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Richard Mott
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circa 1872
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district |
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| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859 |
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| Preceded by | Alfred Edgerton |
| Succeeded by | James Mitchell Ashley |
| 6th Mayor of Toledo, Ohio | |
| In office 1845–1846 |
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| Preceded by | George B. Way |
| Succeeded by | Emery D. Potter |
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| Born | July 21, 1804 Mamaroneck, New York |
| Died | January 22, 1888 (aged 83) Toledo, Ohio |
| Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery Rochester, New York |
| Political party | Opposition, Republican |
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Richard Mott (born July 21, 1804 – died January 22, 1888) was an important person in Ohio's history. He served as the mayor of Toledo, Ohio. He was also a U.S. Representative for Ohio for two terms, from 1855 to 1859. This means he helped make laws for the country.
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Richard Mott's Early Life and Career
Richard Mott was born in Mamaroneck, New York, on July 21, 1804. His parents were Quakers, a religious group known for their peaceful beliefs. He went to a Quaker boarding school and seminary in New York.
In 1815, Richard moved with his family to New York City. He started working as a clerk in a store in 1818. By 1824, he was working in banking.
Moving to Ohio and Business Ventures
In 1836, Richard Mott moved to Toledo, Ohio. There, he started a business buying and selling land, which is called real estate. He also worked on other projects.
He helped build one of the first railroads in the western part of New York, connecting Toledo to Adrian. This was a big step for transportation at the time. Richard Mott also served as the mayor of Toledo in 1845 and 1846.
Richard Mott's Political Journey
Richard Mott was first a member of the Democratic Party until 1848. After that, he became very active in the movement to end slavery. This was a major issue in the United States before the Civil War.
Serving in Congress
Because of his strong views against slavery, Richard Mott was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first elected as a candidate for the Opposition Party in 1855. He was then reelected as a Republican Party member in 1857. He served two terms in Congress, from March 4, 1855, to March 3, 1859.
He decided not to run for reelection in 1858. After his time in Congress, he went back to Toledo. He continued his work in banking and real estate.
Support for Important Causes
During the American Civil War, Richard Mott was the chairman of a special committee in Toledo. This committee helped support the military efforts.
He was also a strong supporter of women's suffrage. This was the movement to give women the right to vote. Richard Mott believed that women should have the same political rights as men.
Later Life and Passing
Richard Mott passed away in Toledo, Ohio, on January 22, 1888. He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York.
Richard Mott's Family Connections
Richard Mott was the brother of James Mott. He was also the brother-in-law of Lucretia Mott, a famous American activist who fought for women's rights and against slavery. Another brother-in-law was Lindley Murray Moore, who was also an abolitionist.
