| Joshua Motter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1840–1841Serving with Edward A. Lynch, William Lynch, David W. Naill, Davis Richardson | |
| Preceded by | Daniel S. Biser, Jacob Firor, John McPherson, Caspar Quynn, John H. Simmons |
| Succeeded by | Daniel S. Biser, John W. Geyer, James M. Schley, John H. Simmons, Cornelius Staley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1801-02-02)February 2, 1801 |
| Died | February 25, 1875(1875-02-25) (aged 74) Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lutheran Cemetery |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Lewis M. Motter (brother) |
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Joshua Motter (February 2, 1801 – February 25, 1875) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1840 to 1841.
Early life
Joshua Motter was born on February 2, 1801, to Mary M. (née Martin) and Lewis Motter. His brothers were Maryland delegate Lewis M. Motter and judge William Motter.
Career
Motter was a merchant and farmer in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Motter served as justice of the peace. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1840 to 1841.
Motter was elected president of the Emmitsburg Railroad (later Baltimore and Emmitsburg Railroad) in November 1868. He was director of the Bank of Gettysburg from May 12, 1837, to 1860, succeeding his father. He also served as director of the Gettysburg National Bank from 1868 to 1875.
Personal life
Motter married. He had a son and two daughters, John L., Lucinda, wife of Elnathan E. Higbee, and Anna B., wife of Jacob Brewer Kershner. He was an elder of the German Reformed Church.
Motter died on February 25, 1875, aged 74, in Emmitsburg. He was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery.
References
- ^ Williams, T. J. C.; McKinsey, Folger (1979). History of Frederick County, Maryland. Vol. 2. L. R. Titsworth & Co. pp. 1416–1417. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Archive.org.
- Portrait and Biographical Record of the Sixth Congressional District, Maryland. Chapman Publishing Company. 1898. pp. 187–188. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Sudden Death of Mr. Joshua Motter". Wathena Reporter. February 27, 1875. p. 3. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- "Joshua Motter..." American Railroad Journal: 1107. November 7, 1868. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Archive.org.
- McSherry, William (1914). History of Bank of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg National Bank of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Gettysburg National Bank. pp. 32, 103. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Archive.org.
- Klein, H. M. J. (1936). A Century of Education at Mercersburg, 1836–1936. pp. 387, 422, 634. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Archive.org.
- "Mrs. Lucinda Higbee". Lancaster New Era. December 7, 1929. p. 3. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Joshua Motter..." The Baltimore Sun. March 3, 1875. p. 3. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- Helman, James A. (1906). History of Emmitsburg, Maryland. p. 26. Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Archive.org.