May 1803
Albert G. Otto+⁸ b. 11 Feb 1806, d. 22 Jul 1878
Silas Palmer Otto+⁸ b. 18 Jul 1810
Amelia Jemima Otto+⁸ b. 1812, d. 7 Mar 1887
Lauretta B. Otto⁸ b. 1818, d. 22 Feb 1896
Mary Ann Otto⁸ b. 1818
Judith Celia Otto+⁸ b. 25 Feb 1820, d. 24 Jan 1907
Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto+⁸ b. Jul 1826, d. 21 Aug 1906
Caroline Otto⁸ b. 1829
Ellen Otto⁸ b. 1832, d. 24 Dec 1911

Citations

[S272] Jonetta Selvidge, "Ancestral File of Jonetta Selvidge", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Farmers Valley, Keating Twp.
[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.

Mary Brown¹

F, b. 30 March 1782, d. 29 April 1862

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Mary Brown was born on 30 March 1782 at Hainesburg, New Jersey.¹

Married Name

As of 1802,her married name was Otto.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Otto, son of Father Otto, in 1802 at Pennsylvania.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Brown appeared on the census of 1820 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 222, 3 females under 10, 2 males and 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 2 males 18-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Brown appeared on the census of 1830 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 126, 1 female under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 female 30-39, 1 male 40-49.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Brown appeared on the census of 1840 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 100, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 2 females 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 40-49.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary Brown appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 10, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,500, five children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mary Brown appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 162, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, Jemima, age 26, and Caroline, age 20 living with them; should be abt 46 and 40; or someone else's daughters.⁶

Census*

Mary Brown appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 at Keating Twp., Mckean, Pennsylvania, page 10, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,500, no children at home.⁵

Death*

She died on 29 April 1862 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, at age 80; buried at the Farmers Valley/Otto Family Cemetery; newspaper item is one month earlier than cemetery reading.^7,8

Obit

Mary's obituary was published in the McKean County Democrat on 3 May 1862:
MARY OTTO, 80y 30 days, wife of Joseph, died at Farmers Valley on 4/29/1862 (5/3/1862.)

Family

Joseph Otto b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Children

Elizabeth Otto+⁹ b. 2 May 1803
Albert G. Otto+⁹ b. 11 Feb 1806, d. 22 Jul 1878
Silas Palmer Otto+⁹ b. 18 Jul 1810
Amelia Jemima Otto+⁹ b. 1812, d. 7 Mar 1887
Lauretta B. Otto⁹ b. 1818, d. 22 Feb 1896
Mary Ann Otto⁹ b. 1818
Judith Celia Otto+⁹ b. 25 Feb 1820, d. 24 Jan 1907
Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto+⁹ b. Jul 1826, d. 21 Aug 1906
Caroline Otto⁹ b. 1829
Ellen Otto⁹ b. 1832, d. 24 Dec 1911

Citations

[S272] Jonetta Selvidge, "Ancestral File of Jonetta Selvidge", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Farmers Valley.
[S657] McKean County Democrat, Various, 3 May 1862.
[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.

Elizabeth Otto¹

F, b. 2 May 1803

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

11 Nov 2001

Birth*

Elizabeth Otto was born on 2 May 1803 at Northumberland, Pennsylvania.^2,3

Married Name

As of circa 1826,her married name was Sartwell.⁴

Marriage*

She married Joel Sartwell circa 1826 at Keating Twp, McKean, Pennsylvania.⁴

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Otto appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joel Sartwell; page 10, occupation farmer, six children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Otto appeared on the census of 1880 Marion, Linn, Iowa, in the household of Joel Sartwell; page 316A, occupation retired merchant, no children at home.²

Family

Joel Sartwell b. 1 Sep 1798, d. 27 Jan 1890

Children

Wilbur Sartwell⁴ b. 1827
Joseph Sartwell⁴ b. 1832
Sylvia Elizabeth Sartwell⁴ b. 14 Mar 1837
Stephen Sartwell⁴ b. 1840
Henry Sartwell⁴ b. 1842, d. 3 Apr 1862
Inez (Lucy) Sartwell⁴ b. 1845

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S275] Jr. Joseph Riesenman, History of Northwestern Pennsylvania, page 599.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Albert G. Otto¹

M, b. 11 February 1806, d. 22 July 1878

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

19 Jan 2013

Birth*

Albert G. Otto was born on 11 February 1806 at Pennsylvania.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Mary (?) circa 1835 at Pennsylvania; no record found.³

