He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1840 to 1841.
[1] Motter was a merchant and farmer in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1840 to 1841.
[3][5] He was director of the Bank of Gettysburg from May 12, 1837, to 1860, succeeding his father.
[3] Motter died on February 25, 1875, aged 74, in Emmitsburg.