About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Second harrison gray otis house 1802 historic buildings. Otis was an overseer of harvard university from 1810 to 1823, and a fellow of the university from 1823 to 1825, as well as one of the original incorporators of the boston bank. Research harrison in the surnames forums on genealogy.
Otis gray historical records and family trees myheritage. Otis, massachusetts, usa history, photos, stories, news. Elizabeth gray lyman born otis in genealogy of the lyman family in great britain and america. I do not have the standard otis genealogy genealogical and historical memoir of the otis family in america, william a. It was named after harrison gray otis, an influential lawyer, financier, and politician in revolutionary massachusetts. Over a long political career, he served in the massachusetts state legislature, the united states congress, and the united states senate. Harrison gray otis 10 feb 1837 marietta, washington, ohio, united states 30 jul 1917 managed by robin coles last edited 5 may 2019. William otis historical records and family trees myheritage. Descendants of asa hill, including son frances and grandson harrison gray otis h g o. The house was occupied by otis for not more than six years. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about william otis on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to salem, washington county, new york. Otis, a genealogical and historical memoir of the otis family in.
History of the new england genealogical society from our founding in 1845 to. The family was originally landowning farmers of glastonbury, somerset, the otises. The ruddyfaced otis wears a black dressing gown with fur collar and cuffs, and a fine white shirt with high neckcloth and pleated jabot. This is the second of three mansions designed by the noted architect charles bulfinch for harrison gray otis and the only one of the three which has been used continuously as a private residence. As the wife of the esteemed orator, lawyer, congressman, and businessman harrison gray otis 17651848, sally foster became familiar with members of washingtons republican court, attending parties and, along with her husband, acting as host to both established bostonians and visitors to the city. Otis gray otis gray, 76, of roule 3, lexington, died saturday, july 29.
He was a nephew of james otis and the son of samuel allyne otis 17401814, who was a member of the confederation congress in 178788 and secretary. Families from massachusetts american families of english ancestry people from greater boston political families of the united states otis family. Harrison gray otis 17651848 was a lawyer and federalist. Many people have owned the second harrison gray otis house over the years and undertaken various renovations and remodelings. Rear admiral harrison gray otis colby was born on 28 january 1846 in new bedford, bristol county, massachusetts. Treasury richard bruce cheney vice president of the united states, 2001 notable people whose descendants married into the colby family. You can enter notes, events, a second name, and marriage details for each individual. Harrison gray otis, federalist political leader who championed the hartford convention in its opposition to mercantilist policies and the war of 1812. Legacy family tree now boasts full integration with allowing you to perform integrated searches, download sources directly, and make the most of filters and automatching features. Discover the family tree of harrison gray otis peck for free, and learn about their family history and their ancestry. During the course of his lifetime, he built not one, but three, grand houses in quick succession see harrison gray otis house, all designed by noted architect charles bulfinch.
Boston mayors harrison gray otis and josiah quincy 1846, lewis cass. Otis, harrison gray, son of samuel allyne otis, a representative and a senator from massachusetts. To alexander hamilton from harrison gray otis, 17 december 1800 author otis, harrison gray recipient hamilton, alexander date 17 december 1800 reference cite as to alexander hamilton from harrison gray otis, 17 december 1800, founders online, national archives, s. Harrison gray otis house second, 85 mount vernon street. On may 31, 1790, otis married sally foster, the daughter of prominent merchant william foster. Harrison gray otis american businessman, lawyer, and politician. History of the new england historic genealogical society. Dec 06, 2016 harrison gray otis dwight was born on november 22, 1803 in conway, massachusetts. Otis house is the last surviving mansion in bowdoin square in bostons west end neighborhood.
Over a long political career, he served in the massachusetts state legislature, the. Harrison gray otis blake was born 17 march 1818 in newfane, vermont. Oct 09, 2017 harrison gray otis, publisher of the paper at the time of the bombing. Harrison gray otis, the youngest of sixteen children of his father stephen otis, was. The life and letters of harrison gray otis, federalist, 17651848 by morison, samuel eliot, 1887. Otis was a descendant of the colonial political activist james otis. Harrison gray otis october 8, 1765 october 28, 1848, was a businessman, lawyer, and politician, becoming one of the most important leaders of the united states first political party, the federalists. This microfilm edition of the harrison gray otis papers, 16601870, contains the business, political, and personal correspondence of harrison gray otis and, to a lesser extent, the papers of his father samuel allyne otis, his grandfather james otis, his uncle james otis, jr. And i fear that you will think that i, at eighty seven and a half, am raving politicks and history. Harrison gray otis house, beacon street built by charles. Harrison morison historical records and family trees. Harrison gray 17111794 was a wealthy merchant, as well as treasurer and receivergeneral for the province of massachusetts bay, a position that he held from 1753 until the beginning of the revolution.