Census

Albert G. Otto appeared on the census of 1840 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 98, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 7, occupation farmer, land valued at $150, four children.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at Otto Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 784, occupation farmer, renting, six children at home.⁵

Census*

He and Mary (?) appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 at Aizona, Burt, Nebraska, page 10b, occupation farmer, living with Judge J.F. Mason, Dora was with them.⁶

Death*

Albert G. Otto died on 22 July 1878 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, at age 72; buried at the Farmers Valley Cemetery.⁷

Obit

Albert G.'s obituary was published in the McKean Miner on 25 July 1878:
Mr. Albert Otto of this place died last Sunday, after a lingering illness of some months, aged 72 years, 5 months and 14 days. He was a brother of Jackson Otto of Farmers Valley and a son of Judge Otto, deceased, who was one of the oldest oldtimers, and a pioneer of McKean county. Albert settled on Knapp's Creek about 37(?) years ago, at the head of the South Brach, about a mile above Bixford(?), and moved to Nebraska ten years ago, returning last February. He lived a christian life and was a member of the M. E. Church. It is a notable fact that he had not eaten any food for some three week previous to his demise, and had slept very little. His disease was called softening of the brain."

Family

Mary (?) b. 1814

Children

Delos Otto³ b. 1839
Alonzo Otto³ b. 1843
Orlo Otto³ b. 1845
Leslie Otto³ b. 1848
William Otto⁵ b. 1850
Dora Otto⁵ b. 1854

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S272] Jonetta Selvidge, "Ancestral File of Jonetta Selvidge", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Farmers Valley Cemetery.

Silas Palmer Otto¹

M, b. 18 July 1810

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

5 Nov 2006

Birth*

Silas Palmer Otto was born on 18 July 1810 at Pennsylvania.²

Marriage*

He married Hannah (?) circa 1837.³

Census*

Silas Palmer Otto appeared on the census of 21 November 1850 at Rice, Cattaraugus, New York.³

Family

Hannah (?) b. 1818

Children

Carter Otto³ b. 1839
Joseph Otto³ b. 1841
Emma Otto³ b. 1842
Howard Otto+³ b. 1847, d. bt 1931 - 1940
Matilda Otto³ b. 1849

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S272] Jonetta Selvidge, "Ancestral File of Jonetta Selvidge", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Amelia Jemima Otto¹

F, b. 1812, d. 7 March 1887

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Married Name

Her married name was Ketchum.¹

Marriage*

Amelia Jemima Otto married Levi Ketchum.¹

Birth*

Amelia Jemima Otto was born in 1812 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 10, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,500, five children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Amelia Jemima Otto appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 162, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, Jemima, age 26, and Caroline, age 20 living with them; should be abt 46 and 40; or someone else's daughters.⁴

(Witness) Census

Amelia Jemima Otto appeared on the census of 1880 Portville, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Levi Ketchum; page 50A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home; children list incomplete.⁵

Death*

Amelia Jemima Otto died on 7 March 1887 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania; buried at the Farmers Valley/Otto Family Cemetery.⁶

Family

Levi Ketchum b. 1816

Children

Russell Ketchum⁵ b. 1859
Mary Ketchum⁵ b. 1870

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S272] Jonetta Selvidge, "Ancestral File of Jonetta Selvidge", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records.

Lauretta B. Otto¹

F, b. 1818, d. 22 February 1896

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

11 Nov 2001

Birth*

Lauretta B. Otto was born in 1818 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania; census sources vary between 1818 and 1820; the former is more likely due to dob of her sister Judith in 1820.²

Married Name

As of between 1850 and 1860,her married name was Leland.^3,1,4

Marriage*

She married John Leland between 1850 and 1860 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.^3,1

Census*

Lauretta B. Otto appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 10, no occupation, living with parents; age given as 30 (b. 1820.)⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 25 July 1860 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 721, living with husband, no children, age given as 42 (b.1818.)⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 697B, living with husband, no children, age 62, (b. 1818.)⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 314A, widowed, living alone but near siblings, age given as 60 (b. 1820.)⁷

Death*

She died on 22 February 1896 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania; no children, buried at the Farmers Valley/Otto Family Cemetery.⁸

Family

John Leland b. 1787

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S275] Jr. Joseph Riesenman, History of Northwestern Pennsylvania, page 599.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Farmers Valley/Otto Family Cemetery.

Mary Ann Otto¹

F, b. 1818

Father

Joseph Otto² b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown² b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

10 Nov 2001

Birth*

Mary Ann Otto was born in 1818 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.³

Citations

[S272] Jonetta Selvidge, "Ancestral File of Jonetta Selvidge", Ancestral File.
[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.

