Joshua Motter
American politician (1801–1875)
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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.
Joshua Motter | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1840–1841 | |
| 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 | February 2, 1801 |
| Died | February 25, 1875 (aged 74) Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lutheran Cemetery |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Lewis M. Motter (brother) |
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Early life
Joshua Motter was born on February 2, 1801, to Mary M. (née Martin) and Lewis Motter.[1][2][3] His brothers were Maryland delegate Lewis M. Motter and judge William Motter.[1]
Career
Motter was a merchant and farmer in Emmitsburg, Maryland.[1]
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.[1][4]
Motter was elected president of the Emmitsburg Railroad (later Baltimore and Emmitsburg Railroad) in November 1868.[3][5] 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.[3][6]
Personal life
Motter married. He had a son and two daughters, John L.,[3] Lucinda, wife of Elnathan E. Higbee, and Anna B., wife of Jacob Brewer Kershner.[7][8] He was an elder of the German Reformed Church.[3]
Motter died on February 25, 1875, aged 74, in Emmitsburg.[3][9] He was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery.[10]
