James Otis

James Otis

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James Otis birth date (where he died to) and

death dateJames Otis was born on

February 5, 1725 in Barnstable,Massachusetts

James Otis died on May 23rd 1783 when he got struck by a bolt of lightning.

FF profession/job

James Otis was a great lawyer because his parent's wanted him to get good money.

Fun factsJames Otis went

crazy after a man hit Otis on the head with a cane.

James Otis's sister's name was Mercy.

James Otis's real name is James Otis Jr.

James Otis's spouses name and profession/job

James Otis's wife;s name was Ruth Cunningham before they got married and her profession/job was as a buissness agent.

FF parent's names occupation/jobs

James Otis was his father's name and his mothers name was Mary Allyne.

Socio-economic status (were they rich middle

class or poor)

James Otis was in the middle class range (Which means he had money).

Did FF fight in the war?How long?

James Otis did not fight in the revolutionary war.

How many years did FF live?

James Otis life span was from (1725-1783).

Special Talents

James Otis stood up for what he believed in and is famous for his quote “Taxation without representation is tyranny”.

How many kids did FF have?

James Otis did not have any children.

How did FF become involved in the Declaration Of Independence?

James Otis just joined the Sons Of Liberty without asking them.

The signers were:

Benjamin Franklin,Samuel Adams,john Adams,Gorge Washington,James Otis,and Paul Revere.

Journal #1

Dear Journal

The Sons of liberty are talking about going to war with the king

Signed James Otis

Journal #2

Dear Journal

The king has started taxing all the people of Boston because of the tea damage to the tea.

» Signed James Otis

Journal #3

Dear Journal The revolutionary war has begun but I did

not get in it so I could live

Signed James Otis

Journal #4

Dear Journal

The revolutionary war is over and we are free from the kings rule Hooooooorrrrrrraaaaaayyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Signed James Otis

Resources http://www.biography.com/people/james-otis-943

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