The life and letters of harrison gray otis, federalist, 17651848. During the course of his career, he built not one but three grand houses in quick succession see harrison gray otis house, all designed by noted architect charles bulfinch. It displays ancestors and descendants of any selected individual. Harrison gray otis house, a federalist period mansion and. Harrison gray otis morison was born on month day 1817, at birth place, maine, to samuel morison and betsey morison born benjamin. Harrison gray otis author of letters in defence of the. Wikimedia the turn of the century was a brutal time in the fight to organize labor. There were rowdy rallies and workers clashed violently with police. Print shows a street level view of the harrison gray otis house on beacon street, in boston, massachusetts. Rear admiral harrison gray otis colby commandernorth atlantic fleet bainbridge colby u.
See the sources button, above, for the complete detailed list of all 41 of those. Includes illustrative notes about the iconographic society, a plan of the otis estate, number 45 beacon street, about the year 1810, and a 2page historical note about the otis. Reality tv shows like who do you think you are follow celebrities as they discover their ancestry sometimes including notable people of the past. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Harrison gray otis was born on 31 dec 1867 and died on 14 dec 1868 in atchison. I agree to receive occasional updates and announcements about forbes products and services. Id like to receive the forbes daily dozen newsletter to get the top 12. A descendant was montgomery harrison ritchie, who died in the american civil war and was the first husband of cornelia wadsworth ritchie adair. Use the annex button to see individual citations and other notes.
Otis himself graduated from boston latin school in 1773 and harvard university in 1783, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1786, when he commenced practice in boston, and married sally foster on may 31, 1790. Opposition to the use of the word historical was brought by charles francis adams of the massachusetts historical society and, as a compromise, the institutions name was altered to the new england historic genealogical society. Research genealogy for harrison gray otis of seattle, king, washington, as well as other members of the otis family, on ancestry. Portrait of the honorable harrison gray otis 17651848 seated halflength view with body slightly turned. This change did not please everyone and one or two of the founders regarded the new name as cumbersome. His travels with eli smith were recorded in researches of rev. This free genealogy website is a collection of contributions from. Full text of the life and letters of harrison gray otis, federalist. Use your browsers search function on this page to search for the birth place, birth.
Dwight, harrison gray otis, 180362, american congregational missionary to the armenians, b. Harrison gray otis, was a businessman, lawyer, and politician, becoming one of the most important leaders of the united states first political party, the federalists. Elizabeth otis historical records and family trees. He was a nephew of james otis and the son of samuel allyne otis. Harrison gray otis publisher jump to navigation jump to search. Behind sitter at his right is a table with quill pen, inkwell, papers, and a book. Born october 19, 1875, in cleveland, ohio died january 25, 1928, in pasadena, calif father, charles augustus otis, a steel manufacturer, head of otis steel company.
They form an integral part of the historic core of the east coast establishment, and are often associated with the distinctive boston brahmin accent, harvard university, and traditional angloamerican customs and clothing. Harrison gray otis 17651848 was a leading federalist statesman and a delegate to the hartford convention in 1814. Harrison gray has been extremely attentive and in tune to the. Biography of amelia earhart, pioneering female pilot. Otis, chicago, 1924, but do have at hand samuel eliot morisons 2d book on his and your ancestor. Dwight, harrison gray otis article about dwight, harrison. Discover the family tree of harrison gray otis for free, and learn about their family history and their ancestry. Harrison gray otis and three generations of chandlers who succeeded him seized it, wielded it, nurtured it and eventually forfeited it. There are many additional tools for harrison grays genealogy below. The life and letters of harrison gray otis, federalist.
He received little formal education but worked as a printers apprentice in his teens and studied briefly at a. Search individuals in the geneanet genealogy library. Harrison gray treasurer from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. To alexander hamilton from harrison gray otis, 17 december 1800. He graduated from hamilton college in 1825 and went on to study theology at andover theological seminary where he graduated in 1828.
He was a member of the otis family one of the wealthiest men of boston during his time, otis. Harrison gray otis a title he only held during that war. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library console living room software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd. Otis, a genealogical and historical memoir of the otis. From the outset, harrison gray s dedication and energy to us, as their client, has stood out among other agencies working to staff our positions. His father was seth dwight 17691825 and mother was hannah strong 176818. Portrait of harrison gray otis 17651848 historic new england. He served the armenian population of constantinople for 30 years. Harrison gray otis blake 1816 1898 letters to harrison gray otis blake edited by wendell glick. Full text of the life and letters of harrison gray otis. Senator from massachusetts 18171822, and mayor of boston 18291831. Otis sold the house in 1806, only a few years after it was built. Charles bulfinch designed the house for harrison gray otis, a lawyer who was instrumental in developing nearby beacon hill, served in congress, and was a mayor of boston. Asa3 hill joseph2, james1 was born 12 jan 1760 in stoneham ma, and died 10 mar 1828 in.
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