Since we've finally made it to the O's. I'd like to try again in hopes that someone has run across my OTIS Shaw. What I know: Otis SHAW was born about 1785 and married Lydia CARVER August 31, 1807 in Vinalhaven, Maine. They had nine children that I know of: Hannah, Jenny, John, Mary, William, Abigail, Susan, Margaret and Rebecca. Lydia CARVER, daughter of Thaddeus CARVER and Hannah HALL, died June 26, 1829 in Vinalhaven, Maine. Otis married Nancy Marchant/Merchant on December 14, 1831 in Vinalhaven. Otis is mentioned in three issues of "Times and Seasons" that I located on the internet in regards to meetings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In a September 1841 issue, he is listed as the Clerk. In a December 1841 issue and again in an April 1843 issue, he is listed as the president of the church branch for Fox Islands. In the 1850 census, his second wife, Nancy, is listed living with her son Andrew Marchant. I could not find Otis in the 1850 census. What I DON'T know: Where and when was Otis born? Who were his parents? Where and when did he die? Otis SHAW is my 4th great-grandfather. Thanks for any information. Linda (in Florida)