Luther Wright Mott

Luther Wright Mott (November 30, 1874 – July 10, 1923) was a United States Representative from New York.

 Life 
Mott 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 

Luther W. Mott , 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.

 Letter from Mott to Teddy Roosevelt (pt.1) 

 Letter from Mott to Teddy Roosevelt (pt.2)

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