Judith Celia Otto¹

F, b. 25 February 1820, d. 24 January 1907

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

11 Nov 2001

Birth*

Judith Celia Otto was born on 25 February 1820 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.^2,3

Married Name

As of circa 1845,her married name was Day.^4,1

Marriage*

She married Augustus Day circa 1845.^4,1

(Witness) Census

Judith Celia Otto appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Augustus Day; page 172, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,200, 5 children.⁵

(Witness) Census

Judith Celia Otto appeared on the census of 23 June 1870 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Augustus Day; page 701, occupation farmer, land valued at $3,700, personal property valued at $4,000, six children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Judith Celia Otto appeared on the census of 1880 Keating Twp., Mckean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Augustus Day; page 314A, occupation farmer, no children, one nephew and granddaughter.⁷

Census*

Judith Celia Otto appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, ED 114, Sheet 5B, widowed, living alone, 6 children, 5 living.⁸

Death*

She died on 24 January 1907 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, at age 86; buried at the Farmers Valley/Otto Family Cemetery.⁹

Family

Augustus Day b. 6 May 1820, d. 25 Mar 1886

Children

Dudley R. Day⁵ b. 1847
Mary E. Day⁵ b. 1850
Ada L. Day⁵ b. 1854
Elizabeth Day⁵ b. 1856
Victoria Day⁵ b. 1858
Jane Day⁶ b. 1860

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Farmers Valley Cemetery.

Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto¹

M, b. July 1826, d. 21 August 1906

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto was born in July 1826 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania; in the 1900 census he gave his date of birth as July 1832, which conflicts with all previous records.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 10, occupation farmer, land valued at $300, age 24 (b. 1826), living with parents and 3 siblings.³

Marriage*

He married Caroline Calkins, daughter of Charles D. Calkins, circa 1855 at McKean, Pennsylvania.⁴

Census

Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 710, occupation farmer, married, land valued at $1,000, age 35 (b. 1825), no children; a 13 year old girl named Lydia Moore lived with thema and attended school.⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 701, occupation farmer, widowed, land valued at $1,800, age 46 (b. 1824), sisters Caroline and Ellen living with him.⁶

Marriage*

He married Jennie DeLavergne circa 1873 at McKean, Pennsylvania.^7,8

Census

Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto appeared on the census of 1880 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, page 314A, occupation retail grocer, married, age 45 probably should be 55, one niece living with them.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, ED 56, sheet 15, occupation operating a boarding house, married 27 years, no children, owned property.⁹

Death*

He died on 21 August 1906 at Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, at age 80; obituary.¹⁰

Family 1

Caroline Calkins b. 1833, d. Jun 1865

Children

Henry H. Otto⁴ b. 1 May 1858, d. 25 Dec 1858
Elmer H. Otto⁴ b. 30 Sep 1861, d. 30 May 1862
Nettie Otto⁴ b. 30 Nov 1866, d. 14 Aug 1867

Family 2

Jennie DeLavergne b. Jun 1837

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Goodwin Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S275] Jr. Joseph Riesenman, History of Northwestern Pennsylvania, page 599.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S276] Judith A. Schick, "McKean County Research."

Caroline Otto¹

F, b. 1829

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

31 Mar 2003

Birth*

Caroline Otto was born in 1829 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania; based on reported age in 1850 and 1870 censuses.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 10, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,500, five children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Caroline Otto appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 162, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, Jemima, age 26, and Caroline, age 20 living with them; should be abt 46 and 40; or someone else's daughters.³

(Witness) Census

Caroline Otto appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto; page 701, occupation farmer, widowed, land valued at $1,800, age 46 (b. 1824), sisters Caroline and Ellen living with him.⁴

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Ellen Otto¹

F, b. 1832, d. 24 December 1911

Father

Joseph Otto¹ b. 10 Jan 1778, d. 22 Dec 1868

Mother

Mary Brown¹ b. 30 Mar 1782, d. 29 Apr 1862

Last Edited

11 Nov 2001

Birth*

Ellen Otto was born in 1832 at Keating Twp., Mckean, Pennsylvania; cemetery record gives date of birth of 1826.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joseph Otto; page 10, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,500, five children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Ellen Otto appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Otto; page 701, occupation farmer, widowed, land valued at $1,800, age 46 (b. 1824), sisters Caroline and Ellen living with him.³

Death*

Ellen Otto died on 24 December 1911 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania; buried at Ceres Cemetery.⁴

Citations

[S273] Will of Joseph Otto B - 280-1.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Ceres Cemetery.

