George W.. son of William Ottley, was born at Phelps, New York, April 22, 1852, died May 9, 1910. He received his early education in the public schools. For many years he followed farming and afterward was a carpenter and builder in Phelps, New York. For four years he was the truant officer of Phelps. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal church and one of the official board. He was a member of the Maccabees. In politics he was a Democrat. He married Anna Ridley, born in Phelps, daughter of Thomas Ridley, of Phelps. Children: Alice Belle, born October 26, 1874, married Fred Dinehart; Clara, born October 26, 1876, died September 6, 1888; Elizabeth, born October 29, 1878, married William L. Case; Emma E., born October 20, 1880; Louis C., born November 13, 1884; Ruth, born March 30, 1887, a teacher in the public schools at Hilton, New York; Clarence J., born October 28, 1889; G. Lynn, mentioned elsewhere.
