Joshua Motter

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
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district
In office 1840–1841 Serving 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)
Occupation	Politician merchant farmer railroad executive

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]