On 6 Sep 1733 when Rachel was 19, she married
Ephraim Otis (28582) , son of
Job Otis (12024) (20 Mar 1677-1758) &
Mercy Little (23799) (26 Feb 1678-1755), in Hingham, MA.
45 Born on 28 Jul 1708 in Scituate, MA.52 Ephraim died in Scituate, MA, on 14 Dec 1794; he was 86.52 Buried in Otis Cemetery, Norwell. Occupation: farmer. Marriage intention published on 17 Feb 1732 at Scituate, MA.
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Ephraim settled on the estate in Scituate, (Pleasant Street, Norwell), which has been in the possession of his descendants until 1930. This 200-acre farm was bequeathed to Ephraim by will of his father, Job. Ephraim was a successful farmer, managing his large estate with the aid of his slaves, frugally and successfully, until he had acquired a respectable competence. Ephraim and Rachel had 12 children.42