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Elwell Otis

Elwell S. Otis
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2nd American Military Governor of the Philippines
In office
August 28, 1898 – May 5, 1900
Preceded by Wesley Merritt
Succeeded by Arthur MacArthur, Jr
Member of the Schurman Commission
In office
March 4, 1899 – March 16, 1900
Preceded by Newly created
Succeeded by

Bernard Moses

(Taft Commission)
Personal details
Born (1838-03-25)March 25, 1838
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Died October 21, 1909(1909-10-21) (aged 71)
Rochester, New York, United States
Spouse(s)
  • # Louise Selden
  • # Louisa Bowman
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance
Service/branch

 United States Army

Union Army
Years of service 1862–1902
Rank US-O8 insignia.svg Major General
Unit New York (state) 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Commands 20th Infantry Regiment
Eighth Army Corps
Battles/wars

American Civil War

Indian Wars

Spanish–American War Philippine–American War


Bernard Moses

 United States Army

American Civil War

Indian Wars

Spanish–American War Philippine–American War

Elwell Stephen Otis (March 25, 1838 – October 21, 1909) was a United States of America General who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, the Philippines late in the Spanish–American War and during the Philippine–American War.

Otis was born in Frederick, Maryland on March 25, 1838. He attended the University of Rochester, where he was a member of the (now defunct) Iota Chapter of St. Anthony Hall aka the Fraternity of Delta Psi. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1860 and was practising law during the first year of the Civil War.

During the American Civil War, Otis was appointed captain in the 140th New York Regiment. He fought at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. On December 23, 1863 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel of his regiment. At the Battle of Spotsylvania the regiment's colonel was killed and Otis assumed command. He fought in all the battles of the Overland Campaign. During the Siege of Petersburg, he assumed command of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division in V Corps leading it into action at the Battle of Peebles' Farm. During this battle he was severely wounded effectively ended his field career during the Civil War. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general of volunteers for actions at Peebles' Farm. Otis eventually recovered and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 22nd U.S. Infantry in 1867.


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