William, son of Thomas Ottley, was born in Seneca, New York, and followed farming in Seneca Castle, New York. He married, December 17, 1835, Eliza Gates. Children, born at Seneca Castle: Benjamin F., October 17, 1836; Allen P., March 28, 1838, married Calista Marsh; Eliza Ann, June 24, 1840, married Palmer Ray; Harriet E., October 30, 1842; Martha Jane, December 5, 1844, married Charles Williams; Thomas D., February 3, 1847, married Nellie Froman; Emma A., November 25, 1849, married Albert Ridley; George W. mentioned elsewhere; James M., March 22, 1854, married Anna Hollist.
