Lived on the first homestead (Tolend) near the second falls of the Cochecho; like his father, he acquired the title of lieutenant; had one full share of the common lands which were divided among the freeholders of Dover in 1732.

“In that part of the town which lies about the first Falls in the river Cochecho, were several garrisoned houses; the three on the North side were Richard Waldron’s, Richard Otis’s, and John (or Elizabeth) Heard’s. Waldron’s was on the west side of the road just above the falls; Otis’s on the east side about half way up to “Garrison Hill,” and Heard’s on top of the hill. John Ham, son of John and grandson of William, now lives near the spot where stood Otis’s garrisoned house, and his farm is a part of that once owned by Otis. Mr Ham is now above 70 years of age, and his great grandfather, Benjamin Ham, has it from the Otis family.2, 5:181