Luther Wright Mott
Luther Wright Mott (November 30, 1874 – July 10, 1923) was a United States Representative from New York.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1911 – July 10, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Charles L. Knapp |
| Succeeded by | Thaddeus C. Sweet |
| Constituency | 28th district (1911–13) 32nd district (1913–23) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 30, 1874 Oswego, New York |
| Died | July 10, 1923 (aged 48) Oswego, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Banker |
Life
changeMott was born in Oswego, New York. He attended public schools in Oswego and graduated from Harvard University in 1896.
Mott started his career at the First National Bank of Oswego, which was owned by his family, and he became the bank's cashier and vice president. Mott was a founder of the Oswego Chamber of Commerce, which was started by merging two other organizations, and he was the president.
Mott was elected as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives on March 4, 1911 and he was a member until his death in 1923. Mott supported women's suffrage and prohibition.
During World War I Mott started the 9th Division of the New York Naval Militia in Oswego. He also helped start a division in Fulton.
Mott died in Oswego on July 10, 1923. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Oswego.
References
change- United States Congress. "Luther Wright Mott (id: M001041)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Luther Wright Mott at Find a Grave
- Luther W. Mott Archived 2019-12-30 at the Wayback Machine, at The North Country: A History, Embracing Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Lewis and Franklin Counties, New York. 1932. Harry F. Landon, author. Historical Publishing Company, Indianapolis, publisher.