George Adams Otto^1,2

M, b. 1904, d. 11 April 1954

Father

John Wm. Otto³ b. May 1860, d. 1 Jan 1945

Mother

Mattie V. (Martha) Adams³ b. Oct 1865, d. Jul 1930

Last Edited

10 Dec 2002

Birth*

George Adams Otto was born in 1904 at Petersburg, Boone, Nebraska; name in 1920 census looks like "Grover."^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 Dry Creek Precinct (Plainview), Pierce, Nebraska, in the household of John Wm. Otto; ED 168, Sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned land, married 24 years, 8 children, 6 living, all at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Adams Otto appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Dry Creek Precinct, Pierce, Nebraska, in the household of John Wm. Otto; ED 177, Sheet 3A, Occupation farmer, owned land, three children at home.³

Marriage*

George Adams Otto married Beryl Shermer, daughter of Walter Shermer and Grace Gordon, on 3 August 1927 at Pierce (resident of Plainview), Pierce, Nebraska; by J.B. McDonald, Judge, witnessed by Mr. & Mrs. Howard Johnson.²

Census*

George Adams Otto appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at South Dry Creek Precinct, Pierce, Nebraska, ED 70-20, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

He died on 11 April 1954 at Cheney, Spokane, Washington.

Obit

George Adams's obituary was published in the Norfolk Daily News on 14 April 1954:

Crawford Valley, Neb. DNS -- Word was received here Sunday of the death of George Otto, 50, of Cheney, Wash., which occurred that day. Mr. Otto was a brother of Mrs. Gib Alexander, Mrs. Howard Johnson and Mrs. Ray Boies, all of Crawford Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Otto and family lived for many years at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, but moved to Cheney a few months ago. Mr. Otto was born at Petersburg and attended schools in Boone and Pierce Counties. He was married to Miss Beryl Shermer Aug. 3, 1927, and four children were born to them. One son, Billy, gave his life for his country in Korea. Mr. Otto is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, two grandchildren and other relatives. (page 13.)⁶

Family

Beryl Shermer b. 1896

Children

Helen Otto⁵ b. 1928
William A. Otto⁵ b. 1929, d. bt 1951 - 1953

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910-1920.
[S448] Nebraska County Clerk Pierce County, Pierce County, Nebraska Marriage Registrations, Book G, page 227.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S453] Norfolk Daily News, Various, 14 April 1954.

Emannel Kline¹

M, b. November 1831

Last Edited

7 Nov 2001

Birth*

Emannel Kline was born in November 1831 at Pennsylvania.¹

Family

Child

Samuel Kline+¹ b. Jun 1860

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Hazel E. Kline¹

F, b. November 1887

Father

Samuel Kline¹ b. Jun 1860

Mother

Margaret Knapp¹ b. Jun 1867

Last Edited

7 Nov 2001

Birth*

Hazel E. Kline was born in November 1887 at Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Rock Bluffs Precinct, Cass, Nebraska, in the household of Samuel Kline; ED 16, Sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, six children, all living at home; James Otto Lambson lived there part-time, apparently.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Harry L. Kline¹

M, b. February 1889

Father

Samuel Kline¹ b. Jun 1860

Mother

Margaret Knapp¹ b. Jun 1867

Last Edited

7 Nov 2001

Birth*

Harry L. Kline was born in February 1889 at Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Rock Bluffs Precinct, Cass, Nebraska, in the household of Samuel Kline; ED 16, Sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, six children, all living at home; James Otto Lambson lived there part-time, apparently.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Earl Kline¹

M, b. October 1890

Father

Samuel Kline¹ b. Jun 1860

Mother

Margaret Knapp¹ b. Jun 1867

Last Edited

7 Nov 2001

Birth*

Earl Kline was born in October 1890 at Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fern Kline¹

F, b. June 1894

Father

Samuel Kline¹ b. Jun 1860

Mother

Margaret Knapp¹ b. Jun 1867

Last Edited

21 Jan 2002

Birth*

Fern Kline was born in June 1894 at Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mason Kline¹

M, b. September 1896

Father

Samuel Kline¹ b. Jun 1860

Mother

Margaret Knapp¹ b. Jun 1867

Last Edited

21 Jan 2002

Birth*

Mason Kline was born in September 1896 at Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Orval? Kline¹

M, b. July 1889

Father

Samuel Kline¹ b. Jun 1860

Mother

Margaret Knapp¹ b. Jun 1867

Last Edited

7 Nov 2001

Birth*

Orval? Kline was born in July 1889 at Nebraska; date not legible.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.