History of Unadilla, (Livingston County) Michigan United States of America

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Otis H. Obert

Otis H. Obert of Unadilla, Livingston County, Michigan, was born in Reading, Steuben County, New York, January 22, 1837. He acquired a thorough education in the common school and academy, and, subsequently, became a teacher. In 1860 he removed to Unadilla, Michigan. Here he was occupied as clerk; afterwards, he bought out his employer and commenced business for himself. Two years later he became associated with Rev. Sanford Bissell, under the firm name of O. H. Obert & Co. He afterwards purchased his partner's interest, and admitted W. S. Livermore to the firm. As the business increased, larger accommodations were needed, and a commodious brick block was erected, the upper part of which was used by the firm for furniture ware-rooms. The firm is now one of the leading business houses of Livingston County. Mr. Obert has been a member of the County Convention for the past fifteen years, and Justice of the Peace four years. He is one of the leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he united in 1875. He has, at all times, manifested a deep interest in the improvement of Unadilla. His home is one of the finest frame residences in that section of the country. Mr. Obert is a gentleman of fine business qualifications, and an excellent financier. He has won an honorable place in the community. He married, December 20, 1864, Josephine Watson. They have had three children; the oldest, William H., died in 1868.