Charles S. Otis

"When eighteen years of age, Mr. Otis moved to Wisconsin, and attended Beloit College. Although actively engaged in the practice of his profession of law, Mr. Otis has for many years been connected with the press either as editor, contributor, or correspondent, and his poems have appeared quite extensively in the periodical press. Mr. Otis resides with his wife and two children in Blue Springs, Nebraska . . . ." [Poets and Poetry of Nebraska 88 (Chicago: American Publisher's Association, 1902)][online text] [Otis was born in Madison County, New York. Poets and Poetry of Nebraska does not provide his birthdate.]