| Joshua Motter | |
| State Delegate: | Maryland |
| Term Start: | 1840 |
| Term End: | 1841 |
| Birth Date: | 2 February 1801 |
| Death Place: | Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Lutheran Cemetery |
| Children: | 3 |
| Relatives: | Lewis M. Motter (brother) |
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 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]
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]
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]