Otto, George
From Santa Cruz County history wiki
George Frederick Otto (1826-1899) was a German immigrant who came to Santa Cruz in 1851, becoming a downtown merchant. He served as County Treasurer, and was the father of journalist/historian Ernest Otto. As Treasurer, he was convicted of embezzlement, and dropped out of public life.
- "The Official Survey of Santa Cruz", Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 23, 1866, 2:4.
- The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture, 4th edition (2023), chapter 3, item (4), page 58.
- History Pages: 12 - Pioneer German-Speakers of Santa Cruz County
