Peter J. Otey

Peter J. Otey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – May 4, 1902
Preceded byPaul C. Edmunds
Succeeded byCarter Glass
Personal details
Born(1840-12-22)December 22, 1840
Lynchburg, Virginia, US
DiedMay 4, 1902(1902-05-04) (aged 61)
Lynchburg, Virginia, US
Political partyDemocratic Party
Alma materVirginia Military Institute
OccupationBusinessman
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankMajor
Unit51st Virginia Infantry
Commands30th Virginia Sharpshooters Battalion
Battles/warsBattle of Fort Donelson, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Cedar Creek, Battle of New Market, Battle of Waynesboro

Peter Johnston Otey (December 22, 1840 – May 4, 1902) was former Confederate States Army officer and later prisoner of war during the American Civil War, who became businessman, land developer and railroad executive before retiring and winning election to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat from Lynchburg, Virginia, and serving three terms before his death.[1][2]

  1. ^ Virginia Biographical Encyclopedia (online at ancestry.com)
  2. ^ United States Congress. "OTEY, Peter Johnston (id: O000126)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.